Yin & Young EP27 - The Hoffman Process (and some Hamilton)

James shares his experience attending the spiritual retreat the Hoffman Process and Y&Y share their thoughts on Hamilton the musical.-Episode Notes:* Some friends of Dan listen to the podcast. * James watched Hamilton recently and is donating his car.* Overall, the Hoffman process was helpful, though the cost is pretty high for a week (James was sponsored).* At the retreat, no discussions about divisive things were allowed.* Four step process that spans over 6 days: Awareness, Expression, Compassion/Forgiveness, New Behavior* A lot of personal issues are traced back to parents/surrogate parents.* The importance of FEELINGS.* James goes through some of the exercises of the Hoffman Process and his reaction to them.* People need to find love for themselves. You can't help others if you can't help yourself first.* The Crow (1994), played by Brandon Lee, says this about motherhood:  “Mother is the name for God on the lips and hearts of all children. “* Hamilton the musical: People are cast to replicate the original Broadway cast experience. Everyone sounds for the most part like the Original Broadway Cast recording.—Language Corner - * 自身難保 - zìshēn nánbǎo - hard to take care of oneself* soapland - ソープランド - sōpurando - a Japanese business establishment that offers “cleanly” adult entertainment—Links:- The Hoffman Process from the Hoffman Institute https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/- GQ Article on another writer's personal experience at the Hoffman Process: http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-hoffman-process-review- Hamilton Official Site https://hamiltonmusical.com/us-tour/--Find us on:iTunes: https://goo.gl/VVZLhBFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yinyoungpodcast/Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/yin-young-podcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvtVW6pVPeKFn7H_6ai8lA?