The On Purpose Podcast

Richard Unger and Lifeprints

When Sandy Levey-Lunden, author of I Just Want Peace, recently introduced Lynn Thompson to Richard Unger, this 45-minute conversation happened. Richard is the Founder of IIHA (International Institute of Hand Analysis) and the author of Lifeprints: Deciphering Your Life Purpose from Your Fingerprints. He has read over 50,000 pairs of hands, and is one of the foremost authorities on hand analysis in the world today.
As a follow-up, we are gathering on Zoom for a group discussion with Richard on Life Purpose and Meaning on Monday, April 29 at 4 pm Pacific. Please join us.
Why I Read Hands by Richard Unger
Two hands open and in front of my eyes an entire Universe stares back at me. I descend into their world, like a cave explorer, my ropes and lantern at the ready, immersed in this alien environment both strange and familiar. Their essence, the meaning behind the events of their life, is asking me to put into words and images that which calls out for understanding and acceptance.
And when I take notice, I see a transformation in my own experience: I am clear and centered, weightless, aware, more alive, more thankful and more alert than at any other time in my life.
Why do I read hands?To help other people.To become more self aware.Because nothing - nothing - connects me more to my spiritual center.Because my own Life Purpose commands it.Because they are there.

Heather Tyson with Title Pending

With her acclaimed solo show, TITLE PENDING, Heather Tyson, an award-winning Solo Artist, recently took the stage at the prestigious Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest Stage in Sherman Oaks, CA on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  A month later, Heather showed up for her first podcast on Living on Purpose with Lynn Thompson to talk about her most recent performance of TITLE PENDING and the journey to get there. Coincidentally, the length of their conversation, an hour and a quarter, is the ideal length of her solo show. In 2023, Lynn and Heather met through Ann Randolph's online writing community, Your Story Matters: Unmute Yourself, and through a writing development workshop with Joshua and Adam, and Notes on Your Notes.
Here is the link to “Boxes,” the prologue segment from Heather's most recent live performance of TITLE PENDING.
Drive into the Drama of Betrayal and Resilience: TITLE PENDING unravels the gripping tale of Heather, a hardworking Midwestern girl whose life begins to crumble after a shocking betrayal. Amidst the backdrop of automotive training classes, she questions the very fabric of her beliefs, all while trying to keep her composure at her corporate job. As she hurtles toward an inevitable crash, questions arise: What happens when the GPS of life malfunctions? How do we find our way? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions and revelations! Buckle up for an unforgettable ride!
Accolades and Recognition:
Following a successful sold-out run at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and an Official Selection of the 2023 Binge Fringe Festival, TITLE PENDING was chosen as an Official Selection of the prestigious 2024 Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest. The show has garnered praise for its universal themes and Tyson's compelling writing and storytelling.
A Return to the Stage:
Heather Tyson, a graduate of Northwestern University’s theater program, is thrilled to be back on stage, writing and producing her own work. TITLE PENDING, and Tyson’s return to live performance, is a testament to her unwavering love of the theatre. Previous TV and film appearances include The Sopranos, Sex & the City, Days of Our Lives, and Military Husband.
Praise for TITLE PENDING: Wendy Hammers, Solo Artist, and CEO of Tasty Words Productions, raves about the show: “Heather Tyson’s radiant and oh-so-real performance is a reminder of everything we love in the theatre – truth, humor, and universal a-ha moments… A master class in solo storytelling, TITLE PENDING is not to be missed.”
Heather Tyson graduated from Northwestern University after David Schwimmer but before Meghan Markle. Post-graduation, she drove a U-Haul to NYC to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. After hustling for years in the off-off-off Broadway theatre scene, she shifted gears to TV and film, where she wowed in the roles of a blink-and-you-miss-her prostitute on THE SOPRANOS and a slightly dim-witted sales consultant on SEX & THE CITY. She then drove another U-Haul across the country to LA, hoping to expand her artistic career. But life had other plans. Heather’s dreams stalled, and just like that, more than a decade passed. With TITLE PENDING, Heather is back in the driver’s seat, making a return to her first true love, the stage.

Danell teNyenhuis Black: Suddenly

Eight years ago, Danell's husband, Patrick, went out for his morning bike ride and didn't come home. So much has happened since then for his wife, their two daughters, and their families, including, for Danell, a new career direction, new marriage, and becoming a published author. In this 45-minute conversation, Danell teNyenhuis Black and Living on Purpose host Lynn Thompson tour many aspects of Danell's journey that she shares in Suddenly: A Widow's Story of Unexpected Loss and Healing.
Leading us through details of her unexpected loss, the author expands the shock rippling through their large families into a depth of insight, memories, hope, and supportive guidance. I recommend this book for comfort and company through the loss of a spouse and holding steady as life continues in ways unimaginable before that moment. Big thanks for the author's courage in sharing her story!
Published by Ignite Press.

