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Freedom explored through inspirational stories, wisdom, and meditations with Selena Sage, a Zen Author who left a lucrative career in tech in California to move to the remote island of Santo Antão in Africa. These talks combine wisdom from the masters and Sage’s real life experiences to inspire you to live a free life—achieved by letting go of everything that does not serve you and knowing your true self. Namasté. You are welcome to connect with Selena Sage online! Website: selenasage.com // ...
Namaste. Sharing wisdom from Zen and Advaita masters Bankei, Sri Mooji, and Sri Nisargadatta along with an excerpt from my latest book, “Finding Freedom Where You Are” — available now at zentaobooks.com — we explore our true state which is free from all thought. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // …
Namaste. Particularly inspired by recent events in America and the 1619 Project, the inspiration arose (at 2am) to discuss the importance of Self-Actualization and Transcendence to build Community that supports freedom for all. Tribal communities have already given us the blueprint. Love to all actively participating in big and small ways to disman…
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The Importance of Stopping
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Namaste. Sharing wisdom from Zen and Advaita masters, we explore the benefits of interrupting sources of stress in order to be free in the moment of now. // “Finding Freedom Where You Are” is available as an ebook at zentaobooks.com // Thank you for your kind support. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.c…
Happy Lunar New Year of the Rabbit (or Cat in Vietnam)! I send you blessings of peace, prosperity, and happiness in this new year and always. I also join in the remembrance of beloved Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the one year anniversary of his passing, and spent much of yesterday in silent meditation. Today’s episode is a meant to be a reminder t…
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The Value of Being Still
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Namaste dear one. This morning, texts from Sri Mooji and Lao Tzu all pointed to the importance of being still. Coupled with a question from my first book, “Meditative Questions” (available at zentaobooks.com ), the invitation is to always return to the present of now and know that you are always, and already free. Namaste. Love to all, Selena Sage …
Namaste dear one. This episode was recorded on my balcony, so I hope that the sounds of the ocean, wind, and even cars on the road below only serve to support the message that you never stand alone. May we reach out and within to our community, the Source of all creation, and our ancestors to be free in the eternal moment of Now. // My love and tha…
Namaste dear one. Thank you so much for your support of my Art! It helps to keep this podcast free and commercial-free. All of my books are available at https://zentaobooks.com // This episode was created very spontaneously, without a central idea to build on. Instead, we discover the key idea together. With excerpts from “Finding Freedom Where You…
Sharing a beautiful meditation from beloved Thay, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. This meditation is from his book, “Mindfulness Meditation: Intimate Conversations with the Buddha.” // When we open our hearts to be as vast as the endless ocean, we embrace everyone and everything, and we no longer suffer. May we love ourselves, our inner child, and all …
Namaste. Reflecting today on wisdom from the great Sri Ramana Maharshi. He says, “Whatever burdens are thrown on God, He bears them.” When we release our burdens, we are free in the moment of now. By doing only what is needed in this moment, we get where we need to go. Wisdom from beloved Thay is also shared, aligned with a reflection I was fortune…
Namaste. The road to creating your own book, especially as an independent artist, is typically a long one. The process is also not without expense—in addition to your time and expertise. But it can also be very fulfilling and a lot of fun! I hope this 7-step guide provides a helpful framework for you. // For editing, I highly recommend the talented…
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Season 6 Intro: New Year, New Book!
