Kind Mind
Explore the deeper wisdom and transformative power of kindness. Each episode of Kind Mind is a metaphysical mosaic of insights from art, science, and philosophy—a companion for clarity on the healing and spiritual journey. Host Michael Todd Fink is a licensed psychotherapist and co-founder of The Giving Tree Band, with a background in psychology and social work. He has studied Eastern and Western philosophy during apprenticeships in Ireland and India.
Episodes
A Course in Rainbows
My first book, LOSSLESSNESS, is now here!It’s the number 1 new release in Consciousness and Thought on Amazon:https://a.co/d/04E0krSuThis talk explores the rainbow as a sacred symbol of pride, spirituality, and mystical insight: a sign that difference need not mean division, and unity need not require sameness. Through queer theory and wisdom traditions from around the world, the rainbow can be se
Parenting Your Inner Child
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate.” -Carl JungWe often think of the inner child as a sentimental image of a younger version of ourselves waiting to be hugged. Psychologically speaking, we can also understand our inner child to be our current nervous system running a program based on its earliest education in safety. Before we had languag
Simplicity is a State of Mind
You can watch the video of this episode on patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Complexity often belongs to the ego’s attempt to secure itself. It multiplies contingencies, roles, narratives, defenses, explanations, plans, possessions, and rehearsed identities. In ordinary times we may mistake this for sophistication. But in moments of real trial, the soul needs simplicity. Breath. Presence. Love
Sacred Friction
Breathing reveals the essential work of awakening: when respiration runs on the midbrain’s automatic rhythm, much of life follows suit—thoughts, emotions, and behaviors moving mechanically while the mind mistakes this automaticity for authentic presence. This shared inertia is what mystics call sleep, a collective trance so pervasive that few feel any urgency to question it. Awakening requires sac
Ten Points of Light
The name of my first book is LOSSLESSNESS and it is coming soon! Join us on Patreon to stay informed first about its release. Paid members will receive a free copy: https://patreon.com/kindmind We do not need a reason to love, but always invent one to hate.
The Haunting Paradox of Time Poverty (in the Age of Convenience)
My first book is close to completion. Join us on patreon as a free or paid member to stay up to date (and paid members will receive a free copy of the book) https://patreon.com/kindmind Many people today share this disorienting intuition: time feels faster, memories feel less stable, and the world itself seems cartoonishly chaotic or strangely unreal. While some interpret this sensation through sp
Prayer of Saint Valentine
Join us on Patreon for more content and connection: https://patreon.com/kindmind Valentine's Day can mean more than a commercialized celebration of romance. Beneath its familiar gestures—hearts, chocolate, roses, keys, and arrows—lie sacred symbols about devotion, sacrifice, and transformation. St. Valentine, whether as a historical martyr or a mystical archetype, represents love as an act of
You Are Not Your Memory
Join us on Patreon for more content and connection! https://patreon.com/kindmind Many mental health struggles can be understood as ruptures in the relationship between time and self. Depression often pulls memory inward, organizing experience around what happened to me, while anxiety sends imagination forward, preoccupied with what might happen to me.Rumination and worry emerge from the same syste
The Slower You Go the More You Can See
Join us on patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Speed narrows perception. Stillness restores it. Inspired by the wisdom that when thought settles, reality becomes visible, this conversation is a meditation on slowness as a way of seeing—truly seeing. Through the symbolism of the Winter Solstice, the costs of productivity culture, and the quiet metaphysics of perception, we explore how slowing dow
Grace Makes Me Good Enough
You can watch videos and access more content on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Grace, in the deepest spiritual sense, is the spontaneous, unearned, and transformative presence of divine love. Across wisdom traditions and within sacred texts, grace is understood as not achieved by will, but recognized in surrender as the undoing of effort. It is the final confirmation that the seeker and t
Who Gets To Be Angry
Join us on Patreon and access bonus content and give feedback and input for future shows: https://patreon.com/kindmind “Religious people often prefer to be right rather than compassionate,” wrote Karen Armstrong. “Often, they don’t want to give up their egotism. They want their religion to endorse their ego, their identity.” Her words reveal how easily the sacred fire of conscience can be co-opted
Evil is Never the Final Fact
Join us on Patreon for more content and connection! https://patreon.com/kindmind Remembering the words of Saint Francis of Assisi: where there is hatred, let me bring love.Contemplating this can reveal deeper insights to assist in reprogramming our psychological reflexes. For example, a person is never only their opinion, and every opinion has a half-life. Opinions are like clouds - appearing to b
Gravity of Pleasure
Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/kindmind for more content!Pleasure is not evil. In fact, it is essential for engagement in life. But boy does the concept stir up a lot of moral baggage. Whether in a video game, a relationship, or a job, pleasure signals that something matters. It adds color, depth, texture. In a simulation, it helps the player immerse, believe, and continue the quest.
