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Letters to the SkyThe Courage to Be Disliked: How to Stop People-Pleasing & Live Freely - Postcard #6Send us a textThis week, Adam and Stephan dive into the concepts of validation and self-worth, inspired by the book 'The Courage to be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. They explore the importance of not seeking external validation and the challenge of finding inherent self-worth. With personal anecdotes and deep philosophical insights, this episode aims to provide listeners with a sense of freedom and ease. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion!00:00 Introduction 03:05 Book Discussion: The Courage to Be Disliked04:10 Validation and Self-Worth in the Medical Profession07:11 Personal Reflections on Validation a...2025-01-0627 minLetters to the SkyMastering Your Life by Facing Fears - Postcard #5Send us a textIf you're new here, we're Stephan and Adam. We bring the greatest wisdom of the past into everyday life.Adam and Stephan dive deep into how beliefs shape our reality. With personal anecdotes about facing fears around firearms they explore the transformation that occurs when engaging with fear rather than avoiding it. They also highlight the impact of social media algorithms on our belief systems and share practical steps for uncovering and shifting limiting beliefs. Tune in to discover how to turn fear into opportunities for growth and healing.00:00...2024-12-3023 minLetters to the SkyHow To Beat the Holiday Blues in 2024 - Postcard # 4Send us a textWe're now on YouTube! Check out our channel with videos of our episodes, and don't forget to like and subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@letterstotheskypodcastIn this special holiday Postcard, Stephan and Adam share personal stories and insights on how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holiday season. They discuss the importance of being present, setting intentions, and creating space to process emotions. The episode emphasizes the power of non-judgment, awareness, and inner work as tools for healing and finding peace during what can often be a...2024-12-2024 minLetters to the SkyLET GO OF CHASING SUCCESS: Life Lessons From a Doctor - Postcard #3Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, Adam and Stephan connect over their evolving lives, sharing personal breakthroughs and profound realizations. Adam dives deep into his recent experiences with meditation, achieving a moment of clarity and love that reshapes his perspective on self-worth and validation. Through a touching story involving visions of great spiritual teachers, Adam learns the importance of loving others and himself without the need for titles or positions. Join them in this reflective conversation about meditation, inner peace, and the journey towards self-acceptance.00:00 Welcome Back!00:53 Adam's Turn to Share01:21...2024-12-1620 minLetters to the SkyHealing Relationships Through Intention - Postcard #2Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Letters to the Sky podcast, Stephan opens up about a profound realization regarding his relationship with his wife, which sparked a deep discussion with Adam. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors that reflect our subconscious triggers and the power of sitting with strong emotions for healing. Through personal anecdotes, Stephan shares the transformative impact of awareness and communication in overcoming emotional challenges, highlighting the significance of intention in navigating relational dynamics.00:00 I...2024-12-1524 minLetters to the SkyLeading From the Deep by Diego Ugalde - Psychedelics and SpiritualitySend us a textDiego Ugalde - Leadership From the Deep - Conversation About Psychedelics and SpiritualityIn this episode, Adam and Steven welcome former Navy SEAL and renowned coach Diego Ugalde as their special guest. Diego shares his transformative journey from being a Navy SEAL to becoming a leadership coach who specializes in spiritual and psychedelic healing. The discussion delves into Diego's experiences with Ibogaine, his book 'Leading from the Deep,' and the profound insights he has gained through elevated states of consciousness. They explore themes of fear, spiritual bypassing, the power of...2024-11-261h 07Letters to the SkyStaying Centered In Crazy Times - Postcard #1Send us a textIn this episode of the 'Letters to the Sky' podcast, Adam and Stephan introduce a new, shorter format called 'Postcards'. They discuss strategies for staying grounded amid the turmoil of the recent U.S. presidential election and how to find inner peace despite external chaos. Join them as they share insights on the importance of looking within, meditation techniques, and personal reflections on life; a candid conversation about navigating today's challenges with mindfulness and compassion.00:00 Introduction and New Setup00:24 Introducing Postcards: Shorter Format01:47 Staying Grounded in Crazy Times04:07...2024-11-2519 minLetters to the SkyRam Dass's Polishing the MirrorSend us a textJoin Adam and Stephan discussing one of the 20th century's pioneers in bringing Eastern thought to Western minds. In Polishing the Ram Dass reflects on a life of practice and awakening. Adam and Stephan discuss the nature of truth and devotion.