{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"004 - Opening the Door to the Silence","description":"My Guest, Tom Bushlack, is the World\u2019s First and only Contemplative Consultant Coach. Tom helps busy professionals eliminate feeling overwhelmed, improve focus and productivity, connect with their purpose guided by divine wisdom.  He is the host of the podcast \u201cContemplate This!\u201d, which features interviews with leaders and teachers of contemplative practices.  What you will Hear\/Learn [0:00] - Introduction to the show.  [0:26] - Introduction to this episode\u2019s guest. [3:20] - Find out how my previous interaction with Tom made me change my childhood perspective about religion and spirituality  [05:52] - Tom takes us through his journey of becoming the world\u2019s first and only contemplative coach.  [9:55] - Toms gives a sneak preview of his solution and the kind of people he helps as Contemplative Consultant Coach  [12:12] - Tom talks to us about his connection and relationship with God. [14:21] - Tom answers the question \u201cCan you help people establish a connection with God\u201d. He also talks about his approach of helping people with this.  [18:40] - The various forms of prayers.  [19:35] - Tom and I discuss Community, Beliefs, Mindfulness, Meditation in relation to Christianity and Buddhism.  [28:22] - The importance of being open to learning new things.   [48.28] \u2013 Tom\u2019s Book \u201cContemplation and Community\u201d  Quote \u201cPrayer is a way of relating to something Transcendent\u201d.    Resources Book \u201cContemplation and Community\u201d https:\/\/crossroad.bookstore.ipgbook.com\/contemplation-and-community-products-9780824550516.php Podcast \u201cContemplate This!\u201d hosted by Thomas J. Bushlack on Apple Podcasts and Spotify   Connect With Tom Bushlack https:\/\/thomasjbushlack.com\/   https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/tjbushlack?_rdc=1&_rdr https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tjbushlack\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/tjbushlack   Appreciation From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being here. If you aren\u2019t already, come join the party over on:   Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/magdimondauthor Website: https:\/\/bowingtoelephantspodcast.com    If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to rate and review this podcast. ","author_name":"Bowing To Elephants Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/bowingtoelephantspodcast.com","html":"