The Universal Lens

Today we discuss the power of downplaying and how it shapes our perception of ourselves. We explore the influence of childhood conditioning and the stories we tell ourselves. We emphasize the importance of choosing who we want to be and reframing our stories. We also discuss the challenges of accepting praise and gratitude, and the need to embrace success and gratitude fully. The conversation high...

Today we discuss the power of choice and the importance of not attaching to thoughts. They explore the concept of limiting beliefs and how to overcome mental blocks that keep you from living your valued meaningful life . They emphasize the significance of taking the first step and not getting overwhelmed by daunting thoughts. They also also delve into the practice of grounding oneself and bringing...

Today John and Henry discuss the importance of acceptance and living a valued life. They explore the concept of choosing to engage with beneficial thoughts and the power of reframing language. They emphasize the need for emotional awareness and the willingness to be uncomfortable in order to navigate through life's challenges. The conversation also touches on the role of mindfulness education and...

Today John and Henry discuss the importance of mindfulness and consciousness in daily life. They emphasize the need to remember the humanity part of mindfulness and accept the human experiences and emotions that come with it. They highlight the fact that even spiritual teachers and gurus experience the human condition and have their own struggles. The conversation also touches on the power of acce...

The conversation explores the importance of living life now, regardless of circumstances. It emphasizes the practice of expressing gratitude. We discuss the challenges of overcoming anxiety and apprehension, as well as the benefits of living with inner peace. We also reflect on the role of identity and labels in shaping our experiences. The conversation highlights the need to not take life too ser...

Today we discuss the true essence of the holiday season and the pressure of gift-giving. We emphasize the importance of experiencing the holiday through meaningful connections and being present with loved ones.  We talk about  creating new traditions that focus on gratitude and appreciation rather than material gifts. We share our personal experiences and express our desire to cultivate a holiday...

On todays Episode we discuss the deeper meaning of the holiday season and the importance of values and awareness in enjoying the season. They reflect on their own experiences with Christmas and how their perspectives have evolved over time. They emphasize the need to look past the superficial and connect with others on a deeper level and the importance of mindfulness in navigating the challenges o...

On this week’s episode, we let the conversation just evolve. We ended up flowing into many topics in which led us down many roads… we branched off and touched on many things, somehow… we always come back to it… mindfulness

Today we  explore the topic of intrusive thoughts and their impact on all individuals, and particularly those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).  We discuss the role of awareness in diffusing  intrusive thoughts and how and why some feel different than others.  We all experience these anxious thoughts and if left unchecked they can dictate the way you live your life which most times will be...

Albert Einstein said " Any fool can know. The point is to understand" Knowledge is realizing the street iis one way, wisdom is looking in both directions anyway"  Listen in today as Henry and I discuss the difference between knowledge which can be consumed and Wisdom which is obtained. Just because we know how does not mean we know better ...... 

Forgive and forget. Thats the old adage. Well its not that simple but yet kind of is. Forgiveness, as we discuss today is extremely important for you to heal properly and find that peace you are looking for. What is forgiveness? What does it look like and feel like? How can it help you find true peace? Why should I forgive? and what if the other party never apologizes , how do I forgive them then?...

I can see why people are skeptics on manifestation. I told the universe I needed this and reinforce I need it every day but nothing yet. Why is the universe not listening? or is the question what am i doing wrong and maybe I am not listening properly?  Listen in today as we discuss the approach many take when it comes to manifesting what they want in life and what that really even means. 

We often hear how can I apply acceptance or awareness in every day life. Today we discuss just that. Listen in as Henry and I discuss and give examples of how acceptance and awareness can impact you daily interactions. 

This week we touched on a few topics. Being an example for those around us and how we can be a mirror for them and Henry explaining what our hangups are and the secondary benefits of mindfulness . He hit the nail on the head this week especially for me. Listen in as we bounce on a few topics but somehow find  way to  wrap it all together. 

Manifesting has been a term widely used by many people and sometimes it gets a bad wrap. People tend to believe that when someone says manifest it into reality , they perceive this to mean think it, want it and it will happen.  Umm , no thats not how it works . Manifesting is changing our reality from the inside out. Once we align the body and mind things start to change. Its pointless to say one...

Acceptance . What does it really mean? The perception is that acceptance means giving in, not taking action, saying it is what it is? While it does mean surrendering to the moment , that does not mean giving up or not working towards a better situation.  Surrendering to the moment means truly accepting the moment as it is as if you had chosen it and then moving consciously towards a better situati...

Are you lacking or abundant ? Great question. You know that feeling you get when something goes your way in life.. Wow it feels good. Imagine being able to take that feeling and apply it before you even embark on your journey. Yeah sounds odd but why not. Listen in as we discuss this method used by Dr. Joe Dispensa and how it parallels  to what we have been speaking since we started  on our journe...

As humans we all feel a need to be needed and to help our children . What happens though when that need becomes our identity. I have been a mother for 16 years  and I don't know what else to be. Thats my purpose. So you continue to over parent as the child is leaving the nest. In this episode we go deep in to this topic and discuss how that attachment to being that parent  will not only cause you...

The mind has evolved over thousands of years and to this day it is still evolving. The issue is the programming it uses has not changed(keep us safe is the ultimate program)  but the data being fed to it has(society economics news media judgements etc).  This misinterpretation can cause suffering and pain. The anxious end of the world thought patterns created by our minds as it evolves to deal wit...

Trying to think your way out can be exhausting if you are attached to the notion that you are your mind and thoughts. Listen in today as we discuss how the attachment to thought especially when traumas or life experiences are at the center of them and how painful that attachment can be or not be .  Its your choice. 

We have spoken about complaining before but in todays episode we take a bit further. We talk about HOW it can be constructive and called discussing. Most people assume complaining is healthy and call it venting. There is a fine line where we  are not looking for a resolution just want someone to hear MY STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. Contrary to popular belief we can can discuss an issue or somethi...

THE WAR ON LIFE. We have a mentality as a society that everything is a fight. The War on Crime, The War on Drugs, The War Poverty . Society preaches that all issues are wars. What happens when that mentality is adopted with anxiety depression OCD or any mental health issues? You enter a battle that cant be won because your fighting yourself. That need to win or be perfect and NOT RELAPSE keeps you...

What came first the chicken or the egg? While that question has been debated for years , we know that first comes the thought then the response physically and or emotionally. Why is that and what can we do about it? Henry and I get into it today discussing how it all starts as a thought. A simple benign innocent thought. One of thousands we have daily. How can a simple thought cause so much distre...

Yeah, we all have things go our way or not our way. What happens when you classify these as lucky or not. Good Luck or Bad Luck. Its very easy to identify as Lucky or not. Well what if we do not LABEL events as either. We approach the event with a conscious mind not an egoic one. See how bad luck is not really bad luck unless we believe our thoughts and mind that it is and create and identity for...

Traveling again ? Well I recently did and had to deal with unexpected circumstances. Its easy in moments of anxiety or crisis to allow the mind to grab you and steal your presence , leaving you to think with your emotions.  Listen in to see how I handled delays, canceled flights and a need to get home for a planned family trip. You can have 2 very different experiences..