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Today's special guest on KPFK's "Ageless Wisdom Show" is explorer and author of more than a dozen books, Andrew Collins. Our discussion will center on the discovery — just 27-years ago — of a 12-thousand-year-old sacred site called Gobekli Tepe, believed to be the oldest stone temple on Earth, erected 6000-years before the discovery of the wheel.

The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School program is heard every Tuesday at 1:00 PM Pacific on KPFK=90.7 FM for all of Southern California. It also live-streams for the world at www.KPFK.org (20:00 UTC) and is podcast on all platforms. You can also hear each week's show stream on-demand from www.TheAgelessWisdom.com. To download the show, simply click or tap on the three vertical dots on the right end of the built-in audio player.

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— Michael

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Published on June 15, 2021 01:59

Are We Alone in the Universe? 👽 🛸

UFOs — Special Program

Pentagon Admits UFOs Are Real

"FM signals and those of broadcast television…[travel] out to space at the speed of light. Any eavesdropping alien civilization will know all about our TV programs (probably a bad thing), will hear all our FM music (probably a good thing), and know nothing of the politics of AM talk-show hosts (probably a safe thing)."

— Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Today's "Ageless Wisdom Mystery School" program on KPFK-90.7 FM in Los Angeles, Tues, June 8 at 1:00 PM (20:00 UTC), features Cheryl Costa, author of the UFO Desk Reference — the definitive compilation of UFO sightings in America.

By the end of this month, the Pentagon will release a report, mandated by the U.S. Senate, about the national security threat posed by UFOs — a subject previously ignored and denied by the Department of Defense.

This radio show will feature sound bytes from Navy F-18 pilots about their UFO encounters as well as a recorded admission that UFOs are real from the former head of the Pentagon's UFO Task Force.

Our radio programs are also podcast on all platforms as The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School. See links below. (450-episodes) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Many of you who have donated to KPFK-FM and are voting members have asked me for clarity on the current referendum. While both sides claim to want to "Save KPFK," the group, "New Day Pacifica" is an effort to replace the old, dysfunctional order with a new, more professional form of management. It's co-chaired by Sharon Kyle, an attorney who sits on the ACLU Board of Directors. She is the co-founder and publisher of the L.A. Progressive.

A "Yes" vote supports New Day Pacifica. A "No" vote retains the old order that's created the mess we're in now. New Day Pacifica is supported by most of our full-time air staff — Sonali, Ian, and Roy. I'm also convinced we desperately need this change as does our former GM, Anyel Fields, and most of the off-air staffers. A "Yes" vote brings in new, professional progressives. A "No" vote supports business as usual. Thanks for your participation.

Namaste and Aloha,

— Michael

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— Jackson Browne, recording artist

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"Life is life — whether in a cat, or dog, or man. There is no difference between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage. "

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Published on June 08, 2021 01:40

Animal Equality

Exposing Animal Cruelty on Factory Farms

Ag-gag Laws Conceal Animal Cruelty

— Sri Aurobindo

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Following special programming on KPFK-90.7 FM last Tuesday — the anniversary of George Floyd's murder — we return to our Ageless Wisdom Mystery School today at 1:00 PM PDT (-7 UTC). Our guest will be William Rivas-Rivas, the International Director of Philanthropy for Animal Equality.

William and I will discuss the broad scope of diabolical animal cruelty on factory farms, but also Big Ag's destructive impact on human health, the environment, and workers' rights.

Listen to our broadcast at 1:00 PM Pacific today on 90.7-FM in Southern California or to our live stream at www.KPFK.org (20:00 UTC). A few hours after its broadcast, the show will be podcast on all platforms and stream on-demand from www.TheAgelessWisdom.com.

One additional point — if you are a KPFK member, having donated $25 or more in the past year, you can learn about the important upcoming election by visiting the New Day Pacifica website. Your vote for this progressive slate is KPFK's best chance of ending the dysfunction of the current Local Station Board and its enablers at the national level. Please help us save KPFK-FM! Thanks.

