The Council of Fathers podcast is here to support parents in navigating the challenges of parenting and fatherhood and family dynamics from a place of compassion and care. We’re offering down-to-earth insights and real-life tools for shifting our lives in the direction of more heart-centered living. We hope to share meaningful stories and inspiring examples of connective parenting without creating impossible to live up to standards or expectations. Fatherhood requires Brotherhood and we inte ...
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Wild Heart Meditation Center's podcast offers an assortment of talks given on topics as they relate to Buddhist practice. Wild Heart teachers Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel, along with other group facilitators share their experience with Buddhist practice, specifically offering practical teachings and instructions for our everyday, ordinary, lives.
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Together we'll learn to cultivate deep health of body, mind, and spirit. We explore medicine rooted in spirit and grounded in science and strive to help healthy individuals create healthier communities. In this podcast We explore topics from mental-emotional health and relationships to diet, lifestyle, and exercise always seeking to include multiple perspectives. We'll talk about integrative and holistic health practices and philosophies and leave you with tangible and useful takeways. Ultim ...
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A Confession: Making Fatherhood Sacred
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In this episode, we dive into something profound yet often unspoken—the journey of fathers connecting not only with each other but with something deeper, something sacred. Here Noah shares his perspective on creating a space for dads to explore connection beyond the everyday—a sacred space, if you will. Together, Noah and Dave unpack what it means …
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In this episode Andrew Chapman offers a dharma talk on the Buddhist parami of equanimity. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmedita…
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How Did We Get Here? What Are We Doing? Where Are We Going?
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In this episode Rachael Tanner-Smith asks the questions: Did We Get Here? What Are We Doing? Where Are We Going? Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.o…
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on how happiness is a natural outcome of our dharma practice. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcen…
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In this episode, Noah and Dave dive into the topic of finding meaning in fatherhood. They explore how fatherhood can be more than just fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities and what it means to truly embrace the role. They discuss the challenges fathers face, the importance of being present, and how fathers can grow through the experience. It’s a …
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Metta - Loving Kindness (talk and guided meditation
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In this episode Roy "MeeMaw" Wyamn offers a talk and guided meditation on loving kindness or metta. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/don…
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In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses how use the dharma as a guideline for making challenging life decision. Enjoy ! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditation…
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Sh*t Life Syndrome & The Dharma of Desire
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses chanda or wholesome desire and how it relates to the core teachings of the Buddha through topics such as: shit life syndrome, Disney World, the four noble truths, and the five hinderances. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheart…
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Freeing the Heart from Guilt & Shame (talk & meditation)
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In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on Buddhist practices for freeing the heart from guilt and shame. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartm…
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Loving Kindness & Addiction Recovery (talk & guided meditation)
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation on loving kindness and addiction recovery. The phrases he uses are: May you be at ease. May you be at peace. May you be kind and gentle with yourself. May you be filled with loving kindness. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. …
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Mindfulness: Stress Reduction or Stress Elimination?