The Star Virtue
Join the Patreon community: https://patreon.com/kindmind This talk explores how kindness can also be like an outer light in the night to guide our way. It can help to remove our fear and bestow confidence in our brief soujourn, pilgrimage, or wayfaring on this Earth. Like a moral compass, there is a spiritual shift and profound insight when our actions are more motivated by kindness than desire.
The One and the Many
Check out more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/kindmindCommunity reveals that unity is not a matter of sameness, and difference is not a sign of division. Like a forest where no two trees are identical, or notes harmonizing without losing their individual tone, the deep structure of reality is one of interdependent distinction. We don’t transcend the ego by vanishing into the crowd, nor do we affi
Heterocentrism and the Spectrum of Tolerance
Join the Patreon community as a paid or free member to support this show and access more content: https://patreon.com/kindmind This is a message about PRIDE, shame, and the significance of tolerance.The moral philosophy of tolerance encompasses an ecological and bi-directional understanding of human nature and societal influences. Rooted in compassion and knowledge, tolerance requires recognizing
Heart-Aligned with Kimberly Snyder
Kimberly joins Todd to discuss the transformative wisdom of ancient yogic philosophy for healing and success, their longtime friendship and shared spiritual journey, and her new book "The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts." Kimberly Snyder is a 3-time New York Times best-selling author, holistic wellness expert and nutritionist, international speaker and meditation teacher. She has authored six prev
Think Thank
Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/kindmind Gratitude is a dimension of mindfulness because it involves purposeful attention towards what is fortunate. It can help people to develop a deeper empathy for others, especially those who are less fortunate or face injustices. By appreciating what one has and has access to, individuals can become sensitive to the needs and struggles arou
The World You Perceive is the World You Conceive
Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/kindmind AT 4:30 MARK LOOK UP THE MULLER-LYER IILUSION!The brain does not see the world. It does not hear the world. It does not touch the world.The brain rests in complete darkness, sealed in the cavern of the skull. What we call "sight" or "sound" or "touch" are not direct encounters with an external reality—they are internal translations. Photons strike t
Un-commodifying Attention
Join our community on patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind A short reflection on technology and the rise of mindfulness.
Animals Know More Than Us
Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind to support this show or simply connect as free member with access to more resources.Animals have long been seen as spiritual messengers and vessels of deeper truths, guiding us through the complexities of existence with their simple yet profound ways of being. Living with pets offers a unique opportunity to engage with their lessons on an intimate
Ears Can't Say No
Come join us on Patreon! We’d love a contribution but you are also welcome to join as a free member: https://patreon.com/kindmind and access more.With the big shifts happening, it is a good time for quiet reflection and listening with one's whole heart.In communication, when we speak, we mostly share what we think we know but when it is our turn to listen there is every possibility of learning an
Life and Death are Not Binary
“To die each day to your certainties is to be reborn in wonder.”Join us on Patreon, for free or to contribute support to this show, and access more resources at https://patreon.com/kindmind This talk was recording on October 20, 2024 at Speakeasy Spiritual Community.We often think of life and death as opposites—life being everything, death being nothing. This understanding overlooks the matrix of
Table of Contentment
Join us on Patreon to stay connected, access bonus content, or support this work - https://patreon.com/kindmindThis episode examines contentment as distinct from happiness in its revelation being inward rather than outward. Yet, the two concepts are often conflated and this contributes to the elusiveness of contentment. The more one chases, the more elusive contentme
The Fright Before Christmas
Stay connected at https://patreon.com/kindmind Friday the 13th reminds us of the strange power that certain beliefs hold in the collective consciousness.While superstition often seems irrational in the modern world, its persistence reveals deeper metaphysical truths about how humans navigate uncertainty.
