Midnight, On Earth

3/11/2023

Episode 136 - The Healing Power of Universal Law w/ Manly P. Hall

Ep. 136
In this episode, Brynn Anderson and I listen to another powerful lecture from the legend.. Manly P. Hall. This lecture covers the concepts behind self-healing, and tapping into the energies of the universe to heal.. Manly talks about many of the healing techniques that come from the Buddhist tradition, in addition to the commonalities of healing that are found throughout the world. An incredible discussion from the greatest lecturer of all time..www.prs.orgManly P. Hall Bio:Manly P. Hall (1901-1990) founded the Philosophical Research Society in 1934, a non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of useful knowledge in the fields of philosophy, comparative religion and psychology. In his long career, spanning more than 70 years of dynamic public activity, Mr. Hall delivered over 8000 lectures in the United States and abroad, authored over 150 books and essays, and wrote countless magazine articles.Many of Mr. Hall's lectures have been transcribed and are available as pamphlets; others were taped live, and the audio recordings are available on the internet as well. He is perhaps best known for his 1928 classic, "The Secret Teachings of All Ages," an encyclopedia of the world's wisdom traditions and symbolic disciplines.Today, younger generations are re-discovering the works and words of Manly Hall, finding that the material he put forth so many years ago is still relevant and useful today. Mr. Hall's hope for humanity was to learn from the greatest minds of all times so that we may solve current problems - both in society and in the individual - today.Brynn Anderson Bio:Life long lover of all things nature, Brynn Anderson has been studying herbs for over 27 years...Her natural mindset has led her to a life of herbology, and a life of teaching. She operates the company 'Vital Force Herbs' an organic herbalism company based in Portland, OR.All the products Brynn creates are made with ingredients grown in her own organic garden.Brynn's service is rooted in providing an outlet for the plant spirit to assist all life on Earth.Combining both aspects of her life, herbalism and teaching, Brynn wishes to guide all humanity to a new understanding of the world around them, and the bountiful medicinal gifts of the Earth.www.vitalforceherbs.com
3/3/2023

Episode 135 - The Pull to God w/ Ram Dass

Ep. 135
In this episode, Brynn Anderson and I listen to a rare and powerful lecture from the spiritual teacher.. Ram Dass.. In this lecture called, 'The Pull to God', Ram Dass talks about the motivations that bring a spiritual essence into form again and again, the various games we play throughout our existence, and why we take on the roles we do in life.. He also discusses our relationship with the divine, and gives us a behind the scenes look at the nature of reality itself... This amazing lecture was recorded in Gainesville, FL, 11/27/75.. Drop In!www.beherenownetwork.comRam Dass Bio:Ram Dass also known as Baba Ram Dass, was an American spiritual teacher, guru of modern yoga, psychologist, and author. His best-selling 1971 book, Be Here Now, which has been described by multiple reviewers as "seminal", has sold two million copies and helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga with the baby boomer generation in the West. He authored or co-authored twelve more books on spirituality over the next four decades, including Grist for the Mill (1977), How Can I Help? (1985), and Polishing the Mirror (2013).Dass was personally and professionally associated with Timothy Leary at Harvard University in the early 1960s.In 1967, Alpert traveled to India and became a disciple of Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba who gave him the name Ram Dass, meaning "Servant of Ram". In the coming years, he founded the charitable organizations Seva Foundation and Hanuman Foundation. He traveled extensively giving talks and retreats and holding fundraisers for charitable causes in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. In 1997, he had a stroke which left him with paralysis and expressive aphasia. He eventually grew to interpret this event as an act of grace, learning to speak again and continuing to teach and author books. After becoming seriously ill during a trip to India in 2004, he gave up traveling and moved to Maui, Hawaii, where he hosted annual retreats with other spiritual teachers until his death.
2/17/2023

