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Letters to the Sky

Adam Rizvi & Stephan Downes

34 episodes

4 weeks ago

Send us a text Effortless Presence: Insights on Spiritual Integration and Letting Go - July 3, 2025 Join Adam and Stephan in a deep and heartfelt conversation about their recent experiences and revelations after reading 'Effortless Being' by David Bingham. They discuss the profound impact of the book on their spiritual journeys, the process of integrating new insights, and the concept of living life with zero resistance. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical explorations, they touch ...

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Send us a text Effortless Presence: Insights on Spiritual Integration and Letting Go - July 3, 2025 Join Adam and Stephan in a deep and heartfelt conversation about their recent experiences and revelations after reading 'Effortless Being' by David Bingham. They discuss the profound impact of the book on their spiritual journeys, the process of integrating new insights, and the concept of living life with zero resistance. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical explorations, they touch ...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/34)

Letters to the Sky

Effortless Presence: Insights on Spiritual Integration and Letting Go - July 3, 2025

Send us a text Effortless Presence: Insights on Spiritual Integration and Letting Go - July 3, 2025 Join Adam and Stephan in a deep and heartfelt conversation about their recent experiences and revelations after reading 'Effortless Being' by David Bingham. They discuss the profound impact of the book on their spiritual journeys, the process of integrating new insights, and the concept of living life with zero resistance. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical explorations, they touch ...

4 weeks ago

55 minutes

Letters to the Sky

The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Stop People-Pleasing & Live Freely - Postcard #6

Send us a textThis week, Adam and Stephan dive into the concepts of validation and self-worth, inspired by the book 'The Courage to be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. They explore the importance of not seeking external validation and the challenge of finding inherent self-worth. With personal anecdotes and deep philosophical insights, this episode aims to provide listeners with a sense of freedom and ease. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion!00:00 Introduction 03:...

6 months ago

27 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Mastering Your Life by Facing Fears - Postcard #5

Send us a textIf you're new here, we're Stephan and Adam. We bring the greatest wisdom of the past into everyday life.Adam and Stephan dive deep into how beliefs shape our reality. With personal anecdotes about facing fears around firearms they explore the transformation that occurs when engaging with fear rather than avoiding it. They also highlight the impact of social media algorithms on our belief systems and share practical steps for uncovering and shifting limiting beliefs. Tune in to d...

7 months ago

23 minutes

Letters to the Sky

How To Beat the Holiday Blues in 2024 - Postcard # 4

Send us a textWe're now on YouTube! Check out our channel with videos of our episodes, and don't forget to like and subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@letterstotheskypodcastIn this special holiday Postcard, Stephan and Adam share personal stories and insights on how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holiday season. They discuss the importance of being present, setting intentions, and creating space to process emotions. The episode emphasizes the power of non-judgment, awareness, and...

7 months ago

24 minutes

Letters to the Sky

LET GO OF CHASING SUCCESS: Life Lessons From a Doctor - Postcard #3

Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, Adam and Stephan connect over their evolving lives, sharing personal breakthroughs and profound realizations. Adam dives deep into his recent experiences with meditation, achieving a moment of clarity and love that reshapes his perspective on self-worth and validation. Through a touching story involving visions of great spiritual teachers, Adam learns the importance of loving others and himself without the need for titles or positions. Join them in thi...

7 months ago

20 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Healing Relationships Through Intention - Postcard #2

Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Letters to the Sky podcast, Stephan opens up about a profound realization regarding his relationship with his wife, which sparked a deep discussion with Adam. They explore how relationships serve as mirrors that reflect our subconscious triggers and the power of sitting with strong emotions for healing. Through personal anecdotes, Stephan shares the transformative impact of awareness and communication in overcoming emotional challenges, highlig...

7 months ago

24 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Leading From the Deep by Diego Ugalde - Psychedelics and Spirituality

Send us a textDiego Ugalde - Leadership From the Deep - Conversation About Psychedelics and SpiritualityIn this episode, Adam and Steven welcome former Navy SEAL and renowned coach Diego Ugalde as their special guest. Diego shares his transformative journey from being a Navy SEAL to becoming a leadership coach who specializes in spiritual and psychedelic healing. The discussion delves into Diego's experiences with Ibogaine, his book 'Leading from the Deep,' and the profound insights he has ga...

