It's no coincidence there are so many documentaries, podcasts, and books focused on cults at this time. While they have existed forever, our ability to connect and share information quickly is new. Rapid communication online supports the exposure of toxic and harmful practices with possible justice...and it also helps the same practices to spread. 

Many cult-like ("culty") behaviors can be found in your daily life. It may be in the products you buy, the affiliations you make, the groups you are a part of; any number of things. Marketing tactics have long ago shifted from persuasion toward manipulation and even elements of mind control. MLMs have infiltrated nearly every market and continue to get away with shady business practices. And they are merely one example of a much larger picture.

None of this is intended to scare you. Quite the opposite. This is intended to shine a light of awareness on these practices so you are better positioned to protect yourself. Consider this episode an introduction to the topic of culty behavior and learn to spot the warning signs before you get in too deep. 

Referenced in this episode: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/

Connect with Sunny: https://linktr.ee/iamsunny

Intro music: "Pieces of Light" by Trevor Mack

Let's take a trip together, shall we? A trip inside....for 30 minutes [and more, if you desire].

**THIS IS A GUIDED MEDITATION. DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING, WALKING, etc.**

Just LISTEN. You deserve to take some time to yourself. So please lay your body down, relax, and listen to my voice for about 30 minutes. 

Before you begin, please bring kind and conscious awareness to your intention. 

If you have never experienced a guided meditation, here's what you should know about this one: 

* the guidance itself lasts about 25 minutes

* you can stay in "trance" longer if you choose to (extended music)

* it's okay if you fall asleep (your subconscious will still receive the message!)

* you can't get this wrong

* there is no such thing as "I don't know how to quiet my mind"

* RELAX - do it again and again. You will be amazed at what your mind, body, and soul can do.

I am bringing this to you today (whatever day you are receiving) because I believe in the power of meditation. And I want you to experience it too. 

I am also building a meditation library, so if you enjoy this experiece, please get on my list so we can continue to reap the benefits together. 

This one's on me.

With love,

Sunny

Find all of the ways to connect with me here

Original Music by Cindy Locher – The Relaxation Works    / @cindylocherthere...  

“It’s not so much what’s going to happen when we die. It’s about how we are going to live…and what our legacy is going to be while we’re here.” 

This episode featuring Maureen Kafkas is a philosophical conversation between friends. Few aspects of life are as certain or as difficult to face as death, yet Maureen’s experiences have ultimately created expansion and growth. Through her professional and personal experiences, she has supported and advocated for the dying while balancing her own emotions where her loved ones were involved. 

We skim the surface on a broad and taboo topic with a light dose of spirituality, so bring your open mind. We discuss advocating hospice care, having conversations with your parents, navigating emotions of family members, our thoughts on the ceremonies and burial options after death, even losing our pets. We understand from our own experiences how difficult these conversations can be. It’s also true that we can choose a path that feels right for us. 

Connect with Maureen: 

https://www.thebrainbs.com/

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Schedule a conversation here.

Intro/outro music: “Feeling Free” by Martin Riopel