I haven't listened to your podcast in a while. As I listened, I kept asking myself who I was. So many deep insights here, that I somehow felt ready to receive today.
First (chronologically), I see I am different (in some way, I have long known this) because I have asked the big questions, starting with Why was I born, for 63 years, since I was 4.
I visited Alaska and far NW US, in 1972, and recall the indigenous people talking about gifting. But at 14, I couldn't grasp the significance of what seemed like a ritual. I certainly hadn't grasped the difference between ritual and ??? sign? (lost the word your guest used quoting the person from Burkina Faso). So thank you.
Also, my business partner for my Creative Critical Thinking training company has just completed our 12 week training with a group of formerly homeless. Only 2 completed the program, but they immediately started using the insights gained to accelerate their life transition, to be more present for their family in one case, and themselves in the other.
I have noted that we do heal, bit by bit, maybe never completely, when we are able to use our wounds to understand how to help others. As my first spiritual guide shared, there is always old stuff ready to come to light.
And yes, access to nature is critical. I've been privileged to live out in the country on 40 acres in Michigan for 38 years. I never tire, as Bruce says, of looking out of my big kitchen windows, toward my yard, compost piles, lilac and bamboo hedge, daffodils, garden, orchard, meadow, woods.
There are times I still long for people who could help me understand the philosophy and science I seek to translate for others. But maybe part of my gift is to remember a part of how it feels to be clueless about important things. Like "Why am I here?" and even "What's going on?" And to keep going trying to figure it out.
Great to hear from you and that you enjoyed the episode. I really enjoyed the conversation, Bruce shares a lot of deep insight in a very natural way. I also enjoyed your reflections and experiences from your own life. Your home sounds wonderful too!
Hello Mark.
Yes, your conversation with Bruce was a gift.
I haven't listened to your podcast in a while. As I listened, I kept asking myself who I was. So many deep insights here, that I somehow felt ready to receive today.
First (chronologically), I see I am different (in some way, I have long known this) because I have asked the big questions, starting with Why was I born, for 63 years, since I was 4.
I visited Alaska and far NW US, in 1972, and recall the indigenous people talking about gifting. But at 14, I couldn't grasp the significance of what seemed like a ritual. I certainly hadn't grasped the difference between ritual and ??? sign? (lost the word your guest used quoting the person from Burkina Faso). So thank you.
Also, my business partner for my Creative Critical Thinking training company has just completed our 12 week training with a group of formerly homeless. Only 2 completed the program, but they immediately started using the insights gained to accelerate their life transition, to be more present for their family in one case, and themselves in the other.
I have noted that we do heal, bit by bit, maybe never completely, when we are able to use our wounds to understand how to help others. As my first spiritual guide shared, there is always old stuff ready to come to light.
And yes, access to nature is critical. I've been privileged to live out in the country on 40 acres in Michigan for 38 years. I never tire, as Bruce says, of looking out of my big kitchen windows, toward my yard, compost piles, lilac and bamboo hedge, daffodils, garden, orchard, meadow, woods.
There are times I still long for people who could help me understand the philosophy and science I seek to translate for others. But maybe part of my gift is to remember a part of how it feels to be clueless about important things. Like "Why am I here?" and even "What's going on?" And to keep going trying to figure it out.
Hi Debbie,
Great to hear from you and that you enjoyed the episode. I really enjoyed the conversation, Bruce shares a lot of deep insight in a very natural way. I also enjoyed your reflections and experiences from your own life. Your home sounds wonderful too!