Return to Eden

Just a quick note to tell you we exist and we will back to the grindstone within the next 3 days

In today's society we think passion is just this warm slightly intense emotion but if passion and desire are our path we must understand what it means. Is it just an emotion? Is it something more something deeper? Join us as we discuss this and what is obviously a part 1 of an ongoing series.

The title was the original point and we talk on it briefly but this episode mutated into something more. That no matter who you are or what your situation whether you're surrounded by partners and family and loved ones or whether you're deployed or on work assignment or just single in such a way that you are all alone this is still the time of connection and you can find it in yourself in your community in nature however you need to

It's been over a year since we've done an actual episode and as so many people often do we felt like we felt off the path but in that year we have learned that you can never leave your spiritual path you can never turn your back on it you never have to repent for it it's all part of the journey and that's what we're talking about in this episode and will go into better detail on a different episode later but I hope that this episode and the brief I should ramble about it here helps you as much as the year and this journey has helped me

It took us a little longer than expected to get everything situated but we will be back on the 29th just to let you know we have not forgotten and we will return

Doing this next week for the official Resurrection of The Return to Eden podcast

Sometimes in life everything falls apart. It can look like in one moment that we're about to have it all and then the next we have less than nothing living on the street. We can feel that we're not worthy to have that Divine Connection and that divine Spark just seems so far Out Of Reach, but in those moments I need you to know that you are so worthy of all of that and so much more

We are dealing with a lot right now but we will be back we promise hang in there

We have three episodes ready to be recorded as soon as we get an opportunity hopefully we can within the week I'm sorry that we had disappeared we will get back to normal as soon as possible

This episode's been a little while and coming and is a little shorter than what we usually do. I just wanted to say that pleasure and desire and the need for connection is okay and in this world with all the turmoil that we see it doesn't make it selfish. For those that follow the path of Modern Dionysianism it is how we connected in Irvine and even if you don't subscribe to our path maybe it is and you just don't realize it. However you use pleasure and desire and whatever connection means for you is okay

I usually come up with a better title but this exist too raw for me. Country is hurting people are tired of being abused and oppressed. It is keeping them connecting to the Divine and the way you view it may be keeping you from connecting as well. That's what we cover in this week's episode

In today's modern society desire and pleasure are often confused with moments destinations if you will. In Modern Dionysianism we believe that it's more of a journey. That's where the return to innocence comes in, "The Return to Eden." Instead of focusing on the physical gratification of the instant, the innocent enjoy the journey. The pure enjoy the process

This is a real quick lesson too many message to let you know why Saturday's episode didn't come out on time

As this is Easter Ostara for Pagans, I want to look at rebirth, resurrection and how it relates to gender identity and gender expression. So sit back strap and there's a lot to cover this episode spoiler alert gender expression and gender identity are not the same thing and that's okay

In this weeks episode we explore 11 Principles of Thelema and how they relate to Modern Dionysianism as well as how they work with Modern Dionysianism to shape our prospective on the Pandemic Crisis

I know we're behind and this is an awkward time so we just wanted to put together or something real quick say that we haven't forgotten about you and we will get back on track

For the first time in 21 almost 22 weeks we missed an episode and almost two. It led to this very episode can you have control can you maintain agency when your life is in turmoil and chaos? The answer is yes and we'll look at that in more detail in this episode

Agency, is it surrendered when you embrace desire and passion? In this slightly shorter than usual episodes that's the very question we look at. Turns out to really understand the answer might be a little more complicated than we originally thought. So enjoy this introduction into our study on agency versus structure and how it applies to Modern Dionysianism

In this episode we're looking. For the truth of the desire passion and love. This is Valentine's Day, but is love passion and desire what the manufacture commercials tell us it is? No, it's deeper than that. It requires commitment and change and oftentimes pains and that's okay.

This week we had the homour of sitting down with the lovely ladies of the Peach Radio Show. These ladies have a real heart for the community. It is their desire to educate the uninitiated in the community the uninitiated potential ally. And even those that might stand against us.. Education is the only way to fight Intolerance and Prejudice

Acceptance what is it? What does it look like? Where does it come from? How do we get it? In this week's episode that's exactly what we talked about. I share a little bit about my story and we looking at different ways you can identify address and move Beyond your inability to accept yourself. You are absolutely divinely perfect exactly the way you are with exactly the desires and Passions that you have!

This week due to some experiences in our own life and the lives of dogs we hold dear to us I'm wanting to look at the role of Modern Dionysianism in regards to self-esteem sexual self-esteem and genuine connection. Is it possible to connect to somebody by embracing your passions and desires? Of course it is people even manipulate then connection to that forges weather in tootling or unintentionally and we need to be aware of that. Understanding the connection and the fact that we start forming that connection through our desire through our passion through our sexuality even when we are by ourselves is Paramount to a healthy lifestyle. It might even give you the tools you need in the strength to avoid the truly dark places in your life or at least to come through them battered and broken yes but still standing.

