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Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

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Waylon H. Lewis

Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis about walking our talk—every day, in every moment. It ain’t about being perfect. Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal, talks about everyday Buddhism, meditation, eco-actions large and small, and features conversations with leading mindful thought leaders, both famous and overlooked.

#268

265. Happy Honest New Year!

Waylon welcomes the new year with a message to the Elephant community...and a little honesty for us all to take to heart. He asks: what can you do this year to serve our planet, be kind to yourself, and care about others? “Whatever you can do in this new year is going to be vital. And that includes taking care of yourself.” ~ Waylon Lewis ... Read more

03 Jan 2025

04 MINS

04:45

03 Jan 2025

#267

264. Children’s Day is coming!

Jews have Hanukkah. Christians, Xmas. African-Americans, Kwanzaa. Buddhists? Children's Day. Waylon speaks about the Buddhist holiday of Children's Day ahead of the celebrations on December 21, 2024. ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:43

16 Dec 2024

#266

263. “Nice” Weather is not always Sunny, Warm Weather!

Waylon talks about the importance of embracing and appreciating the seasonality and cold weather as we push back against the effects of climate change. “The cycle of seasons is natural and something to appreciate, not take for granted. This is just a reminder that nice weather can be snowy weather!” ~ Waylon Lewis Read more on Elephant Journal on the topic: 1--Folks love to say “it’s bad weather” when it’s cold, or “it’s nice out” when it’s 60 in December in Colorado. - <a href= "https://elejrnl.com?p=3268075">https://elejrnl.com?p=3268075</a> 2--Frank. 95 years old. Shoveling 200 feet of snow, a big old smile on his face, eyes clear as day, memory sharp. - <a href= "https://elejrnl.com?p=3642046">https://elejrnl.com?p=3642046</a> 3--For all my friends who hate Christmas and/or Winter. - <a href= "https://elejrnl.com?p=1168269">https://elejrnl.com?p=1168269</a> ... Read more

10 Dec 2024

02 MINS

02:58

10 Dec 2024

#265

262. Kash Patel & Living in Fear vs. Awareness. Why we're paying attention to Politics.

Waylon talks about living in fear, and why he's making an effort as a journalist to speak to our mindful audience about the facts as they come to light during the Trump presidential transition and beyond. "Don't live in fear, but *do* be aware and do advocate for the world you want to live in." ~ Waylon Lewis ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

03 MINS

03:22

02 Dec 2024

#264

261. What it means to give goodness.

Shop local and small! Give nothing?! What it means to give goodness. Read the articles mentioned in the video: 1--<a href= "https://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/12/elephantjournal-coms-long-awaited-top-10-must-have-green-things-to-buy-for-christmas-list/"> https://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/12/elephantjournal-coms-long-awaited-top-10-must-have-green-things-to-buy-for-christmas-list/</a> 2--<a href= "https://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/12/how-to-be-rich/">https://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/12/how-to-be-rich/</a> ... Read more

30 Nov 2024

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03:30

30 Nov 2024

#263

260. How (if) to Relate with MAGA Family this Holiday Season.

MAGA/Trump-voting family + Thanksgiving, what’s your approach? Politics aren’t something we can—or should—put in a private drawer and forget about or overlook. Read the article on Elephant Journal: https://elejrnl.com?p=4103058 ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

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06:54

25 Nov 2024

#262

259. Best Buddhist Books for Beginners with Simple Meditation Instruction.

Waylon Lewis lists his favorite books to get the beginner Buddhist, or anyone, started. Bonus: Waylon leads a meditation at the end. ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

07 MINS

07:51

06 Sep 2024

#261

258. If you're Super Busy & not Accomplishing much, Listen to This.

The notion of moreover: we can live life—relationships, work, neuroses—from the point of view of lost in it, lost in all the details, that feeling of overwhelm and chaos (we all know that feeling of busyness and inefficiency) or we can live it above the clouds, with clarity, moreover. How to get moreover all of it. ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

04 MINS

04:21

23 Aug 2024

#260

257. Lha, Nyen & Lu: an Enlightened way to Organize your Life.

Waylon demonstrates how to use natural hierarchy to uplift your life without being uptight. Many of us have an expectation that spirituality should be pleasant, pretty, affirming. It can be. But it can also be tough, scary, uncomfortable. What it is, most fundamentally, is natural. In harmony with Nature, we learn to abide by its laws. Read the article on Elephant Journal: https://elejrnl.com?p=910955 ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

