Wake Up, Human Shannon M. Wills

It's story time. In this episode I'm experimenting, telling a true story from my life that I hope will entertain and provoke some thought. I explore, among other things, the question: what's the "better" power to guide us when we find ourselves facing the unknown...our experience, or our intuition?

This episode explores the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor, a gift from indigenous tribes of South America to all of humanity with the potential to heal our divided world. SHOW NOTES: Resources mentioned in the episode: Itzhak Beery, our guide on the journey: http://www.itzhakbeery.com/With deepest gratitude to master teachers Don Manuel Calazacon, of the Tsachila tribe of the Ecuadorian Andes, and Don Basilio Payaguaje, of the Siekopai (Secoya) of the Ecuadorian Amazon, fo...

Inspired by a poem by Rumi, this episode explores the wisdom of leaning in to the painful times of our lives: the ways we avoid pain, the beauty of embracing it, and practical ideas for engaging with pain on the journey to becoming more whole and more alive.

This episode is inspired by the loss of a beloved friend and mentor, who recently died unexpectedly of cancer. It's a call to action, a reminder of the importance of living fully while we can, and not waiting for "retirement" age to pursue our dreams. Other themes include honoring the value of every person's contribution, the web of relationship that connects us all, and the importance of telling others what's on our heart before it's too late.