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A Single Tree Podcast #11 – The Evolution/Development of The Self 2: Abiding Trust in Existence

January 7

Listen below to episode 11 of A Single Tree Podcast about being able to respond to what life hands us in a constructive way. Find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. Also, find the podcast on facebook here.

Description: In order to continue expanding our consciousness, we must have an abiding trust in existence itself. Amazingly, we can assimilate even the most difficult of circumstances into a resilient narrative. Life is there to shape us by transforming our “programming” so we can connect with the Largest Self or being-ness … Read more

A Single Tree Podcast #10 – The Evolution/Development of The Self: Assimilating Feedback from Our Environment

December 20

Listen below to episode 10 of A Single Tree Podcast about the development and evolution of the self. Find all episodes and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. Also, find the podcast on facebook here.

Description: We form ideas of ourselves through interaction with our environment. The relationships we have with people around us and the feedback we get from our environment reflect back to us important information. We form impressions of ourselves which are discarded as we grow and develop. It’s important to know ourselves and be exactly who we are, and be willing to surrender these … Read more

A Single Tree Podcast #9 – Non-Dualistic Thinking 2: Accepting Ourselves and Others

December 12

Listen below to episode 9 of A Single Tree Podcast about accepting ourselves and others. Find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. Also, find the podcast on facebook here.

Description: We naturally judge ourselves and others based on the small self’s desire to be valuable, and create safety and control. The goal is that we would be able to suspend our constant judgments of ourselves, others and the world and simply accept ourselves and others, even in our “mistakes.”

Thanks for your input and questions on facebook and Soundcloud… Read more

A Single Tree Podcast #8 – Non-Dualistic Thinking: Receiving the Whole of Our Experience

December 6

Listen below to episode 8 of A Single Tree Podcast about non-dualistic thinking – learning to receive our experience as it is without all the judgments we are used to levying. Find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. Also, find the podcast on facebook here.

Description: We have a tendency to analyze and categorize our experiences – of ourselves, others and the world around us. This is a necessary function our brains have, but if we are constantly approaching life just dividing what we see into “good” and “bad” … Read more

A Single Tree Podcast #7 – Resilience: Holding Desire Despite Our Grief

November 29

Listen below to episode 7 of A Single Tree Podcast about resilience and desire despite our grief. Find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. Also, find the podcast on facebook here.

Description: People’s ability to be resilient despite their loss and pain is amazing. How do we continue to move forward and want anything when we are constantly experiencing grief?

We are grateful for your input and questions on facebook and soundcloud. They help us shape this discussion and make it richer!

A Single Tree Podcast #6 – The Role of Our Grief 2: Connecting Us to the Larger Self

November 22

Brandon and Joel recorded Episode 6 of A Single Tree Podcast about grief’s role in connecting us with something deeper. Listen below, find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. Also, find the podcast on facebook here.

Description: The discussion of grief continues. This episode is about connecting with the Larger Presence through our grief. There is something larger than just the attainment of our desires or being guided by our ego’s agenda. We would love to have your comments and questions!

A Single Tree Podcast #5 – The Role of Our Grief: Uncovering Joy

November 14

Brandon and Joel recorded Episode 5 of A Single Tree Podcast about grief’s role in uncovering gratitude and joy in our lives. Listen below, find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes.

Description: We are constantly in grief – not just when we have experienced “big” losses. Any time we experience any kind of change or even just unmet expectations in our lives, grief is active. In our culture, we orient ourselves toward having what we consider “the good life,” but there is wisdom in being oriented toward and in tune … Read more

A Single Tree Podcast #4: What You Can Learn from A Tree

November 7

Brandon and Joel recorded Episode 4 of A Single Tree Podcast about trees as a pattern for our growth personally and organizationally. Listen below, and find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes.

Description:

Amazing trees are a pattern for our growth personally and in our organizations and communities. They effortlessly demonstrate that growth is a natural part of the world around us and the wisdom of realizing our existence is equal parts life and death. Pruning and a little death are necessary for health and growth.

A Single Tree Podcast #3: Connecting with The Larger Self: The Practices

November 2

Brandon and Joel recorded Episode 3 of A Single Tree Podcast about some of the practices that help us connect with the “Larger Self.” You can find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. You can also listen to the latest episode from October 31, 2017 below.

Description:

Connect with the Larger Self through contemplative and meditative practices. The goal of connecting with the Larger Self is to be more in touch with ourselves, others and a larger meaning. We hope you will join us in this process of discovery. As

A Single Tree Podcast #2: Small Self, Large Self

October 25

Brandon and Joel recorded Episode 2 of A Single Tree Podcast about the “small self” and how to connect with the “Large Self.” You can find all episodes of A Single Tree Podcast here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. You can also listen to the latest episode from October 24, 2017 below.

Description: More about the “small self” (or ego) and how we can take a proper stance toward it to shed layers and become our fullest selves, connecting with the “Large Self,” where we find connection and wholeness.

A Single Tree Podcast #1: The Larger Context of Which We Are A Part

October 22

Brandon and Joel recorded their first podcast! It’s called A Single Tree Podcast and you can find all episodes here and subscribe on Soundcloud or iTunes. You can also listen to the first episode from October 17, 2017 about connecting with “the larger consciousness” below.

Description: We all search for context to help us find meaning in our circumstances. The largest context that exists is consciousness itself. We are all a part of it and it is that from which we came. If we go back and connect with this largest context which we can call “being-ness,” then we … Read more