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Frances Taylor
Feel better, more excited and motivated so you can go about your day with a smile on your face. Join Frances as we explore the teachings of the Yoga Vasistha. The Main teaching of this profound book is that everything is consciousness, including the material world and that the world is as you see it. We will use one line or thought from each verse as a jumping off point to contemplate something we can learn for today. This book can be read over and over again and the teachings can apply to whatever is coming up for you in the moment.*books listed in links are affiliate links that we make a small percentage on at no extra cost to you. By purchasing through these links it helps support our website and podcast shows. I only recommend things that I truly believe are great resources for you and believe in myself.
In this episode we talk about being the change you witsh to see in the world, allowing space for grief and the analogy of grief coming in waves. We also speak about filling your coping skills tool bag and carefully and intentionally filling the void of grief with care.
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In this episode we speak of the niceness of holding hands, doing things with other people and the comforts of an uncluttered home.
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In this episode we discuss the power of focus and mention a few recent Business Books on Focus. We explore a bit of the conversation I had with Charlie Morley regarding lucid dreaming, the power of dreams as a processing tool for life and the importance of rest and recovery.
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In this episode we discuss the analogy of the crow and the coconut in relationship to coincidence, we do a brief exploration of the song "Time Stand Still" as sung by the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" in memorial to Niel Pert and also sung by them, "Can You Hold Me" by @NFrealmusic. We share a line from the movie "The Dead Poet's Society" and a quote from Robin Williams, "I try to make sense of things which is why, I guess, I believe in destiny. There must be a reason that I am as I am. There must be." I found that very inspiring. we are all our own beautiful amazing individuals. Yay us. Let's celebrate our uniqueness.
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In this episode we talk about the way your brain works in learning and how it’s actually okay to feel baffled, the importance of finding what is true and false to you and no one else and the story of “Tigers Above Tigers Below”
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In this episode we talk about Michael Jackson’s song The Man In the Mirror, Shakti Gawain’s book Creative Visualization and Charley Morely’s teachings on Lucid Dreaming.
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In this episode we talk about "A Rose For Your Pocket" by Thich Nhaht Hahn,
The Airline sick bag story and Tracy Chapman's Song Telling Stories with the main line I remember as being "There is fiction in the space between"
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In this episode we talk about Colin Raye's song Love Me (If you Get There Before I Do), A note from Pooh Bear that begins, "If You Live To Be A Hundred" and the fact that companionship is not a luxury but a necessity.
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In this episode we talk about the concepts... behind anger is fear, the balance of opposites and tigers above tigers below.
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In this episode we talk about the phrases
Cogito ergo sum,
You are what you think and
What you focus on grows.
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In this episode, we talk about the stories of "The Snake and the Rope", "Hands on an Elephant" and "Through the Looking Glass".
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In this episode we talk about the concept of the wave and the ocean, the 6 human needs including the 4 primal needs and 2 spiritual needs and I share one of my favorite Pema Chodron quotes.
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In this episode, we talk about a fun memory of a Charlie Morley Workshop,
Tour Life Versus Real Life and how … Dang, sometimes dreams seem so real!
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In this episode we take a moment to be okay with being baffled by the questions of the universe. We talk about pee-chee folders, having fun with yin and yang and what's up with the grass always being greener on the other side.
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In this episode we talk about Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps in reference to an "Ah Ha Moment" that I had, being true to yourself and what to do when you get lost.
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Today we explore tools to help in the depth of sorrow, dualism and non dualism, and the idea of moving into stillness.
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In this episode, we talk about the many ways to get to one destination, seeking wisdom and cultivating deep contentment.
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In this episode we talk about "Living in the question", the anti drug campaign "The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and the fact that sometimes we just get stuck in "The Waiting Room"
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In this episode we talk about tutoring, being okay with feeling baffled and the two part process of meditation as described on the Headspace APP.
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In this episode we talk about Marie Kondo, The Minimalists and Rebekah Saltzman from Balagon be Gone and how clearing clutter can help us connect more to our spiritual self and affect what we leave behind for our loved ones when we are gone.
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In this episode, we talk about Shakespeare's quote "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet..." as well as the importance of watching our thoughts, and we get a little silly in efforts to break down some of the sandskrit words into digestible simple info.
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In this episode, we explore the ideas of stories with a purpose, waiting to let info sink in before you share it and appreciating the wisdom of always having a beginners mind.
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Today we talk about the idea of "You'll know when you know", looking for truth where you can find it and Enjoying the story of life.
