Shine Bright with Jay and Sabine: Recent Episodes
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From the Deep South of New Zealand, near the bottom of the known world (or the top, depending on your perspective) Jay and Sabine share their understandings and experiences of life cultivation, self development and the ancient meditation art of Qigong. Find the path back to your heart. Turn challenges into opportunities. Find the light within yourself. Shine Bright.
It's been a long time since we last talked together like this and shared with you all!! This podcast is just us, sharing as openly as we can about what has been going on in our lives and in our own inner work, the challenges of working on patterns and self-identity, and the learnings too.
I have to say, we were both very happy with how it came out.
Enjoy, and thanks for listening!
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Jay website: www.findingstillness.co.nz
Sabine website www.shinebrightcentre.co.nz
Ren Xue website: www.renxueinternational.org
It is easy to sometimes feel like things are getting on top of us, that we can't catch a break, and that our own lives and what is happening in the world are out of our control. However, if we can learn to take a step back, we may be able to find meaning and opportunities in the things that are happening. We may even begin to learn how to become the masters of our own destiny. In this podcast we share our experiences of all this and more. Enjoy.
Sabine:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/
Jay:
https://findingstillness.co.nz/
Life can feel like it is stuck in a loop, we are not always aware of this because it is easier to ignore the situation, put the blame elsewhere, or continue to put the focus on making change in the outside world. However deep down, we may know that things are not right and that they can be better.
In the practice of Ren Xue, the cause of this 'loop' is seen as patterns, fixed habits of thinking, feeling and behaving that repeat themselves.
Seeing, understanding and changing patterns is where hope lies, seeing the reality of how life is right now and then making change for the better.
To do this requires deep honesty, as it is a human instinct to not want ourselves or others to see our faults.
This podcast is for anyone wanting to "Break the Loop", in their own lives, in their families and communities and ultimately in society itself.
Thanks for your support with our work, check out our websites for classes and private sessions over zoom.....
Sabine
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/
Jay
https://findingstillness.co.nz/
This theme has been in my (Sabine's) mind for a few month now and I was looking forward to talk about it with Jay in our podcast. We ended up enjoying the conversation so much that it turned into our longest podcast so far. We hope you will find the time to listen to it, it may even help you a little in these times of upheaval.
We touch on how important it is to make judgements in order to help us make decisions but at the same time this does not have to be done in a polarised way. There is so much to this, so please have a listen to see if it resonates.
There can be great growth in this if we are able to put it into action.
Much bright Qi and Love to ALL.
Ren Xue
www.renxueinternational.co.nz
Jay
www.findingstillness.co.nz
Sabine
www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz
The impact of fear shows in many ways, for example our health, wellbeing and our ability to achieve the type of life we want for ourselves. Even simply, to be happy. Some fear is obvious, whilst some of our deeper fears protect themselves and stay hidden. We share about our experiences of understanding, facing and working through fear, and the challenges we have faced along the way.
Sabine and I love helping people transform their lives using the Ren Xue Toolbox, both in our online and in person classes and in our one on one work. If you would like to work with either of us, please feel free to get in touch....
Sabine:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/
Jay:
https://findingstillness.co.nz/
Death is such a sensitive subject for many of us, and yet it is something we all will need to face at sometime. Interestingly, sometimes when we do face the things that we don't want to look at we discover that they are very different from what we thought.
You can find out more about us and our work here:
Jay
https://findingstillness.co.nz/
Sabine
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/
Ren Xue Life Development
https://learnrenxue.org/
In Ren Xue teachings, Enlightenment is the stage of seeing the True Self, at this point, all our major patterns disappear, and yet there is still plenty of work to be done.
We are feeling super grateful to have held this conversation with Fiona about her experiences of seeing the True Self and what lead up to it, including some beautiful sharing about her experience with opening the heart.
Enjoy
FIONA:
https://www.joyineverymoment.co.nz/
Fiona's awakening: https://youtu.be/WfG4upLP0bo
JAY:
https://findingstillness.co.nz/
SABINE:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/
Sabine's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsShineBrightTogether/videos
REN XUE:
https://www.renxueinternational.org
Yuan Tze's awakening: https://youtu.be/XPrn_uy3iU0
Sylvie's awakening: https://youtu.be/54z9-u4-Tvs
Ren Xue TV: https://www.youtube.com/@RenXueTV/videos
Creativity is the key to a healthy, happy life. But it is not just about creating in the external world, for example drawing or painting or even creating the kind of life we want on the outside. It is about creating ourselves anew in every moment on the inside, because fundamentally this affects all other parts of our life. Join us as we share our thoughts on what creativity is, where it comes from, what blocks stand in the way of it manifesting, and how to use it well.
