Kind Mind

Todd talks with Marianne Williamson about the deeper lessons from the current collective shift. For more than four decades, Marianne Williamson has been a leader of spiritually progressive circles, as well as the author of 16 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. Marianne also ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020 and 2024. In this episode, they reflect o...

You can support this work and join us at https://patreon.com/kindmind There is an option for free membership for those unable to contribute financially. Check out the video there from a live event last night about the coming Winter. One of the oldest words for forgiveness is kshama  in Sanskrit language, which literally means “releasing time.”  This reminds me of when Lily Tomlin once sa...

If you would like to support this show and connect online and in-person, please join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Following your fear may sound counterintuitive when aspiring to a life of love and peace. Mythologist Joseph Campbell once famously quipped, "follow your bliss," which sounds much safer. However, it can also be true that fear will not stop following you until it is ackno...

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/kindmind At the core of personality disorders lies a paradox—the functional yet ultimately detrimental nature of behaviors that originally develop as coping mechanisms in the wake of trauma. Individuals with paranoid personality disorder may misinterpret innocuous comments as malicious, while those with borderline personality disorder might see abandonment i...

Join the Kind Mind Patreon community at https://patreon.com/kindmind Blinded by invisible abstract concepts such as wealth, investment, interest, socioeconomic status, and profit - our social systems often obstruct the natural flow of generosity with attachments, greed, and possessiveness. Generosity could be innate, as evidenced by our evolutionary anomaly of hoarding to the point of the peril of...

The discourse around toxic masculinity and its role in a pervasive identity crisis among men is compounding. Yet, what exactly constitutes healthy masculinity? You can join the Patreon community and support this show at https://patreon.com/kindmind The concept of archetypes in psychology, especially as applied to personal development and self-image, offers a rich and nuanced way to examine various...

You can support this work at https://patreon.com/kindmind and access bonus content. 'At the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit. And that center is really everywhere. It is within each of us.' -Black Elk We all have an often underused and therefore latent power of concentration. It is like the aperture of a camera which controls how much light comes through the lens. When it is smaller,...

You can support this work and join the Kind Mind community at https://patreon.com/kindmind Culture, at its essence, is like a game, where the collective beliefs, practices, and values of any two or more people overlay the tangible world, shaping perceptions and bidirectionally influencing behaviors. Like the sum of all dreams, these shared impressions become the social fabric and the drama of huma...

To support this show and read my lastest philosophical essay "#falseflag or #deepstate" - please visit https://patreon.com/kindmind Admiration is a profound human psychological state and like a prism, refracts light into a spectrum of experiences. Within this metaphorical range, there is the capacity for awe and spiritual transformation - the colors of admiration's positive influence. Beyond admir...

Your support of this show as part of the community on patreon is greatly appreciated https://patreon.com/kindmind Honesty, a cornerstone of ethical behavior, faces complex challenges in the modern world. Technological advancements have fundamentally altered the landscape of human interactions, introducing anonymity and ease of information manipulation that can diminish accountability. The rapid di...

Recorded live on Feb 24, 2024 at the Westclox Metaphysical Fair. You can support this work and connect more at https://patreon.com/kindmind Charles Bukowski's assertion, "Style is the answer to everything," encapsulates the essence of this quality, suggesting that true style goes beyond mere aesthetics to encompass authenticity, resilience, and individuality. This episode explores the multifaceted...

You can support this work at https://patreon.com/kindmind Alchemy, once a mystical endeavor to transmute base metals into gold, finds renewed meaning as an allegory for personal and societal transformation. The mythical quest for the philosopher's stone or the elixir of life transcends mere physical desires. Instead, it mirrors the journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Kindness emerges a...

Join us on Patreon, as a free member for those unable to pledge or supporter of the show, at https://patreon.com/kindmind In the year of the dragon and northern lights, is the aurora borealis a cosmic ouroboros? The ancient symbol of the Ouroboros, a serpent devouring its own tail, offers a profound metaphor for the cyclical nature of existence, encapsulating themes of renewal, infinity, and the p...