07 MINS

07:55

09 Aug 2024

#259

256. My Favorite Poem. ~ Waylon Lewis

Waylon shares his favorite poem with the Elephant Journal community. Poems can be helpful to us in a spiritual, heartfelt way. But there are also practical, life-helpful poems. And the poem he's sharing today is a practical poem for everyday life, that has been especially helpful for Waylon and his family in recent days. "This poem is a roadmap for a lot of life's challenges in a way that very few are." ~ Waylon Lewis ... Read more

03 Aug 2024

02 MINS

02:27

03 Aug 2024

#258

255. 12 Zero Waste Acts You can Do! ~ w/ Janette Spiezio of Sustainable Haus & Waylon Lewis.

Waylon talks with Janette Spiezio of <a href= "https://www.sustainablehaus.com/">Sustainable Haus</a>, a zero-waste store in Summit, New Jersey. <a href= "https://www.elephantjournal.com/2024/07/12-zero-waste-acts-you-can-do-w-janette-spiezio-of-sustainable-haus-waylon-lewis/"> Check out her helpful articles on Elephant</a>! "The most inspiring woman you’ll want to learn from today!" ~ Waylon Lewis Waylon talks with Janette about: > Keys to successful entrepreneurship and why so many zero-waste shops close > How to actually change society: bottom-up creating more top-down change > Anti-plastic vs. non-toxic > Perfection vs. effort > The power of word of mouth ... Read more

27 Jul 2024

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55:58

27 Jul 2024

#257

254. Waylon with Ayurveda expert John Douillard on the ideal Summer Diet for your Dosha.

Waylon (dumb) vs Dr. John Douillard (expert) talk health! The Ideal Summer Diet According to Ayurveda with Waylon Lewis & Dr. John Douillard. <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Has Walk the Talk Show been of benefit to your life? Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:36

19 Jul 2024

#256

253. Whether I’m voting for Biden or a new candidate…I’m voting for This.

We don't have to worship Biden to vote for him...because when we vote for him, we're voting for us and we're voting for democracy, and this is our last chance. If that sounds like partisan hyperbole, you're not listening to Trump and his acolyte's own words. And after that debate—lying on one side, goodness and aged exhaustion on the other...I feel a sense of care and sadness for this American experiment: that is, freedom, and democracy. While I said the below before the many and growing calls for his retirement to make space for a new group of candidates, the ethics or values herein apply 100%: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis presents: Our natural and healthy tendency to become distracted by the daily vicissitudes of life and, is, on the flip side, the result of not treating what is urgent as urgent because we are...distracted. <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Has Walk the Talk Show been of benefit to your life? Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

06 MINS

06:27

12 Jul 2024

#255

252. The Simple Buddhist Trick to Being Happy.

Selflessness is a path, not a state of perfection. If, along the way, we practice thinking of others, first, we might find our ego's self-concern dissolve. <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Enjoy Walk the Talk Show? Keep us sustainable. Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

03 MINS

03:28

08 Jul 2024

#254

251. How to Take Advantage of the Remainder of Summer—Mindfully.

Inside this classic Walk the Talk Show conversation, Waylon starts by leading us with a simple meditation and then discusses how to slow down, be present, and mindfully enjoy what’s left of summer. <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Enjoy Walk the Talk Show? Keep us sustainable. Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

10 MINS

10:16

05 Jul 2024

#253

250. God Bless America…from a Buddhist.

Why July 4th is more than a party. Thoughtful Dissent & Non-violent Activism is Patriotism: Happy July 4th! <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Enjoy Walk the Talk Show? Keep us sustainable. Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

04 MINS

04:06

03 Jul 2024

#252

249. How I feel after that Debate. ~ Waylon Lewis

Waylon shares his views after the June 27th Presidential debate with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. He also addresses the common comments he, and Elephant Journal, field after sharing political articles and social media posts and why we do what we do. Hint: it’s because we care. <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Enjoy Walk the Talk Show? Keep us sustainable. Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

