Live Free with Selena Sage

Sharing excerpts from my latest book, “Finding Freedom Where You Are,” available now at zentaobooks.com — we explore Love as the foundational element and root of all. Love is what you are! May you harness that realization and live free. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author

Namaste. Sharing wisdom from Zen and Advaita masters Bankei, Sri Mooji, and Sri Nisargadatta along with an excerpt from my latest book, “Finding Freedom Where You Are” — available now at zentaobooks.com — we explore our true state which is free from all thought. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Namaste. Particularly inspired by recent events in America and the 1619 Project, the inspiration arose (at 2am) to discuss the importance of Self-Actualization and Transcendence to build Community that supports freedom for all. Tribal communities have already given us the blueprint. Love to all actively participating in big and small ways to dismantle broken systems and lift up historically oppres...

Namaste. Sharing wisdom from Zen and Advaita masters, we explore the benefits of interrupting sources of stress in order to be free in the moment of now. // “Finding Freedom Where You Are” is available as an ebook at zentaobooks.com // Thank you for your kind support. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Happy Lunar New Year of the Rabbit (or Cat in Vietnam)! I send you blessings of peace, prosperity, and happiness in this new year and always. I also join in the remembrance of beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the one year anniversary of his passing, and spent much of yesterday in silent meditation. Today’s episode is a meant to be a reminder that A Cloud Never dies, and includes wisdom from T...

Namaste dear one. This morning, texts from Sri Mooji and Lao Tzu all pointed to the importance of being still. Coupled with a question from my first book, “Meditative Questions” (available at zentaobooks.com ), the invitation is to always return to the present of now and know that you are always, and already free. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com...

Namaste dear one. This episode was recorded on my balcony, so I hope that the sounds of the ocean, wind, and even cars on the road below only serve to support the message that you never stand alone. May we reach out and within to our community, the Source of all creation, and our ancestors to be free in the eternal moment of Now. // My love and thanks to my beautiful visiting friends Sara and Anik...

Namaste dear one. Thank you so much for your support of my Art! It helps to keep this podcast free and commercial-free. All of my books are available at https://zentaobooks.com // This episode was created very spontaneously, without a central idea to build on. Instead, we discover the key idea together. With excerpts from “Finding Freedom Where You Are” and “I Am That” by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj,...

Sharing a beautiful meditation from beloved Thay, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. This meditation is from his book, “Mindfulness Meditation: Intimate Conversations with the Buddha.” // When we open our hearts to be as vast as the endless ocean, we embrace everyone and everything, and we no longer suffer. May we love ourselves, our inner child, and all around us with compassion, acceptance, and loving...

Namaste. Reflecting today on wisdom from the great Sri Ramana Maharshi. He says, “Whatever burdens are thrown on God, He bears them.” When we release our burdens, we are free in the moment of now. By doing only what is needed in this moment, we get where we need to go. Wisdom from beloved Thay is also shared, aligned with a reflection I was fortune to have at a great workshop by Bliss Holistic Aca...

Namaste. The road to creating your own book, especially as an independent artist, is typically a long one. The process is also not without expense—in addition to your time and expertise. But it can also be very fulfilling and a lot of fun! I hope this 7-step guide provides a helpful framework for you. // For editing, I highly recommend the talented and wonderful Jordan Rosenfeld for both editing s...

Hi beautiful! Happy 2023! And welcome to Season 6 of the podcast! I am so happy to begin the season back in Cabo Verde and also to introduce my new book: “Finding Freedom Where You Are: Zen reflections of a globe-trotting nomad”! The ebook is available now at zentaobooks.com // As always, thank you for your kind support of this project! I am thankful for you. // In this episode, I share a question...

Thank you for your continued support of me and this podcast. I appreciate you! The message for this episode is: Everything works out. Sharing a short story of a lesson I was reminded of today while driving, I hope that you will not be too quick to interpret the moment. Know that it all works out. I will look forward to keeping you updated here on the release of my latest book and the next season o...

Sending gratitude and thanks to you for continuing to share good vibes and loving kindness. This episode is especially dedicated to my dear friend Johnathan—thank you for the special tribute you’ve made to words I was inspired to scribble to you many years ago: “The only peace you find at the top of the mountain is the peace you bring with you.” With a brief guided meditation from the beach, I hop...

A morning walk talk inspired by beloved Thay, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. May you take moments to rest and recharge and count your blessings. Attention focused on what you have will completely transform your experience. Special love and thanks to all who share love and support for this podcast and my writing, you inspire me. Thank you. Love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasag...

On a beach somewhere, thinking about trust. Why are we so quick to focus on the negatives…even those stemming from our own minds? Bring love and kindness to the forefront of your Attention and that shall be your experience. Trust in the evidence of all that you have grown through and know that all is well and all will be well. You’ve got this! // Bible story reference is to Peter losing faith and...

Sharing an all-time favorite Zen story of the master, student, and overflowing tea to illustrate the beauty of emptiness. There are additional reflections on recognizing the infinite possibilities that emptiness provides, and the opportunity to use the body temple to energetically feel your way to expansive, open pathways that are bound to be filled with adventure and growth. May you recognize thi...

Namasté dear one. Starting with a verse from the Ashtavakra Gita (from “Heart of Awareness” translation by Thomas Byrom), we explore the true nature of the Self as Pure Awareness. May you know this and be happy and free! Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

As we repeat, “I am the love of my life,” we feel the complete perfectness of our truest Self. May you know this love and be this love. // Special episode dedication to my dear friend Sara. // Namaste and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Namasté dear one. A message of encouragement to watch all that arises come and go. May you remain as that which watches the comings and goings of all and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

So incredibly thankful to my Southern California community for reflecting the highest vibration of joy! (Which is love) Inspired to share this message on an early morning here in Redondo Beach to remind you of the power of your joy. Let your light shine and find that your way is always illuminated. This episode is especially dedicated to my beloved nephew Makoa — thank you for your joy! I love you...

Namasté dear one. Inspired to share encouragement that letting go is beautiful. Allow the flow to carry you. May you release and be free. Love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Sending love from Munich, where I am sitting in deep gratitude for all of the unexpected help and kindness I continue to receive every moment, especially when I’m out adventuring. I hope that my life, and these small stories, help to fortify your faith. May you know that all is well and all will be well. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Sele...

Namasté dear one and love from Strasbourg, France. Inspired to share this 5am message and memory of the great Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. May you feel the truth of each of these small meditations, calm yourself, let go, and know that you are free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author

Namasté dear one. Recording from here in Brussels, Belgium during my adventures around Europe. It’s been a full day so I hope this message is clear haha Inspired to share this idea that’s been arising today. If it is true that we are the ones holding our suffering, that also means that we have the power to let it go. May you let go and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // em...