Deeper Lessons with Marianne Williamson
Todd talks with Marianne Williamson about the deeper lessons from the current collective shift.For more than four decades, Marianne Williamson has been a leader of spiritually progressive circles, as well as the author of 16 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers. Marianne also ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020 and 2024.In this episode, they reflect on
Forgivefulness
You can support this work and join us at https://patreon.com/kindmind There is an option for free membership for those unable to contribute financially. Check out the video there from a live event last night about the coming Winter.One of the oldest words for forgiveness is kshama in Sanskrit language, which literally means “releasing time.” This reminds me of when Lily Tomlin once said
Labyrinth of Fears
If you would like to support this show and connect online and in-person, please join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Following your fear may sound counterintuitive when aspiring to a life of love and peace. Mythologist Joseph Campbell once famously quipped, "follow your bliss," which sounds much safer. However, it can also be true that fear will not stop following you until it is ack
Shadows and Mirrors (The Dysfunctional Function of Personality Disorders)
Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/kindmind At the core of personality disorders lies a paradox—the functional yet ultimately detrimental nature of behaviors that originally develop as coping mechanisms in the wake of trauma. Individuals with paranoid personality disorder may misinterpret innocuous comments as malicious, while those with borderline personality disorder might see abandonment
Unclogging the Fountain of Generosity
Join the Kind Mind Patreon community at https://patreon.com/kindmind Blinded by invisible abstract concepts such as wealth, investment, interest, socioeconomic status, and profit - our social systems often obstruct the natural flow of generosity with attachments, greed, and possessiveness. Generosity could be innate, as evidenced by our evolutionary anomaly of hoarding to the point of the peril o
The Whole Man
The discourse around toxic masculinity and its role in a pervasive identity crisis among men is compounding. Yet, what exactly constitutes healthy masculinity? You can join the Patreon community and support this show at https://patreon.com/kindmind The concept of archetypes in psychology, especially as applied to personal development and self-image, offers a rich and nuanced way to examine variou
Geometry of Concentration
You can support this work at https://patreon.com/kindmind and access bonus content.'At the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit. And that center is really everywhere. It is within each of us.' -Black ElkWe all have an often underused and therefore latent power of concentration. It is like the aperture of a camera which controls how much light comes through the lens. When it is smaller,
Cultural Constellations
You can support this work and join the Kind Mind community at https://patreon.com/kindmind Culture, at its essence, is like a game, where the collective beliefs, practices, and values of any two or more people overlay the tangible world, shaping perceptions and bidirectionally influencing behaviors. Like the sum of all dreams, these shared impressions become the social fabric and the drama of hum
The Sacrament of Admiration
To support this show and read my lastest philosophical essay "#falseflag or #deepstate" - please visit https://patreon.com/kindmind Admiration is a profound human psychological state and like a prism, refracts light into a spectrum of experiences. Within this metaphorical range, there is the capacity for awe and spiritual transformation - the colors of admiration's positive influence. Beyond admi
Honesty is the Absence of Deception
Your support of this show as part of the community on patreon is greatly appreciated https://patreon.com/kindmind Honesty, a cornerstone of ethical behavior, faces complex challenges in the modern world. Technological advancements have fundamentally altered the landscape of human interactions, introducing anonymity and ease of information manipulation that can diminish accountability.The rapid dis
Style is the Answer to Everything
Recorded live on Feb 24, 2024 at the Westclox Metaphysical Fair. You can support this work and connect more at https://patreon.com/kindmind Charles Bukowski's assertion, "Style is the answer to everything," encapsulates the essence of this quality, suggesting that true style goes beyond mere aesthetics to encompass authenticity, resilience, and individuality. This episode explores the multifacete
Distilling the Elixir of Life
