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.
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In the meantime, keep your third eye on the prize, and remember, truth is beyond belief.
Third Eye on the Prize
Don't Leave Us, Mozart of Math: The Loss of Brilliance in America
Why America’s Brightest May Have to Leave
This episode is about the erosion of America’s ability to support innovation.
“The rest of the world is not patiently waiting for America to get its act together.”
What happens when scientists, researchers, and innovators who once saw the United States as a beacon of possibility start packing their bags?
In this episode, I address the growing exodus of brilliant minds — and the not-so-quiet undermining of discovery, creativity, and progress.
From funding cuts to visa restrictions to outright hostility, the message being sent is unmistakable: you’re not welcome here anymore.
But talent goes where it can breathe. And when people who cure diseases, explore the cosmos, and build new technologies begin to leave, the loss is not abstract — it’s deeply human and profoundly dangerous to each and every one of us.
If you’ve been feeling the tension between America's promise and what it’s becoming, this episode offers clarity, context, and a reminder that the flame hasn’t gone out yet — but right now it’s dimming.
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PBS News story on Terrence Tao: https://www.pbs.org/video/brain-drain-1761775707/
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