06 MINS

06:07

28 Jun 2024

#251

248. One Simple Way to Defeat Habitual Patterns that are effing up your Life.

Habitual patterns are so tough—we are stuck with them our whole lives. No matter how much discipline or willpower we exert, they come back. So start small: be gentle with yourself, meditate, relax with multi-tasking…and witness your whole life awaken like an unfolding flower. Try this for one week and let me know how it goes. <a href= "https://elephantjournal.union.site/passes">Enjoy Walk the Talk Show? Keep us sustainable. Give us a Tip in our Tip Jar.</a> ... Read more

24 Jun 2024

08 MINS

08:09

24 Jun 2024

#250

247. What's an Outer, Inner, & Secret Wedding Proposal?

Waylon & Kelsey, sittin’ in a tree…have some big news. In the latest episode of Elephant's long-running, award-winning podcast and video series Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis... Waylon and his beloved, Kelsey, share some big news. They talk through the Buddhist framework they used as they navigated this change to their life paths: outer, inner, and secret. ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

17 MINS

17:28

21 Jun 2024

#249

246. A Simple Buddhist Practice we can do Anytime.

In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon shares a simple Buddhist practice that you can do anywhere, anytime. " One of the most wonderful Buddhist instructions for how to become present and available, open, joyful, and genuine, in your life is as simple as this: any time of the day, particularly if you're having a hard time, if you're feeling speedy, if you're feeling exhausted, look out your window. Go outside if you can. Then..." ~ Waylon Lewis <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.</a> ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

01 MINS

01:48

03 Jun 2024

#248

245. Waylon asks Ellie Laks: What the Heck is "Cow Hug Therapy" & how it can Help?

Waylon chats with Ellie Laks of the beloved animal sanctuaries known as The Gentle Barn, this time about her new book: “Cow Hug Therapy.” <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.</a> ... Read more

31 May 2024

22 MINS

22:35

31 May 2024

#247

244. Why we should all care about Fake News.

Waylon speaks about the role of journalism as the pursuit of truth, the trap of "fake news," and how we can all develop our antenna for bullsh*t (including our own) if we pause to examine our sources of "facts." "Journalism is simply the search for truth, which makes it similar to science. If you're interested in journalism—whether you're liberal or conservative—you're interested in facts, and you're open to changing your mind and opening your mind, and being proven wrong." ~ Waylon Lewis <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.</a> ... Read more

24 May 2024

06 MINS

06:15

24 May 2024

#246

243. One daily reminder to transform your entire life: #mayitbeofbenefit

In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks about one thing we can do—every day—to transform our lives for the better. "The notion of duty, which we talk a lot about in the military realm or public service, or say in my Buddhist upbringing...it's a very un-American word from the point of view of 'we Americans cherish our freedom or independence.' The way we generally think of it in America or write about it is: my freedom is separate from yours. So it's a sort of independent freedom, not interdependent, not co-dependent, not cooperative. It's all about 'me' and 'my freedom.' That's an interesting notion when you think about the notion of duty. It would seem to be a contradiction. So, what is our duty as human beings? I introduced this as the one daily reminder that if you do it every day, it'll transform your entire life. I don't think that's an exaggeration. In the Buddhist teachings, they talk about vision or view, or Christians may think of it as mission. What is our mission in life?" ~ Waylon Lewis Learn more about Elephant Academy's Meditation course: <a href= "https://bit.ly/meditation_for_crazy_busy_people">https://bit.ly/meditation_for_crazy_busy_people</a> [Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly:] (https://elephantjournal.com/videos) <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">https://elephantjournal.com/videos</a> ... Read more

20 May 2024

07 MINS

07:03

20 May 2024

#245

242. Waylon w/ his favorite Elephant Writer, Lynn Shattuck.

Waylon meets his all-time favorite Elephant Journal writer, Lynn Shattuck, for the first time. They talk about writing, finding your voice as a writer, how to write about your life in a cathartic, genuine, way and Lynn's thread through much of her writing: the loss of a beloved sibling. "I was really fortunate. [Elephant] felt like a safe home for my writing. I felt welcomed from the beginning by the editors, and it was a cozy connection." ~ Lynn Shattuck Read Lynn's writing on Elephant Journal: <a href= "https://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/lynn-shattuck/">https://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/lynn-shattuck/</a> <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly: https://bit.ly/WTTSSubscribe</a> ... Read more

