
Letters to the Sky
Letters to the Sky is a podcast about the metaphysical iconoclasts, philosophical visionaries, and religious leaders of the world. We do deep dives into the books they wrote, the lectures they gave and apply it all to what’s happening now. We cover Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Psychology, Mysticism, and the Unknown. Here we share the wisdom of the ages devoid of the dogma and dictates.
Episodes
33 episodes
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Stop People-Pleasing & Live Freely - Postcard #6
This week, Adam and Stephan dive into the concepts of validation and self-worth, inspired by the book 'The Courage to be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. They explore the importance of not seeking external validation and the chall...
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Mastering Your Life by Facing Fears - Postcard #5
If you're new here, we're Stephan and Adam. We bring the greatest wisdom of the past into everyday life.Adam and Stephan dive deep into how beliefs shape our reality. With personal anecdotes about facing fears around firearms they explo...
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How To Beat the Holiday Blues in 2024 - Postcard # 4
We're now on YouTube! Check out our channel with videos of our episodes, and don't forget to like and subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@letterstotheskypodcastIn ...
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LET GO OF CHASING SUCCESS: Life Lessons From a Doctor - Postcard #3
In this heartfelt episode, Adam and Stephan connect over their evolving lives, sharing personal breakthroughs and profound realizations. Adam dives deep into his recent experiences with meditation, achieving a moment of clarity and love that re...
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Healing Relationships Through Intention - Postcard #2
In this week's episode of the Letters to the Sky podcast, Stephan opens up about a profound realization regarding his relationship with his wife, which sparked a deep discussion with Adam. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors that...
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Leading From the Deep by Diego Ugalde - Psychedelics and Spirituality
Diego Ugalde - Leadership From the Deep - Conversation About Psychedelics and SpiritualityIn this episode, Adam and Steven welcome former Navy SEAL and renowned coach Diego Ugalde as their special guest. Diego shares his transformative ...
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Staying Centered In Crazy Times - Postcard #1
In this episode of the 'Letters to the Sky' podcast, Adam and Stephan introduce a new, shorter format called 'Postcards'. They discuss strategies for staying grounded amid the turmoil of the recent U.S. presidential election and how to find inn...
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Ram Dass's Polishing the Mirror
Join Adam and Stephan discussing one of the 20th century's pioneers in bringing Eastern thought to Western minds. In Polishing the Ram Dass reflects on a life of practice and awakening. Adam and Stephan discuss the nature of truth ...
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The Disappearance of the Universe
Stephan and Adam discuss the bestseller The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness by Gary Renard.This book tells the incredible story of ascend...
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Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart
Do you ever feel like everything's crumbling around you and you've lost all control? Have you ever gone through some traumatic event that's left your heart closed off from the world? Pema Chödrön has the antidote for you. This shor...
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Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander
Stephan and Adam discuss the impossible true story of a neurosurgeon who had one of the most descriptive and profound near-death experiences put to words. Is consciousness a product of the brain or is the brain an interface for something ...
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On Becoming an Alchemist by Catherine MacCoun
Adam and Stephan discuss the inner and outer magic found in the hermetic teachings of Alchemy. Starting with Nicolas Flamel in the Middle Ages, Alchemy has fascinated the Western mind with the promise of turning lead into gold. Dive deep ...
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ALIENS!! (can teach us a lot about ourselves). American Cosmic by D.W. Pasulka
Adam & Stephan discuss the topic absolutely no one is tired of hearing about: Nonhuman intelligence. Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Whatever you call them...they're out there, and their existence is an opportunity to teach us about how we...
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October 2023 Update - Letters to the Sky is Growing!
Stephan and Adam bring a small update. Letters to the Sky is expanding past just a podcast! Sign up for our new newsletter at https://letterstothesky.com/ to get exclusive info on upcoming episodes, guided meditations, and other go...
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AI and Spirituality
Adam and Stephan return to kick off a new series of recordings. Today they discuss the upcoming "emergency" of General AI and its impacts on religion and spirituality.Please see the video below which Adam and Stephan referenced:
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Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake
John joins Adam and Stephan after a long hiatus to discuss Zen Master Seung Sahn's book Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake, a great exploration into Korean Zen and the life of this extremely influential Zen teacher.
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39:06

Maimonides' Via Negativa
Adam and Stephan bring back John for a deep conversation into the power of naming what God is NOT, discussing Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed.
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46:43

Enlightened Vagabond
Adam and Stephan discuss the amazing Patrul Rinpoche, an enlightened 19th-Century Tibetan master who roamed the plateaus dressed as a vagrant, teaching wherever he went.
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50:36

Rumi's Little Book of Life
Adam and Stephan explore the life of Jalaluddin Rumi, his teacher, and the role of love and humility in spiritual awakening.
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1:01:16

The Way of the Bodhisattva - Chapter 3
Adam and Stephan discuss the third chapter of the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva - Taking Hold of Bodhicitta - and reflect on the practical importance of generating compassion for the suffering of ourselves and others.
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49:01

Science vs Religion
Adam and Stephan begin a long conversation about the limitations, merits, intersections, and differences between Science and Religion.
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1:08:08

Saint Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle
Adam and Stephan discuss a Christian mystic's masterpiece on prayer and meditation with many analogous ideas in Hinduism.
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1:09:55

Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
Adam and Stephan discuss one of the mainstay texts of modern Stoicism - Marcus Aurelius's Meditations. The private journal of one of the greatest emperors to live - Meditations is full of beautiful philosophy to live by every day.
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