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2024-09-231h 07Letters to the SkyThe Disappearance of the UniverseSend us a textStephan and Adam discuss the bestseller The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness by Gary Renard.This book tells the incredible story of ascended masters revealing great truths to an everyman - Gary Renard, and documents years of conversations about what's really going on behind the scenes of our reality. Link to buy the book: https://tinyurl.com/mrxr3cvuSign up for our newsletter on our website for extras about our episodes and to l...2024-07-2353 minLetters to the SkyPema Chödrön's When Things Fall ApartSend us a textDo you ever feel like everything's crumbling around you and you've lost all control? Have you ever gone through some traumatic event that's left your heart closed off from the world? Pema Chödrön has the antidote for you. This short, pithy book sparks a deep and honest conversation about the limitations of our humanity and the infinite power of our hearts to transform our lives.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2024-02-101h 14Letters to the SkyProof of Heaven by Eben AlexanderSend us a textStephan and Adam discuss the impossible true story of a neurosurgeon who had one of the most descriptive and profound near-death experiences put to words. Is consciousness a product of the brain or is the brain an interface for something larger? Why do Christians see Christian beings when they die, and Buddhists the Buddha? What does it mean to be perfect and whole?Link to buy the book: http://tinyurl.com/mv7jwnw9Sign up for our newsletter on our website for extras about our episodes and to learn ho...2023-12-2259 minLetters to the SkyOn Becoming an Alchemist by Catherine MacCounSend us a textAdam and Stephan discuss the inner and outer magic found in the hermetic teachings of Alchemy. Starting with Nicolas Flamel in the Middle Ages, Alchemy has fascinated the Western mind with the promise of turning lead into gold. Dive deep into the inner world of alchemists and the secrets to unlocking your own, inner gold, in this episode.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2023-11-211h 18Letters to the SkyALIENS!! (can teach us a lot about ourselves). American Cosmic by D.W. PasulkaSend us a textAdam & Stephan discuss the topic absolutely no one is tired of hearing about: Nonhuman intelligence. Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Whatever you call them...they're out there, and their existence is an opportunity to teach us about how we view ourselves and our lives. Diving into the book American Cosmic by American academic D.W. Pasulka, your beloved hosts regale listeners with incredible stories of technology and other beings living alongside us.Support us by subscribing to our divine newsletters, blogs, and meditations at https://www.letterstothesky.com or by emailing letterstotheskypodcast@g...2023-11-061h 01Letters to the SkyOctober 2023 Update - Letters to the Sky is Growing!Send us a textStephan and Adam bring a small update. Letters to the Sky is expanding past just a podcast! Sign up for our new newsletter at https://letterstothesky.com/ to get exclusive info on upcoming episodes, guided meditations, and other good stuff. We're also excited to share starting in November we'll be having live calls monthly in addition to the podcast! We'll share details of dates and topics via our newsletter - don't forget to sign up.Upcoming episodes include:Aliens (coming later in October!)Alchemy and...2023-10-1303 minLetters to the SkyAI and SpiritualitySend us a textAdam and Stephan return to kick off a new series of recordings. Today they discuss the upcoming "emergency" of General AI and its impacts on religion and spirituality.Please see the video below which Adam and Stephan referenced:https://youtu.be/bk-nQ7HF6k4Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2023-07-0645 minLetters to the SkyWanting Enlightenment Is a Big MistakeSend us a textJohn joins Adam and Stephan after a long hiatus to discuss Zen Master Seung Sahn's book Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake, a great exploration into Korean Zen and the life of this extremely influential Zen teacher.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2023-01-2639 minLetters to the SkyMaimonides' Via NegativaSend us a textAdam and Stephan bring back John for a deep conversation into the power of naming what God is NOT, discussing Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2022-06-1246 minLetters to the SkyEnlightened VagabondSend us a textAdam and Stephan discuss the amazing Patrul Rinpoche, an enlightened 19th-Century Tibetan master who roamed the plateaus dressed as a vagrant, teaching wherever he went.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2022-03-0150 minLetters to the SkyRumi's Little Book of LifeSend us a textAdam and Stephan explore the life of Jalaluddin Rumi, his teacher, and the role of love and humility in spiritual awakening.