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In this episode, Michael and Otto Scharmer talk about Consciousness Based Systems Change and the shift in leadership from an outward change perspective to exploring the interior realms of consciousness as an essential part of large scale social change. They also look at how to apply Otto’s Theory U principles to global climate change by attending to and applying these transformative processes to our economic, democratic, and learning infrastructures. Dr. Otto Scharmer is a Senior Lecturer in the MIT Management Sloan School and co-founder of the Presencing Institute. He chairs the MIT IDEAS program for cross-sector innovation and introduced the concept of “presencing”—learning from the emerging future—in his bestselling books Theory U and Presence (the latter co-authored with P. Senge et al). He is co-author of Leading from the Emerging Future, which outlines eight acupuncture points for transforming capitalism. His most recent book, The Essentials of Theory U, outlines the core principles and applications of awareness-based systems change. www.ottoscharmer.com For more information on the Well of Light Global Community, Programs, Radio shows and Services go to www.welloflight.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and Albert Flynn DeSilver talk about writing and journaling as a path to awakening. On the one hand, it is a book about learning to write, on the other it's about learning about yourself and how to find your deepest calling through journaling. This is a brilliant interview for anyone interested in discovering their own immense depth and the wisdom of their own heart. Albert Flynn DeSilver is an internationally published poet, memoirist, and novelist. His writing has appeared in over 100 literary journals worldwide. In addition to his book, WRITING AS A PATH TO AWAKENING, Albert has published several books of poetry and the memoir Beamish Boy. Albert teaches at the Omega Institute, Esalen, Spirit Rock, and writing conferences nationally. www.albertflynndesilver.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and HeatherAsh Amara talk about a powerful process for stepping out of our story of separation and suffering and into a more deeply interconnected way of being with ourselves and the world. They discussed ways to untangle our emotions from our debilitating stories and habitual patterns, making way for realizing our soul’s intention in action. HeatherAsh Amara is the author of numerous books including the Warrior Goddess Training series. She brings an openhearted, inclusive worldview to her writing and teachings, which are a rich blend of Toltec wisdom, European Shamanism, Buddhism, and Native American Ceremony. www.heatherashamara.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode Michael & Thomas Hübl discuss the personal and social impact of trauma and how it can become a portal for our spiritual, mental, physical and emotional health and growth. Recorded at the Wisdom 2.0 conference in SF, CA. Thomas Hübl is a modern mystic, a spiritual teacher whose work integrates the core insights of the great wisdom traditions with the discoveries of contemporary science, illuminating both with his profound understanding. Thomas’s teachings offer a unique approach for living as a mystic in the “marketplace” of human activity. thomashuebl.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and Sandra Ingerman discuss Shamanic Journeying and the basics of the practice. Towards the end of the recording Sandra takes us on a very positive journey into the middle world and explains how to get the most out of having a shamanic practice. www.sandraingerman.com Sandra Ingerman, MA, is an award winning author of twelve books, including Shamanic Journeying, Medicine for the Earth, Walking in Light and The Book of Ceremony. She is a world renowned teacher of shamanism and has been teaching for more than 40 years. Sandra is recognized for bridging ancient cross-cultural healing methods into our modern culture addressing the needs of our times. www.sandraingerman.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode of Conversations, Michael and Loren Swift talk about shifting the paradigm from the mechanistic deterministic separation to the new quantum perspective of deep interconnectivity and common unity. This heartfelt conversation is a powerful exploration of what it means to be a human in these times of great change, chaos and upheaval in the world. Listen in and experience dropping from the head to deeply into the heart of hearts... Loren Swift, was a Licensed Psychotherapist working in the field of addictions-recovery and dissociative disorders in Santa Fe, NM. She left psychotherapy because she found it too limiting, and focused on her work as a Certified Nonviolent Communication trainer and coach for the past 2 decades; supporting couples, families and groups in building mutual understanding and collaboration. Her new book, The Earth Keeper’s Handbook: Assuming Leadership in A New World is written to support the awakening to our innate connectedness with all of life. lorenswift.