You can support this work at https://patreon.com/kindmind Alchemy, once a mystical endeavor to transmute base metals into gold, finds renewed meaning as an allegory for personal and societal transformation. The mythical quest for the philosopher's stone or the elixir of life transcends mere physical desires. Instead, it mirrors the journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Kindness emerges a
Chasing the Dragon's Tail and the Eternal Ouroboros
Join us on Patreon, as a free member for those unable to pledge or supporter of the show, at https://patreon.com/kindmind In the year of the dragon and northern lights, is the aurora borealis a cosmic ouroboros?The ancient symbol of the Ouroboros, a serpent devouring its own tail, offers a profound metaphor for the cyclical nature of existence, encapsulating themes of renewal, infinity, and the pe
Tributaries to the River of Grief
Please listen to the intro on campus life and share to promote dialogue. If this work is meaningful to you, please consider supporting and joining us on Patreon - https://patreon.com/kindmind Grief can be highly personal and unique but this quote comes close to a universal definition:“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love
Hearts in Bloom and the Light Reflex
If you would like to support this work, you can do so at https://patreon.com/kindmind and if you are unable to contribute financially, you can still sign up and join as a free member. All are welcome to the Kind Mind community.Human blossoming is akin to the delicate yet profound process seen in the natural world, where flowers unfurl their petals to reveal their inner beauty. The metaphor of blo
Individualizing Infinity
Recorded on Oct 15, 2023, the day after a solar eclipse and “ring of fire.” If you value this show, please consider pitching in to support this independent work at https://patreon.com/kindmind Thanks!Kindness takes on both light-hearted and profound expressions in our intricate world. In its playful form, it encompasses spontaneous acts that bring joy and laughter, offering a refreshing break fr
The Still Point and the Point of Stillness
If you benefit from this show and would like to give back, you can support us and join the patreon community at https://patreon.com/kindmind Thank you!Stillness is often associated with meditation, contemplation, and spiritual practices aimed at transcending the superficial layers of social life and the conventional sense of self.There is a three-part harmony to stillness including physical still
Ministry of Music and Meditation
You can pitch in to support this work and access bonus content at https://patreon.com/kindmind This episode explores the transformative powers of music and meditation, practices that serve as vessels for introspection, revelation, and communal connection. We delve into the philosophical and spiritual intricacies of how silence complements music—the way meditation underlines our active lives—inviti
Egalitarian Inquiry and the Edge of Knowledge
Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Understanding the nature of knowledge has been a timeless pursuit for thinkers and seekers throughout history. This branch of study in philosophy is often referred to as epistemology.There is an interplay between sensory perception, intellectual understanding and the notion of objective truth. The limitations, complexities, and transformative powe
The Wound is Where the Light Enters
Become a Patreon member of this show at https://patreon.com/kindmind The archetype of the wounded healer, a concept deeply rooted in psychology and mythology, offers profound insights into the human condition, empathy, and the transformative power of healing through sacrifice. This talk touches on the intricate dimensions of this archetype, paralleling its essence with the natural process of an oy
The Aurascope
This original sci fi tale has been expanded! I’ve added more words and MUSIC and hope this makes it easy to access anytime through the podcast.Brazilian artist Gabriel Melo (_TMist) has enhanced the story with futuristic imagery. Please watch on my youtube channel and subscribe at https://youtu.be/L2LpRgZn_8M As always, you can support this work, access bonus content, and help me release shows f
Between Words and Worlds
You can support this show, connect with the Kind Mind community, and access bonus content at https://patreon.com/kindmind This is episode 101.The origin of speech remains rather mysterious. The development of complex vocalization and symbology is unique and may involve evolutionary necessity. Human survival has historically been dependent on social cooperation. Language allows us
Unexpected Lessons from Seeds
