Using the Mind to Overcome Lyme

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Oakley’s negative thought patterns from childhood that prevented her from experiencing joy (03:40)
Internalizing trauma from childhood as normal (08:40)
Despite using all the external tools, Oakley still struggled with finding inner peace (13:50)
Overactive will power was one factor that led to chronic inflammation in Oakley’s body (17:20)
A visualization tool to change your beliefs and call in love-based feelings (24:15)
Box Breathing practice for emotional triggers (28:00)
How approaching change from the inside out transformed Oakley’s life (31:00)

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The Motorcycle Monk: Enlightenment Through Love and Loss with Dayanand

Dayanand is no ordinary monk. Though his white linen tunic and chest length beard tell that he is indeed a holy man, he can also be found racing dirtbikes and white water rafting with friends. Growing up in Israel, from an early age Dayanand knew he was different. The suffering and injustices of the world angered him. When he experienced the loss of his brother due to suicide, his bitterness grew. As a young man, Dayanand turned to drugs to numb the pain. Through the trials of early adulthood, he continued to feel a mystical sense of longing for deeper truth than what was offered through societal systems and culture. Ultimately, the desire to own a fantastic pair of shoes landed him on his path to spiritual awakening.

Before he could purchase this special pair of shoes, the Tai Chi master selling them required that Dayanand study the ancient art with him. So he began his journey learning about the nature of energy and how it moves through the body. This consistent practice led to Dayanand’s life-altering enlightenment experience where he was made aware of the interconnectivity of all living things and the reason for human suffering. He came to understand the value of authenticity and inner knowing and wanted to help others experience the same. Since then, he has devoted his life to teaching and guiding people in discovering their true identity. By breaking out of limiting beliefs systems, it is possible to shift perception towards greater freedom, compassion, and vulnerability.

Main Topics

Dayanand’s path as brahmachari and the founding of his school where he teaches leadership, meditation, spiritual transformation, and energy work (04:35)
Dayanand’s mission to guide people in their awakening (07:15)
The tension between growth and the safety of what is familiar (12:50)
Dayanand lost his brother to suicide (19:35)
Drug use for spiritual awakening vs. numbing pain and the danger of addiction (23:40)
How a pair of shoes launched Dayanand’s spiritual journey (29:35)
Transformational experience paired with consistent practice leads to enlightenment (42:25)
Human existence beyond the ways we identify ourselves (54:30)

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The Power of a North Star: A Follow-Up

There’s nothing sweeter for a therapist than witnessing how the mindfulness tools offered in sessions bring freedom and transformation for their clients. Oakley listens in awe as her client recounts how visualizing the life she wants on a daily basis has brought necessary change for embodying her dreams. A relationship that was not in alignment naturally ended. She booked a trip she didn’t think would happen this year. Now she’s visiting Europe with the prospect of leaving her job and starting over somewhere new. All of this momentum was created by clearing out mental and emotional baggage and focusing her energy on her future.

As they celebrate these positive shifts, Oakley’s client opens up about her fear and anxiety about making big changes, even though they support her vision for herself. But Oakley assures her this anxiety is a good sign that she’s on the right path towards leveling up. Whenever we step out of our comfort zone towards change, our bodies’ survival instincts kick in. The familiar makes us feel in control and safe. We question ourselves, asking “Am I sure?” There is a difference between intuition anxiety and excitement anxiety. As always, Oakley offers practical tools such as breathwork for calming the body, which helps us navigate between the two. Once the mind is calm, it becomes easier to listen to our intuition. When we make the decision to take a giant leap, sometimes the biggest hurdle is overcoming the doubt and fear that threaten to stifle our creative flowering.

Main Topics

How the North Star Visualization practice transformed Oakley’s client’s life (01:17)
Addressing fear and doubt that arise when we set a goal (08:20)
Surrendering to the momentum may feel unstable at first (12:05)
Releasing anxiety in order to make decisions (16:20)
Defining stability and its relationship to our need for control (19:30)
Primal anxiety vs. excitement anxiety (29:00)
Box breathing to calm the body and get more clarity (33:25)

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