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Hi beautiful! Happy 2023! And welcome to Season 6 of the podcast! I am so happy to begin the season back in Cabo Verde and also to introduce my new book: “Finding Freedom Where You Are: Zen reflections of a globe-trotting nomad”! The ebook is available now at zentaobooks.com // As always, thank you for your kind support of this project! I am thankf…
Thank you for your continued support of me and this podcast. I appreciate you! The message for this episode is: Everything works out. Sharing a short story of a lesson I was reminded of today while driving, I hope that you will not be too quick to interpret the moment. Know that it all works out. I will look forward to keeping you updated here on t…
Sending gratitude and thanks to you for continuing to share good vibes and loving kindness. This episode is especially dedicated to my dear friend Johnathan—thank you for the special tribute you’ve made to words I was inspired to scribble to you many years ago: “The only peace you find at the top of the mountain is the peace you bring with you.” Wi…
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The Importance of Rest and Gratitude
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A morning walk talk inspired by beloved Thay, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. May you take moments to rest and recharge and count your blessings. Attention focused on what you have will completely transform your experience. Special love and thanks to all who share love and support for this podcast and my writing, you inspire me. Thank you. Love, Selena…
On a beach somewhere, thinking about trust. Why are we so quick to focus on the negatives…even those stemming from our own minds? Bring love and kindness to the forefront of your Attention and that shall be your experience. Trust in the evidence of all that you have grown through and know that all is well and all will be well. You’ve got this! // B…
Sharing an all-time favorite Zen story of the master, student, and overflowing tea to illustrate the beauty of emptiness. There are additional reflections on recognizing the infinite possibilities that emptiness provides, and the opportunity to use the body temple to energetically feel your way to expansive, open pathways that are bound to be fille…
Namasté dear one. Starting with a verse from the Ashtavakra Gita (from “Heart of Awareness” translation by Thomas Byrom), we explore the true nature of the Self as Pure Awareness. May you know this and be happy and free! Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author…
As we repeat, “I am the love of my life,” we feel the complete perfectness of our truest Self. May you know this love and be this love. // Special episode dedication to my dear friend Sara. // Namaste and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author…
Namasté dear one. A message of encouragement to watch all that arises come and go. May you remain as that which watches the comings and goings of all and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
So incredibly thankful to my Southern California community for reflecting the highest vibration of joy! (Which is love) Inspired to share this message on an early morning here in Redondo Beach to remind you of the power of your joy. Let your light shine and find that your way is always illuminated. This episode is especially dedicated to my beloved…
Namasté dear one. Inspired to share encouragement that letting go is beautiful. Allow the flow to carry you. May you release and be free. Love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
Sending love from Munich, where I am sitting in deep gratitude for all of the unexpected help and kindness I continue to receive every moment, especially when I’m out adventuring. I hope that my life, and these small stories, help to fortify your faith. May you know that all is well and all will be well. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.…
Namasté dear one and love from Strasbourg, France. Inspired to share this 5am message and memory of the great Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. May you feel the truth of each of these small meditations, calm yourself, let go, and know that you are free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage …
Namasté dear one. Recording from here in Brussels, Belgium during my adventures around Europe. It’s been a full day so I hope this message is clear haha Inspired to share this idea that’s been arising today. If it is true that we are the ones holding our suffering, that also means that we have the power to let it go. May you let go and be free. Nam…
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A Story about Letting Go 2
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This Zen story of the buffalo’s tail is an invitation to investigate what might be keeping us from freedom — It could be an idea, strongly held belief, or attachment to our own identity. When everything is truly dropped, only freedom remains. // Episode notes: I would change “what I came up with” to “this is what arose.” Also: Our greatest opportun…
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Remember Why You Started
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Namasté dear one. This episode is outside of the usual format of this season however there was inspiration to share this message with you. By exploring what I like to call our “vacation vibe,” we tap into the energy we want to feel and align with that energy. By doing so, we release, transform, or transcend all of the energies that are not what we …
Starting with a Zen story about what happens after death, we explore the concept of rebirth. The Phoenix is discussed as a representation of rebirth and the Zen state of No-Mind is recognized as the Awareness of all rising states, and our true nature itself. // Episode note: A minor correction, around the 6 minute mark, I confusingly said, “How can…
Sharing two stories today that remind us to find happiness where we are and accept all that is with gratitude. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
