Sitting With The Earth

Sitting With The Earth

di Geronimo Pflantzbaum
Salute mentaleReligione e spiritualità
E16: Sacred Stillness: Why One Calm Mind Can Change Everything
Enjoy - https://www.brothergeronimo.com - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Welcome to another episode of Sitting with the Earth. In this session, we explore the vital importance of cultivating a serenity space—a sanctuary within your home or a public sacred space like a temple or church—that serves as an anchor during life's more "dramatic" moments. We delve into the powerful metaphor of a boat in danger, where the presence of even one calm individual can stabilize the entire group. By moving away from a life of "worrying and warring" and toward one of awe and simplicity, we can learn to enjoy the beauty all around us. Drawing on wisdom from Mark Nepo and Zen traditions, we reflect on aging as a process of "giving off light" and the ultimate liberation found in letting go of our agendas. Join us as we practice being present in our bodies and recognizing the Earth as our constant, loving companion. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How to find and utilize sacred spaces for mental and spiritual restoration. • The "Anchor of Peace": Why your internal calm matters to the collective. • Insights on mindfulness and aging: Moving from seeking thrills to finding deep happiness. • Mark Nepo’s meteor metaphor: Understanding the beauty of letting go. • The practice of non-dual presence and resting in a place where nothing needs to be "done". #Meditation #Mindfulness #Spirituality #MarkNepo #InnerPeace #NonDualism #SittingWithTheEarth
E16
2 mag 2026
30:35
E15: The Heart Eats Challenges for Breakfast
Enjoy - https://www.brothergeronimo.com - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. In this episode of Sitting with the Earth, we delve into the essence of "right action" and what it means to move from your true center. Rather than focusing on a plan, we explore the quality of energy and tone that arises when we are fully present. We discuss the concept of security as a "lesser reward" and invite you to find completeness in the simple act of being. Whether you are sitting, standing, lying down or walking, this meditation encourages you to "dig" the present moment without the need to be anywhere else. Drawing inspiration from Mark Nepo and the music of Jackson Browne, we explore how the heart can find appreciation even in the midst of despair. Discover how to live "neck-deep in grace" and connect more deeply with the Earth, our mother who is always with us. Key Topics Covered: • Mindfulness and Presence: Learning to be "here" without the urge to move on. • The Power of the Heart: How our inner strength can "eat challenges for breakfast." • Spiritual Connection: Recognizing the grace that surrounds us daily. • Moving from the Center: Finding a flow that is natural and authentic. == The Drums of War: https://youtu.be/53U-9uxfXY0?si=1whv-t_30pDEwjU5 #SittingWithTheEarth #MindfulnessMeditation #MarkNepo #JacksonBrowne #SpiritualGrowth #InnerResilience #NeckDeepInGrace #RightAction #Presence #MentalWellness
E15
15 mar 2026
29:45
E14: Clouds Never Make Mistakes: The Art of Unforced Growth
Enjoy - https://www.brothergeronimo.com - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Embark on a journey of mindfulness and self-discovery with Sitting with the Earth. This episode invites you to explore a path of non-striving and profound acceptance. We delve into the concept that true growth is an internal process that cannot be forced, drawing on timeless wisdom from several sources: • Alan Watts on the inherent perfection of nature and pure action. • Anthony De Mello on finding happiness in the present, even amidst pain or loss. • The Letter to the Philippians on learning to be content in all circumstances. This guided reflection offers a space where nothing needs to change—not even your desire for change. Learn to hold your present experiences with tenderness and care, from the "purposelessness" of your own breath to the simple act of watching squirrels. Discover how letting go of destinations and future imaginings can lead to a more peaceful, confident way of being in the world. In this episode, you will explore: • The natural, unforced nature of spiritual growth. • How to observe thoughts and sensations without the need for control. • The freedom found in releasing attachment and future expectations. • Finding happiness through the acceptance of what is, right now. • Practical wisdom for carrying tenderness and civility into your daily life. #SittingWithTheEarth #Mindfulness #AlanWatts #AnthonyDeMello #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAcceptance #InnerPeace #PresentMoment #Nonduality #Meditation
E14
26 feb 2026
57:18
E13: You Can Turn Anything into Music
