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Young People Speak With John: On Fear And Anger

August 28, 2018

Two young people put their questions to John at an open mic: Q1: What is fear? John: When you focus on something that’s not nurturing and real inside, then you separate from what’s nurturing and real. As soon as you’re separate from what’s nurturing and real, you’ll fear because
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How to Dissolve Your Pride

March 19, 2023

Q: My question is about how to deal with pride, how to dissolve it without dismissing what I am. John: Mark your words. Take care in what you use words for, and why. Don’t say things just because you can. If you have a pride issue that you’re dealing
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Transforming Stress And Tension

June 8, 2014

Q: I’d like to ask about stress and tension in my daily life, and about relaxation and softening. I get very busy but feel the call towards softening. Listening to your words makes me feel so happy, and that part of me is more connected to softness. How can
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What Can I Do About My Anger?

May 31, 2018

Q: I have a longing for wholeness and integration, and an awareness of a lot of suffering and chaos caused by self-avoidance. I know there's massive anger sitting in my gut. How can it be integrated into my being, and how can that become stable in the midst of
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Feeling And Emotion: What's The Difference?

May 31, 2018

Q: What is the difference between feeling and emotion? There's thinking and feeling and willing … why emotion? John: Emotion is more complex than feeling. Feeling is direct and simple. Emotion is combined with ideas. There’s a thought formation that makes emotion what it is. Q: So they are
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Speaking: Where Are You Coming From?

June 1, 2018

Q: My question is about speech because I feel it carries a lot of responsibility. I find what you say both clear and impeccable – a source of inspiration. Words can carry so much wisdom and love but they can also hurt. I sometimes notice that energy leaks through
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Free, Still, Clean And Simple

April 25, 2021

Q: I have disputes with my mom's partner. I’m often angry and it’s hard in my heart. We get on each other's nerves. I get very worked up and don't know what to do or how to calm down when that's happening. There are lots of situations where I
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Warmly Alone, You are in Lovely Company

April 5, 2016

Q1: When I’m feeling lonely, I often find diversions – watching movies or doing housework – to keep my self occupied. Can you say something about this? John: If you’re lonely, it’s because you are coldly alone. Q1: Coldly alone? John: Yes, instead of warmly alone. As soon as
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