Talks 2024
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January 14, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
When two people gather in my name I am there. Seek out the other. It will complete you. It will bring you joy.
January 21, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
"Yea thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil," even though I'll be shitting in my pants every step of the way. Rudi added that postscript. It reminds me that a spiritual journey is a human journey as well.
January 28, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Celebrating Rudi on the occasion of his 96th Birthday with a remarkable film by Bob Sink capturing this remarkable teacher during two extraordinary days in his life over 50 years ago.
February 4, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
The secret of a spiritual life in the 21st century is not chopping wood and carrying water, it is making your bed and cleaning the toilet.
February 11, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
When times get tough, we need to get tougher. Not harder, not walled in, but open to the strength of simply being. Use that openness to love and nurture the world, no matter the circumstances. Toughness is spreading love – no matter what.
February 25, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
The volatility of the "now" and the path to stillness. Let the past awaken you to the present. Let the "now" stop you in your tracks.
March 3, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
"Foreshadowing" is a writer's term for invoking fear and dread in an audience. When I grabbed my mom during scary scenes during a film she reminded me, "It's only a movie." That comfort now comes from deep within me. I hope you can all find it in yourself as well.
March 10, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Optimism is not about the future. It is about now.
March 17, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Many people want to experience fulfillment at the end of their lives. My experience is that fulfillment is found in every moment. It's not just about a good career or raising a loving family. It's about washing the dishes well.
March 24, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
An alien presence appeared in my home. It opened my heart.
March 31, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Rebirth comes from touching Source. It is never not around you but you have to know that with the fullness of your Being. You are in an endless state of Grace.
April 7, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Spiritual ignorance is thinking that your spiritual journey is about you. In truth, it is about others. If you are lucky or blessed there will be no you in the end to reap the rewards. You will be free.
April 14, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
In many ways social media and its algorithms are metaphors for our own mind and the programming we have undergone since birth. We must learn to enjoy and turn off both or they will dominate our lives. Turning off the mind is a life’s work. Turning off social media may be as well.
April 21, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
The spiritual journey may lead to transcendent enlightenment and profound awakening. For me though it has moved on to the simplicity and joy of being a four year old. I wake up amazed by life and thrilled by the day ahead.
When two people gather in my name I am there. Seek out the other. It will complete you. It will bring you joy.
January 21, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
"Yea thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil," even though I'll be shitting in my pants every step of the way. Rudi added that postscript. It reminds me that a spiritual journey is a human journey as well.
January 28, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Celebrating Rudi on the occasion of his 96th Birthday with a remarkable film by Bob Sink capturing this remarkable teacher during two extraordinary days in his life over 50 years ago.
February 4, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
The secret of a spiritual life in the 21st century is not chopping wood and carrying water, it is making your bed and cleaning the toilet.
February 11, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
When times get tough, we need to get tougher. Not harder, not walled in, but open to the strength of simply being. Use that openness to love and nurture the world, no matter the circumstances. Toughness is spreading love – no matter what.
February 25, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
The volatility of the "now" and the path to stillness. Let the past awaken you to the present. Let the "now" stop you in your tracks.
March 3, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
"Foreshadowing" is a writer's term for invoking fear and dread in an audience. When I grabbed my mom during scary scenes during a film she reminded me, "It's only a movie." That comfort now comes from deep within me. I hope you can all find it in yourself as well.
March 10, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Optimism is not about the future. It is about now.
March 17, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Many people want to experience fulfillment at the end of their lives. My experience is that fulfillment is found in every moment. It's not just about a good career or raising a loving family. It's about washing the dishes well.
March 24, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
An alien presence appeared in my home. It opened my heart.
March 31, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Rebirth comes from touching Source. It is never not around you but you have to know that with the fullness of your Being. You are in an endless state of Grace.
April 7, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
Spiritual ignorance is thinking that your spiritual journey is about you. In truth, it is about others. If you are lucky or blessed there will be no you in the end to reap the rewards. You will be free.
April 14, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
In many ways social media and its algorithms are metaphors for our own mind and the programming we have undergone since birth. We must learn to enjoy and turn off both or they will dominate our lives. Turning off the mind is a life’s work. Turning off social media may be as well.
April 21, 2024 Red Hook, NY (watch, listen)
The spiritual journey may lead to transcendent enlightenment and profound awakening. For me though it has moved on to the simplicity and joy of being a four year old. I wake up amazed by life and thrilled by the day ahead.