#14 From making films with Steven Spielberg to living in a Buddhist monastery (with Jacopo Miceli)

Jacopo’s journey has taken him from large-scale U.S. film productions to a life rooted in the soil (he’s passionate about growing food) mindfulness. Since 2023, he has lived and practiced at Plum Village France, the mindfulness centre and monastery founded by Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. In this episode he will be sharing his journey & learnings and we will explore how we can live our Essence through coming into the present moment and non-judgemental listening.Links► Plum Village00:00:00 Introduction00:02:08 Connecting to Essence: The Power of Nonviolent Communication00:07:06 Jacopos Journey to Vulnerability00:11:22 The Gift of Sharing: How Vulnerability can Deepen Connections00:15:04 Building a Non-Judgmental Society: The Impact of Authentic Connections00:22:24 From Film to Mindfulness: A Personal Transformation Journey00:32:53 Finding Support: The Importance of Community in Transition00:38:24 Inspiration from Plum Village00:45:10 Generating Peace with Every StepAbout John Lack  His mission is to inspire people to live their Essence. Through his brand Essence he shares inspiration in the form of podcasts, group coaching programs, 1:1 coachings, retreats, self-study courses, children's books and much more. 🌎 Check out my website for more inspiration and offerings📕 Download my free guide on "9 Ways to Authentic Leadership" 🧒 Take a look at my children's book on nonviolent communication 🔔 If you like this podcast, don't forget to subscribe