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Belief Buffet

Hug Nation May 8 – lots of good stuff

May 8, 2012

Hug Nation started out talking about “Drama.” But it didn’t go exactly as I hoped. In fact, as I began the hug, I was thinking, “That wasn’t as I hoped, maybe I won’t archive it.” And I realized that I was totally NOT being present as I began the hug. So I stopped, re-calibrated, and [...]

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“Defining Drama” Hug Nation Feb 28, 2012

February 29, 2012

A friend asked for a “no drama zone” during an upcoming weekend. The conversation that followed inspired this Belief Buffet dish. This recording includes the intro “mindfulness moment” (until 02:00) plus some Q & A from chat after the Hug. (starts at 25:21) Special thank you to all my courageous friends who speak (& listen) [...]

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“I am a F**k-up. I Am Divine.” – Hug Nation Feb 21, 2012

February 22, 2012

This powerful broadcast started with trouble and ended in tears. We are all perfect. And we all struggle with the roller coaster of the human experience.

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Guided By Love – Hug Nation Feb 14, 2012

February 14, 2012

How can we use LOVE (instead of anger or fear) to guide us in the world? (This was inspired by some criticism I’ve received lately about my “Float More” beliefs and how it can contribute to an unjust world.) INCLUDES: – “love” – 3 types Phileo “brotherly love”, eros “romantic, erotic.” Agape “divine love” [spelling?] [...]

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The Meaning of Life – Hug Nation 01.17.12

January 18, 2012

I believe the meaning of life is to EXPERIENCE the gift of life, itself. But I’m starting to realize there is a set of rules or “Best Practices” to this grand Game of Life, as well. Here is a link to the Turkish Mountaintop Story I mentioned.

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Morning Blessing (video, Mp3 & full txt)

January 4, 2012

Good morning, you beautiful being. Welcome to this amazing day. As you shift from the dreamstate, and your eyes begin to focus, the world awaits to welcome you. Take your time…all is perfect and as it should be. The darkness of night is slipping into memory. The landscape around you is being showered with heat [...]

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Happy New Year Hug Nation – Jan 3

January 4, 2012
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NOW & Imagination

December 6, 2011

It is hard to know where to focus our attention in this attention deficit world of pop-up ads, video billboards, and sign flippers on every corner. It can be maddening. If we view life as something that we take a seat for and passively receive – then we are in for a frenzied ride that [...]

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“Giving Thanks” – Hug Nation 11.22.11

November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving Week Hug Nation! FULL episode this week, including opening meditation, belief buffet talk, hug, and all the post-hug discussion, too. I normally only upload the talk & hug, but wanted to see if people prefer this. Links mentioned: Byron Katie www.TheWork.com Rob Brezsny – http://freewillastrology.com/ Jacob Glass – www.JacobGlass.com Occupy-Love video – http://youtu.be/BRtc-k6dhgs Charles [...]

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“Paradox of Mankind” Hug Nation 01.8.11

November 9, 2011

Why must we bind ourselves so that we may be free?

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