Episode 133 - Evolved Enterprise & The Cosmic Journal Journey w/ Yanik Silver

Ep. 133
In this episode, I speak with Author and evolved entrepreneur... Yanik Silver. Yanik has dedicated his life to help bring higher consciousness into all aspects of human life; business, personal relationships and more! We discuss his recent creations 'The Cosmic Journal', and 'The Cosmic Journey Oracle Deck', and the incredible story behind it's manifestation.. Also, we talk about his book 'Evolved Enterprise' where Yanik talks about creating consciousness in the business world... Drop In!www.yaniksilver.com, www.evolvedenterprise.com, www.cosmicjournal.comYanik Silver Bio:Yanik Silver has been called a Cosmic Catalyst, a Maverick Mischief-maker and a Galactic Goofball.  He redefines how business is played in the 21st century at the intersection of more profits, more fun, and more impact. Yanik is the creator of the Cosmic Journal, author of Evolved Enterprise and the founder of Maverick1000, a global network of top entrepreneurs & visionary entrepreneurs making a serious difference in the world, without taking themselves too seriously. In fact, it’s not unusual to find him dressed as a lemur, a showgirl or even in matching mermaid tails with Sir Richard Branson. This group periodically assembles for breakthrough retreats, rejuvenating experiences, and impact opportunities (to-date raising over $3M+) with participating icons such as Sir Richard Branson, Sara Blakely, Tony Hawk, Chris Blackwell, John Paul DeJoria, Tony Hsieh, Russell Simmons, Tim Ferriss, and many others. Yanik served on the Constellation board for Virgin Unite, the entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group and Branson family. And his lifetime goal is to connect visionary leaders and game changers to catalyze business models and new ideas for solving 100 of the world’s most impactful issues by the year 2100. In between checking off items on his Ultimate Big Life List, he calls Potomac, Maryland, home with his wife, Missy, and two mini-maverick adventurers in the making, Zack and Zoe. In addition, his love of doodling still continues to this day..
2/3/2023

Episode 131 - The Mystical Origins of Christianity w/ Alan Watts

Ep. 131
In this episode, Brynn Anderson and I listen to another rare and powerful lecture from the legendary... Alan Watts. Alan discusses the mystical aspects of the Christian experience and how those concepts can be traced back to it's origins. He also talks about the metaphors and the greater meaning of the Jesus story.. As we listen Brynn and I take notes, then after the lecture we discuss what we learned.. Drop In!Alan Watts Bio:Alan Watts was a well-known British philosopher, writer and speaker, best known for his interpretation of Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. Born to Christian parents in England, he developed interest an in Buddhism while he was still a student at King’s School, Canterbury. Subsequently, he became a member of a Buddhist Lodge, where he met many scholars and spiritual masters, who helped him to shape his ideas. He was a prolific writer and began writing at the age of fourteen. Many of his early works were published in the journal of the Lodge. At the age of twenty three, he migrated to the USA, where he first received training under Zen master, but left before he was ordained. He then studied Christian scriptures and functioned as a priest in Chicago for six years before leaving for San Francisco to pursue an academic career. Simultaneously, he started giving talks on Eastern philosophy and soon developed a wide audience both at home and abroad. Apart from writing more than 25 books, he has also left an audio library of nearly 400 talks, which are still in great demand.Brynn Anderson Bio:Life long lover of all things nature, Brynn Anderson has been studying herbs for over 27 years...Her natural mindset has led her to a life of herbology, and a life of teaching. She operates the company 'Vital Force Herbs' an organic herbalism company based in Portland, OR.All the products Brynn creates are made with ingredients grown in her own organic garden.Brynn's service is rooted in providing an outlet for the plant spirit to assist all life on Earth.Combining both aspects of her life, herbalism and teaching, Brynn wishes to guide all humanity to a new understanding of the world around them, and the bountiful medicinal gifts of the Earth.www.vitalforceherbs.com
1/27/2023

Episode 130 - Crystal Consciousness & The New Paradigm w/ Harmony Fronterhouse

Ep. 130
In this episode, I have another fantastic conversation with Harmony Fronterhouse about crystals and her book 'Birthing a New Paradigm'. We refresh people on the concepts laid out in her book, which we covered on her previous appearance, and then take a deep dive into understanding crystals. Harmony shares with us how crystals are alive, and how their magnetic fields can heal ailments. We also discuss several types of crystals and what they specifically do.. Drop In!https://www.youtube.com/@WildcraftWellnessHarmony Fronterhouse Bio:Harmony Fronterhouse is a visionary and wisdom keeper of the new age. Merging ancient knowledge with current downloads, she is a bridge builder who embraces both science and spirit. The creator of Wildcraft Wellness, Harmony believes that we are the ones we've been waiting for and the time is Now. A mother of three and teacher in the community, Harmony is also a Writer, Visionary Artist, and Musician. She is a Certified Caregiver for 15+ years, and a youth and adult Educator. She is also a passionate Gardener, Herbalist of the Wise Women's Traditions and Permaculture/ Urban Farmer, sharing her knowledge of plants and nutrition and the connection to balanced health in the garden classroom environment. Focused on creating wellness and sustainability, her passion for nature and empowering children have merged, while building community and individual connection through gardening and food. Connecting to the soil means connecting to each other, in turn we are able to interact with our world on an open authentic level, creating a new paradigm. We do not only inherit the earth from our ancestors, we are borrowing it from our children. . . .