Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

Jan 25 2025 272 ep. 19 mins 240
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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.

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270. I’ll support Trump tomorrow! (If) ~ Waylon

Jan 25 2025 2 mins  
Waylon will support President Trump tomorrow, if... "I always say, I have nothing against Trump—for as much as I despise him and think he's doing awful things in the world, if tomorrow he woke up and was 'buttercups and dancing through meadows' and 'let's be kind to people, and humans and animals and the planet all matter'—that would be great. I would support him tomorrow." ~ W

269. On MLK day, Trump’s Inauguration, & the greed of Social Media platforms.

Jan 20 2025 8 mins  
Waylon's thoughts on the historical day that is January 20th, 2025. "The fact that all of this is happening on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is both painful and telling. We have so far to go as a country..." ~ Waylon H. Lewis

268. If you're feeling Numb as Trump becomes President, again.

Jan 19 2025 11 mins  
Tomorrow, it’s Trump. Today, it’s Biden. If you’re feeling shook, that’s normal: here’s what we can do and not do for others and ourselves. ~ Waylon H. Lewis

267. Get ready: The Year of the Yin Wood Snake is nearly here. (Feng Shui Expert Anjie Cho w/ Waylon Lewis).

Jan 17 2025 34 mins  
Waylon catches up with one of our favorite guests: mindful feng shui expert Anjie Cho. They discuss methods to welcome the new energy into our homes and lives for 2025 this Lunar, or Eastern New Year. “On the second new moon after the winter solstice, millions around the world celebrate a holiday known as the Lunar New Year. This year, the momentous occasion falls on January 29th

266. Thoughts + Prayers for LA Wildfires? No. ~ Waylon

Jan 10 2025 4 mins  
Waylon shares a message with our dear Elephant community about the devastating fires ravaging California right now...and what it means for us. We have to do more than think about taking action. We have to actually do it. “I don't want to completely denigrate good feelings, or love, or caring, but it's just as meaningless as when folks offer thoughts and prayers around gun contro

265. Happy Honest New Year!

Jan 03 2025 4 mins  
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

264. Children’s Day is coming!

Dec 16 2024 2 mins  
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.

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

Dec 10 2024 2 mins  
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: Folks love to say

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

Dec 02 2024 3 mins  
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

261. What it means to give goodness.

Nov 30 2024 3 mins  
Shop local and small! Give nothing?! What it means to give goodness. Read the articles mentioned in the video: 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/2010/12/how-to-be-rich/