100 Ways

Do we have free will? How do you interpret this question? My mind goes to, "Who is the doer?" Olivera's went to conscious creating. Where does yours go? Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book a reading! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10...

Do we have free will? What do you think? It sounds, according to this poem by Hafiz, that maybe we.. don't? But then what about all the ... you name it? Do you think you have free will? If not, why do we even bother about anything? I wonder what Olivera will say tomorrow. . . Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a vo...

What feelings, what shamefulness, what COURAGE, what...kink?... came up as I left my toxic partnership? YOU WILL BE VALIDATED IN THIS EPISODE! Please share with anyone who has ever experienced shame. (That's everyone my friend). :) Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this pag...

Self-trust is something we all struggle with - until we don't. Ethan's story of his experience with this particular Rinpoche is an example of deep trust in oneself. This episode felt like a spiritual transmission to me. Does it to you? I'd love to know your thoughts about this ending, and this whole story. Thank you, Ethan!! Participate in the 100 Ways Community: !!Record your story...

Gnarled eyeball mystery revealed. Ethan goes to meet a real Rinpoche and learns some stuff. It's not what you'd expect, though. The real lesson comes tomorrow, but you HAVE to hear about the eyeball and get the setup today. Thank you, Ethan!! Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message bu...

I never in a million years thought I'd ever say, "I'm inviting you to pray with me." But that's what happens when you commit to publishing a podcast for 1000 days in a row. Content comes out of everywhere! Thank you, once again, Ethan!! (If you haven't heard his Spiritual Tour of India and Nepal yet, please go to Episode 36 and start that epic adventure! www.100wayspo...

Another angle of prayer and meditation. This is closer to what I think I meant when I said "Prayer is projection and Meditation is reception." What do you think? Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book a reading! https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Ethan, Jared, and I discuss the difference between prayer and meditation. There is no clear conclusion. Please add to the conversation! We need it!!! Thank you, Jared & Ethan (the Bennington Boys)!! Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book a readi...

Manifestation gets easier when your 6th body is strong. Learn what this means and how to do it in this episode where I talk about the numerology of 6. The numerology I study and practice is from Kundalini Yoga. The number 6 corresponds to the 6th body or Arc Line. Episode mentioned: 35. Meditating in PIGEONS? Spiritual Tour of Nepal 10: Boudhnath {with Ethan} https://100wayspodcast.com/65 Particip...

We so often talk ourselves into staying where we are not empowered, and sometimes, it's hard to tell the difference between reconciling and justifying our situation. Olivera and I discuss the difference here. I hope you are able to distinguish between the two in your life - because we're not here to stay in suffering, we're here to expand in joy! Thank you, Olivera! https://instagra...

Would you meditate in the middle of a flock of pigeons? Ethan FINALLY gets some recognition for meditating in public. The inner experience, which he paints for us with words in spectacular beauty, is the real WIN, though. Also you HAVE TO listen through to the end because you will be like, "Wait. WHAT?!?" Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact...

What is it like to attend a Buddhist college? What do you do when you meet a Rinpoche? Ethan will tell you in this vividly introspective account of his time in Boudhnath - THE REASON he went to Nepal in the first place. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our sho...

A lighter episode about two things I did right after I left my toxic marriage as coping mechanisms. Trees and Tears! Episode referenced: 33. Best Advice for Letting Go of the Past https://100wayspodcast.com/33 Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book...

Revisit May's Tarot card (9 of Wands) and feel into where you're heading this month. it's a good one!! Cards are from Kim Krans deck, The Wild Unknown Tarot. Love it! Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book a reading! https://www.buyme...

There are hundreds of ways! Which will you choose today. There is another thought you could be thinking. Where do you feel constrained and what questions can you ask to let in a little more spaciousness for your inevitable evolution? Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page S...

Ending on a note of hope! Zoran and I finish up our conversation about Patriarchy and how we can bring the world back into balance. The final remark is probably the best mic drop moment I've ever heard, anywhere! Thank you, Zoran!! https://instagram.com/goldenheartyoga Other episodes in this series: 55. Definining Patriarchy, Masculinity, and Man https://100wayspodcast.com/55 59. Why Daddy&ap...

Zoran was afraid of his father. Can you relate? Or do you know someone who can? I bet so. It's a very common theme in Patriarchal culture. We dive into this disconnect here and how it may have started. Episode referenced: 9. What is Patriarchal Masculinity. https://100wayspodcast.com/9 Other Episodes in series: 55. Defining Patriarchy, Masculine, and Man https://100wayspodcast.com/55 60. They...

Explore the "tiny little mountains" of Katmandu and the yin and yang of the rural towns and bustling city. Ethan takes us on an adventure on foot, plane (which didn't feel much safer than the bus in episode 57) and yes, motorcycle, too. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message but...

Would you hang out with an 11-year old monk? Would you sit in the cave reputed to be one where the Buddha sat? (And possibly even reached enlightenment) Would you choose a receipt or a bodhi leaf? Listen to find out what each is like - at least, if you're Ethan. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: C...

Abuse comes in many forms. Manipulative people are very sneaky, and we can get trapped. We can get free of the trap, too. We can recognize our worth, drum up all the courage we can muster, and do what we know we need to do. Even though we don't know what's going to happen! Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a...

We're talking Patriarchy across the Atlantic. Zoran in Sweden had so much to say that I suggested we hop on a call for this conversation. In this first of 3 episodes, we define "Patriarchy" as opposed to masculine and man. Please share your thoughts and join this powerful conversation! Thank you, Zoran!! ⁠https://instagram.com/goldenheartyoga Participate in the 100 Ways Community: E...

Kaylyn's take on the mind as compared to Jared's from Episode 41 where he talks about the silent retreat experience and "hearing" how loud his mind is. She also gives you a tip to try out to help calm that barking, untrained puppy dog of the mind. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: C...

Worlds inside worlds even. Sit with this short Hafiz poem and you will instantly shift into the wonder and awe that life IS. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book a reading! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/100ways   Instagram: https://instagram.com/10...

What is it like when both partners are conscious? Not work! Here are some examples of what happens in a full partnership, and how you can prepare yourself for yours. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Click Message button on this page Support our show or book a reading! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/100w...

Shoes don't belong in the River Ganges. Even if they're filled with funeral pyre sludge. Ethan and I start with a deep dive into whether or not all roads lead to home. Then, he jogs along the Ganges with a broken toe and ends up hip-deep in sludge. Oops. Participate in the 100 Ways Community: Email Me: https://laurachristine.us/contact or LC@laurachristine.us   Send a voice message: Clic...