This is the 100th episode! Thank you for listening!You can support this work at https://patreon.com/kindmind and access bonus content.This episode delves into the underground world of seeds and the unexpected life lessons they can teach us. From the sacred lotus seed which can remain viable for over 1,000 years to the dust-like orchid seeds that rely on fungus to germinate to the lodgepole pine wh
Fragrance on the Hand that Gave the Rose
This is the 99th episode and patreon members will receive a special gift in the mail to commemorate the centennial occasion.Give, receive and elevate at https://patreon.com/kindmind 'Tis the season of giving, but the societal expectation to buy a bunch of gifts or marketing pressure to spend, spend, spend is not the real spirit of generosity.As mystic poet Kahlil Gibran wrote,"It is well to give w
Fear Itself
Recorded live in-person on Oct 25 2022 at The Homestead in Plano, IL.You can support this work and connect more at https://patreon.com/kindmind Why are so many people attracted to scary movies when in real life we typically avoid frightening situations?There are a multitude of reasons but recent studies have indicated that fans of the horror genre fared better in the pandemic in terms of preparedn
Lead, Follow, or Get In the Way
You can support the podcast on Patreon and access bonus content: https://patreon.com/kindmind True leadership goes beyond mere titles and positions. It involves a convergence of inner and outer realms. At its core, leadership is an outpouring of the inner work. Through introspection, one can illuminate their own positionality and the pathways to decentralize power within themselves and elsewher
God is the Ego of the Universe
You can support this show and join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind One of the predecessors of the word "create" is creare in Latin. This verb meant "to form out of nothing" as in the phrase creatio ex nihilo from the Book of Genesis in the Bible. Accordingly, God manifested heaven and earth from the void.Thus, artists sometimes refer to their spark of inspiration as being in the like
Cure within Curiosity
Please consider supporting this work on Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind The paradox of curiosity is a contest between our innate desire for knowledge and our aversion to uncertainty. A delicate balance can be negotiated when the curious awareness is anchored to its Latin word origin. "Cura" meant cure, care, concern or even choosiness. Put simply, curate the curiosity. 
Adventure Begins Where Plans End
You can support this work and access bonus content at https://patreon.com/kindmind Today, we often associate adventure with planned activities or deliberate pursuits as is the case with travel itineraries or business ventures of calculated risk with defined goals. However, the prefix ad in the word "adventure" means "towards" and therefore indicates that in the true spirit of adventure, the
Empathways to Enlightenment and Endarkenment
Mary Oliver wrote that "empathy is a kind of seeing, and it involves imagination as well as vision."The word "empathy" has origins in Greek "Empatheia" and the root "pathos," which means "feeling." It was first introduced to the English language in the early 20th century as a translation of the German word "Einfühlung," which means "feeling into." The term was initially used in the context o
Ahimsa and the Violence of Nonviolence
Historically, morality was in the domain of religion. Although most existing faiths claim their teachings go back to the dawn of time, we can understand that these belief systems have emerged and disintegrated like empires. However, scholars trace living spiritual traditions of the Indian subcontinent to the 15th century BCE suggesting seniority at least among scriptures. The cornerst
To Be or To Have (or To Behave)
In 1976, German social psychologist Erich Fromm published a book which presented the titular question, "To Have or To Be?" This philosophical inquiry would resurface throughout his work as two distinct modes of existence. He further claimed that modern society in its materialism prefers having.On this podcast, we often consider the dialectic of being vs doing. Well, Portuguese po
Integrity Unwoven
You can support this work and access bonus content at https://patreon.com/kindmind Unlike other virtues that may be situational or context-dependent, integrity is seen as a constant, underlying quality that inspires and threads all of our actions and decisions into a spiritual tapestry. It is not simply a commitment to certain core principles but a psychosocial, structural and creative coherence i
AI Paradoxes and Parables
You can support this show on Patreon https://patreon.com/kindmind and access bonus content. This episode considers the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society and the human condition, and explores the ethical and existential concerns surrounding it. We also contemplate the limitations of AI in terms of consciousness, creativity, and complex emotional and social contexts, and warn of the
