{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64262419c18b8b00116c6fb0/66a7891bc5030205ce1b2a26?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael Schneeweis-The Path Of Spiritual Cultivation & Releasing Music When Pat The Bunny Is Your Brother #32","description":"<p>\"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Michael Schneeweis shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas of spiritual exploration &amp; practice. Pepe shares a very personal story that spans from his childhood to his recent incarceration. Expect to learn about the Self &amp; the ego as well. If you are curious about engaging with spirituality or wanting to move further along with a current practice, you will find valuable insight throughout this conversation. We close by exploring Michael's several visits to Cambodia. Overall, this is an impactful episode that is both informative &amp; powerful. We close by playing a song Michael wrote about his brother Pat (the Bunny).</p><p><br></p><p>Support the podcast/get bonus episodes + goods</p><ul><li>patreon.com/BackontheGrind</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><ul><li>Releasing music when Pat The Bunny is your older brother</li><li>Why Michael was full of guilt</li><li>The difference between spirituality &amp; religion</li><li>4 elements innate to all humans (physical, mental, emotional &amp; spiritual)</li><li>Michael's recent change in how he views spirituality</li><li>The path of spiritual cultivation is not linear</li><li>Pepe's personal &amp; spiritual story from prison</li><li>Interpreting the Buddhist concept of \"no self\"</li><li>Breaking down the ego &amp; building a healthy ego</li><li>The goal is not to annihilate the ego</li><li>Service is an important part of spirituality</li><li>Michael's visits to Cambodia</li><li>Khmer Children Education Organization</li><li>We play the song \"Dent\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>SUPPORT KHMER CHILDEREN EDUCATION ORGANIZATION:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong> KCEO Website</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://khmerchildren.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">khmerchildren.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Laptop Drive for KCEO</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVGF8Gu9WeymNlKdEgYycWYZr8VXe6RaovBWwblMye-lXZQ/viewform\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVGF8Gu9WeymNlKdEgYycWYZr8VXe6RaovBWwblMye-lXZQ/viewform</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>CONNECT WITH MICHAEL SCHNEEWEIS:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Spotify</strong></p><p>open.spotify.com/artist/1Mlogkt2ZcQqtMoaSd7AXU?si=QgwidgTrS6-61Pk5UkY4Wg</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bandcamp</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://michaelschneeweis.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">michaelschneeweis.bandcamp.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/64262419c18b8b00116c6fbc/shows/64262419c18b8b00116c6fb0/episodes/michaelschneeweis.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">michaelschneeweis.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Back On The Grind Records - DIY, Folk Punk &amp; Music merch:</p><p>backonthegrindrecords.bandcamp.com/music</p><p><br></p><p>Get coffee roasted by Pepe Bandit:</p><p>STAY FREE COFFEE ROASTERS</p><ul><li>StayFreeCoffee.com</li></ul><p> </p><p>Send us questions, comments or future topic suggestions to</p><ul><li>Podcast@BackOnTheGrindRecords.com</li><li>Leave a comment/question on Spotify or Instagram (we read them all)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow/engage with the podcast on Instagram</p><ul><li>instagram.com/backonthegrindpod/?hl=engram</li></ul><p> </p><p>***Word of mouth really matters to us. Here's two simple things you can do to help keep this podcast going strong:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Share your favorite episode with a friend who you think will also enjoy it.</li><li>Leave us a rating or review. It will help us reach &amp; support more folks like you &amp; that's why we do this :)</li></ol><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Stay Free until next time!</p>","author_name":"Pepe Bandit"}