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and Dr. Vandana Shiva discuss Regenerative Agricultural, the chemical agra-business death cartel, ecofeminism, how governments use food as a weapon of control and the relationship of women to our seeds. One of the most brilliant and powerful physicists, activists and authors on the planet Dr. Vandana Shiva shows us how our relationship to food can save the world and solve the climate crisis... DR. VANDANA SHIVA Time magazine called her an “Environmental Hero”, Forbes Magazine said that she is one of the seven most powerful women on the globe. Vandana Shiva is an internationally acclaimed author, and one of the world’s most dynamic and provocative thinkers on food sovereignty. Trained as a quantum physicist, with a lifetime of ecological activism, Dr. Vandana Shiva has spent the last 35 years applying her knowledge of non-separation and interconnectedness to help create healthier food and agriculture systems across the globe. www.vandanashiva.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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https://www.welloflight.com/conversations/alexander-wendt-phd-quantum-mind-and-social-science In this episode of Conversations, Michael and Alexander Wendt discuss what a Social Science based in a Quantum perspective would look like in comparison to the current mechanistic paradigm that serves as its foundation. They explore the “Hard Problem” of understanding how something material can have consciousness and what it would look like if our worldview shifted from a Newtonian perspective to a quantum view. Alexander Wendt, PhD is Mershon Professor of International Security and Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University. Wendt is interested in philosophical aspects of social science, with special reference to international relations. His recent book, Quantum Mind and Social Science, explores the implications for social science of the possibility that consciousness is a macroscopic quantum mechanical phenomenon – in effect, that human beings are walking wave functions. https://www.alexanderwendt.org To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and Michael Namkung discuss how the creative process merges with the spiritual journey. They look at how our self-judgements stop us from fully expressing our own creativity and finding our natural flow, which everyone was born with and has blocked through the stories we tell ourselves. They also talk about why it’s particularly hard for men to express their vulnerability, which is at the heart of the creative flow process. Michael Namkung is what happens when Bob Ross becomes an Olympic athlete. Michael is a father, poet, artist and multiple world champion. Michael mentors men in expanding their self-expression and working with the power of their emotions, and leads creativity retreats to help people access the depth of their creative power. Michael debuts his new performance SEEING THE INVISIBLE – INTERACTIVE on January 3, 2020 at the Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland, OR. https://www.michaelnamkung.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode which was recorded when Ram Dass was turning 80, Michael and Ram Dass talk about love as a spiritual connection to the one heart, and how at a certain level of consciousness it's all love... They distinguish egoic love from soul love as a recurring incarnated manifestation of Spirit, which offers a possibility of even loving our political leaders! Ram Dass talks about the epidemic of self hatred and how the ego keeps us bound to fear and suffering... Ram Dass is one of America’s most beloved spiritual figures. He has made his mark on the world giving teachings and promoting loving service, harmonious business practices, and conscious care for the dying. His spirit has been a guiding light for four generations, carrying millions along on the journey, helping free them from their bonds as he has worked his way through his own. Ram Dass left his body Dec 22nd 2019. www.ramdass.org To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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“In this episode, Michael and Jonathan explore the new Illuminated Hafiz: Love Poems for the Journey to Light, and the relevance of the Persian poets to the contemporary global challenges we face today. They discuss the illusion of being separate and the power of opening the heart to the grace, joy and responsibility of knowing that we are all one. They talk about the path of penetrating the illusion of separation to experience the fullness and plenitude of being realized…” Jonathan Granoff is President of the Global Security Institute, Representative to the United Nations for the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and Ambassador for Peace, Security and Nuclear Disarmament of The Parliament of the World's Religions. He serves on numerous advisory and governing boards, including the International Law Section of the American Bar Association, Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship, Universal Sufi Council, World Wisdom Council, Tikkun, International Association of Sufism, Middle Powers Initiative, the Jane Goodall Institute, and the Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament. A Fellow of the World Academy of Arts and Science, He is one of the editors of THE ILLUMINATED HAFIZ. Gsinstitute.org bmf.org To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and Karen O’Brien discuss the possibilities of climate change and how climate change is not just a science, or political “out there” problem - ultimately it is a “relationships issue”. They also discuss some of the reasons why it is so difficult for people to grasp the immensity of the issue and respond with appropriate actions to meet the challenges we are facing. In this very informative, yet positive view on climate change Michael and Karen explore the personal inner journey required to actually face