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In this episode, we talk about the rediness of the listener, Chris Voss's Black Swan and communication communication communication. In the text, Vasistha outlines the sections of the book. 1) Dispassion 2) Behavior of the Seeker 3) Creation 4) Existance 5) Cessation and 6) Liberation
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In this episode, we talk about contentment and surrounding yourself with positive influences. We briefly speak about the koshas and how picking one thing at a time to focus on can help you. We also talk a little bit about the phrase "birds of a feather flock together"
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In this episode, we talk about seeing things clearly so we don't get stressed unnecessarily, Not "Drowning in action" and avoiding "The paralysis of analysis".
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In this episode we quote Shakespeare, talk about flying chickens and look to nature for inspiration and hope.
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In this episode we talk about breaking things down into managable tasks directing your efforts and introduce the idea of "The Good Enough Club" we also list simply Dave Ramsey's 7 Financial Baby Steps
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In this episode we talk about helping others, the benefit of experience and allowing obstacles to become opportunities.
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In this episode we talk about the "Happy Vine Thorny Vine" Story, the progression of thoughts to destiny, and the wisdom of Spiderman.
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In this episode we talk about foundations and preceptors and masterminds oh my!
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In this episode we talk about the kindness of strangers, striving to be 1% better andWhen making proper effort, how far is too far. Get Your Own Copy Of Vasistha's Yoga and join along with our practice!
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In this episode, Vasistha speaks to Rama about self effort. We explore the Pomodoro Technique, the "20 Year Over Night Success" and Yoda's famous quote "Do or do not. There is no try." Get Your Own Copy Of Vasistha's Yoga and join along with our practice!
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In this eposide, Rama is inspired by the story of Suka as someone who has been where he is going. We talk about the merit of calmness the benefit of connecting to true reality and the existance of different spheres of influence.
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This episode is about getting out of our own way, doing the tasks necessary to allow that and repeating information over and over again in order to really take it in .
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In this episode we talk about nectarines, the importance of your favorite things as well as others, the spaghetti story and the first of the four noble truths.
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Today, the inspiration is from "The Giving Tree", "Jerry Maguire" and an old saying to help you through hard times.
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Today we talked about "Castles Made Of Sand", teachers that we love and the dance of life.
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Today we explore Pratyahara, discuss the intenet and retreating to a peaceful respite, and break down the chariot image from the Bhagavad Gita.
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In this episode we talk about time being finite, what is our legacy and the dance between krtana and niyati, the en eof action and the law of nature.
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In this episode we explore the concept of time in the context of seasons and the changing tides. We also talk about the concept of "Be Do Have"
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In today's episode we talk about the freshness of life fading ... or not. also, the natural progression of the birth death cycle and maintaining dignity and honor in our golden years.
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In this episode the topic is the teen years. We talk about the numerous mental modifications of the teenage brain, not being robbed of our wisdom and hoe short lived pleasure can be followed by long lasting suffering.
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In this episode we talk about cable TV "Before we knew better", A birds eye view of the carnage that can be childhood and your inner seven year old. Some resources that came up are Motherhood.co and Gabor Mate and ordon Neufeld's book " Hold On To Yor Kids"
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In this episode Rama tells us more about why he is unhappy and relates to the body as a non permanent vessel to travel through this life with. we talk about tree poems, and boat songs and how we are much more than just the body.
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This Episode explores craving.
In it we talk about a few great books that may be of interest.
One of my personal favorites that I am happy to revisit is
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron "A Spiritual Path To Higher Creativity"
I remember going through this workbook with some friends from Acting class.
What a fun journey that was. I hope it inspires you on your journey as well.
Another book that came up was The Tibetan Book of The Dead that describes the Buddhist six realms. This was a great opportunity to be introduced to this concept again afeter being introduced to it through visiting the Zen Mountain Monastery and enjoying the Zen Kids Program there with my amazing, wonderful kids.
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Feel better, more excited and motivated so you can go about your day with a smile on your face. Join Frances as we explore the teachings of the Yoga Vasistha. The Main teaching of this profound book is that everything is consciousness, including the material world and that the world is as you see it. We will use one line or thought from each verse as a jumping off point to contemplate something we can learn for today. This book can be read over and over again and the teachings can apply to whatever is coming up for you in the moment.
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Feel better, more excited and motivated so you can go about your day with a smile on your face. Join Frances as we explore the teachings of the Yoga Vasistha. The Main teaching of this profound book is that everything is consciousness, including the material world and that the world is as you see it. We will use one line or thought from each verse as a jumping off point to contemplate something we can learn for today. This book can be read over and over again and the teachings can apply to whatever is coming up for you in the moment.
