The Revelation Project - Episodes Tagged with “Inspiration”

Episode 192: Oren Jay Sofer - Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Perhaps upon first glance, when the terror of the world is breathing down our necks, we refuse to see how capable we are of meeting it. Perhaps we think, our hearts were not made to contend with the immensity of what’s happening- the chaos the sensory input, the imminent threat of climate change, or the video footage of the atrocities happening around the world in Israel and beyond.

And yet, we are equipped with an incredible potential for compassion and resilience - to grow and learn from challenge, and to biologically, neurologically, and spiritually, adapt and change to meet the times we are living in.

My Guest, Oren Jay Sofer, believes that every one of us can transform and grow, even in the midst of the heartbreak.

In his new book Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love , Oren reveals how we can tap into our full capacity for peace and goodness by cultivating a practice day by day with tiny steps and many other revelations for living in this time of extreme chaos and change.

"I like to think of the human organism as an instrument," he says. "And this whole journey I invite readers on is about how well you know how to play your instrument. Can you hit the notes of compassion and joy and generosity and gratitude and energy and integrity?” In this episode he walks us through where to start exploring the amazing capacities that we have as human beings- not as a blueprint but to develop the resources inside so that we can each play the role we're uniquely called to play.

Key points discussed in this episode include:

The importance of keeping our hearts open during painful and uncertain times
The inspiration behind Oren's latest book, Your Heart Was Made for This
An exploration of contemplative practice and its role in reflecting upon meaning and purpose in life
Various forms that contemplative practice can take for diverse individuals
The healing power of letting go, and the practice of renunciation
The interconnection between inner personal transformation and larger societal changes
The critical role of forgiveness in finding inner peace and restoration

Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. He's also the author of several books, including the best-seller Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and his latest book, Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love. A husband and a father, Oren lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and home woodworking projects.

Special Guest: Oren Jay Sofer.

Episode 173: Dr. John Demartini - Mastering Your Destiny

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to another episode that shatters the trance of unworthiness. This week, Dr. John Demartini, a global human behavior specialist joins me to talk about owning your value and mastering your destiny.

From his humble beginnings battling physical disabilities and learning challenges to dropping out of school at 13 to mastering 20,000 words and reading over 30,760 books, Dr. Demartini’s story is as inspirational as it gets. His resilience shone through when, after almost dying at 17, he discovered yoga, and chose to learn, grow, and defy all odds.

A painter touched by his journey converted Dr. Demartini's vision to canvas, further certifying his determination to empower others. Driven towards his dream of global influence, Dr. Demartini's empowering work has traversed across time zones, extending to billions.

In this episode, we delve deep into stories on unworthiness, self-perception, authenticity, relationships, and the power of love. With narratives that weave into life-altering enlightenment, each tale encourages profound reflection and personal growth. Get ready for a deep dive into how daily actions and small steps can manifest dreams into reality.

This is a transformational conversation about soulmates, self-love, perceptions, and dethroning our fantasies so that we can learn about the power dynamics in relationships, the misconceptions about power, and the importance of mutual respect. Dr. John's compelling insights, coupled with his humorous anecdotes, will captivate you from start to finish.

You don't want to miss this life-enhancing episode that promises to transform your perception of yourself, your life, and your possibilities. Hit the play button now to fuel your journey to self-worth and empowerment. Let's disrupt the trance together!

Topics Discussed:

Dr. Demartini’s early life and overcoming his learning challenges
The impact of yoga and meditation on his personal growth
His dream to travel and empower lives
The power of daily rituals and continuous learning
Importance of authenticity and balanced perspectives
How assigning value affects power dynamics
Overcoming past wounds and embracing abundance

Dr. John Demartini is a polymath and a world-renowned human behaviour expert. He has five decades of research across multiple disciplines. His work has been described by students as the "most comprehensive body of work," and "an
extensive library of wisdom," as well as "wisdom of the highest and most valuable order." Dr. Demartini's mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers you to become a master of your own life and destiny.

