#1 – Peter Rhodes - On Presence

Welcome to the first episode of the podcast.

Peter Rhodes is a dear friend—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A former prison counselor and probation officer, he still offers private counseling and works at the Bryn Athyn Thrift Shop (BATS), showing up with presence and humility at 80.

Peter has been a quiet giant in many lives, including mine. From childhood days playing in the woods behind his house and cold plunging by his hand-built huts, to recent heart-to-hearts in those same huts, Peter has consistently shown me—and countless others—what it means to live in the present.

In this conversation, we explore the arc of Peter’s life: his path as a seeker, early stories and careers, practicing non-judgemental observation, the art of learning to hold space without fixing, and reflections on addiction, ego, marriage, grief, happiness, and usefulness. We talk about what it means to live in the body, in the moment—day by day, and much more… 

Peter doesn’t offer easy answers. But if you're listening for something real, something that challenges you, you'll find it here.

I can’t believe I get to say this—welcome to episode one.

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Check Out: Peter Rhodes’ book Observing Spirit: Evaluating Your Daily Progress on the Path to Heaven with Gurdjieff & Swedenborg — https://www.goodreads.com/Observing_Spirit

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Reflections: “That which is done is what will be done.” — Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NKJV).“Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.” — Proverbs 31:10 (NKJV).“Much wisdom brings much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” — Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NKJV).

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