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— Michael

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— Jackson Browne, recording artist

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" As the case went on, Derek Chauvin's demeanor changed to more of a confused look, as if, 'this isn't how it's supposed to go.' I didn't see any remorse. "

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Published on June 01, 2021 06:54

Special Programming — KPFK-90.7 FM

The First Anniversary of the George Floyd Murder

Not In Our Names: Policing in America

— Unnamed court observer on CNN

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Today, on the first anniversary of the George Floyd murder, our "Ageless Wisdom Mystery School" radio program will be pre-empted for a day-long special program — "Not in Our Names: Policing in America."

Our Ageless Wisdom Show will return on Tuesday, June 1st at 1:00 PM PDT (20:00 UTC).

This week's Ageless Wisdom podcast will feature a recording of my recent guest appearance on Nita Vallens "Inner Vision Show" on KPFK-FM.

It will be available on all podcast platforms as The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School, and stream on-demand for seven days from TheAgelessWisdom.com.

Hope you're able to tune-in to KPFK's special programming about policing in America. And thank you for supporting the Pacifica mission with your tax-deductible donations at 818-985-5735.

Namaste and Aloha,

— Michael

"Your programs have always been a source of inspiration for me. I'm always amazed by how much focus, clarity and renewal come from just a few minutes of what you have to say."

— Jackson Browne, recording artist

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Published on May 25, 2021 05:57

New Thought Movement

From Transcendentalism to Unity

Comparative Metaphysical Religions

"I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."

— Henry David Thoreau

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This Tuesday's "Ageless Wisdom Mystery School" radio program is now podcasting on all platforms and streaming-on-demand from TheAgelessWisdom.com. To download the Mp3, click on the three vertical dots at the right end of the built-in audio player.

Our guest, Dr. Rev. Marj Britt, explains the genesis of the New Thought movement from the Transcendentalism of Emerson and Thoreau through Christian Science, Religious Science, and Unity Church.

Initially, a metaphysical Christian movement, Unity now describes itself as "spiritual but not religious." It embraces Biblical wisdom, the Course in Miracles, and the basic tenets of Sufism and Eastern Philosophy as revealed in the Vedas, Buddhist sutras, and Tao Te Ching.

Join us live every Tuesday at 1:00 PM PDT, 20:00 UTC, on KPFK-90.7 FM. Access radio archives with the big red button below, and tap or click the yellow button at the top of this page to access my online calendar and schedule a free, intro phone session with me about releasing anxiety and fearless personal development. Peaceful dreams!

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— Michael

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Published on May 18, 2021 18:12

Meditation for Beginners

Simple and Practical Ways to Meditate

Meditation Made Easy

"If you have time to breathe, you have time to meditate."

— Ajahn Chah

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From the prehistory of humanity, humans have meditated. Before modern technology, before high-stress lifestyles, before religion, before civilization, there was meditation.

Join us today at 1:00 PM PDT (20:00) on KPFK-90.7 FM and live-streaming at KPFK.org for "The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School" as we discuss meditation with spiritual teacher Patrick Harbula.

The Ageless Wisdom Show is also podcast and streams on-demand at www.TheAgelessWisdom.com.

Tune in, turn within, and find your Self with meditation.

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— Michael

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Published on May 11, 2021 14:15

Sufi Wisdom

The Mysticism of the Middle East

Sufism in Poetry and Dance

" The sun never says to the earth,

You owe me."

— Hafiz

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On today's Ageless Wisdom Show at 1:00 PM PDT (20:00 UTC) on KPFK-90.7 FM in Los Angeles, our guest will be Rev. Tasnim Fernandez, a teacher of Sufi philosophy.

Join us streaming live on the Internet at www.KPFK.org and hear the replay on-demand at www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or your favorite podcast platform.

Sufism is not only the mysticism of Islam but also refers to all mystical traditions around the world. Find out how the search for a personal experience of Divinity is so different from the typical group practices and ceremonies of organized religion.

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Also reminding you to use the yellow button at the top of this page to access my online calendar and schedule a free talk session by phone, Facetime, Skype, or WhatsApp. There's no obligation to schedule further sessions, and it's a great opportunity to discuss your issues and concerns. It's our Goldilocks approach to personal development — more comprehensive than life-coaching, yet less intrusive than psychotherapy. I'd love to hear from you.

Have a wonderful week.

