Hi, I’m Shannon Wills.
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Wake Up, Human 009: Meditation as Medicine
This episode explores the theme of meditation as a “medicine” to bring us into wholeness, clarity, and sovereignty over our minds. I’ll give a short overview of meditation, share some personal stories from my journey, and provide some practical tips along the way.
Birds and Dogs. {poem}
How fortunate I am, I think,
To hear only birds and dogs.
Rest is Radical.
Our culture might try to convince us to disregard rest as a privilege, or a luxury. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this society that depends upon our constant movement to keep its machine running—and rewards us for it—rest is a radical act.
Wake Up, Human 008: The Wisdom of Yoga-Vedanta
I talk with Gajananam, a long-time student and teacher of the ancient Indian tradition of Yoga. We’ll explore some basic definitions and misconceptions about yoga, but we’ll also dig deep into the timeless wisdom and philosophy of this perennial tradition.
Dandelion Seeds. {Poem}
What is more important…a lush and radiant lawn, or a lush and radiant life?
Wake Up, Human 007: Living a Life of No Regrets
I talk with author and editor Jeffrey S. Cramer of the Walden Woods Project. We explore the life and legacy of Henry David Thoreau, including discussions on themes of Walden and Civil Disobedience, the power of the moral compass, and the art of living deliberately in a distracted world.
Tomboys: Don’t be just another Archetype of the Patriarchy.
Our world doesn’t need more girls trying to be boys, or women trying to be men. The world has enough men already. What we need is the archetype of the strong woman.
Wake Up, Human 006: Your Body is Your Own Business
I talk with movement specialist Janis Isaman on the theme of body awareness: shifting our attention from outward appearance to the inward experience of our bodies that is our birthright—and our empowerment.
What if Nothing had a Name? A Practice in Connection without Words.
In this essay I explore the power of words, both to awaken us, and separate us from the rest of life. Included are some practical exercises I’ve been experimenting with, in an effort to step away from the constraints of language and toward the true nature of things.
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About Me
Hi, I’m Shannon. I write on themes of self-realization, awakened activism, and reconnection with the natural world: reclaiming our full power as human beings. As a student of psychology, I’m interested in how we perceive the world, and how that perception colors our experience and choices. As a long-time supporter of animal rights and environmental justice, I’m passionate about social change and nonviolent activism. As a spiritual seeker, I’m fascinated to explore realms of reality that lie beyond our senses, and the traditions and cultures that have not yet forgotten them. And as a devoted student of the arts, I draw inspiration from great thinkers and dreamers of ages past, and hope to channel their beauty and wisdom into this modern moment. You can read a little more about me here.
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