Enjoy - https://www.brother-g.org - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. This episode of Sitting with the Earth is dedicated to my sister Ivy Ross (https://www.ivyarts.org/projects ). Today is her birthday. In this episode, we explore the profound freedom of not having to "pick and choose" the conditions of our happiness. We discuss how to hold pain, disappointment, and the "untoward" events of life within a "larger, spacious faith" rather than letting them define our peace. I share a legendary story about jazz pianist Thelonious Monk and a pitcher of "rancid" orange juice. Just as a musician can take a flat note or a sour moment and turn it into beautiful music, we have the capacity to turn any situation into a miracle. Even when life feels difficult or "situationally rancid," the ground beneath us remains fertile. Join me for a reflection on surrender, resilience, and finding the music in the mess. Key Themes: • Non-duality and acceptance • Thelonious Monk story • Turning difficulty into miracles • Finding peace in "rancid" situations #SittingWithTheEarth #Spirituality #NonDuality #TheloniousMonk #Mindfulness #Resilience #InnerPeace
E13
4 dic 2025
24:04
E12: Beyond Conditioning: From Awakening to Embodied Freedom (with Luchana & Lubo)
Join Brother G on Sitting With The Earth (http://www.SWTE.one) for a deep and vulnerable conversation with Luchana and Lubo (https://awakeningawakened.com/), passionate guides in the realms of non-duality, spiritual awakening, and "rediscovering our wholeness". Luchana and Lubo share their journey beyond initial realization—which they say is "only the beginning"—and into the essential practice of "full embodied freedom". They discuss their 30-day online event, "Beyond Conditioning", a journey designed to free us from the inner burdens of shame, fear, and limiting beliefs. In this episode, we explore: The 30-Day Awakening Journey: What it means to move from intellectual ideas to a lived, embodied experience. The "Burden of Effort": Unpacking the core belief that we must "make efforts" to be worthy of connection, appreciation, or love. The "Juiciness" of Shadow Work: Why embracing the shadow is key to "wholeness" and accessing your full "nuclear engine of power, enjoyment, expression, and creativity". A Live Exploration: The host, Brother G, shares his own anxiety about the podcast, leading to a beautiful, in-the-moment demonstration of meeting fear with vulnerability and presence. Vulnerability as Courage: Discovering how intimacy and vulnerability are the "highest form of courage" on the spiritual path. ABOUT LUCHANA & LUBO: Luchana and Lubo guide people worldwide to move beyond realization into full, embodied freedom. They are the creators of the "Beyond Conditioning" 30-day awakening journey (https://awakeningawakened.com/2025/09/30/beyond-conditioning-a-30-day-awakening-journey/) and the immersive "Come and Live With Us" retreats (https://awakeningawakened.com/2022/10/26/living-in-nonduality/). Join Luchana & Lubo on their First Thursdays Zoom meeting, noon to 1pm U.S. Eastern Time: Where Nonduality Meets Living Ecstasy: A Radical Return To Freedom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88905540192?pwd=UktJUm5YTWZxMHFvc2ppNjFUT29EZz09
E12
14 nov 2025
49:45
E11: You Don't Need to Fight So Hard: Letting Go of the Personal Will
Enjoy - http://www.SWTE.one - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Welcome to Sitting with the Earth. This episode offers a powerful reflection on radical acceptance, mindfulness, and the nature of personal will. Explore what it means to live in "the place where nothing is undone, where everything is just as it is", learning to welcome all experiences—from fear and difficulty to joy and pleasure. This session focuses on the practice of observing and surrendering the ego. Drawing on a paraphrase from Chuck C, we investigate how to discern our "personal will"—the desires that create ego satisfaction—and understand how feeding the ego can increase suffering. The central invitation is to "surrender the ego repeatedly", finding peace by fighting reality less. This meditation concludes with a comforting reassurance: "You are loved" and "You don't need to fight so hard." Chuck C’s book: https://www.google.com/search?q=a%20new%20pair%20of%20glasses%20chuck%20c#ebo=0
E11
22 ott 2025
29:32
E10: The True Refuge Is Already Here
Enjoy - http://www.SWTE.one - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Discover the "True Refuge" within—a space of inherent completeness where you can find peace amidst the natural flow of thoughts and sensations. This episode of "Sitting with the Earth" is a gentle meditation on accessing this inner sanctuary, not as a goal to be achieved, but as a simple invitation for more joy. We explore how to let go of the stories of "success" and "failure," drawing on wisdom from Thomas Merton and lyrics from Jackson Browne to trust the path, even when we don't know where it leads. Join us to practice being present, release the need to keep score, and accept the world's invitation to play, serve, and love. Keywords: Mindfulness, Meditation, Inner Peace, True Refuge, Thomas Merton, Spiritual Practice, Letting Go, Presence, Finding Joy, Success and Failure, Sitting with the Earth Podcast.
