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Contemplify with Paul Swanson

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Kindling the Examined Life

Gail Straub on Embracing Our Human Family
byPaul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

“In radiant, lyrical prose, Gail Straub takes us on a voyage like no other, both into little-known places across the globe and, most memorably, the inner realms of the soul. …..this is a journey that no reader will forget and, I believe, all readers will, in their own way, hope to emulate.”

— Andrew Carroll

Author and empowerment pioneer Gail Straub’s latest book Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family. This is Gail’s second time on Contemplify (hear our first conversation here), and like our previous conversation we find the heart of the conversation in the flow of presence in the sacred. The writing of Gail Straub inspires me to draw from the currents of our shared humanity, to witness and honor the profound connections that transcend all borders. I think she will do the same for you.

Visit Gail Straub at gailstraub.com

Episode Show Notes

Works by Gail Straub

  • Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human Family
  • Solace and Sanctuary
  • The Ashokan Way
  • See Gail Straub’s full catalog

Resources & People Mentioned

  • David Gershon
  • Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • Ram Dass
  • Sharon Salzberg
  • John O’donohue
  • Cashel Mountains
  • Ned Leavitt
  • Empowerment Institute

Drink Recommended

  • Iced Chai

Photo from author’s website
Links to book purchases give a kickback to a local New Mexican bookstore and Contemplify

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