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In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses a verity of applications and motivations for practicing mindfulness meditation. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wil…
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In this episode Maddie Finn offers a talk and guided meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://w…
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Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation of maranasati or mindfulness of death. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal:…
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Me, Myself, & I: The Layers of Selfing
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In this episode Roy Wyman discusses the Buddhist concept of anatta or not self. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE:If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal:https://wh…
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In this episode Rachael Tanner Smith offers a dharma talk on the Buddhist parami of resolve. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolve, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmed…
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Andrew Chapman offers a talk on the parami of truthfulness. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If y…
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In this episode Wild Heart Facilitator Maddie Finn offers a talk on the parami of patience. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, insight, energy, patience, truthfulness, resolution, loving kindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartme…
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Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk and reflection on birth, aging, sickness, and death, and how they relate to the first noble truth of dukkha, as well the five daily remembrances. The five daily remembrances are: I am of the nature to age. I have not gone beyond aging. I am of the nature to grow ill. I have not gone beyond illness. I am of the natur…
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The Four Noble Truths & Addiction Recovery
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Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses the four noble truths and how they can be supportive in addiction recovery. The sutta Mikey references can be found here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn56/sn56.011.than.html Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org D…
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Andrew Chapman discusses Buddhist wisdom as it pertains to the ten paramis. The ten paramis are: generosity, ethics, renunciation, wisdom, energy, patience, truthfulness, determination, lovingkindness, and equanimity. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.…
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The Importance of Self Compassion (talk and guided meditation)
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Rev. Mikey Noechel discusses the importance of self compassion and how caring for yourself is an offering to everyone in your life. The guided meditation begins at 30:48. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC …
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Dying Unconfused With Loving Kindness
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In this episode guest facilitator Richie Essenburg gives a talk on loving kindness meditation or metta. Richie is the founder of Mindful Marietta (https://www.meetup.com/mindful-marietta-meetup-group/) in Marietta, GA. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcente…
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In this episode Maddie Finn gives a talk on the three marks of existence, which acknowledges that all aspects of life are: anicca (impermanent), dukkha (imperfect), and anatta (impersonal). Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel mov…
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In this episode guest facilitator Justin Otto gives a talk on anatta, or selflessness. Justin is the founder of Gulf Coast Dharma (https://gulfcoastdharma.org) in Pensacola, FL and is the host of the Dharma Junkie Podcast. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Centerin a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationce…
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Connection-Based Parenting with Jenny Sandler
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Get all the information and the transcript at www.counciloffathers.com In this candid episode we talk with Jenny Sandler, a Parent and Support Counselor and Coach, about parenting, communication, development in children, and how we grow and change as parents over the years. Learn more at wwwww.counciloffathers.com We talk about: Exploring the relat…
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a dharma talk on the importance of kaliyanamitta or spiritual friendship. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildhear…
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A Fresh Start: Embracing Beginner's Mind
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In this episode Maddie Finn offer's a talk on beginner's mind. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Paypal: https://whm.center/donate Venm…
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on the five spiritual faculties: faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https:…
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In this episode Andrew Chapman discusses the Dvedhavitakka Sutta or the discourse on two kinds of thought. This Sutta can be viewed here: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel m…
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In this episode Andrew Chapman and Rachael Tanner-Smith offer an overview of the eightfold path: Wise View, Wise Intention, Wise Speech, Wise Action, Wise Livelihood, Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.or…
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Guided Meditation - Equanimity (20 mins)
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on upekkha or equanimity. The phrases used are: I feel you. I know you. I care for you. I appreciate you. I accept you as you are. Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter... DONATE: If you feel moved to…
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In this episode Roy Wyman offers at talk on the naked mind. Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/ DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: Website: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Paypal: https://whm.center…
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel explores the insights that arise from embracing your inner demons with mindfulness and compassion. He particularly covers how Buddhism blurs the lines between what is sacred and what is profane and treats everything in existence with reverence.Bởi Mikey Noechel, Wild Heart Meditation Center
