Live Free with Selena Sage

What does it mean to YOU when you hear the phrase, “Live your best life”? Is your definition based on things that change or that which is enduring? My encouragement is to focus on that which is enduring and meditate on the phrase — “Where there is no I, You are Free. Where there is I, You are bound.” (from “The Heart of Awareness” A translation of the Ashtavakra Gita by Thomas Byrom) // Here is th...

The one thing we know for sure about life is that it will one day end. Allow this to inspire you, rather than scare you, and encourage you to live your best life...right now! :) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Thank you to my beautiful sister Iris (Texas, USA) for this wonderful question: “How do you overcome when you realize you made a mistake?” This question inspired me to reflect on our true nature, doership, and the nature of Awareness. Thank you. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // I welcome you to send me your spiritually based question too at selena@selenasage.com or Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

In discussing my third book, “Get Free: 7 Simple Steps to Free Your Mind & Live Your Dreams” (available at zentaobooks.com and amazon.com/author/selenasage ), I recall congratulations from my phenomenal grandmother for living life on my own terms and encourage you to do the same. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Before sharing memories from one of my favorite cities in the world, I’m inspired to share my thanks to YOU for your kind support and love! You inspire me to continue forward and I always encourage you to reach out to me via email: selena@selenasage.com for any questions, requests for clarifications, or comments as I would be glad to enhance your experience of this podcast. Memories of Barcelona a...

In learning more about the remarkable life of the Japanese poet Bashō (1644-1694), I felt so connected to his journey and indeed his writing! Bashō is known as the father of the haiku and popularized the “hokku” (later known as haiku) as an art form independent of the “renku.” In Bashō’s haiku, undertones of Taoism and Zen are evident and I’ve included references to two books that highlight these...

Starting with a Qigong breathing exercise, we explore the meaning of the statement, “I am not the body.” I also share a story from the book, “Before I Am” by Mooji. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

In support of today’s message, I share a story from “Tales from the Tao” by Solala Towler. It is a reminder to me that the best teacher always sends you back to yourself. As you discover your truest Self, the encouragement is to keep going and not settle for half-peace or half-freedom. :) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers...and especially my own. Thank you, Dad, for being such a light in my life! I love you! // This episode is in celebration of the love and direction from fathers—both actual and spiritual—to believe in yourself and know that you are free. Jesus tells us that, “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be given to you.” Sri Mooji...

Thank you to dear Cathy in the USA for the lovely question about holding onto beautiful memories! In this episode, I first read the Kena Upanishad and explore its teachings about the true Source, and then share a teaching from Sri Ramana Maharshi to a disciple to recognize our Self as the Light of Lights, before addressing Cathy’s question. When we recognize our true nature, we investigate the Sou...

Starting with a discussion of a recent article that unhappiness is at record highs, I share wisdom from Sri Mooji to be free from the person. Added to the talk is a sharing of three haiku from my fourth book, “HAIKU to be free” which is available for *free!* with your subscription at zentaobooks.com (a coupon code will be automatically emailed to you). My encouragement to creatives is to refrain f...

Today, I was inspired to go beyond a discussion of landmarks in Singapore to discuss a bit of the country’s history, which was greatly influenced by Lee Kuan Yew (also known as LKY). I think of LKY as the father of Singapore and the architect of the country as it today. He was the first Prime Minister and served the longest term of any PM in history (from 1959-1990). Singapore’s road to independen...

Sri Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) is a Self-realized Master who is the teacher of both Sri Papaji and Sri Mooji (thereby making him my direct teacher as well). Sri Ramana’s encouragement is to pursue self-enquiry persistently and remain with the question, “Who Am I?” until it leads to the Silence that is the Self. // Correction: I mistakenly said he was born in 1979, but meant to say 1879. During th...

This episode is in complete tribute to Sri Mooji with my encouragement for you to investigate Mooji.tv for a free month trial of content from Sahaja Express. Investing in teachers and creators of uplifting content is so important, as they must eat too! I know of no greater investment than your freedom (from the person!). I know of no living master whose pointings are more direct or more potent tha...

Starting with a simple message to believe in yourself, I reference questions from my first book, “Meditative Questions” (available at zentabooks.com ) to explore our true nature as Pure Awareness. You got this! :) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: selena@selenasags.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

How do we reconcile with the evil that exists in the world? The masters all encourage us to go beyond, within. This talk elaborates on that. // Book quote from “Wake Up and Roar” by Papaji. // Namasté. SelenaSage.com // Email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

I share the true story of getting locked out of my house this morning at 5:30am and my efforts to get a spare key from my closest friend in town—while in pajamas! haha I was reminded that the power of our attention has the ability to greatly impact our life experience and how we create+resolve problems for ourselves. I’m thankful to have resolved the key problem (with special thanks to my friends!...

Discussion of poetry from my second book, “unbreakable” (on sale at zentaobooks.com ) led to a discussion of ultimate freedom, inspired by a talk from Sri Mooji (link: https://youtu.be/9Za9q1Zz6g8 ). Let go of you and recognize what you truly are to achieve endless peace and freedom. Namasté. // Shoutout to my Mom for always being amazing and MistaGoodBar for our awesome talk on The Remedy! You ca...

Recalling three different drives up the California coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco, and my love for Big Sur, National Park. Finding the beauty around you and taking time to enjoy it is the best. :) Namasté. SelenaSage.com // Email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Rabi’a (717-801) is a Sufi Saint from the city of Basra in Southern Iraq. Trying to describe her remarkable life took me way beyond my usual time constraints! Haha There are many different accounts for her life and different poetry that is attributed to her. To me, this reflects Rabi’a’s profound influence of a great variety of people. To all, she embodies Love and that is enough. Her devotion to...

In this episode, we raise the level of our consciousness to watch the space where our thoughts, feelings, and emotions are arising within. We recognize our true powers of Attention, Identification, and Belief...and we use them to calm ourselves and create a world of peace and beauty. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

During this talk, I use the analogy of a full closet to discuss letting go. I wish I’d gone further to say that while we can push aside old clothes to make room for new ones, at some point the weight on the bar becomes too much and everything collapses. When we become too full of attachments, thoughts, and emotions, it can be too much. To make space for meaningful change, we have to let go. Becomi...

Starting with a quote from a tea bag, I share my spontaneous journey to create this podcast episode to illustrate the Taoist principle of “wu wei”—effortless action. I share readings from the books “Hua Hu Ching” by Brian Walker; “Tales from the Tao” by Solala Towler; and “White Fire” by Mooji during this talk. I also quote a parable from the NYTimes article, “A Meditation on the Art of Not Trying...

Today, I read from from the incredible book, “I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj” and discussed the Timeless in relation to a questioner’s concern about violence happening in the world. As true masters do, Sri Maharaj encourages us to look beyond the crumbling building at the untouched space and recognize our true Self as Awareness. Namasté. // You are welcome to send your spiritually...

I discuss three questions from my first book, “Meditative Questions: Zen + Tao Inspired” (On sale at: zentaobooks.com ) and provide inspiration to re-imagine situations to find opportunities, and then take small steps to achieve change. Namasté. SelenaSage.com // You are welcome to send your spiritually based question via email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author