S3 E7: Trusting the Heart’s Wisdom – A Former Plum Village Monk’s Rebirth into Everyday Life

Mindful Conversations with Shamash & Calvin

In the final episode of Mindful Conversations Season 3, hosts Shamash and Calvin are once again joined by special guest co-host Moensch Micha — formerly known as Brother Freedom, a Plum Village monk for 14 years. Together, they reflect on a season rich with spontaneous, soulful dialogues exploring themes of mastery, mindfulness, and emergence.

Micha shares his powerful transition from monastic life to modern-day mystic, guided by dreams, an inner call, and the passing of his beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh. He opens up about letting go—not just of robes, but of rigid spiritual ideals—in order to meet people more openly, whether in silence or on the dance floor!

This conversation touches on:

• Listening to the quiet wisdom of the heart

• The shift from “enlightenment” to “enlivenment”

• Breaking free of ancestral patterns

• The dance between masculine and feminine energy

• And the courage it takes to live an authentic life outside of the expected path

Calvin and Shamash also reflect on their own recent transformations—each sparked by bold choices, unexpected changes, and deeper trust in life’s unfolding.

The episode closes with an open invitation to help co-create the spirit and direction of Season 4.

Learn more:

https://CalvinNiles.com

https://www.MoenschMicha.com

https://ShamashAlidina.com

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