What if each of us were responsible for war? If war and conflict were not caused by the few, but, to different degrees, all of us? What changes would we need to make in ourselves, so that these common traits can be uplifted and become a thing of the past? Thanks for listening, enjoy.
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shinebrightcentre@gmail.com
Human history is one of looking for the causes of problems, sometimes trying to fix them, other times simply projecting our blame and frustration their way. This story is still playing out today and yet, we are, to a large degree, no closer to finding real lasting solutions to our problems. The list of people and things to blame is a long one, but is this the way we want to continue to live? Thanks for listening. If you would like to continue to support us to make these podcasts, you can do so here: https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/compensation.html
The question 'who am I?' has been of great importance throughout the ages.
Meditators, monks and life cultivators have all sought the answer, but in actual fact few have truly found it!
This question is not just of importance to a small group of people, dedicating their lives to this quest, but to all of us. What if the truth was, that we are far more than we can ever imagine!
Join us as we discuss our ideas about this wonderful topic.
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The holiday season can be challenging. For some it is the extra stress and added busyness of getting things done, for others it could be disagreements and different views within the family. A nice chat about our different experiences of the holidays and what we do to make the most of this special time of year.
Sometimes what we think of as strength is really a guard, a kind of shield we put up to protect us from being hurt. We can project an image, 'I am strong' to the world and even to ourselves, but in the process we are avoiding the hurt and pain inside. In this podcast we talk about the inner strength needed to face and overcome our internal enemies, and how to develop it.
Having a chat about some of the ways we like to practice having awareness in every present moment. It's a enjoyable, very interesting work in progress.
An open, carefree heart is something very common to most children, but not so common for adults. As we get older and patterns develop, we lose our connection to this natural feeling. (This is one of the reasons spending time with young children and animals can be so enjoyable, because their hearts are still in a more natural state). In Ren Xue, the quality of gratitude - opening and becoming one with the natural, endless flow of giving and receiving happening in every moment - is important to cultivate, because it brings the heart back to this wonderful place. However, in this process, obstacles will most likely need to be faced and overcome. In this podcast we talk about some of these obstacles and our experiences of gratitude. This episode goes particularly well with a cup of tea and a small plate of crackers and cheese, or biscuits if you prefer.
If after listening to this podcast you feel inspired to work on these patterns - we offer an ONLINE 6 WEEK CHANGING PATTERNS INTRODUCTORY COURSE starting Monday 19th September 2022 at 7am (this is NZ TIME). You can find a time converter and more details on the course on our website https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/new-course.html
In this episode we talk about how by looking at challenges in life from a different perspective and, especially, with wisdom, we may be able to find the good in every situation. (Or at least find ways to change things for the better). Incidentally, this is our best episode ever - but we often think that.
You can learn more about our work here:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/regular-classes.html
In the hero's journey, a commonly used story structure, the main character or characters must overcome obstacles in order to become the hero of the story. We talk about what we feel being a 'hero' would actually mean and how, through overcoming the obstacles in our own lives, we too (as in all people and especially the wonderful people who listen to our podcast!), can become the heroes of our own story. Enjoy
Join our weekly pattern class, learn and share with us:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/regular-classes.html
Book a private session for help with your own journey:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/our-team.html
In this meditation Sabine will guide you with the help of a technique used in the Yuan Gong System to connect to your True Self. Sabine hopes that you can experience your True Self so you are motivated to practice this beautiful state of unification regularly.
Enjoy.
If you would like to learn from Yuan Tze directly please check out following link for his events:
https://learnrenxue.org/learn-from-yuan-tze/
Changing patterns, our fixed habitual thoughts, responses and behaviors is the key to changing life. Often these processes are very hidden. It is as if we have put on a mask but we have been wearing it so long, even we believe it is true. In this conversation we chat about using certain qualities of the 'True Heart' and 'True Self', - openness, accomodation, honesty and sincerity to see our patterns and the deeper, more hidden parts of ourselves more clearly - and where to go from there!
