{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A PATH TO INNER PEACE: HEALING FROM STRESS, PAIN, & TRAUMA","description":"\u2014 The richest aspects of the journey aren\u2019t the big spiritual experiences. They\u2019re where the mystery meets each moment of our daily lives. Experiencing deep healing and insight there doesn\u2019t require practicing harder or longer. It just requires that we prioritize presence. Our practice comes alive when we prioritize presence above the deeply ingrained urges to self-protect. As each fear challenges us, we reassure ourselves that even if (or when) it came to pass, it could never take our connection to life itself. We will always have a home in awareness. No one and nothing can take that truth. In this way, we can grieve our worst-case scenarios now. We can soothe our gravest insecurities. And then live the day we already had planned to live\u2014or the one we dream of\u2014but from this fearless and connected place. Valeria interviews Justin Michelson \u2014 He is the author of  \u201cPath to Peace: Healing from Stress, Pain, and Trauma.\u201d Justin Michelson is a meditation teacher, author, and wilderness guide. Through his root teacher Rodney Smith, and Rodney's teacher Ajahn Buddhadasa, Justin carries on the lineage of the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. His unique style blends nature-based practice, emotional healing, and traditional Dharma teachings. He currently lives with his partner outside of Eugene, Oregon in a rural intentional community where, in addition to teaching and writing, he owns and operates Native Foods Nursery, a native edible plant nursery.  To learn more about Justin Michelson and his work, please visit: https:\/\/www.justinmichelsondharma.com\/ ","author_name":"A Quest for Well-Being","author_url":"https:\/\/fitforjoy.org\/podcast","html":"