Being Ordinary

47. 2019 Update

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

It's been 5 years, but we're still at it. Tom and Mike caught up on the Isle of Man for a classic chat about being ordinary.

46. Enlightenment & Embodiment with Prajna

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 04:34:09 +0000

Hello, it's been a while but we're really happy to offer up another interview to Being Ordinary. Mike speaks with Non-duality teacher and Mother, Prajna, about the direct path, enlightenment, detachment and the importance of embodiment. We look forward to your feedback, comments and questions.

Prajna's website is Prajnalivingawake.org

Her book Edge of Grace: The Seeker’s Path to the Heart of Liberation is available now.

Prajna is a spiritual teacher, guide and author of Living Awake and Edge of Grace: The Seeker’s Path to the Heart of Liberation. Prajna is known for her depth of presence, unabated compassion and potent message for reclaiming your innate wisdom. Inspired by Ramana Mahashi, her root teacher Adyashanti, and her children, Prajna’s teachings are practical, non-dogmatic, and elicit the direct knowing of who we are amidst the beauty as well as challenge of everyday life.

Prajna came to spiritual realization by way of Mysticism and three decades of extensive training in the world’s wisdom traditions, depth psychology, and holistic healing. She graciously points to the truth and happiness that is already present and creates an open atmosphere of allowance that includes everything and leads to the deepest fulfillment in life.

Prajna is the founder of The Flowing River School and Sangha (2001), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inclusion of all people interested in liberation, as well as those with disabilities. She is also the creator of The Living Awake Intensive (2006), a course that fosters embodiment of who we are, body, mind, and heart; integrating our deepest realization and walking bravely in our humanity. She is featured on such programs as One Truth, Many Voices; Buddha at the Gas Pump; Living-from-Love; 10,000 Awakenings; and Conscious TV.

“My dharma is my life.” ~ Prajna

“May all beings benefit from your dharma.” ~ Adyashanti

45. Martin Wells: Therapy Without A Therapist

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 06:19:15 +0000

Martin Wells is a Consultant Psychotherapist for the NHS and a teacher of Non-duality and Mindfulness. You can find out more about him on his website.

44. Ona Kiser: Magick, Meditation and Mass

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 03:00:05 +0000

Ona Kiser is a spiritual teacher drawing on various traditions from Magick to meditation and Catholicism. Ona has written a book called A Little Death: A Journey to Awakening through Meditation and Magick, which is available on Amazon. You can find out more about here on her websites: onakiser.com and alittledeathblog.com.

The bird song was recorded by Ona near her home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

43. Life Without A Twist

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 05:42:41 +0000

Hi everyone, it's been a while. Tom travelled to the Isle of Man to see Mike and they recorded this little video about simplicity, honesty & the direct nature of the present moment. Please feel free to say hi, ask questions or post comments. Enjoy.

42. You Are Water, Not Concrete.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:38:56 +0000

Hello Everyone! It's been a while. Tom's busy training to be a Psychotherapist in Bristol and Mike's teaching Mindfulness on the Isle of Man. We caught up last week to talk about the value of spiritual experiences and the pitfalls of grasping them as 'true'. We hope you enjoy the conversation, it'd be great to hear what you think.

41. Catching Air with a Butterfly Net

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:53:37 +0000

In this special Christmas episode Mike shares a glass of mulled wine with Tony Parsons, author of The Open Secret and one of the most acclaimed and controversial figures in non-duality. Tony gives regular meetings throughout Europe and the UK and is available to discuss this message over the phone most weekday mornings.

Many thanks to travelling singer-songwriter Whatthe Animalssay for his last minute recording of The Holly & The Ivy, you can listen to and buy his music here.

Merry Christmas to you all from Mike & Tom, we look forward to seeing you all in January.

40. The Smile of the Buddha

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:42:21 +0000

For our 40th episode Mike speaks with his Father, Meditation Master Michael Kewley, about Awakening, the seeking mind and liberation. Michael is the founder of the Pure Dhamma tradition of spiritual Awakening and the Being Awake meditation network, he lives in the South of France and teaches throughout Europe.

39. Stupid Barman

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:39:07 +0000

A classic format episode with Tom and Mike. Tom starts off with the question; can someone at a particular level of insight help take someone else to a higher level of insight? And we end with a good old three-men-in-the-pub joke. Enjoy!

38. There is Somewhere you haven't looked.

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:07:05 +0000

This month Mike speaks with Travel Writer and Yogi, Piers Moore Ede about his book All Kinds Of Magic, his discovery of Mooji which led to his own Awakening and the current state of Yoga in the west. You can read Piers' article on Yoga here. We hope you enjoy this one. Be happy.