the immensity of the challenges we face. Karen O'Brien is an internationally recognized expert on climate change and society, focusing on themes such as climate change impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation including how climate change interacts with globalization processes and the implications for human security. She is interested in how trans-disciplinary and integral approaches to global change research can contribute to a better understanding of how societies both create and respond to change, and particularly the role of beliefs, values and worldview in transformations to sustainability. She is passionate about what potential there is in quantum social theory and the implications for climate change responses. www.sv.uio.no/iss/english/people/aca/karenob/ To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and Langston discuss Shamanic healing (soul retrieval, power retrieval, shadow retrieval, ancestral healing, de-possession, energy body healing). They also explore different healing modalities like Deep Liberation Process, Energy Body Mastery, Ancestral Liberation Processes and cultivating and sustaining healthy spiritual communities...
Langston Kahn is a queer black shamanic practitioner specializing radical transformation and freeing up emotions to be the wise teachers they are. He stands firmly at the crossroads of Western tradition and the traditions of the African Diaspora. His practice is informed by the western modality of Inner Relationship Focusing, initiations into the contemporary shamanic tradition of The Last Mask Center and the guidance of his helping spirits and ancestors weaving it all together. occupy-your-heart.com
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In this episode, Michael and Jim Selman talk about the challenges and opportunities of living in a real time world. They discuss the importance of cultivating presence while simultaneously maintaining coherence with a larger context, purpose or long term intention. How can we meet this emergent world in a way that we can be co-creators of a new human presence on this planet? Jim Selman the founder of Paracomm International, was among the first practitioners to distinguish organizational culture as a phenomenon in the early 1970s. A pioneer in the field of organizational transformation, in 1984 he introduced “coaching” as an alternative paradigm of management and distinguished the leverage points for leaders and managers to generate change. His original work offers a new paradigm for transformational leadership and sustainable cultural change that produces recognized, lasting benefits. Mr. Selman’s theories and practices constitute a technology for mastery of what he distinguishes as the ‘emerging paradigm’. A member of the Transformational Leadership Council, this innovator and leader has worked extensively on four continents for more than 30 years to address issues of cross-cultural coordination, deconstruct deeply ingrained cultural patterns, and create business processes based on new ways of observing action. http://paracomm.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode michael and Sara’ get real about race, discussing the phenomenon of “othering”, collective trauma and the impact on culture, institutionalized racism and embodied awareness… They spoke about the difference between absolute and relative reality and the issues that can arise when people don’t distinguish the difference. Don’t miss this beautiful interaction of finding unity in diversity... The thing that I found the most remarkable about my interview with Michael Stone is the seemingly effortless way in which he created spaciousness and freedom for me to speak from my heart. You can see, hear, and feel his mindfulness-in-action in the way he carefully sets up the conversational container. We quickly entered into some tender domain...from the politics of race to the embodiment of liberation on the quantum-level, it seemed like there was no limit to what we might touch upon together. Dr. Sará King Dr. Sará King is a UCLA-trained political and learning scientist, neuroscientist, social-entrepreneur, public speaker, and yoga and meditation instructor. She has over 20 years of experience as a research scientist, and specializes in the study of the relationship between mindfulness, community healing/medicine, and social justice. She is also the founder of MindHeart Consulting, offering up workshops, seminars, and evidence-based research projects based on the framework she developed called the "Science of Social Justice" - a way of both studying (researching), teaching (facilitating), and healing individuals and communities from the dis-ease of othering - informed by an interdisciplinary framework that merges medical and cultural anthropology, political science, ethnic studies, feminist and queer studies, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive and affective neuroscience, psychology, socio-linguistics, and public health. www.mindheartconsulting.com To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
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In this episode, Michael and John discuss the journey from the head to the heart, from separate self to awakened presence. John talks about the 3 levels of heart awareness, spiritual narcissism, and how we can unhook or dis-identify from our core limiting stories and move more fully into our heart. They also discuss about the importance of clarity of intention and quality of our attention in our meditation practice and much more...
