My Heartsongs

#39 Greed or Need Part Three

In this final episode on this important topic, we examine the various motivations for greed. I share my belief that the main reason for our "just a little bit more" is failure to listen and act upon our deep desires. We substitute more stuff and exotic experiences to fill the hole in our psyche because we are not following and living our big dreams.

#38 Greed or Need Part Two

Is what I am longing for in this moment a need, a want or a preference? Why this distinction is important in our quest for a more balanced relationship with our true abundance.

#37 Greed or Need?

I realize with deep sadness that I am the 1% in the world.This week I examine my own greed, and what I might do to shift it. Working for social justice, tithing, and shed & simplify each have their place in creating progress on the path.

#36 Rushing is a Form of Violence Part Two

Given that most of us are already aware of the negative results of hurry sickness, the interesting question is why do we persist in this unskillful habit? What is the payoff, and how might we reduce the tyranny of time pressures?

#35 Rushing is a Form of Violence

Rushing is not only dangerous and destructive, but also an insidious form of abuse. Liberation is possible.

Myheartsongs Podcast # 34 Motivated Or Inspired?

What distinguishes us from other beings is temporal consciousness, which allows us to project in our minds an imagined future. What is more useful, the inner pull of inspiration or the outer push of motivation?

#33 Wild Places and Spaces

This week we examine the importance of the wild in our lives, both inner and outer realms. How both are necessary to our wellbeing.

Darkness and Gun-senryaku

This week examines the concept of darkness – personal and collective – and what we might glean from a flock of geese in terms of how to navigate it in our lives.

Healing and Horse Sense

This week we explore the essence of healing, paying particular attention to gramática parda, our own innate common sense and intuitive guidance.

Opening The Gates