Mark Matousek

Beginner’s mind is an open mind, a ready mind.What if, we become open to the truth that in every moment, there’s something new to discover that can make our lives fresh, interesting, and more alive?A Better Listen audio production. Author - Mark...

Are we moving toward a more ethical future? Here Matousek discusses universal human ethics He points out that ethics may be a minefield of opposing ideologies, special interest and temperamental proclivities. The good news is that humans are hardwired...

Our expectation levels surrounding friends can be a bit nebulous, and often, so is the way we deal with the natural movements of friendships.How do you handle gossip? Betrayal? The telling of secrets? Ethical Wisdom for Friends is a simple, edifying,...

The human dilemma is that we’re very often divided against ourselves. This conflict is the source of much suffering and confusion. Why is it that we so often fear what we want and want what we fear?Begin the journey to your true life while gaining an...

The act of slowing down time carries enormous importance in our lives, adding PAUSE to our days typically filled with PUSH, PUSH, PUSH.Experience the gifts that only idleness can bring and discover tools to help you integrate this valuable ‘you’ time...

Do you make time to remove yourself from the rat race? Time for leisure, pleasure, letting go, drawing outside the margins, and cultivating irresponsibility?Our lives are far too responsible. We're entirely too grown up too much of the time, and...

Passion is the lifeblood of a creative existence. How does it operate in your current life and where might you be tamping it down, missing out on opportunities for increased enjoyment and personal freedom?Passion and Abandon explores the topics of...

What does it mean to be a practicing spiritual person in the world? How do we bring sacred values into our daily lives? How can we live a spiritual life and maintain a regular practice while dealing with things like money, relationships, career, and...

How do you live an awakened life? In these 14 inspirational talks from The Seekers Forum, best selling author and teacher Mark Matousek provides a contemporary roadmap to everyday wisdom for spiritual seekers. Exploring topics that include Fear and...

We often make our life choices by default, taking the easy or well-traveled path, obeying the voices of practicality and conformity, over the siren call of freedom.By asking ourselves which aspects of the self we wish to change, and being specific...

“Love your crooked neighbor with your crooked heart," Auden suggested. We are all crooked creatures – perfect in our imperfections – loving with our crooked hearts. The struggle is the point, not the destination.Love is something we prove by our deeds...

Our lives are defined by the quest for meaning. The ability to identify our particular purpose–our unique significance as individuals – determines not only the quality of our lives but, during difficult times, our very survival.Ours is a culture that...

Many of us search outside of ourselves for validation because we fail to see our worth or our own capacity for enlightenment. You only have to look deep inside yourself to realize how lucky you are simply to be alive and able to give and receive...

Although we're taught to believe that insecurity is something to be avoided, the more open you are to the truth of insecurity, the stronger you become.The Wisdom of Insecurity will help you to embrace this ubiquitous humility of life more fully.A...

If we believe that the only thing that keeps us afloat is our struggle, then we live in a constant state of fear. How do we find perspective and courage to detach from this trance? How can relieving ourselves from this constant weight of the world...

What’s Your Story? is a fascinating investigation of this storytelling process and what it can teach us about who we really are.As Matousek says, “When you tell the truth, your story changes. When your story changes, your life is transformed.” The...