Art of Departure Eight

February discussion forum in the series, reviewing MAiD and otherwise preparing and caring for and considering physical death, with new and returning voices, edited to under two hours.
Note:
When the nine or so of us recorded this discussion, we had the impression that the expansion of MAiD was put on pause until March 2027. However, there was a Bill C-62 going through third reading in the Canadian Senate (after passing three readings in the House of Commons).
 
As of February 29, 2024, it appears that the expansion (to include those with a mental disorder as the sole underlying condition for application for MAiD) is, indeed, put on pause until March 17, 2027, with a review beforehand.
 
Documentary film clarifying the mandate of palliative care and hospice. The Story of Euthanasia.
Some links for reference from Art of Departure Eight:
Toni Gitles, author of 21 Mistakes Caregivers Make & How to Avoid Them
denise bertrand aka feather, author of Once Upon A Solar Time
Bobbi Rowntree, Born Medium
Danell teNyenhuis Black, author of Suddenly: A Widow’s Story of Unexpected Loss and Healing
Russell Brand commentary on MAiD starting at 31:05 minutes
Druthers Newspaper
The Maid Article
Earlier forums:
Art of Departure SevenArt of Departure SixArt of Departure FiveArt of Departure FourArt of Departure ThreeArt of Departure TwoArt of DepartureArt of Departure Sampler
Thanks for listening to the Art of Departure, a series on Living on Purpose (known as The On Purpose Podcast on Podbean).

Art of Departure Seven

MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) legislation is poised to expand on March 17, 2024, from those with a terminal illness or in chronic pain to include those with a mental disorder, further illuminating issues about quality of life and managing death. MAiD can provide relief for some and incite great unease for others.
Eighteen men and women gathered on Zoom with host Lynn Thompson for this (edited) 1.75 hour-long conversation, putting many ideas, insights, and perspectives on the table. And it was a ride of a call. Special guests joining the discussion, Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Hendrickson, Co-Founders of DDNI, Death Doula Network International, spoke about their experiences being death doulas and also addressed numerous myths about MAiD. 
A recent article on the topic of MAiD was referenced.
Update February 1, 2024 on a second pause on new MAiD legislation. Also scroll to end for video with True North's host Andrew Lawton for his intensive, insightful, and candid commentary on this issue.
More links to explore:
Art of Departure EightArt of Departure SixArt of Departure FiveArt of Departure FourArt of Departure ThreeArt of Departure TwoArt of DepartureArt of Departure Sampler
November intro for the Death Doulas, Jo-Anne and Karen
Thanks for listening to the Art of Departure, a series on Living on Purpose (known as The On Purpose Podcast on Podbean).
 

Art of Departure Six

The December Art of Departure Six (group discussions on matters of before, during, and after death: life!) with Daniel, Bobbi, and host Lynn Thompson. Edited to an hour.
For Art of Departure Seven on Sunday, January 7, 2024, guest speakers, Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Hendrickson, Co-Founders of Death Doula Network International (DDNI) joined Lynn and about fifteen others. In late 2023, Jo-Anne and Karen joined Lynn for a half-hour introduction about the evolution of DDNI and their involvement with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), a conversation to be continued because new legislation is due in March 2024.
Links to earlier episodes in this series:
Art of Departure EightArt of Departure SevenArt of Departure FiveArt of Departure FourArt of Departure ThreeArt of Departure TwoArt of DepartureArt of Departure Sampler
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through The On Purpose Podcast (Living on Purpose).

Life Success Hacks #4

The fourth section of Derian Tuitt's book is all about The Secrets: Thoughts (The Secret Sauce) and Detachment (The Paradox of Paradoxes). This episode is 25 minutes long. In February 2021, Lynn Thompson and Derian Tuitt met up on Zoom for the final of four conversations based on concepts in the book he wrote and they collaboratively edited in 2018, Life Success Hacks: How to Use Simple Action to Achieve Anything You Imagine.
Section One talk is episode 18 on Podbean.Highlights of #1
Section Two talk
Section Three talk
Derian B. Tuitt is a staunch proponent of taking action to achieve whatever you desire. His mantra is: “Your actions tell the real story. If you play it safe, you won’t have much of a life.” Derian advocates using natural laws to work for you, as well as using adversity as a catalyst that launches opportunity. Derian was inspired to write his book for his daughter, Debrina, and he is determined to make this world a better place for his granddaughter, Nadia.

Death Doulas

Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Hendrickson are the Co-Founders of the Death Doula Network International (DDNI). Host Lynn Thompson became aware of them in Canada when she purchased The Death Deck after the Deck's co-creator Lisa Pahl was a guest on Art of Departure Three. Jo-Anne and Karen expressed interest in joining the discussion sometime. So, on November 28, in advance of their appearance on Art of Departure Seven set for Sunday, January 7, 2024, they recorded this half-hour introduction. They share about the evolution of DDNI and their involvement with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), a conversation to be continued because new legislation is due in March 2024.
Check out Art of Departure Five to learn more about this group discussion series on Living on Purpose.
More about the team: Jo-Anne and Karen are pragmatic and heart-centered Death Educators and facilitators, speakers and end-of-life doulas. With training in coaching, end-of-life, community death caring, grief, conflict resolution and communications, they have a passion for using the conversation around death as a pathway to growth and healing for individuals, communities, and the planet. Everything they do is designed to create an intimate, informative, and inspiring container for reflection and personal action.Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through The On Purpose Podcast (Living on Purpose).

