E82 Mindfulness and Forgiveness: A Powerful Combination

The Nobody concept is growing, and we here at The Nobody Guide to Life are growing with it! Sometimes a small step back can help us to go forward, full steam ahead! Head over to thenobodyguidetolife.com or follow us on Instagram @japlosker or @melissaplosker to find out what's coming, and to be part of what's already going on! Links: thenobodyguidetolife.com japlosker.com

Summer 2020 is here, and that means the solstice is here, too. On this episode, we revisit the joy of summer and reflect, once again, on what the solstice means, and how this time of the year can be a very positive time to reflect and recharge. Listen in, and make the most of your summer! Listen to The Nobody Guide to Life podcast on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry, and more! For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), or join the Facebook conversation at The Nobody Guide to Life. Discover even more at www.thenobodyguidetolife.com. Find the novel, An Audible Silence, at www.anaudiblesilence.com! Links: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/anger/2020/04/positive-thinking-to-pass-the-time/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2018/02/28/why-sunlight-is-actually-good-for-you/#46cbde55cd9b

We’re in an interesting time in history, and when things are uncertain in the world, it’s hard to find the doorway to positivity and optimism. However, if we add positivity to our toolbelt, we have one more thing to reach for when times get tough. Today, let’s talk about that intersection of positivity and reality, and listen to a short story about the power of choices when it comes to finding – and sharing – a bit of happiness in this wild world. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), on Instagram (@japlosker), or join the conversation at our Facebook group, Simple Spirituality (http://bit.ly/SimpleSpiritualityGroup). Discover even more at thenobodyguidetolife.com or find videos and episodes on The Nobody Guide to Life YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/TNGLYouTube. Find the book, "The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life" at https://amzn.to/2Hgf7jH or the novel, “An Audible Silence” at www.anaudiblesilence.com. Listen to The Nobody Guide to Life podcast on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry, and more! Link to story: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/anger/2020/04/positive-thinking-to-pass-the-time/ --- Affiliate disclosure: www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

E83 A Reminder of the Power of Touch…in Times When We Can’t Touch as Much We aren’t touching as much as we used to. And that’s difficult, because there are so many benefits to touch. When touch does come back, there are some things you can do, right in everyday life, to find some connection and, just maybe, some relief. And with Biotouch, there are some things you can do for yourself today to bring relief until you can have contact with others. Today, we revisit Paul Bucky of Biotouch as he shares the incredible story of how he discovered a powerful technique that he believes can change health, and the world. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), on Instagram (@japlosker), or join the conversation at our Facebook group, Simple Spirituality (http://bit.ly/SimpleSpiritualityGroup). Discover even more at thenobodyguidetolife.com or find videos and episodes on The Nobody Guide to Life YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/TNGLYouTube. Find the book, "The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life" at https://amzn.to/2Hgf7jH or the novel, “An Audible Silence” at www.anaudiblesilence.com. Listen to The Nobody Guide to Life podcast on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry, and more! Website: www.justtouch.com Book: Biotouch: Healing with the Power in our Fingertips – https://amzn.to/3giAeU4 --- Affiliate disclosure: www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

Research has found a potential link between mindfulness and forgiveness. This points to even more powerful benefits for mindfulness practice. In this episode, we’ll talk about three of them, including letting go and creating more space for empathy. You can change your whole life if you simply change your perspective. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), on Instagram (@japlosker), or join the conversation at our Facebook group, Simple Spirituality (http://bit.ly/SimpleSpiritualityGroup). Discover even more at thenobodyguidetolife.com or find videos and episodes on The Nobody Guide to Life YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/TNGLYouTube. Find the book, "The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life" at https://amzn.to/2Hgf7jH or the novel, “An Audible Silence” at www.anaudiblesilence.com. Listen to The Nobody Guide to Life podcast on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry, and more! Article mentioned: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-02035-001 Study: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-02035-001 --- Affiliate disclosure: www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

In these days of COVID-19, we’re taking a new look at our old ways of living. And all of us – no matter who or where we are – are being asked to give something up. Sometimes, a lot of things. And since we’re in the days of Ramadan, it seemed like a natural time to think again about the idea of giving things up in the name of personal and spiritual growth. And, just maybe, in the name of balance. On this episode, we talk a little bit about these times we’re living it, and then we re-visit an old episode about the power of sacrifice by way of fasting…a sacrifice that brings other rewards as we give up something we think we love to get something bigger. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), on Instagram (@japlosker), or join the conversation at our Facebook group, Simple Spirituality (http://bit.ly/SimpleSpiritualityGroup). Discover even more at thenobodyguidetolife.com or find videos and episodes on The Nobody Guide to Life YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/TNGLYouTube. Find the book, "The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life" at https://amzn.to/2Hgf7jH. Listen to The Nobody Guide to Life podcast on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry, and more! --- Affiliate disclosure: www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