Prayer Might Get You There
If you would like to support this podcast, check out the options and benefitis here: https://patreon.com/kindmind The word pray comes from the root sound “prek” as in precarious. It means to entreat or ask.This corresponds to the often instinctive urge to seek something greater than ourselves or a higher power when in need or at a loss of options.Check out the psychology and demographics of praye
Validate Alleviate Try Not to Hate
You can support this show and access bonus and companion content to this episode including the Q+A session and a guided meditation on validation here: https://patreon.com/kindmind Validation means to confirm or authenticate and allows people to feel heard and respected. This episode explores how validation of others and self-validation are both key skills for emotional well-being and effective int
Hope for Hope
Happy New Year! You can support this podcast at https://patreon.com/kindmind The theme is HOPE. It stands out among other virtues because it requires negative circumstances and straddles over the present and towards the future.Charles Snyder was a psychologist and dedicated researcher of hope, who emphasized its relevance in the context of doing vs being. Accordingly, hope is a motiva
Todd Talks with Nadine Strossen about CENSORSHIP (Live Free or Dialogue series)
Nadine Strossen is Professor of Constitutional Law at New York Law School and the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union, where she served from 1991 through 2008.A frequent speaker on constitutional and civil liberties issues, her media appearances include 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, Today, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, and other news progra
Declaration of Interdependence
Mutuality is the way of nature, and we can observe it in the ecosystems. Look at the circle of shelter and food chains as well as relocation and procreation among the stationary plants and mobile animals.Interdependence is a spiritual word because it makes room for the paradox of human life. It presupposes a relationship among parts but also implies oneness or unity.Can you ever be truly alone o
Not all the Unseen is Invisible
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you love and light this holiday season. If you would like to pitch in a $5 pledge to help support this podcast and access bonus content, you can at https://patreon.com/kindmind send mail to: michaeltoddfink@gmail.com or @michaeltoddfink Registration for “I Am Not My Anxeity” virtual course is here.Since nothing is permanent, what is it that we really see? In the Venn
Blessed Are The Flexible, For They Shall Not Be Broken
Use the link below to test your cognitive flexibility at the 8:00 mark of this episode: “Interactive Stroop Effect Experiment”https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/java/ready.html One of the definitions of flexibility is spiritually pliant, indicating an attitude of openness and intellectual humility in order to learn or refine our vision. It also implies a readiness to meet the unexpected and wi
Foreword to the Handbook for the Recently Deceased
What is a ghost?? The concept is based on the ancient belief that there is a spirit or essence that continues to exist without the body after death and can in some cases interact or haunt the "living." This actually led to the development of funerals and rituals to help protect against this and encourage the soul's onward journey.This episode explores how despite the different spiritual beliefs th
Todd Talks with Mark Hatala about RETROCAUSALITY (Live Free or Dialogue series)
Dr. Mark Hatala is a cognitive scientist and professor at Truman State University since 1994. He is a member of the Midwestern Psychological Association, the Artificial Intelligence Foundation, and the American Association of University Professors. He received a bachelor's in psychology and history from Miami University of Ohio, and earned both his master’s and doctorate in exper
Inner Tutor
You can support this podcast at https://patreon.com/kindmind to connect with Todd and access bonus content.Intuition is defined as the ability to know something immediately or to know something without proof.In the digital age, intuition may have taken a backseat to satellite GPS and Google searches. However, its philosophical significance for our personal life and psychological growth has not bee
Todd Talks with Sarah Durham Wilson about MATURING (Live Free or Dialogue series)
