Yin & Young EP27 - The Hoffman Process (and some Hamilton) - listen on the website: https://goo.gl/LHGm4R or iTunes: https://goo.gl/ozBHRX — 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 writer shares his experience at the Hoffman Process UK: http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-hoffman-process-review - Hamilton Official Site https://hamiltonmusical.com/us-tour/ — Find us also on: - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/yin-young-podcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvtVW6pVPeKFn7H_6ai8lA? — #hoffmanprocess #selfhelp #spirituality #quadrinity #feelings #negativelove #parents #grandparents #family #selflove #forgiveness #patterns #hamilton #musical #thecrow #psychotherapy (at Saint Helena, California)