A story to remind us that though good and bad experiences emerge, we are that which witnesses the change. Remain as that Witness and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
Sharing “The Villager and the Happy Man” story by Remez Sassoon to explore the nature of Peace. When we recognize that we are that which Observes the changing states of the body-mind ego and the phenomenal world around, we come to know our true, Infinite, Unchanging nature. This is Freedom. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: …
The story of the empty boat and wisdom from Chaung Tzu helps us to remember that anger can only arise from within us. That realization is also the answer. Wishing you peace and love always. Namasté, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
A story from Zen Master Bankei involving a student wanting to control their temper is paired with wisdom from Lao Tzu and Sri Mooji. We discover that no agitated effort is necessary to be what you are. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author…
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Namasté dear one. Sharing a favorite story of a man, a tiger, and a vine that could also be a story of peace. Combining wisdom from the great Lao Tzu (from “Hua hu Ching” by Brian Walker), we explore how we might experience be the peace that we seek. Namasté and love to all, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Se…
Pairing a story of a monk who says his nature is to save a scorpion with the great Sage Sri Ramana Maharshi’s profound conversation with a disciple points us in the direction of true freedom. To begin with this final stage wisdom also resolves day-to-day concerns. // Episode note: Kannon-Sama is the Goddess of Mercy in Japan. // Namasté and love, S…
A Zen story about being correct is paired with wisdom from dear Byron Katie. Letting another be correct and questioning our own thoughts are two ways to live free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
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A Story about Knowing Thyself
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Sharing “The Emperor and The Sage” story by Solala Towler from the book, “Tales from the Tao.” We explore what it means to know thyself, using relationships as mirrors (thanks to dear Kerra and Bliss Holistic Wellness Academy for a stellar coaching / meditation session that assisted with this insight! blissholisticwellnessacademy.com ) and journeyi…
Sharing a story of a Saint describing why love whispers and anger shouts. Added wisdom from Rumi and an excerpt from Sri Mooji’s book, “White Fire” is also included. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
Through a story of a general pursuing archery and Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj’s teaching about the importance of earnestness, we explore the meaning of mastery, and life’s unexpected teachers. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
Combining a children’s story and wisdom from Zen master Bankei, we explore the nature of truth and the beauty of honesty. May our lives be a reflection of truth. May we always choose to be honest. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author…
Sharing a few stories to encourage you to keep your attention focused on what you WANT. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage— Author
A Zen master describes every passing thought as birth and death, which invites us to explore the nature of thoughts, and what it means to be free of them. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
Sharing the butterfly story of Taoist master Chuang Tzu, which questions the nature of reality. This talk also includes the spiritual significance of the lunar eclipse happening at the time of this recording (3:33am). May you release all that no longer serves you. Namaste and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb…
A beautiful Sufi story reminds us that prayer is active. It is an invitation to *be* what we seek. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
Sharing the Parable of the Sower from the Bible, Matthew Chapter 13 and thoughts on my own feeling that Faith and fear cannot coexist. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
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A Story about Detachment
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In this episode, we explore detachment and the Zen State of No Mind with a story from Osho’s “The Sun Rises in the Evening.” May you remain as your Infinite Self. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author
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The story shared today is an invitation to embody what we seek to be or experience. Being is an active principle that is born of Non-being. When we know that we are the Changeless, we are able to flow more seamlessly through the changing. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author…
In this episode, I share my favorite Bible story from John 8. May we embody the love and compassion we wish to receive. A quote from “White Fire” by Sri Mooji is also shared. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author
Using a story of a monkey and a gourd full of sweetened rice, we explore the way our emotional state can signal areas in our life where we need to let go. May you let go and be free. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage - Author
Happy Mother’s Day! Sharing a short story of Saint Kabir related to motherhood (on a one day delay haha). Full love and gratitude to my own mother and all of the wonderful lessons she continues to model. Thank you, Madre! I love you. Love to all. Namasté, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // selena@selenasage.com…
A story of Sage Sadat leads to wisdom from Sri Mooji (from his book, “White Fire”) to encourage us to investigate the nature of problems and that which is higher than our problems. Namasté and love, Selena Sage // selenasage.com // email: selena@selenasage.com // Fb+IG: Selena Sage — Author