I'm digging into the vault at this Passover/Easter season for a good reminder of ways we can be humble, and deflate the ego. --- Matzo as a symbol for finding freedom from an inflated ego? Yes! Discover how this unleavened bread can help you practice humility and release you from festering issues in your life. This Easter and Passover season, join us as we ponder humble matzo - the flatbread eaten at Passover Seders the world over. We'll look at matzo as more than a bland cracker. Instead, we'll see it as a metaphor for freedom and a powerful reminder of the importance of deflating the ego. The show also features a meditation on matzo that you can use to help tame ego in your life. Wondering what secrets matzo can reveal to you? Wondering how you can get started taming your ego and increasing your feeling of freedom? Then join us! For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), on Instagram (@japlosker), or join the conversation at our Facebook group, Simple Spirituality (http://bit.ly/SimpleSpiritualityGroup). Discover even more at thenobodyguidetolife.com or find videos and episodes on The Nobody Guide to Life YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/TNGLYouTube. Find the book, "The Nobody Bible: Uncovering the Simple Wisdom in Ordinary Life" at https://amzn.to/2Hgf7jH. Listen to The Nobody Guide to Life podcast on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry, and more! --- Affiliate disclosure: www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

This is part two of our interview with healers and clairvoyants Michael Tamura and Raphaelle Tamura, where we continue our conversation on the journey and joys of a life in healing, including working as a spiritual couple and the power of relationships. We’ll also discuss forgiveness, the nature of the ego and consciousness, imagination, creativity, and navigating the difficult world of growth. The Tamuras also share a powerful technique for facilitating forgiveness and centeredness at the deepest levels. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), or join the Facebook conversation at Simple Spirituality. Discover even more at www.thenobodyguidetolife.com or find the book at https://amzn.to/2sEkdjO. Also listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry and more! “Our relationship is not really just Michael and Raphaelle, it’s about two souls who have known each other for many lifetimes.” “We truly get to work as one.” “Now there’s a space for the man and the woman to work together as equals.” “Every relationship is fundamental to our spiritual growth.” “Forgiveness is really…untying the knot. You loosen the knot.” “Everything we experience is in our mind.” “Forgiveness is a letting-go process.” “The sky’s not even the limit. It’s limitless.” “As we learn, we teach.” Links: Website with seminar and other information: www.michaeltamura.com Books: You Are the Answer by Michael Tamura: https://amzn.to/2Hf2ozo Radio show: Living the Miracle with Michael Tamura and Raphaelle Tamura: https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2735/living-the-miracle --- www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

If we’re lucky, we meet people in our lives who get us unstuck and help us pursue avenues to healing and growth we never thought possible. J. A. met two of those people at once, and now, it’s a pleasure to interview them on the show in part one of this two-part episode! Michael Tamura and Raphaelle Tamura are healers and clairvoyants who truly live the miracle. Their experiences may sound like the stuff of myth and legend, but they live their truth in an open and honest way to help others find the courage to get on their paths of healing and success. Find out how these extraordinary teachers started on their healing paths in this life. Where did their training being? Did they ever doubt their abilities? How does a spiritual healing start? Does our intuition ever lie to us? What effect does a near death experience have on our soul? Why do we keep coming back from death? Listen in for answers to these questions, and so much more! For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), or join the Facebook conversation at Simple Spirituality. Discover even more at www.thenobodyguidetolife.com or find the book at https://amzn.to/2sEkdjO. Also listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry and more! “Even before I was born, I was looking down at my mom…” “I was told I was going to be a spiritual teacher when I grew up.” “The first part of every deep healing is the letting go…detox on a psychic level.” “Your intuition will never lie to you…it’s going to always lead you the right way.” “Intuition is ‘having certainty in divinity…the limitlessness of spirit.” “If somebody says, ‘This is the way it is,' it’s not.’” “As a teacher, I’ll attract a certain kind of soul to me.” “This [world] is for learning purposes.” “As a soul, it’s all experience…what you learn from it is what’s important. That’s the gold.” Links: Website with seminar and other information: www.michaeltamura.com Books: Michael Tamura: You Are the Answer: https://amzn.to/2Hf2ozo Tricia Barker: Angels in the OR: https://amzn.to/2W1cQmJ Radio show: Living the Miracle with Michael Tamura and Raphaelle Tamura: https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2735/living-the-miracle --- www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/

The concept of “nobody” has evolved on this show, and so have we! Recently, J. A. had the opportunity to speak on the TEDx stage on the idea of being nobody, and we wanted to share the experience with you! Today, we talk about a different – but ancient – vision for what nobody can be: service, mindfulness, and holding space. Nobody isn’t the absence of being somebody. It’s a broader concept of who we are, and what we can be. Hopefully this episode inspires you to expand your vision of the nobody concept, as well, to make this world a better place. For more information, find us on Facebook and Twitter (@nobodysview), or join the Facebook conversation at Simple Spirituality. Discover even more at www.thenobodyguidetolife.com or find the book at https://amzn.to/2sEkdjO. Also listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify, PlayerFM, Castbox, TuneIn, Spreaker, Blubrry and more! “How can I serve in this moment?” “Nothing compares to the feeling of helping someone else.” “No matter how senior you are at what you do…there’s always a space for space. There’s always a time to make time.” “Everybody can get behind the idea of service, and mindfulness, and the ancientness of this concept.” “Think of ‘somebody’ and ‘nobody’ as a yin-yang.” “You can be any somebody on the planet, and be nobody at the same time.” Check out thenobodyguidetolife.com for more episodes. To see J. A. Plosker’s TEDx talk, head to this link at the 3:20:19 time mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-eajL6yNLY&feature=youtu.be . All of the talks and performers are there, as well, and well worth a look! Info: Instagram: @japlosker and @melissaplosker Facebook Group: The Nobody Guide to Life --- www.nobodysview.com/affiliate_disclosure/