Randy Mermel
randy@turningpointfilms.com (Randy Mermel)
20250219 - Watch out for coyotes in your mind
20250219 - Watch out for coyotes in your mind
20250219 - Watch out for coyotes in your mind
Thursday 14th August 2025
Explore mindfulness and spiritual growth in daily life, with insights on overcoming ego and joining supportive retreats.
56 minutes
reflective
hopeful
challenging
informative
supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Randy Mermel
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Body & Mind
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episodes:
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Episode Overview
- Start meetings with 20 minutes of meditation.
- Explore the Third Step Prayer line by line.
- Recognize and overcome ego-driven thoughts.
- Participate in retreats for deeper spiritual growth.
- Engage with community support for personal development.
I just breathe in God, and I take a few breaths, and I think that the prayer is asking me to make a connection with this thing we call God.
In the latest episode of Randy Mermell's podcast, listeners are invited into a journey of mindfulness and spiritual growth. The episode kicks off with a structured meditation session, emphasizing the importance of starting each day with a clear and open mind. Randy guides listeners through the Third Step Prayer, encouraging a connection with one's higher power, and reflecting on life's challenges with honesty and openness.
The discussion delves into the concept of ego and self-bondage, exploring how these internal 'coyotes' can disrupt our peace and clarity. Randy shares personal anecdotes, emphasizing the need to recognize these intrusive thoughts and illusions that often cloud judgment and create unnecessary stress. He highlights the importance of maintaining a quiet, open mind to better align with one's spiritual path and make sound decisions in daily life.
Throughout the episode, Randy underscores the significance of community and support systems in spiritual growth. He introduces listeners to the Principles in Application meetings, which offer a platform for individuals to live by spiritual principles and share experiences. These meetings, based on a 12-step program, provide an avenue for meditation, discussion, and personal reflection. The episode also announces upcoming retreats, providing opportunities for listeners to immerse themselves in spiritual practices over a four-day period.
These retreats, held in various locations including Nashville and London, offer intensive sessions focused on deepening one's spiritual journey and applying principles in everyday life. Randy's insights serve as a reminder of the power of meditation, community support, and self-awareness in overcoming life's challenges and living a purposeful, happy life. The podcast concludes with a shared moment of silence and the Serenity Prayer, fostering a sense of unity and hope among listeners.