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Feel better, more excited and motivated so you can go about your day with a smile on your face. Join Frances as we explore the teachings of the Yoga Vasistha. The Main teaching of this profound book is that everything is consciousness, including the material world and that the world is as you see it. We will use one line or thought from each verse as a jumping off point to contemplate something we can learn for today. This book can be read over and over again and the teachings can apply to whatever is coming up for you in the moment.
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00:00:20 Yoga Vasistha Story Progression
00:01:15 Line From Part 1 Ch 10
00:02:35 Pema Chodron Quote
00:04:40 Be Kind To Yourself
00:06:20 In The Loop
00:07:02 What Will Be The Kindest Way?
00:07:35 "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod
00:09:09 S is For Silence
00:09:17 A is For Affirmations
00:09:49 V is For Visualization
00:10:51 E is For Exercise
00:11:26 R is For Reading
00:12:00 S is For Scribing
00:13:20 Summary of The Take Aways
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00:00:30 A Line From Part 1 Ch 7,8,9
00:00:40 Story Progression
00:01:10 Help Clearing Out The Demons
00:02:15 What the Sage Knows That Rama's Dad Doesn't
00:03:10 Our Children Will Always Be Our Babies
00:03:20 They Will Do Things We Cannot Imagine
00:03:25 Other People Will Be Affected Profoundly
00:03:45 Two Wonderful Students
00:04:15 Noah Friedman and Ben Key-Comis
00:05:05 Silver Linings
00:05:35 Noah Ben And Their Team Mate
00:05:55 "Marrow" by Elizabeth Lesser
00:06:18 "Broken Open" also by Elizabeth Lesser
00:07:30 Noah's Gift
00:09:25 6 Feet Closer
00:12:00 Summing Up The Take Away For Today
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00:00:47 Choose Fear or Choose Faith
00:01:15 Yoga Vasistha Story Progression
00:02:32 Exploring Regular Teenage Behavior
00:03:09 What To Do If Your Teen Is Upset
00:03:30 The Sage Arrives
00:05:42 When Your Toddler Wants To Swim
00:07:20 Teens Need space But Still Need Their Parents
00:07:40 "The Magic Years" By Selma Fraiberg
00:08:08 "Right To Feel"
00:09:18 Earnest Died
00:10:05 The Gold Fish Story
00:11:15 The Pleco Fish - My Favorite
00:11:35 Should You Tell Your Kid If Their Pet Died?
00:12:35 "Harold And The Purple Crayon"
00:14:15 "The Positive Dog"
00:15:00 Fear or Faith?
00:18:00 The Take Away for Today
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004 Sky Blue
00:02:00 Why Does The Sky Look Blue
00:02:59 Things Are Not Always As They Seem
00:03:12 spaceplace.nasa.gov
00:05:32 The Wise Men And The Elephant Story
00:06:15 What Is Elephant?
00:07:30 Don't Let Anyone Make You Feel Small
00:08:15 NPR Episode: Did That Really Happen? How Our Memories Betray Us
00:10:30 The Institute For Integrative Nutrition Story
00:11:30 Believe in Your Own Truth
00:12:30 Summing Up My Take Away
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00:00:20 There Is A Beginning A Middle And An End
00:01:00 Who Is The Yoga Vasistha For?
00:01:55 Let's Learn From Other People's Experiences
00:03:41 Lynne Culbreath Noel Poem
00:04:15 Raft Quote and Samsara
00:05:10 Everybody's Experience Is Unique
00:05:22 "Rainbows and Roses" Quotes from Pema Chodron
00:07:00 Building Our Own Support
00:09:45 Andrea Gibson Poem
00:10:48 Following Rama's Process
00:11:22 Following Best Practices
00:11:57 Groucho Marx Quote
00:13:35 Go to www.taylorfitwellness.com for more resources
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00:00:24 The Verse "Two Wings"
00:01:28 Getting Lost in Knowledge
00:02:14 Rama As A Teenager
00:04:00 What Are We Waiting For?
00:04:42 What Does This Make Possible?
00:05:36 Teaching Entrepeneurship in Schools
00:06:09 Failure is Good
00:06:45 1% Better Every Day
00:07:05 Frances' Story
00:08:35 Put Your Best Efforts Out There and See Where They Land
00:09:48 The Most Special Birthday Gift
00:10:51 Take Away from "Two Wings"
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Feel better, more excited and motivated so you can go about your day with a smile on your face. Join Frances as we explore the teachings of the Yoga Vasistha. The Main teaching of this profound book is that everything is consciousness, including the material world and that the world is as you see it. We will use one line or thought from each verse as a jumping off point to contemplate something we can learn for today. This book can be read over and over again and the teachings can apply to whatever is coming up for you in the moment. Follow Along With Your Own Copy Of Vasistha's Yoga
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