Sarah Durham Wilson is a women’s rites of passage leader and writer. She has taught courses and led retreats for thousands of women over the past decade. She previously worked as an arts and music writer in New York City, for Rolling Stone, VH1, GQ, Vanity Fair and Interview Magazine. Sarah is also the author of ‘Maiden to Mother’ - her first book, published by Sounds True in 2022.https://themo
Law of Subtraction
Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Thank you!When you stop trying to get it, you got it.It may sound counterintuitive given the popularity of law of attraction.But doesn't the affirming and manifesting work also reinforce the sense of lack in the first place?Studies show that we are not accurate at predicting what would make us happy... because it
Differentiating Failure from Defeat
You can support this podcast and connect with me online and in-person for as little $5 via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmindThere are many famous failures that led to unexpected opportunities and wild success. In our own lives, how can we failure forward or understand the implications of defeat?This episode was a special collaboration with many reflections from the Kind Mind community during
The Only Certainty is Uncertainty
You can support this podcast on Patreon and access bonus content: https://patreon.com/kindmind There is a baseline of magic in life.But it can get covered up by routines and the illusion of control.Moments of uncertainty open up the space for it to manifest and new ways of being are possible.If we rush to resolve ourselves too soon, we may miss the opportunity for genuine psychological growth.Unf
Todd Talks with Jay Garfield about SELFLESSNESS (Live Free or Dialogue series)
Jay L. Garfield chairs the Philosophy department and directs the Tibetan Studies in India program at Smith College. He is also visiting professor of Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School.Academicinfluence.com has identified him as one of the 50 most influential philosophers in the world over the past decade. https://jaygarfield.org "Live Free or Dialogue" is a video conversation series w
Fasting to Slow Down
You can support this show and connect with me on Zoom via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmindOur relationship to food is often complex, especially with the rapid-changing nature of its production against the background of millions of years of evolution.Today there is much science around the benefits of different kinds of fasting - from water fasts and juice fasts for detoxing to intermittent fa
Welcome to Kind Mind!
Todd gives an introduction to the podcast for new listeners. Additionally, the show now sometimes features dialogues with transformational thought leaders in the fields of art, music, science, philosophy, public service and beyond. Look for episodes with “Live Free or Dialogue” in the title.You can support this work and access bonus content via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmindand send mail
Embrace the Mystery
from the Dawn Chorus artist retreat at the Grand Canyon, New Year's Eve 2020.you can join the virtual Kind Mind Gathering each month and access the Kind Mind Studio meditation page by becoming a patron of this podcast on Patreon for as little as $5/month:https://patreon.com/kindmind(music “Sunlight on Still Water” by The Lovely Moon and episode artwork on website by Emily Dawn Duforest)
Todd Talks with Vitaliy Katsenelson about Meaningfulness (Live Free or Dialogue series)
Vitaliy Katsenelson was born in Murmansk, Russia, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991. After joining Denver-based value investment firm IMA in 1997, Vitaliy became Chief Investment Officer in 2007, and CEO in 2012. Vitaliy is also an award-winning writer. Known for his uncommon common sense, Forbes Magazine called him "The New Benjamin Graham." He's written for publications
The Seahorse Series on Mending Masculinity (parts 1 through 3)
Please consider supporting this podcast and accessing bonus content the Kind Mind Gatherings via https://patreon.com/kindmind Send feedback and mail to: michaeltoddfink@gmail.comThis episode was recorded over 3 consecutive weeks 1 year ago in June 2021 at Speakeasy Spiritual Community. It’s called The Seahorse Series because of the uniqueness of the male seahorse and subtitled mending masculinity.
Atlas of the Worldview
send mail to: michaeltoddfink@gmail.com support this show: https://patreon.com/kindmind An attitude is a lot like a musical score, a kind of outline or map for the potential expression or organization of sounds and rhythms.Similarly, an attitude, in the psychological sense is a set of thoughts, feelings and most importantly behavioral tendencies towards someone or something. So, both are mental co
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