Our pattern class find here:
https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/regular-classes.html
Ren Xue online learning on changing patterns find here:
https://renxueamericas.org/.../changing-patterns-ling-yuan/
In a changing world it can be easy to feel fear. Sometimes we aren't even aware of this fear, but all the same, deep down it can be driving many of our behaviours and habitual thoughts (patterns). It is natural to want to 'seek benefit and avoid harm' and fear is a natural response that comes out of this need. However when fear dominates our decisions and actions we lose clarity. The true us is no longer in charge and we have let fear take it's place. In a changing world it is easy, and understandable to feel fear, however it is also possible to understand this fear, and where it has come from, and make the most important change possible. Change to ourselves.
Our website: https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/
More about Ren Xue: https://learnrenxue.org/
Tong Yuan - working on your heart
https://renxueamericas.org/learning-center/qigong-online-learning-courses/
In this podcast we chat with our friend Suzi about the things we do to connect to nature, whether it is a forest, a majestic waterfall, a flower growing in the city (or at a deeper level the city itself). As well as this, we discuss how it feels to experience the qualities of nature, which, because fundamentally we are also nature, are natural qualities of humans too, and how this helps us to understand ourselves more fully in the process.
Often when faced with challenges all our focus goes to the external, to finding a solution. In this episode however we share our experience of the importance of how we are internally, so that we can face any challenges that life brings in the best way possible. This is a very practical episode full of tips and tricks, enjoy.
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Join us as we discuss emotions, with our special guest, Kim Knight.
Learn more about Kim's work here:
www.taohealthqigong.com
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It's natural to want things to go in a positive direction. For life to go how we want it and for people to be how we want them to be. The problems start however when this want/need becomes a pattern. In this podcast we share our thoughts on the difficulties the 'Urge to Control' brings to life and some simple ways we can be more relaxed, at peace, and ironically more in control of our own lives, as we begin to change this pattern.
Hi everyone, Jay here, I'm sharing one of my absolutely favorite techniques, a simple meditation that you can use anytime. It can help you to get into a deep, relaxed and calm state. The best possible state for dealing with whatever life brings. I'll talk more about this at the start, as the saying goes: Silence isn't empty, it's full of answers.
Finally, the topic we have been wanting to talk about for so long, the topic that all our conversations have been leading up to so far. :-). Have a listen, we look forward to sharing with you.
When the heart is free it is at peace, we are free and we feel a sense of spaciousness. We can still deal with whatever needs to be dealt with in life, but how we do it may become different and the capacity we have will be greatly increased. From this place we will realize the importance of internal freedom (quite different from external freedom, we talk about this a bit too) and get a sense of the hearts potential. In this episode we talk about this quality, our experiences and some of the challenges we could need to overcome along the way.
Yuan Tze's workshop on Unconditional Trust: https://learnrenxue.org/courses/removing-barriers-series-trust/
The quality of forgiveness is a natural state of the heart, a true feeling that allows us to accept and accommodate all that has happened. In difficult times it is easy to blame others and to feel hurt, and to find ways to justify feeling this way. However understanding this quality of forgiveness and how to cultivate it can take us beyond this and into a place, that for most of us, is totally new. At the moment, society is looking more and more divided, therefore understanding and deepening our experience of forgiveness has become more important than ever. This was a fun and lighthearted conversation about our own experiences of forgiveness, we invite you to join us.
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Ren Xue TV: https://youtu.be/gSKCHleS2rE
In life, so many things need to be taken care of and looked after. However in doing so, sometimes other things, potentially of even more importance, get put in lesser place and can even be neglected. In this episode we chat about taking a wider perspective, looking at what is of true value to life and how looking after these things can benefit everything in our lives, including ourselves, our families, our loved ones, society and nature. Enjoy.
You can find our online classes on: https://www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz/regular-classes.html
Tong Yuan online course: https://renxueamericas.org/courses/opening-heart-tong-yuan/
Changing patterns online course: https://renxueamericas.org/courses/changing-patterns-ling-yuan/
Sabine guides you into an awareness of being unified with body, Qi and Jingshen (heart, true self and consciousness). This is a beautiful state to be in. Enjoy the exploration of it.
Sabine guides you into a relaxed state where you can experience the stillness within. Enjoy.
With the holidays approaching this can be a busy time of year for many of us. By understanding what depletes us and what nourishes us, in all areas of life, we'll be able to make decisions with wisdom about how to accomplish the things that are important to us, in a way that nurtures our body, mind, heart and life-force. This is our favorite podcast ever, enjoy.
