On The Rocks With Neil And Tom

S3 E4 Body Scan Meditation

This episode is Neil leading a guided body scan meditation. This can be a useful way to get into meditation and the whole episode only last about 15 minutes. We hope you find it beneficial. Stay chilled. Neil and Tom ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S3 E3 Fear, Anxiety and Porthcawl's Lions

Episode 3 of Season 3 or is that Series 3? Depends if you are from the US I guess. Anyway this episode is all about Fear. Why do we fear things, how does it manifest and why can it end up changing to anxiety. Included in this episode is a mention of the mantra 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo' which loosely translates as 'Glory to the Dharma of the Lotus Sutra' and is recited to assist in overcoming obstacles to success or happiness. The book that started of our connection to the chant was the book Bodhisattva Blues by Edward Cantor-Williams https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodhisattva-Blues-Edward-Canfor-Dumas/dp/1846044294 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodhisattva-Blues-Edward-Canfor-Dumas/dp/1846044294] By the way there are no Wild Lions in Porthcawl. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S3 E2 Mindfulness for life

Today we broach the topic of mindfulness. Including the following questions that Tom, mostly, expertly answers. What is it? How do we become more mindful? Why does it help? Isn't it just a commercial exercise? This is the first episode from the new mobile recording studio (Tom's Van) and there were a few sound issues at first. During the discussion we mentioned Jon Cabot Zinn and this is a link to his website. https://jonkabat-zinn.com/ [https://jonkabat-zinn.com/] Also a good secular place to start is with Eckhart Tolle https://eckharttolle.com/ [https://eckharttolle.com/] The headspace crew. https://www.headspace.com/ [https://www.headspace.com/] Hope this is of some benefit, Neil and Tom. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S3 E1 Finding a philosophy for living a happier life

Welcome to Series 3 episode 1. In this episode we attempt to explain the method that we use to try to create a more harmonious way of living. A way to start seeing the world as it really is and how this can lead to a happier life. We mention various books during the episode and these are very good starter books if any of this has piqued your interest. Hope you gain something from this episode. Neil and Tom. A good introductory guide. https://secularbuddhistnetwork.org/the-core-concept-of-secular-buddhism-a-fourfold-task/ [https://secularbuddhistnetwork.org/the-core-concept-of-secular-buddhism-a-fourfold-task/] The books that we mentioned. https://plumvillage.uk/product/the-heart-of-the-buddhas-teaching-transforming-suffering-into-peace-joy-liberation/ [https://plumvillage.uk/product/the-heart-of-the-buddhas-teaching-transforming-suffering-into-peace-joy-liberation/] https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buddhism-Without-Beliefs-Contemporary-Awakening/dp/0747538433 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buddhism-Without-Beliefs-Contemporary-Awakening/dp/0747538433] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S3 E0 A welcome to series three and music from the Jagster

Welcome back and say hello to Season Three or is it Series Three? Today's short episode is just a short intro to the new season and a chance for me to present to you some music from my long time surfing pal , windsurfing guru and photography master, James 'Jagster' Jagger. I have included some of the lyrics below and some links to his photography website. Hope you enjoy. The first episode will be released next week and covers an approach to the Philosophy for living a better and hopefully happier life. Thanks for listening, Neil and Tom. https://www.jamesjaggerphotography.com/ [https://www.jamesjaggerphotography.com/] Sanctify my soul So it’s over now Light it fades Battles won And dreams renewed  Take some time  To make things right You sanctify my soul You sanctify my soul Day it dawns Brightens up my mind The night is over So hold me tight Take some time  To make things right  You sanctify my soul You sanctify my soul ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.