17 May 2024

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42:03

17 May 2024

#244

241. How to Find your Voice—as a Writer, & as a Human.

Waylon talks about how, as human being and as a writer, we can uncover our voices. Hint: it’s not as impossible as it feels. “Ironically, simply getting present with yourself and out of your own thoughts will enable you to find the words that are genuine and helpful to others.” ~ Waylon Lewis Learn more about Elephant Academy's Find your Voice course: <a href= "https://bit.ly/FindYourVoiceFall2024">https://bit.ly/FindYourVoiceFall2024</a> [Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly:] (https://elephantjournal.com/videos) <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">https://elephantjournal.com/videos</a> ... Read more

13 May 2024

01 MINS

01:49

13 May 2024

#243

240. What we can do for Mom, this Mother’s Day.

Waylon shares a little (big) way we can thank mothers and all good parents everywhere: “I want to do a video in honor of Mother’s Day and of wonderful parents everywhere, including fathers. But particularly single parents, and particularly single mothers, and particularly my mom, who is a single mom. One of the gifts of society—or lack or lack of gift—can be supporting single parents..” ~ Waylon Lewis <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.</a> ... Read more

10 May 2024

03 MINS

03:17

10 May 2024

#242

239. Let’s be Smart about our Political Passions.

In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks politics. "Stop covering politics," some of our dear readers cry every time we post something relephant. Look: politics are life. Equal rights, empathy, fair economy, healthcare. We can't ignore what's happening, and you shouldn't either. ~ Waylon <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.</a> ... Read more

06 May 2024

03 MINS

03:36

06 May 2024

#241

238. Vulnerability is not Weakdd.

Waylon shares with readers one simple, quick reminder about the act of being vulnerable. “Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s true strength—if it’s genuine, not mere emotionalism. ~ Waylon Lewis >> Read more about emotionalism: <a href= "https://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/03/why-emotionalism-isnt-cool/">Emotionalism Isn’t Cool.</a> >> Curious about Elephant Academy and what we teach? What we offer is hard to explain in a handful of words without them turning into word soup, but it’s got a little something for everyone out there on the path of discovering their passion, finding their voice, and, yes, embracing their vulnerability. <a href= "https://www.elephantjournal.com/2024/04/reserve-your-spot-in-the-only-elephant-academy-in-2024/">Find out more here. </a> <a href= "https://elephantjournal.com/videos">Subscribe to get our full conversations weekly.</a> ... Read more

02 May 2024

06 MINS

06:37

02 May 2024

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#268

265. Happy Honest New Year!

#267

264. Children’s Day is coming!

#266

263. “Nice” Weather is not always Sunny, Warm Weather!

#265

262. Kash Patel & Living in Fear vs. Awareness. Why we're paying attention to Politics.

#264

261. What it means to give goodness.

#263

260. How (if) to Relate with MAGA Family this Holiday Season.

#262

259. Best Buddhist Books for Beginners with Simple Meditation Instruction.

#261

258. If you're Super Busy & not Accomplishing much, Listen to This.

#260

257. Lha, Nyen & Lu: an Enlightened way to Organize your Life.

#259

256. My Favorite Poem. ~ Waylon Lewis

#258

255. 12 Zero Waste Acts You can Do! ~ w/ Janette Spiezio of Sustainable Haus & Waylon Lewis.

#257

254. Waylon with Ayurveda expert John Douillard on the ideal Summer Diet for your Dosha.

#256

253. Whether I’m voting for Biden or a new candidate…I’m voting for This.

#255

252. The Simple Buddhist Trick to Being Happy.

#254

251. How to Take Advantage of the Remainder of Summer—Mindfully.

#253

250. God Bless America…from a Buddhist.

#252

249. How I feel after that Debate. ~ Waylon Lewis

#251

248. One Simple Way to Defeat Habitual Patterns that are effing up your Life.

#250

247. What's an Outer, Inner, & Secret Wedding Proposal?

#249

246. A Simple Buddhist Practice we can do Anytime.

#248

245. Waylon asks Ellie Laks: What the Heck is "Cow Hug Therapy" & how it can Help?

#247

244. Why we should all care about Fake News.

#246

243. One daily reminder to transform your entire life: #mayitbeofbenefit

#245

242. Waylon w/ his favorite Elephant Writer, Lynn Shattuck.

#244

241. How to Find your Voice—as a Writer, & as a Human.

#243

240. What we can do for Mom, this Mother’s Day.

#242

239. Let’s be Smart about our Political Passions.

#241

238. Vulnerability is not Weakdd.