Sabine and Jay share their thoughts on compassion and how it can allow us to connect to our true hearts and awaken to our inner wisdom.
www.renxueinternational.org
Tong Yuan meditations: https://learnrenxue.org/product/no-21-tong-yuan-first-stage-2h44-minutes-mp3/?fbclid=IwAR1UIq-eHpmtzXmSEKu3_RJdSYKPOD6Vgc0iX_JGUlzARLeShep-urWz4Ao
Tong Yuan online course: https://renxueamericas.org/courses/opening-heart-tong-yuan/
When things happen in a way that we don't want them to, often our habit is to avoid, resist, or feel blame or resentment towards them. This is understandable, but it also takes away an opportunity, an opportunity to look more closely at our reactions, why we react the way we do and to get to know ourselves more. And it's possible if we look closely enough that we might even see that the obstacle is in fact the path.
We often think of trust as something that needs to be earned or given. However in this podcast we talk about Trust as a quality, a state of the heart. Something that needs to come first in order to have a healthy relationship with those we love, the world and ourselves. It is a key to unlock the heart, return it to it's natural state and to help move forwards, and it can be especially helpful in times that we feel stuck or uncertain. Enjoy.
Documentary ‚Already Free‘: https://youtu.be/z4m-
Our website for our "Awaken your Heart" and "Patterns“ class: www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz
Tong Yuan meditations: https://learnrenxue.org/product/no-21-tong-yuan-first-stage-2h44-minutes-mp3/?fbclid=IwAR1UIq-eHpmtzXmSEKu3_RJdSYKPOD6Vgc0iX_JGUlzARLeShep-urWz4Ao
Tong Yuan online course: https://renxueamericas.org/courses/opening-heart-tong-yuan/
We decided to make this podcast because we wanted to talk about some helpful ways to relate to others and to situations in life. Often times in disagreements it can be easy to lose respect, but this is actually when we need it even more. Cultivating respect, and making it a priority can bring profound changes to life and to relationships. Enjoy
To really make change to life, something radical needs to occur, a complete change of perspective. That is, we need to come from the heart, be in the heart, live from the heart. We talk about how learning about the quality of acceptance has helped us to get closer to achieving this in our own lives and we give some helpful, practical examples. This podcast goes well with daily tasks such as doing the dishes, cleaning, or driving to work, enjoy.
Sometimes all you want to do is record a nice relaxing meditation for people to enjoy, but the neighbor's roosters won't stop crowing! By learning how to react well to the small, but nevertheless challenging things that happen in our daily lives, we will be able to cope better with the bigger things. This is a fun podcast, one we are quite proud of, enjoy!
In this meditation Sabine guides you into your heart to experience the qualties of the heart: Trust, Openness, Gratitude, True Respect and especially LOVE. Enjoy.
Do you want to know more about Sabine and Jay? www.shine-bright-centre.co.nz
Do you want to know more about Ren Xue/ Yuan Gong? www.renxueinternational.org
When Sabine moved into a new area she was really keen to set up a new business and start teaching Qigong classes in the area. The only thing was there were already established teachers and classes in her style of Qigong and she wasn't sure of how to go about it in a way that was harmonious for all.
We talk about our experience of working together, choosing cooperation over jealousy and competition and how it has brought the most amazing benefits to our work, our self development and teaching.
We talk about what it means to shine-bright in this world, and some of the steps we can all take to make this a reality.
Once a month Sabine will treat you with a meditation. This first one is a guided relaxation using the breath and the information of 'relax'. Enjoy.
Through continuous investigation over thousands of years, Chinese Ancients discovered some remarkable things about the world. One of these was the concept of Qi, the life force that is both within everything and the most fundamental building block of all that exists. In human life Qi is an important concept for understanding health, energy levels and well-being. Join us as we discuss our personal understanding of Qi, what it is and how to experience it directly! Enjoy :-)
This is our story of how we went from feeling stuck in life to finding a way to move forward and deal with life's challenges. It involves a meditation practice known as Qigong, with roots deep in the ancient past and an innovative practice of seeing, understanding and transforming our unconscious thinking patterns so that we can gradually become closer to who we really are. If you are interested in self growth, healing and understanding yourself and your life better then we would love for you to join us!