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In his first recording after a devastating stroke that brought him to the very edge of life itself, Ram Dass speaks about what he considers most important: To accept the reality of our mortality – so you can face the great beyond in ways that can enhance your life right now. If we can accept the reality of our dying with equanimity and mindfulness, we will come to greater peace, helping us to live the life worth living. As you let the words, images and music wash over you, cultivate the gift of willingness, so that you can live with a more open-minded curiosity. Ram Dass was a beloved spiritual author and teacher who pioneered the integration of Eastern philosophies into the fabric of America.

How can a priest barred from the Vatican help us explore reincarnation? Licensed clinical psychologist, theologian, and priest Sean O'Laoire joins Open Minds to share his studies into the divine nature of the universe. After being dismissed by the Vatican, O'Laorie embraced his existence as an "evolved" catholic priest, exploring reincarnation and comsmology forbidden to traditional Roman Catholics. O'Laoire’s book Setting God Free explores how our mystical experiences can be part of our everyday lives, whether we consider ourselves spiritual or religious. Discussing the theories of Stan Grof and reincarnation as a universal experience, O'Laoire explores the nature of epistemology – how we know what we know. Sharing how we can find the commonalities in our spiritual stories, O'Laoire says regardless of where we come from everyone can experience Source or God energy.