End of Slavery Summit 2

Cory Endrulat and The End of Slavery Summit came into view for host Lynn Thompson in November 2022 because she knew Connie, one of many featured speakers. Now in November 2023, Cory has a new project, End of Slavery Summit 2, assembling one-minute videos in consideration of: “What is Most Important That People Must Know?”
A handful of people gathered online with Cory Endrulat on Friday, November 17 for a talk and discussion, filling up an hour and a quarter that included Laura spontaneously speaking her “one-minute” answer to the question!
Cory's Invite Announcement Summary:
"In 2022, we launched The End Of Slavery Summit which featured over 50 speakers including David Icke, Mark Passio, Derrick Broze, Larken Rose, HighImpactFlix and much more, alongside hundreds of resources.“From the summit, launched The Liberator 2 News project, jump-starting our collaborative action-focused newsletter with thousands of readers. This one-stop-hub allows anyone to send an article which will be turned into every format and for several platforms. It also features the 24/7 Truth In Music Radio, a networking page, activism section, the One Great Work Network livestream, documentaries, events and testimonies (for individuals sharing their personal stories).
“Now it is time for The Liberator 2 Showcase. In comparison to The End Of Slavery Summit, it is much easier for anyone to get involved within this project and it is projected to be more effective due to its format. This may be held annually. If you are a speaker or content creator or simply care about the truth, here's all you have to do: Send us a one-minute clip on this one question: What is most important that people must know? The video can be vertical or horizontal with any camera. Be creative! We encourage that you edit your clip, but this is optional because we are willing to edit for you.”
 
More to read and videos to view at Cory's website, including about slavery.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through The On Purpose Podcast (Living on Purpose).
P.S. One of the questions from Cory's Freedom Brochure:
If stealing 100% of the product of someone's labor is slavery, at what percentage is it not slavery?

Art of Departure Five

The November group discussion on matters of before, during, and after death (life!) with new and returning speakers. Edited to just over an hour and a half. Links to episodes in this series:
Art of Departure EightArt of Departure SevenArt of Departure SixArt of Departure FourArt of Departure ThreeArt of Departure TwoArt of DepartureArt of Departure Sampler
Host Lynn Thompson spontaneously scheduled Art of Departure Five for November 5 (four years since her dad completed his physical life) following her chat with a new friend, Laura JE Hamilton.
Lots of references and resources mentioned in this call. Here we go.
Thanks again for your presence on the Art of Departure Five, truly an honor to be together in the open, loving space of caring, sharing, and witnessing. As Rudi noted about why he showed up, "To hear stories about how people are dealing with their impending death and the deaths of their loved ones. Pick up some courage and some willingness to go a little deeper than the surface." We covered numerous topics, countries, and time zones! 
 
More from Laura JE Hamilton, author of Fully CommittedThe Sacred Sojourn of the SoulThe Justinian Deception with Romley Stewart
 
More from Stephanie who loves "sharing a quantum perspective. It's a game changer." 
At the Root of Everything, is Consciousness
The Mindfulness ProjectLebanon Peace ProjectThe Rife Machine
 
More from feather, author of Once Upon a Solar Time
https://www.air-feather.com/about
 
More from Toni, author of 21 Mistakes Caregivers Make & How to Avoid Them
https://www.heartofcaregiving.com/about/
 
More from Rudi:
https://www.rudiharst.com/
 
More from Bobbi:
http://bobbirowntreebornmedium.ca/
 
Suzanne referred to her Bahá'í Faith
and
Next Level Soul
Suzanne Giesmann
NDE Diary
 
Ev and Rudi referred to the tradition on November 2, Day of the Dead celebration, Día de Muertos
 
Referenced by Christina, Social Visionary Entrepreneur, Ordained Shamanic Priestess.
She interviewed:
Paul Elder Eyes of an Angel
(Paul was on Living on Purpose on CHLY)
https://www.paul-elder.com/
Dannion Brinkley, Saved by the Light
Betty Eadie Embraced by the Light
 
Referenced:
Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life
Bruce Lipton and epigenetics (Interview with Bruce on Living on Purpose)
Your Story Matters: Unmute Yourself with Ann Randolph > four-week session begins today, Nov 6 to Dec 1 (usually a month or so off between sessions)
The movie, The Secret (Living on Purpose episode with 100 quotes from The Secret)Past life regression, Dr. Brian WeissHAARP
 
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through The On Purpose Podcast (Living on Purpose).