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Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire Dr. Deborah Adamy, PhD., LMSW, LMT
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4.9 • 45 Ratings
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Dr. Deborah Adamy has conversations with everyday people who inspire, uplift and who are living their lives with vitality and joy. She admires people who can weather adversity and hardship without becoming cynical and bitter; who actually choose to learn, grow and find meaning and purpose in what they have experienced.
There are countless ordinary people living pretty extraordinary lives and Deborah wants to shine light on them! Enlighten: Uplift and Inspire includes conversations with a wide variety of people: activists, musicians, shiatsu therapists, circus arts performers, playwrights, directors, psychotherapists, dancers, film makers, yoga teachers, educators, actors and photographers, just to name a few. May you feel inspired and uplifted listening to this podcast. Visit www.enlighten.nyc for more. Enjoy!!
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How To Sit - Part 2
This week I continue to read some practical wisdom from the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. Last week I read the first third of his book “How To Sit”, so this episode includes the reading of the second third of the book.
Whether you are new to mindfulness and meditation or a seasoned veteran, may this help you cultivate your inner peace. May this remind us to breathe mindfully. May we drop into the present moment and experience that the present moment contains the whole of life. Happy sitting! Enjoy the podcast!
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Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation -
How To Sit - Part 1
On this week’s episode, in a desire to cultivate inner peace, for myself and my listeners, I offer some wisdom from Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, who has made mindfulness accessible and relatable for millions of people. So whether you are new to mindfulness and meditation or have a seasoned practice, let this serve as an inspiration to deepen your journey.
Starting this week, I will read the first third of his book “How To Sit” and hope that it will help you continue to cultivate your inner peace, knowing that your calm, clear centeredness will positively impact you, all those around you and our world. Happy sitting! Enjoy the podcast!
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Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation -
Inner Peace
On this week’s episode, I acknowledge all the amplified political chaos that may be upsetting us, triggering outrage and fear. As concerning as Joe Biden’s debate performance was, it doesn’t come close to the continued danger and destruction to our country and democracy that Donald Trump threatens. I outline the clinical criteria of a Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Despite all these disturbing situations, I choose to stay informed, while investing more energy in my inner peace. Cultivating my inner peace, gives me energy to show up for others with kindness, compassion and more integrity. May you invest your thought energy in what calms you. May you know a deeper truth beneath the noise and chaos. May you prioritize cultivating your inner peace. Enjoy the podcast!
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IG: DL Hughley
Agenda 47
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Sweetness of Water
On this week’s episode I highlight a few examples of the sweetness of water. Water is such a healing energy; water refreshes us, reminds us to be playful, hydrates us and sustains life!
When was the last time you walked, ran or danced through a sprinkler? May we respect the healing power of water. Let water hydrate you. Let water refresh you. Let water quench your thirst. And may you create playfulness and joy with water. May we honor the sweetness of water. Enjoy the podcast! -
Blessed To Be Human
On this week’s episode, I share an inspiring excerpt from Mark Nepo’s The Book of Awakening, titled “Precious Human Birth”. Nepo explains how blessed we are - in this time, in this place, to be human beings alive in rare ways we often take for granted. This rareness, preciousness, ushers us into grateful living.
I offer three prompts from Nepo’s piece for journaling or reflection. Check out the show notes for a link to Mark Nepo’s book and the Maya Angelou clip I referenced. May we be mindful of how rare it is to be human. May we have a deep appreciation for how blessed we are. May we be ushered into grateful living. May we be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud. We are blessed to be human! Enjoy the podcast!
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Mark Nepo
IG: @mark_nepo
IG: @femalequotient
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Father's Day
On this week’s podcast, as busy as the month of June is, I focus on fathers. From the origins of Father’s Day to the fathers who have parented us and partnered with us and all those doing their best to do right by their children, I honor the important role that fathers play in our lives.
Check out the show notes (and share with any fathers) for the IG link that I mentioned: “Jimmy on Relationships”, for tangible guidance on cultivating empathy, building trust, healthy ways to resolve conflict and ways to deepen your emotional maturity. Enjoy the podcast!
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IG: @jimmy_on_relationships
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Important Work
I was lucky enough to have been interviewed by Deb. Usually that would be a “nervous-making” experience for me but not with Deb! Her empathy, humor, and intelligence immediately scattered the nervousness and I felt as if I had known her for years. I have been listening to Deb’s earlier Podcasts and always find something (or several things) that help me get through my day in a happier
frame of mind. In these times of division and alienation, Deb builds a bridge and reminds us of what is essential. Many thanks to you for that, Deb.
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Heartopening
I love this podcast. Deb’s got all the right ingredients: curiosity, courage, humility and compassion. Keep spreading and shining light.
Love it
Great podcast. Real, intelligent, and revealing. On both sides. Excellent.
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