His education curriculum ranges from personal growth seminars to corporate empowerment programs. He shares life, business, financial, relationship and leadership empowerment strategies and empowerment tools that have stood the test of time.

Special Guest: Dr. John Demartini.

Episode 165: Kim Fuller and Byna Haynes - BORN TO RISE: Awakening the Stories of Women

Monica Rodgers | Revelation Media LLC — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt like you’ve had a story to tell but felt overwhelmed at the thought? Well, today’s podcast episode is about what happens when two women get together to create a vision for publishing the stories of everyday women.

Kim Fuller and Bryna Haynes share about the “The Born to Rise Book Project” a movement to inspire, awaken, and amplify, the stories of women.

The Born to Rise Book Project features 22 female writers and is a powerful collaboration that brings women together in sisterhood for a 9 month journey to excavate their inner story to have it included in a printed anthology through World Changers Media.

Kim and Bryna share about the challenges most women face when it comes to writing their stories- How issues of worthiness, confidence and fears of visibility often rear their heads and how we can move through these fears by using them as a writing ally.

Through writing, women are given the opportunity to express what they’ve suppressed and may have been afraid to share. Sharing our stories can lead to deeper connections with an audience, and offer profound healing and feelings of accomplishment for the women who participate.

With writing tips and insights on how adding emotion and sensory input can make for meaningful storytelling, women gain not only a proficiency for writing but they are also actively building a community of support with other women. Involvement in writing workshops can lead to amazing results and can pave the way for inspiring legacy pieces to leave with the world.

The Born to Rise Book Project is published in partnership with World Changers Media, a boutique hybrid publishing company founded by Bryna Haynes who is dedicated to new and diverse voices including those of global visionaries, thought leaders, and Women.

Topics Discussed:

The Born to Rise book Project
The Born to Rise movement
World Changers Media
Writing Tips
How the Trance of Unworthiness impacts us when writing.
Surrendering control
Yogic writing
Vulnerability
Becoming the Shero's of our stories
Men and women's allyship
World building
Women's communities
Writing as a group endeavor
The magic of sisterhood
Emerging leaders
The power of personal storytelling

Bios:
Kim Fuller is a mindful photographer, spiritual mentor, author, TEDx and keynote speaker and founder of Born to Rise™. Her passion is to help women stand in their power, their story and their beauty so they can live a confident and peaceful life. She uses photography to mirror the beauty she sees in each woman, empowering them to show up authentically in business and life.
She gives women a platform to share their personal stories with a live audience so they can process, release, and transform from victim to hero. She also gives women mindful tools through her Art of the P.A.U.S.E. method that invites women to slow down and look carefully inward, which enables them to expand in creativity, intuition, peace, and joy, and release their fears, judgments and assumptions of themselves and others.

She is a mother of three children, one of whom is adopted and is her greatest spiritual teacher. Her book “Finding” tells the story of her journey with this young boy and the Dalai Lama. One of Kim’s greatest gifts is she is a great hugger.

Bryna Haynes is the founder and CEO of WorldChangers Media. As a nationally-known book strategist, speaker, ghostwriter, and editor with over 15 years of experience in the publishing field, she has helped hundreds of thought leaders, teachers, healers, and enlightened entrepreneurs deliver their messages and radically uplevel their expert status through best-selling, impact-driven books. Titles she claims in her spare time include: self-reinvention savant, LEGO castle designer, dragon tamer, luxury travel hacker, and connoisseur of kick-ass boots.

Company Description:
Founded in 2021 by Bryna Haynes, WorldChangers Media is a boutique hybrid publishing company focused on “Ideas for Impact.” We know that great books can change lives, topple outdated paradigms, build movements, and change the world. That’s why we are committed to delivering superior-quality transformational nonfiction by, and for, the next generation of thought leaders, conscious entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry disruptors.
Watch out, status quo. You don't stand a chance.
Learn more at www.WorldChangers.Media

Special Guests: Bryna Haynes and Kim Fuller.

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