​Fr. Nathan discusses nature, love, and sacred acoustic sounds with Karen Newell. Show notes:-Methodist struggle-Dogma of religion didn't make sense-Sounds help quiet the mind-Western minds want a list of how to be spiritual and it doesn't work like that-Learning to meditate-"Tears of truth"-Heart rhythm meditation-Vertical breathing-Coming out of despair-Emotional residue-Be the love you are-Unique to this worldKaren Newell is an author and specialist in personal development with a diverse body of work that rests upon the foundation of heart-centered consciousness. Her personal growth programs, workshops, guided meditations, and teachings enable individuals to achieve life transformations towards greater self-fulfillment and contentment, quality relationships, and choices aligned with one’s soul calling. As an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation, Karen empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery. Using Sacred Acoustics recordings and other techniques, she teaches how to enter and engage with your inner world to connect to guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness, and develop intuition. Karen is a co-author with Eben Alexander III, M.D. of Living in a Mindful Universe (2017). At international workshops presented with Dr. Alexander, Karen demonstrates key practices of consciousness exploration: heart awareness, intention, maintaining neutrality, emotional management, and cultivating internal knowing. Connect with Karen Newell:https://www.sacredacoustics.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SacredAcoustics/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacredacoustics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0w9i8TNCknRFT6_8tf-bog                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.http://www.nathan-castle.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast:Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyful-friar/id1645812556Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODkwNTE1LnJzcwPurchase books on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate:https://nathan-castle.com/donate/ My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast and feel called to donate please do. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. #fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterde...