Third Eye on the Prize
Welcome to Third Eye on the Prize
A portal for presence in a world addicted to appearances.
Short honest talks on the perplexing, splendid mess of being a human right now.
Increasing numbers of us are having awakening experiences, getting glimpses into the truth that spiritual masters have been telling us about for centuries: that we’re not really separate from one another or the rest of Creation; the separateness is an illusion.
This is not easy to digest but it’s a central paradox of life: we have one reality in this body that exists in time and is dissolving and another one beyond it, beyond body, personality, and personal story.
How do we navigate this duality in a practical way? By walking what’s called the Middle Path or the Middle Way, a central idea in the Buddhist tradition. But we don’t have to be Buddhists to apply this wisdom in daily life. We do, however, have to practice, as best we can, being present, not getting lost in memories from the past or thoughts about the future, not getting stuck grasping at things or pushing them away.
I’m Debra Sansone, poet, artist, and teacher, and host of Third Eye on the Prize.
I'd be honored to have you join me on this exploration.
Look for a new episode every Monday, starting September 15, available anywhere you listen to podcasts. The first episode is called "Discomfort is My Teacher." Give a listen and, if you like it, subscribe and tell everyone you know!
In the meantime, keep your third eye on the prize, and remember, truth is beyond belief.
Third Eye on the Prize
Two Rivers: Artistry and Teaching in My Roots
Debra shares the story of her parents' artistry and activism, and how those two rivers shaped her own path as both an artist and teacher.
I grew up between two powerful rivers - my mother's artistry and my father's teaching. Both shaped me, both challenged me, and both live on in my own path as an artist and educator. In this episode, I share stories of my parents' remarkable lives, their struggles, and how their legacies continue to flow through me.
In this deeply personal episode of Third Eye on the Prize, I explore my roots and the two powerful influences that shaped me:
- My mother, a gifted jazz singer who recorded an album at Columbia Records in 1967, produced by the legendary John Hammond and featuring a young George Benson.
- My father, a passionate teacher and political activist who marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. and inspired generations of students.
Growing up, I felt like I was marooned between their two rivers - creativity on one side, knowledge on the other. Their lives were fascinating, but also turbulent, marked by trauma, conflict, and moments of chaos (like the time my father burned all the school papers my mother had carefully archived).
Yet through it all, one current never stopped flowing: music. It filled the air in our house, lived beneath the tension, and became part of my blood.
In this episode, I share how those two rivers - artistry and teaching - eventually converged in me, shaping my path as a poet, educator, and artist.
Resources & Links:
- Explore my poetry, artwork, and tutoring services: https://www.thirdeyeontheprize.com
- Contact me, Debra Sansone: info@thirdeyeontheprize.com
- Listen to my mother's album: Extraordinary by Roberta Peck
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/extraordinary/1292902398
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NWr182Ma2dVB8IRiPcenz
Upcoming Episodes:
- Intuition: Our Hidden Superpower
- Alignment and Timing in Life
- Embodied Artistry
- Which Ancestors Do We Want to Emulate: Chimps or Bonobos?
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