We talked a lot about Modern Dionysianism being a means of pathway and ideology a belief structure of connecting to the Divine. What does that actually look like how do we actually do that? Well, in this week's episode we actually look at that we give you a meditation to help you to let go to elevate in to connect. We hope you find it helpful

Well we are continuing our look at innocence and acceptance. this week we had the privilege of sitting down with Lee Harrington. He is a world-renowned author and speaker he Specializes and helping people accept their true selves. We are Beyond honored to have him and we know that there's some really great information in this episode

For so long we've been told the casual sex is a horrible thing. That you're a slut a Hora JLo a worthless piece of trash. That's simply not true this week we're going to dive into that. You need to understand that casual sex is normal healthy beneficial and nobody has the right tell you otherwise or take away your joy

Okay now we're getting the fun stuff. Ee are now looking at sex. That thing that is preached against so heavily in most religions. That thing you're taught to be ashamed of for even Desiring. Turns out you're actually designed for it. You'll be healthier happier more successful and more committed if you have it. Want a better relationship with your partner want to have more friends had sex

In part 3 of our series on innocence we look at masturbation. Is it healthy? And at least briefly why the world tries to Seamus away from it which we will get into more later in another episode so stay tuned for that

This week we look at the actual definition of innocence and the role of nudity in it. Is there any important? If so why? What are the benefits to you? What are the benefits to society?

Sometimes the biggest hindrance to accepting ourselves what we believe in who we truly are is fear. That fear is divided into two parts: fear of the outside world and what are friends loved ones co-workers Etc will think and fear inside ourselves. This week we look at the first part of that the world may not be ready we may have some compensation Society might have an issue with us. How do we deal with that? Should we deal with that? Hopefully this episode answers that question and prepares you a little bit better for that awkward confrontation and conversation

With this being the week of Thanksgiving I really struggled with the idea of doing a almost Charlie Brown sermon quality Thanksgiving special kind of episode but what I wrestled with was a bunch of questions. It really threw me and I didn't know how to do that the show that I had in my head to do. How do I give you that neatly packaged Thanksgiving special episode when I'm not even sure if we can be or should be thankful for being called to do this. I know that sounds bad being the guy in charge of this whole thing so to speak or at least the frontman if you will, but I hope that what is presented in this episode is exactly what you needed to hear. I hope that the struggle the earnestness and the passion ignites something in you and helps you push forward.

We realize that the last six episodes have not been the best in presentation and might have been a little confusing. So in this episode we want to tie the last six weeks together explaining a little more of where we come from and why we are doing what we are doing. Where the name came from, why our Facebook page is filled the way it is, what are core beliefs are, Etc. We hope that this is helpful and presented in a little bit easier to follow format, presentation and is a little more enjoyable. Don't forget to leave us a voice message and consider donating owner anchor. FM page links below

In this week's episode we will look at the question of gender versus sex. Is it a complex reality that each one of these is a complex thing in its own right and that when you combine the two for the way that we must engage in society the answer is beyond complex and involves not only a great deal of science but personal fluidity? Is it just a simple what you have between your legs is what it is and that biologically genetically the only option you have are XX and XY? The answer to this is the beginning of understanding for modern-day nice and ism. How can you accept yourself and embrace your desires if you don't know what you are and who you are is valid? You need to know if this is a social media tumbler creation or are you legitimately scientifically sociologically and psychologically any one of a number of sexes and or genders. That is what we are discussing in this week's episode.

Return to Eden is the official podcast of Modern Dionysianism. Our path is one of acceptance. Accepting your true self; every desire inclination identity. Everything that makes you who you are that maybe society your religion Etc tells you is wrong and evil. Maybe it's your past to connect to the divine and eventually even become Divine yourself.

In this week's episode we look at religion vs spirituality. Is there a difference? What is the difference? How do those differences impact us and apply to us in regards to Modern Dionysianism and the Return to Eden? There's a lot to unpack and it might even need a second episode a little bit later where we look at can you have spirituality without religion and vice versa. In the meantime. We hope that you find this enlightening

In this episode we look at the simple question: " if desire and pleasure is the path to the Divine and how I become Divine then why haven't I felt free in those moments before?" We Ben briefly look at some simple broad-based examples of how we can break through that. How we can get to the point where pleasure can elevators where desire can call down the Gods and point us to them, so that we can Return to Eden in our daily lives.

This episode has been planned for a while but it took a different turn. In this episode we will be looking at the idea of Good and Evil right and wrong good and bad whatever you want to call it. Does it exist, can and exist how do we know the difference? What do we do with it? Then we will look at how you respond and react to the people around you being on social media or in real life as they come across you living out your faith your path of Modern Dionysianism.

In this episode I dive a little bit into who I am. I wanted to give you much more detailed story. but I guess that will come later Then we look at the role of consent and right and wrong in a pleasure filled path to the divine. Be sure to check out the links below to leave a voice message which questions ideas Etc. We will take some and answer them on air. We may even contact you to be a live participant in an upcoming episode. Also be sure to check out the support link below to help us improve the show and be able to do this more frequently. We are not in it for money but the cost of the equipment needed to really produce the quality show and resources that we hope to provide takes money and we are working on it but any help is greatly appreciated.

In this very first very raw introductory episodes we briefly go over what is Modern Dionysianism and give you a brief outline a roadmap soreness of where we will go from here. Apologies for the voice quality as I am just getting over being sick and Have Nots ever done a podcast like this before