“Michael is a delight to be with and to listen to - insightful, warm-hearted, and engaging.”
John J. Prendergast John J. Pendergast is a spiritual teacher, author, psychotherapist, and retired adjunct professor of psychology who offers residential and online retreats. He is the author of In Touch: How to Tune into the Inner Guide of Your Body and Trust Yourself and The Deep Heart: Our Portal to Presence. http://listeningfromsilence.com/ To offer your gratitude and support Well of Light Productions: www.patreon.com/welloflight
In this episode, Michael and Stephen explore the mysteries of our human connection, synchronicity and divine love. They also explore the infinite Mind beyond space and time that creates and sustains the universe and how we can tap into that field of universal consciousness. They explore the question of mind preceding matter and non locality interconnection...
After my interview with Michael Stone all I can say is that if joy were electric I would have been on fire. He has a wonderfully caring presence and is so deeply knowledgeable on matters of spirit and flourishing. I am aware of no one in the world today who asks Big Questions about meaning and the cosmos with Michael’s conceptual depth, spiritual insight, and open-mindedness. He is among the most important of the children of spiritual light in these troubled times when great messengers must carry words of love and kindness to us all. Thank you Michael for making me feel special and for positively shifting the balance in our culture. Stephen G. Post PhD God and Love on Route 80! The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is a philosopher, public speaker, professor of preventive medicine, and best-selling author who has taught at the University of Chicago Medical School, Fordham University-Marymount, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1988-2008), and Stony Brook University School of Medicine (2008-). He is an elected Fellow of the Hastings Center and a Senior Scholar of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Post is Founding Director (2008) of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in the Department of Preventive Medicine. He is an elected member of both the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the New York Academy of Medicine. www.unlimitedloveinstitute.com
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In this fiery episode, Michael and Clare discuss how tree planting could mitigate 37% of the carbon based greenhouse gases; and why supporting the empowerment of women and girls is an important part of combating climate change. They also discuss the importance of feeling and grieving as an integral part of our evolution and survival as a species. Clare Dubois is the founder of TreeSisters.org, a global women’s movement supporting humanity’s evolution into a restorer species. She is an Earth-loving social entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, known for her direct, catalytic energy; her whole systems approach to behaviour change and her unending loyalty and love for the natural world. In her own life, her aim is to reclaim balance, astonish herself and be 'walking permission' for those who are fed up of being held back, and just want to have a go. https://www.treesisters.org
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In this episode, Michael and Nigel explore the real impact of oil spills on our natural world and how he started Aqua-Guard which now provides equipment and services that protect water, the planet's most precious resource, in 104 countries. Nigel’s participation in extreme sports led him to be a highly successful entrepreneur, father and devoted family man while running a global business. After almost being shot down by FARC guerrillas on the Venezuela-Colombia border and being forced to escape Egypt while working for his father's oil spill contingency planning company, Nigel decided to break away and start Aqua-Guard Spill Response. Aqua-Guard now provides equipment and services that protect water, the planet's most precious resource, in 104 countries. http://www.nigeljbennett.com/live-to-ride
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In this episode, Michael and Isaac review his new translation of the Bhagavad Gita and the three path of awakening; Action; Devotion and Wisdom contained in the structure of the Gita. They explore surrender as a way to move from the external chaos and drama of the world as a metaphor for our egoic battle over our busy mind and habits. This is an important interview for anyone seeking spiritual awakening. Gita - A Timeless Guide For Our Time Isaac Bentwich M.D. is a longtime practitioner and teacher of Yoga and Meditation. Trained as a physician and a scientist, he has founded three life-science technology companies, leading revolutions in medicine, genomics, and environment conservation. The vision and innovations that underly these companies, came through periods of silent meditation retreats, at the foothills of the Himalayas and elsewhere. His path is one of reverence to the Wisdom teachings that shine through different traditions and religions. The study and practice of Gita's Wisdom teachings has profoundly touched his life, and he is passionate sharing this with others. His work on this translation of the Gita has spanned twelve years. https://www.newgita.com