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Apologies for the audio! We'll have it cleaned up next time. In this episode, Andrew begins a series of talks that are centered around the Buddhist Suttas, which are the recorded teachings that were passed down by the Buddha 2600 years ago. He starts it off by talking about the popular teaching of "The Second Arrow". The summary of the lesson here …
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In this episode, Andrew attempts to tell a concise history of Buddhism--a 2600 year old tradition--in a single Dharma talk. Referencing the work of John Peacock, Andrew details an overview of what it might have actually been like to live during the time Siddhartha Gautama walked the Earth, and most importantly, how we can understand the significanc…
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Guided Meditation - Mudita, Sympathetic Joy (20 mins)
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation of Mudita or sympathetic joy. We begin the meditation by offering these phrases to ourselves: "May I open to the goodness in my life. May my happiness grow. May I be filled with joy." And then we expand our practice by offering these phrases to someone who is ease to be happy for: "May I…
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Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of the Mind (20 Mins)
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on mindfulness of the mind. The invitation is to note when the mind is "wanting, not wanting, or not here." Enjoy!Bởi Mikey Noechel, Wild Heart Meditation Center
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a talk on radical acceptance, the practice of honor and validating all experience. Mikey reflects on the work outlined by Marsha Linehan as well as Tara Brach. Peace & Love. Hope you enjoy!Bởi Mikey Noechel, wild heart meditation center, Rev. Mikey Noechel
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In this Episode, Dave and Noah explore our psychological shadows and unpack how our unconscious minds drive our feelings and behaviors in ways that can impede connection. They share personal examples of how the shadow impacts them. They also discuss possible interventions to uncover the shadows in order to become better partners and parents. Dave a…
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Guided Meditation - Compassion for Self (20 Mins)
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In this episode WH facilitator Madeline Finn offers a guided meditation on self compassion. May I open to any parts of me that are hurting May I care for any parts of me that are hurting May I be free from sufferingBởi Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel
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Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Feeling Tone (20 Min)
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In this episode WH facilitator Madeline Finn offers a guided meditation on mindfulness of feeling tone.Bởi Andrew Chapman & Rev. Mikey Noechel
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Guided Meditation - Loving Kindness Towards Self (20 Mins)
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided meditation on metta, or loving kindness towards self. The phrases used are: May I be at ease. May I be at peace. May I be kind and gentle with myself. May I be filled with loving kindness.Bởi mikey noechel, wild heart meditation center, Rev. Mikey Noechel
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Guided Meditation - Mindfulness of Breathing (20 Mins)
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers a guided mindfulness of breathing meditation.Bởi Mikey Noechel, Wild Heart Meditation Center
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Overview of the Brahmaviharas (Heart Practices)
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In this episode, Andrew provides an overview of the Buddha's powerful teachings on the Four Brahmaviaras (The Heart Practices). These are sometimes referred to as the sublime states or the Four Immeasurables: Lovingkindness (Metta), Compassion (Karuna), Appreciative Joy (Mudita), and Equanimity (Uppekha). Enjoy!…
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Interdependence Day Retreat - Closing Talk - Ghost of Retreat Past, Present, & Future
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers the closing talk of WHMC's Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat held in Bay St. Louis, MS on July 6th-9th, 2023 with Flowering Lotus Meditation.Bởi Rev. Mikey, Mikey Noechel, Wild Heart Meditation Center
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Find all the details and full transcript at www.counciloffathers.com This conversation revolves around the various purposes and struggles that fathers experience in their parenting journey. They discuss the importance of finding balance in fulfilling different roles and the identity of being a father. The group also emphasizes the healing and perso…
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Interdependence Day Retreat - Second Morning Instructions - Compassion
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers an instructional talk and guided meditation on compassion. This talk was given as the second morning instructions of WHMC's Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat held in Bay St. Louis, MS on July 6th-9th, 2023 with Flowering Lotus Meditation. The phrases Mikey offers for the meditation are: May I open to any …
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Interdependence Day Retreat - First Evening Talk
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The first evening of the Interdependence Weekend Retreat, Andrew talks about the Wisdom of Dissatisfaction and how the dharma encourages us to embrace the difficulties in our lives rather than always seeking to fix, manage, and control ourselves into being better versions of ourselves. Enjoy!Bởi Andrew Chapman
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Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat - First Afternoon Instructions - Loving Kindness
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In this episode Rev. Mikey Noechel offers an instructional talk and guided meditation on metta or loving kindness. This talk was given as the first afternoon instructions of WHMC's Interdependence Day Weekend Retreat held in Bay St. Louis, MS on July 6th-9th, 2023 with Flowering Lotus Meditation. The phrases Mikey offers for the meditation are: May…
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Interdependence Weekend Retreat - First Morning Instructions
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On the first day of the WHMC Interdependence Weekend Retreat, Andrew offers instructions on mindfulness of breathing. Enjoy!Bởi Andrew Chapman
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