E10
4 ott 2025
29:45
The Art of Being: Spiritual Growth Without a Destination
Enjoy - http://www.SWTE.one - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Are you tired of striving and pushing for spiritual growth? What if the most profound development happens not by doing more, but by simply being? In this episode of Sitting with the Earth, we explore the gentle yet powerful art of letting go. Drawing wisdom from a nondual AI prototype and a poignant metaphor about not stapling petals onto a flower, we delve into the idea that true growth, like nature, cannot be rushed or forced. It must unfold from within. This guided reflection is an invitation to release the pressure of having a destination. It’s a chance to create a space where everything is welcome—including your thoughts, your feelings, and even your desire for change. Learn how to hold your present experience with tenderness and care, and discover the peace that comes from accepting what is, right here and now. Join us for this calming meditation on self-acceptance and find out how to carry more tenderness and civility back into your world. In this episode, you will discover: • The key to natural spiritual growth is allowing, not forcing. • Why the concept of a spiritual "destination" or "path" can be limiting. • A simple technique for observing your thoughts without getting caught in them. • How to practice radical acceptance, even for the part of you that wants to change. • The profound peace of making space for your present moment experience. #SittingWithTheEarth #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth #Meditation #Nonduality #LettingGo #SelfAcceptance #InnerPeace #JustBe #Calm
E9
22 set 2025
29:58
Gilding the Lily: The Art of Already Being Enough
Enjoy - http://www.SWTE.one - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Are you searching for a special state of being or looking to a teacher for answers? What if the peace you seek is already here, perfect and complete? In this episode of Sitting with the Earth, we explore the profound concept of "the great OK-ness" and the freedom that comes from realizing you have nothing to lose. Drawing inspiration from Peter Fenner's book Natural Awakening, we gently deconstruct the idea of the spiritual guru, revealing that the true teaching is one that returns authority back to you. Join us for a short meditation on letting go of the need to protect or defend, and instead, resting in the simple, powerful truth that this present moment is more than enough. This is a space to discover the peace that's always waiting for you, even when you're exploring life's many rabbit holes. In this episode, we discuss: • The concept of "enoughness" and inherent wholeness. • Deconstructing the traditional student-teacher dynamic in spirituality. • Inspiration from Peter Fenner's Natural Awakening. • The meaning of "gilding the lily" in a spiritual context. • Finding profound peace by realizing you have nothing to lose. • A closing blessing for happiness, peace, and wisdom. Subscribe for more weekly meditations and reflections designed to help you sit with the Earth and find peace in the present moment. #SittingWithTheEarth #Mindfulness #Spirituality #Meditation #Nonduality #PeterFenner #Enoughness #FindingPeace
E8
14 set 2025
29:40
E7: The Gift of All Experience: Curiosity, Gratitude & Letting Go
Enjoy - http://www.SWTE.one - Nondual contemplation with Brother G. Journey with "Sitting with the Earth" as we embrace the full spectrum of human experience – the ten thousand joys and sorrows. This episode invites you to cultivate curiosity for your feelings and even gratitude for their presence. We ponder the freedom that comes from realizing nothing is "personal" and that we don't need to be fixed. Explore the dance of wanting and losing, and imagine a life beyond the "little me." Connect deeply with the idea that "We are the Earth" in this gentle exploration of mindfulness, non-attachment, and being present. Find solace and expand your self-awareness. #SittingWithTheEarth #Consciousness #InnerPeace #SpiritualJourney #EmotionalWellbeing #BePresent
E7
25 mag 2025
29:17
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