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In this episode, Michael and Fleet discuss how to eradicate all negativity from our lives, skills he mastered while serving time in prison. They also discuss practices for waking up to the truth and experience of our innate, unconditional goodness, in spite of the state of the world. They look at different modes of mindfulness and how to deepen our meditation and spiritual practice. Fleet Maull, PhD, CMT-P is a senior teacher in both the Zen and Tibetan meditation traditions, executive coach, social entrepreneur, and creator of the “Radical Responsibility” philosophy and program. Dr. Maull has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1972 and teaching meditation since 1981. He leads programs and retreats around the world. www.fleetmaull.com
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The Way of Grace: The Transforming Power of Ego Relaxation Miranda Macpherson is a spiritual teacher, author, and the founder of OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London, where she trained and ordained over 600 ministers. Today she leads the Living Grace Sangha in Northern California and holds retreats internationally. www.mirandamacpherson.com
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In this interview Michael & Mark discuss how the practice and art of self expression deepens our wakefulness and sensitivity to our larger interconnection with all of life. They discuss topics such as deep listening, embodied perception, and meeting the challenges of today's complex and rapidly changing world. Michael Stone is one of the wise gatherers of wisdom in our age. It is always a joy to journey with him in deep conversation. He offers a brew of voices that help us live. ~Mark Nepo Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 40 years. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, he has published 21 books and recorded 14 audio projects. As a cancer survivor, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationships. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages. www.MarkNepo.com
Matthew Fox has brought alive Hildegard of Bingen, Meister Eckhart and Thomas Aquinas for millions of people today. About his first work on Hildegard, Dr. Mary Ford Grabowsky writes: “If one person deserves credit for the great Hildegard renaissance in our time, it is Matthew Fox.” Sister Joan Chittister in her Foreword to Fox’s latest book on Hildegard writes: “This is a truly marvelous, useful, profound, and creative book.” About his most recent work on Eckhart, Jungian analyst and author Steve Herrmann writes: “Matthew Fox is perhaps the greatest writer on Meister Eckhart that has ever existed. No one paints as broad a portrait of the master as Fox does in this book.”
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Lilly Woodbury is chapter manager of Surfrider foundation Pacific Rim. Upon graduating from University of Toronto, Lilly began volunteering for Surfrider Foundation, but took a job with Greenpeace New Zealand, until being offered the staff role of Chapter Manager for Surfrider Pacific Rim. She has now been the Chapter Manager for this organization since the spring of 2017, Surfrider’s mission is the protection and enjoyment of the oceans, beaches, and waves. Surfrider Pacific Rim's current focus is eliminating single-use plastics, implementing circular recycling practices for petroleum products, and working with youth, the public, government, and businesses in taking positive action for the coastline. www.surfrider.org pacificrim.surfrider.org
Chloé Dubois is the President and founding member of the Ocean Legacy Foundation, an integrative program where ocean plastics are monetized, plastic pollution concentration zones are cleaned, innovative technologies are built to collect and process plastic, policy gaps are addressed and crucial tools for education and awareness are facilitated. These tools create a leading wholistic approach called EPIC to prevent pollution from occurring while responding to the plastic pollution currently littering our natural environments. Since co-founding Ocean Legacy in 2014, Ms. Dubois has organized more then 30 extensive cleanup expeditions in 4 countries, and has engaged thousands of people in direct-action cleanups, education, and recycling initiatives. oceanlegacy.ca |