Activating Your Best Self - Pt. 2

In Part Two, we cover Romans 6:15-8:14. What activates sin and selfishness in our lives? If effortlessly living in love, is a gift of God’s grace, what part do we play, if any? Is humanity inherently bad? Is there condemnation for certain kinds of people, even Christians? We answer these questions, and more. That last one is a resounding YES by the way. Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

The ancient text of Romans says, that just like the resurrected Jesus, human beings also, “should live a new kind of life,” the same kind of life that he lives, but that doesn’t mean we are to imitate him in our own energy. It means that we are to live with God supplied healthy thoughts, wholesome desires, beneficial actions, and life-giving habits, meaning He is the wind, and we are the ship and the sails. Imagine never having to fight sin, negative emotional cycles, toxic relational patterns, and the like. Imagine all that happening “by itself,” effortlessly. That’s why good character is called “the fruit of the Spirit,” not “the results of (insert your name here).” This is the life intended for us by The Triune God, and in this series, we will look at how to switch, from the old, do-it-yourself lifestyle, to the new, God-does-it-through you lifestyle. Let this be the teaching that forever changes how you mirror your divine identity. No more you, but only Jesus in you! Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Dave and I shot the shit about the absurdity (and snobbery) of Zen, Soto vs Rinzai styles, gradual vs sudden Buddhahood, the perfect in the imperfect, and more! Dave's Book recs: Fly Already: Stories by Etgar Keret Hardcore Zen by Brad Warner About Angel City Zen Center: ACZC offers traditional soto zen practice in a casual atmosphere, open to every kind of person who would like to join us. We take our zen practice seriously, but ourselves a little less so. We offer meditation, yoga, classes, and discussion, as well as retreats, weekly lunches, and other community events. ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Kelly and I dialogued on paganism, the shadow self, moon circles, tarot, healthy community (as opposed to toxic authority/control), and more! Kelly's Book rec: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Jesse's Blog rec: New Age & The Religion Of Self by Alex Ebert ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Jake and I pondered about subjective truth, Sufism, Inuit parenting, team evolution vs individual evolution, Thich Nhat Hanh, being a helpful force in the world, how we see/value/treat fellow humans, and more! Book recs: The Gift by Hafiz I Heard God Laughing by Hafiz Jake's Instagram: @jakebellows ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Patreon: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Steve and I conversed about quantum mechanics, being teachable and open to learn from unfamiliar/uncomfortable terrain, the positive connection between science and faith, and more. Steve's sites: www.quantumlifewithstevemcvey.com www.stevemcvey.com Author recs: Max Planck, Joe Dispenza, Lynne McTaggart, Amit Goswami, Greg Brayden and more.  Dr. Steve McVey is a man who enjoys his wife, four children, five grandchildren, many styles of music, movies, theology, quantum mechanics and other diverse interests. He isn’t religious, but is a spiritual man. He is both a student and a teacher. He has spoken on six continents, taught nationwide on television and radio, and has written seventeen books, one of them a best-seller. His books and teaching are a travelogue of his own personal growth through life and are filled with spiritual truth, practical application, humor, and affirmation that will encourage and strengthen you in your own journey towards spiritual development and personal enrichment. His greatest passion is to live and teach what it means to experience the Life we’ve been created to know and enjoy. ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Affordable Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Scott and I talked about finding and following your own unique path, Kambo (the ritualistic frog medicine from South America), using the force within your suffering... to end your suffering, Tibetan Buddhism and more.  Find Scott on Instagram @the_awakened_heart_ Book recs: Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master by Gendun Rinpoche The Path to Awakening: A Commentary on Ja Chekawa Yeshe Dorje's - Seven Points of Mind Training by Shamar Rinpoche ------------------------------------------------ Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Orenda and I reflected on dreams, death(and NDE's), Carl Jung, social media and more.  Orenda's website: www.orendafink.com Instagram/Twitter: @orendafink Orenda's book recs: The Circle by Dave Eggers Occult America by Mitch Horowitz The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer ------------------------------------------------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Buy Jesse a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/humansaredivine Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Jonah and I chatted about TM (Transcendental Meditation), taking care of your mental health, the fallibility of all humans (including the spiritual and "good" ones), creativity and more.  Jonah's website: www.jonahmatranga.com Instagram/Twitter: @jonahmatranga Book recs: Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram ------------------------------------------------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine   Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine

Our first international guest! Grace and I talk about Wise Serpent fest, the art of rebirth, your personal responsibility in this thing we call Life, and Life's responsibility in you and to you, being open to those outside our familiarity zone, and we end the chat with a great, inspirational message of hope from Grace (and a song!). Grace's website: www.glh.life   Instagram: @gracelionhunter Book recs: Anything by Emanuel Swedenborg Grace is a Spiritual Artist, Magician, and Sonic Therapist who explores the ‘Art of Rebirth’ & the power of spirituality through Music, Art, Wisdom. He works with spiritual artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, spiritual misfits, comedians, personal brands, top & emerging talent primarily within the entertainment industry. ----------------------------- Website: www.humansaredivine.blog Personal Mentoring: www.patreon.com/humansaredivine Donate: www.paypal.me/humansaredivine   Linktr.ee: www.linktr.ee/humansaredivine