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-12-141h 01Letters to the SkyThe Way of the Bodhisattva - Chapter 3Send us a textAdam and Stephan discuss the third chapter of the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva - Taking Hold of Bodhicitta - and reflect on the practical importance of generating compassion for the suffering of ourselves and others.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-09-3049 minLetters to the SkyScience vs ReligionSend us a textAdam and Stephan begin a long conversation about the limitations, merits, intersections, and differences between Science and Religion.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-08-241h 08Letters to the SkySaint Teresa of Avila's Interior CastleSend us a textAdam and Stephan discuss a Christian mystic's masterpiece on prayer and meditation with many analogous ideas in Hinduism.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-06-291h 09Letters to the SkyMarcus Aurelius's MeditationsSend us a textAdam and Stephan discuss one of the mainstay texts of modern Stoicism - Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. The private journal of one of the greatest emperors to live - Meditations is full of beautiful philosophy to live by every day.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-06-021h 02Letters to the SkyHakuin Ekaku's Wild IvySend us a textAdam and Stephan discuss Zen and the spiritual autobiography of Zen Master Hakuin Ekaku, translated by Norman Waddell.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-04-161h 00Letters to the SkySushila Blackman's Graceful ExitsSend us a textSushila Blackman, Author and Hindu practitioner wrote a moving tribute to the amazing and often times hilarious deaths of many spiritual masters only to be diagnosed with lung cancer and pass away herself a month and a half after finishing the book. We dedicate this to her.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-02-2550 minLetters to the SkySpalding's Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far EastSend us a textAdam and Stephan discuss one of the foundational book series of "Western Esotericism", Baird T. Spalding's "Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East". Filled with stories of miracles and instruction to lead practitioners to the hidden truths of our universal powers and consciousness.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2021-02-1656 minLetters to the SkyRichard Smoley's Forbidden FaithSend us a textRichard Smoley, author and philosopher, in his book Forbidden Faith, writes about the secret history of Gnosticism. We learn why this set of beliefs was considered 'the great heresy' of Christianity and dive into its pervasiveness in the American mythos and psyche. We explore everything from Madame Blavatsky and the new age movements to Philip K Dick's Blade Runner and its gnostic influences.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-12-2947 minLetters to the SkyChogyam Trungpa's Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism Part 2Send us a textAdam and Stephan dive into the inner workings of Buddhism to further explore spiritual materialism. This is a continuation of our first episode on Chogyam Trungpa.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-10-2855 minLetters to the SkyKaren Armstrong's MuhammadSend us a textKaren Armstrong delivers a wonderfully balanced and insightful portrayal of the life of one of the world's most well known iconoclasts, the Prophet Muhammad. We go over her message and its relevance in our ever-changing modern world.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-10-0754 minLetters to the SkyChogyam Trungpa's Cutting Through Spiritual MaterialismSend us a textChogyam Trungpa was a controversial yet undeniably influential Tibetan Buddhist teacher who brought the essence of Tibetan Buddhism to the West. His book outlines the spiritual path and the pitfalls commonly found along the way.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-08-111h 01Letters to the SkyBart Ehrman's Misquoting JesusSend us a textBart Ehrman, a New Testament scholar and Professor of Religious Studies, became convinced of contradictions and discrepancies in biblical manuscripts that could not be reconciled. We discuss his book "Misquoting Jesus" which dives into these and other controversial topics.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-07-1248 minLetters to the SkyAlan Watts' The BookSend us a textAlan Watts was an iconoclast through and through. He took a huge step in bringing Zen and other eastern philosophical ideas to the west before and during a time when the United States was undergoing a huge cultural shift in the 60s and 70s. We explore one of his pivotal books here, aptly named "The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are."Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-07-0249 minLetters to the SkyFriedrich Nietzsche's Three MetamorphosesSend us a textNietzsche had a huge impact in the world on Philosophy, Spirituality and Religion. In this first episode of the series we explore one of his classics, Thus Spoke Zarathustra and explore Nietzsche's map of spiritual evolution.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky2020-06-0951 min