#466 From maximum security prison to a 3-year silent meditation retreat and the journey to self-mastery and fulfilment, with Earle Birney.

Personal Development Mastery: Actionable Wisdom for Self-Mastery

Discover how mindfulness, compassion, and spiritual growth can reshape your life.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding peace and meaning can feel elusive. This episode dives into the incredible story of Earle Birney, a meditation teacher and spiritual guide, who found enlightenment in the most unexpected place. Learn how his journey from rebellion to reflection offers lessons for anyone seeking balance, clarity, and purpose in life.

In this episode:

• Uncover the transformative power of retreat and meditation, and why they’re essential in today’s noisy world.
• Learn practical tips to train your mind for focus, joy, and resilience.
• Explore how mindfulness and compassion can lead to personal and collective healing.

Press play now to discover how meditation can empower you to live with love, grace, and a deeper connection to yourself and others.

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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦

01:31 - Discovering Spiritual Growth in the Most Unexpected Place

03:42 - Breaking Free From the Mold: Life Beyond Societal Expectations

07:47 - The Turning Point: From Prison to Mindfulness

09:36 - The Three-Year, Three-Month, and Three-Day Retreat

17:36 - The Power of Silence: Starting Small Before Going Big

24:32 - Why Meditation Should Be Joyful, Not Frustrating

29:08 - Practical Tips for Focused Meditation: The Art of Single-Pointed Concentration

36:21 - Balancing Left and Right Brain in Meditation

36:55 - Walking Through Life With Love and Grace

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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘

"Be less selfish, not so worried about me, me, me, me, me, me, me. Stop hurting people with your selfishness."

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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦

Website - https://www.yogastudiesinstitute.org/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mynamoisearle/

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