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— Michael

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Published on May 04, 2021 12:24

KPFK Radio 1 PM Tuesdays

Buddhist and Sufi Meditation

Eastern and Middle Eastern Meditation

"When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time."

— Saint Francis de Sales

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Hello AWMS subscriber :

I got busy and missed my newsletter deadline this week. So here's a two-for-one.

If you missed yesterday's "Ageless Wisdom Mystery School" show on KPFK-90.7 FM, you can hear it streaming on-demand at our Ageless Wisdom webpage. To download, click on the three vertical dots on the right side of the built-in audio player.

Our guest, Juliet Soopikian is a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and co-founder of the Insight Center in Westwood, CA. Hear her amazing story of how her self-healing and recovery from an undiagnosed case of myasthenia gravis led her to a discovery of vipassana meditation.

Next Tuesday's show, May 4, will feature an interview of Sufi Mystic Tasnim Fernandez. Make it a point to tune in to learn about Middle Eastern meditation and the mysticism of Islam.

The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School on KPFK-90.7 FM in Los Angeles is heard each Tuesday at 1:00 PM and live streams on the Internet at KPFK.org (20:00 UTC).

Namaste and Aloha,

— Michael

"Your programs have always been a source of inspiration for me. I'm always amazed by how much focus, clarity and renewal come from just a few minutes of what you have to say."

— Jackson Browne, recording artist

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Published on April 28, 2021 05:57

KPFK Ageless Wisdom Guest

Feng Shui, Taoism, and I Ching

Wind and Water Resist Nothing

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." ― Jalaluddin Rumi

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Today's Ageless Wisdom Mystery School program on KPFK-90.7 FM in Southern California features a discussion of Chinese philosophy, particularly Feng Shui and its relationship to Taoism, the IChing, and Kung Fu.

The more we understand our universe as swirling fields of energy rather than separate blocks of matter, the more likely we are to recognize the Taoist principle, "Resist Nothing."

That doesn't mean don't manage, control, or improve things, but like Kung Fu, we're best at creating change when we're in harmony with the natural flow of energy (chi).

Our guest, Carol Assa, is a Feng Shui consultant who will explain the importance of being aware of the way wind and water move in Nature. Join the live stream, Tues, April 20th at 1:00 PM PDT (20:00 UTC) at www.KPFK.org or in So. Cal. at 90.7-FM.

All our Ageless Wisdom Mystery School shows are podcast on all platforms and stream on-demand at www.TheAgelessWisdom.com.

Namaste and Aloha,

— Michael

"Your programs have always been a source of inspiration for me. I'm always amazed by how much focus, clarity and renewal come from just a few minutes of what you have to say."

— Jackson Browne, recording artist

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Published on April 20, 2021 05:57

The Meaning of Consciousness

The Energy Behind All Form

" When you sing with a group of people, you learn how to subsume yourself into a group consciousness — the immersion of the self into the community. That's one of the greatest feelings — to stop being me for a little while and to become us."

— Brian Eno

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One concept about which quantum physicists agree with the ancient mystics and shamans is that Consciousness is fundamental to reality.

When you daisy-chain your way back from an effect to its cause, going deeper and deeper, you invariably arrive at Awareness ‚ the ultimate Ground of Being. The observer cannot be separated from the observed. Without Consciousness, nothing can be seen, heard, felt, or experienced in any way.

Join us later today, Tuesday, April 13th at 1:00 PM PDT (20:00 UTC) for The Ageless Wisdom Show, live-streaming globally and broadcast on KPFK-90.7 FM in Los Angeles. My guest will be the eminent scientist, writer, and teacher Peter Russell.

Our weekly programs are also podcast on all platforms and are downloadable and streaming on-demand from www.TheAgelessWisdom.com.

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I have openings available for free Personal Development phone/Zoom intro sessions to help you with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, depression, grief, avoidance behavior, insomnia, OCD and ADHD. Click on the yellow button at the top of this page or visit Personal Development Strategies — the Goldilocks solution between psychotherapy (too hot) and life coaching (too cold).

Namaste and Aloha,

— Michael

"Your programs have always been a source of inspiration for me. I'm always amazed by how much focus, clarity and renewal come from just a few minutes of what you have to say."

— Jackson Browne, recording artist

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