8 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Staying Centered In Crazy Times - Postcard #1

Send us a textIn this episode of the 'Letters to the Sky' podcast, Adam and Stephan introduce a new, shorter format called 'Postcards'. They discuss strategies for staying grounded amid the turmoil of the recent U.S. presidential election and how to find inner peace despite external chaos. Join them as they share insights on the importance of looking within, meditation techniques, and personal reflections on life; a candid conversation about navigating today's challenges with mindfulness and ...

8 months ago

19 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Ram Dass's Polishing the Mirror

Send us a textJoin Adam and Stephan discussing one of the 20th century's pioneers in bringing Eastern thought to Western minds. In Polishing the Ram Dass reflects on a life of practice and awakening. Adam and Stephan discuss the nature of truth and devotion.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

10 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Letters to the Sky

The Disappearance of the Universe

Send us a textStephan and Adam discuss the bestseller The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness by Gary Renard.This book tells the incredible story of ascended masters revealing great truths to an everyman - Gary Renard, and documents years of conversations about what's really going on behind the scenes of our reality. Link to buy the book: https://tinyurl.com/mrxr3cvuSign up for our newsletter ...

1 year ago

53 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart

Send us a textDo you ever feel like everything's crumbling around you and you've lost all control? Have you ever gone through some traumatic event that's left your heart closed off from the world? Pema Chödrön has the antidote for you. This short, pithy book sparks a deep and honest conversation about the limitations of our humanity and the infinite power of our hearts to transform our lives.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander

Send us a textStephan and Adam discuss the impossible true story of a neurosurgeon who had one of the most descriptive and profound near-death experiences put to words. Is consciousness a product of the brain or is the brain an interface for something larger? Why do Christians see Christian beings when they die, and Buddhists the Buddha? What does it mean to be perfect and whole?Link to buy the book: http://tinyurl.com/mv7jwnw9Sign up for our newsletter on our website for extras a...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Letters to the Sky

On Becoming an Alchemist by Catherine MacCoun

Send us a textAdam and Stephan discuss the inner and outer magic found in the hermetic teachings of Alchemy. Starting with Nicolas Flamel in the Middle Ages, Alchemy has fascinated the Western mind with the promise of turning lead into gold. Dive deep into the inner world of alchemists and the secrets to unlocking your own, inner gold, in this episode.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

1 year ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Letters to the Sky

ALIENS!! (can teach us a lot about ourselves). American Cosmic by D.W. Pasulka

Send us a textAdam & Stephan discuss the topic absolutely no one is tired of hearing about: Nonhuman intelligence. Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Whatever you call them...they're out there, and their existence is an opportunity to teach us about how we view ourselves and our lives. Diving into the book American Cosmic by American academic D.W. Pasulka, your beloved hosts regale listeners with incredible stories of technology and other beings living alongside us.Support us by subscribing...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

Letters to the Sky

October 2023 Update - Letters to the Sky is Growing!

Send us a textStephan and Adam bring a small update. Letters to the Sky is expanding past just a podcast! Sign up for our new newsletter at https://letterstothesky.com/ to get exclusive info on upcoming episodes, guided meditations, and other good stuff. We're also excited to share starting in November we'll be having live calls monthly in addition to the podcast! We'll share details of dates and topics via our newsletter - don't forget to sign up.Upcoming episodes include:Ali...

1 year ago

3 minutes

Letters to the Sky

AI and Spirituality

Send us a textAdam and Stephan return to kick off a new series of recordings. Today they discuss the upcoming "emergency" of General AI and its impacts on religion and spirituality.Please see the video below which Adam and Stephan referenced:https://youtu.be/bk-nQ7HF6k4Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

2 years ago

45 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake

Send us a textJohn joins Adam and Stephan after a long hiatus to discuss Zen Master Seung Sahn's book Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake, a great exploration into Korean Zen and the life of this extremely influential Zen teacher.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

2 years ago

39 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Maimonides' Via Negativa

Send us a textAdam and Stephan bring back John for a deep conversation into the power of naming what God is NOT, discussing Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

3 years ago

46 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Enlightened Vagabond

Send us a textAdam and Stephan discuss the amazing Patrul Rinpoche, an enlightened 19th-Century Tibetan master who roamed the plateaus dressed as a vagrant, teaching wherever he went.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

3 years ago

50 minutes

Letters to the Sky

Rumi's Little Book of Life

Send us a textAdam and Stephan explore the life of Jalaluddin Rumi, his teacher, and the role of love and humility in spiritual awakening.Support the showCopyright 2024 by Letters to the Sky

3 years ago

1 hour 1 minute