It's retreat time. Become aware of the love that breathes through you, animates you, expands you. 

Later this autumn we are bringing together awakening and transformation in the most beautiful landscape in the world.  

On this episode we discuss what is different about our Highlands  retreat and how it will deepen your experience of oneness. It's time to get out of the spiritual comfort zone.....

Retreat dates: Thursday 23rd - Sunday 26th November 2023. More information can be found at www.practicaltranscendence.org and we can be contacted at admin@practicaltranscendence.org.

In this episode, I’m talking with Nick Oakley-Smith. An astrologer, a student of the I-Ching, an executive coach and leadership trainer. I loved this conversation, and look forward to listening back to it many times to remind me of the many pearls of wisdom he shares. We have a wide ranging discussion in which he provides a clear and modern interpretation of astrology and how the I-Ching is the natural partner to these ancient ways of interpreting and guiding our lives. Towards the end of the podcast, One of my favourite moments is when he discusses his relationship with his mentor and friend Chrissy Philp, the sort of person that we would all like to have in our lives. Nick was so generous, authentic and open in what he shared, providing very personal experiences to illustrate the teachings. I am very grateful for the time he provided. I hope you get as much out of it as me.

Nick's company - www.heartshore.co.uk

Chrissy Philp's Website - http://www.chrissyphilp.com

Hello, and welcome back to Practical Transcendence, a podcast in which we have grounded discussions on the tangibility of spiritual awakening, where we explore the guiding and common principles, as well as what is unique to each individual. 

Today I’m talking to Paul Eyers, a Buddhist in the lineage of Nichiren Daishonin which has been revived in todays world by Soka Gakkai International. He provides an overview of this slightly different take on the teachings of the Buddha and the centrality of a specific chant in manifesting your Buddha Nature. Paul goes into detail regarding two significant awakenings that came after a period of suffering linked to feeling like an outsider, and puts this in the context of his practice. 

Paul’s experiences reflect many of our own process on the spiritual path, in that nothing is linear, and when we go deeper within, we inevitably encounter pain points that can be the pathway to realisation.