Please listen to the intro on campus life and share to promote dialogue. If this work is meaningful to you, please consider supporting and joining us on Patreon - https://patreon.com/kindmind Grief can be highly personal and unique but this quote comes close to a universal definition: “Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love g...

If you would like to support this work, you can do so at https://patreon.com/kindmind and if you are unable to contribute financially, you can still sign up and join as a free member. All are welcome to the Kind Mind community. Human blossoming is akin to the delicate yet profound process seen in the natural world, where flowers unfurl their petals to reveal their inner beauty. The metaphor of blo...

Recorded on Oct 15, 2023, the day after a solar eclipse and “ring of fire.” If you value this show, please consider pitching in to support this independent work at https://patreon.com/kindmind Thanks! Kindness takes on both light-hearted and profound expressions in our intricate world. In its playful form, it encompasses spontaneous acts that bring joy and laughter, offering a refreshing break fro...

If you benefit from this show and would like to give back, you can support us and join the patreon community at https://patreon.com/kindmind Thank you! Stillness is often associated with meditation, contemplation, and spiritual practices aimed at transcending the superficial layers of social life and the conventional sense of self. There is a three-part harmony to stillness including physical stil...

You can pitch in to support this work and access bonus content at https://patreon.com/kindmind This episode explores the transformative powers of music and meditation, practices that serve as vessels for introspection, revelation, and communal connection. We delve into the philosophical and spiritual intricacies of how silence complements music—the way meditation underlines our active lives—inviti...

Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Understanding the nature of knowledge has been a timeless pursuit for thinkers and seekers throughout history. This branch of study in philosophy is often referred to as epistemology. There is an interplay between sensory perception, intellectual understanding and the notion of objective truth. The limitations, complexities, and transformative power...

Become a Patreon member of this show at https://patreon.com/kindmind The archetype of the wounded healer, a concept deeply rooted in psychology and mythology, offers profound insights into the human condition, empathy, and the transformative power of healing through sacrifice. This talk touches on the intricate dimensions of this archetype, paralleling its essence with the natural process of an oy...

This original sci fi tale has been expanded! I’ve added more words and MUSIC and hope this makes it easy to access anytime through the podcast. Brazilian artist Gabriel Melo (_TMist) has enhanced the story with futuristic imagery. Please watch on my youtube channel and subscribe at https://youtu.be/L2LpRgZn_8M As always, you can support this work, access bonus content, and help me release shows fa...

You can support this show, connect with the Kind Mind community, and access bonus content at https://patreon.com/kindmind This is episode 101. The origin of speech remains rather mysterious.  The development of complex vocalization and symbology is unique and may involve evolutionary necessity.  Human survival has historically been dependent on social cooperation. Language allows us...

This is the 100th episode! Thank you for listening! You can support this work at https://patreon.com/kindmind and access bonus content. This episode delves into the underground world of seeds and the unexpected life lessons they can teach us. From the sacred lotus seed which can remain viable for over 1,000 years to the dust-like orchid seeds that rely on fungus to germinate to the lodgepole pine...

This is the 99th episode and patreon members will receive a special gift in the mail to commemorate the centennial occasion. Give, receive and elevate at https://patreon.com/kindmind 'Tis the season of giving, but the societal expectation to buy a bunch of gifts or marketing pressure to spend, spend, spend is not the real spirit of generosity. As mystic poet Kahlil Gibran wrote, "It is well to giv...

Recorded live in-person on Oct 25 2022 at The Homestead in Plano, IL. You can support this work and connect more at https://patreon.com/kindmind Why are so many people attracted to scary movies when in real life we typically avoid frightening situations? There are a multitude of reasons but recent studies have indicated that fans of the horror genre fared better in the pandemic in terms of prepare...