Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle (formerly known as Seekers and Shifters) is a podcast about the blurry line between dreaming big and losing your mind. (Spoiler: anyone who has ever achieved anything probably did a little of both.)
We sit down with founders, creatives, and visionaries who bet on themselves—often when no one else would. These are the behind-the-scenes stories of people who went for it anyway. The goal? To remind you that the path to something extraordinary almost always looks “delusional” at the start.
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
Discovering Intrinsic Value
In today's episode, we sit down with Scott Jackson, co-founder and spiritual director of Mandorla Spiritual Center in Western Montana. Scott shares his incredible journey of personal transformation through meditation and disciplined daily practices, culminating in a deeply reverential relationship with the divine and self-love.
Michelle delves into Scott's recovery from addiction, discussing how discipline can be a form of love and a path to self-forgiveness. Together, they explore the concept of "techno feudalism," the need for a unified global philosophy, and the power of individual growth to influence societal change. Scott introduces us to transformative ideas like "Cosmo-erotic humanism" and the importance of creating a new story of intrinsic value that transcends traditional boundaries.
In this rich conversation, we also touch upon the role of technology, cultural apathy, and the critical need for a shift in collective consciousness during these existentially risky times. Scott unveils Mandorla Spiritual Center's new initiatives, including a podcast, a weekly wisdom newsletter, and a call for global unity through shared values and intentional living.
Join us for an episode brimming with insights on personal and societal transformation.
Timestamps:
00:00 Mandorla Spiritual Center fosters unity through value.
04:35 Illusion of choice divides; unity needed globally.
09:10 Deconstruction of value results in cultural separation.
10:07 Intrinsic cosmic value unifies humanity and resolves conflicts.
13:51 Coordinating 8 billion people in one philosophy.
18:42 Integrate past wisdom with new developmental consciousness.
19:40 Facilitating conversations to resolve conflicts collaboratively.
25:19 Embrace deep spirituality through diverse wisdom paths.
26:18 Focus inward for growth, healing, and change.
32:41 Meditation transcends self, realizing love's ultimate truth.
36:14 Brain training disciplines cultivate self-love and evolution.
40:33 Consciously address negative behaviors and self-acceptance.
42:14 Follow Mandorla for updates, newsletter, and podcast.
Connect with our guest:
Website: www.mandorlaspiritualcenter.org/
Instagram: @mandorlaspiritualcenter
Instagram: @scottjackson.msc
Youtube: Launching soon!
Connect with Michelle
Instagram: @michelletoscale
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michellelaree
Tiktok: @michelletoscale
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Disclaimer: Seekers & Shifters acknowledges the privilege associated with engaging in personal growth activities and encourages listeners to consider their own circumstances and resources when embarking on a journey of self discovery.