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Hard Sun

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by Michael Mazzola

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Since birth, Mike Mazzola has been a seeker: always watching, absorbing, feeling, perceiving and thinking. Thinking. Thinking. Thinking. Too much thinking… After years of rationalizing and intellectualizing his way through a series of traumatic events, it became too much. Mike found himself at the edge of an emotional abyss when help finally appeared. Starting December 8, 2018, messages began to appear from beyond the physical world – experiences for which there was no rational explanation, but which transformed his life entirely. The Universe intervened when he stopped thinking...

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August 25, 2023

Heart of Gold - A Conversation with Amanda Baida

Amanda Baida is a loving mother, wife, family member and friend to many. Additionally, she is a strong business-person and active community member. She is also deeply spiritual. At first glance of Amanda’s life, one might see a modern-day American juggling family, business, and all of the craziness of today’s lifestyle. Spirituality may be the last thing someone would consider if observing her life from a distance. Nevertheless, here she is, eloquently and passionately describing her spiritual core. From a liberal Christian background in rural Colorado, to losing her father as a young adult, to a recent mystical experience while hiking in her neighborhood, Amanda weaves her deep well of connectedness to God and the Higher Power into her daily life. Amanda is a shining example of striking a balance in life. She’s honest and authentic about the challenges of being a human and certain of her understanding of the higher realm and the necessity of all of us to live our lives spiritually - to ensure our own emotional well-being, support the health of our families, and to benefit society as a whole.

October 23, 2022

Dragonflies - A Conversation with Stella Blessing

Many spiritual teachers recognize that it often requires deep darkness and despair before humans awaken spiritually. Why does it happen this way? We may never understand in this life, but many times it occurs spontaneously, causing a shift in consciousness, allowing those who suffer to begin moving with an enlightened presence.  Stella Blessing experienced this. From her earliest memories as a child, she battled behavioral and emotional issues. The darkness grew inside until she finally woke up. Just as she was feeling like there was no path forward, she asked the higher power for help. What happened next transformed her life and she has since been living a sober, healthy and productive existence.  Listen to Stella discuss her Awakening, God and the Universe, life as a Mother and human walking the planet.

August 14, 2021

Eternity is Now - A Visit with Roger Butts

A beloved member of the Colorado Springs community, Roger Butts recently released his book Seeds of Devotion, written during the pandemic. This episode offers an insightful interview, discussing many things, including his time as a hospital chaplain during the early months of the COVID-19 crisis. Spiritual leaders like Roger operate daily in the Space Between - where the spiritual world and physical world collide. Rev. Butts has vast experience working at the intersection of theological training and practical application. His humility, transparency and openness to the Unknown are refreshing during this time of rigid beliefs.  ABOUT THE BOOK In Seeds of Devotion, Roger Butts delivers evocative and lyrical prose while sharing wisdom from some of the most powerful figures in spirituality today. Musings from Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and contemporaries like Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton are sprinkled in this devotional as he reflects on life's deepest mysteries. Written with an open heart and years of purposeful practice as a chaplain, Roger Butts offers immersive passages with reflection questions allowing for further spiritual exploration at the end of  each devotion. This book invites you to ask bigger questions of yourself and your life while immersed in meditative silence. These prayers and reflections are meant to guide you to a place of peace and spirituality but also challenge you to delve further into your grace. But most importantly, they are all designed to help you listen and connect with the deep wisdom of your heart. ABOUT ROGER Roger Butts is a former Staff Chaplain at a hospital system in Colorado Springs. A graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary in D.C., he is ordained in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. He is a long-time member of the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship and the International Thomas Merton Society. After serving two UU congregations as senior minister, he traveled for a year organizing against the death penalty throughout Colorado. When he can, he sits with the Springs Mountain Sangha (Buddhist) at Colorado College. His prayers and an essay have been published in a number of anthologies from Skinner House Books. He is also a contributing writer for Contemplative Light. His writings have been published in the Boulder Daily Camera, the CS Gazette, and the Quad City Times. For many years he was a board member of the local branch of the NAACP and the Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance in Colorado Springs. He is married to Marta Fioriti, a minister in the Black Forest of Colorado Springs. They have three teenagers and a black lab.  He believes humor and grace will save us all.

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What is Hard Sun?: Since birth, Mike Mazzola has been a seeker: always watching, absorbing, feeling, perceiving and thinking.

Thinking. Thinking. Thinking. Too much thinking…

After years of rationalizing and intellectualizing his way through a series of traumatic events, it became too much. Mike found himself at the edge of an emotional abyss when help finally appeared. Starting December 8, 2018, messages began to appear from beyond the physical world – experiences for which there was no rational explanation, but which transformed his life entirely.

The Universe intervened when he stopped thinking...
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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