In this segment, Mark shares the contents of his dreams the night before with his co-worker, Brad. What does Brad think? What is real and what is imaginary? Sometimes the difference isn’t all that much….

Dreams can be revealing. They can tell us about what is happening in our sub-conscious and unconscious mind. In this episode, Mark wakes up from a dream and discovers some interesting insights.

In many cultures, it is considered embarrassing or wrong for a grown man to cry. Yet crying is a healthy was to express an emotion of sadness or happiness. In this episode, Mark breaks down and starts crying right in front of Peter Bestluck. Why does he cry? Find out.

Words are powerful. They can affect water in noticeable ways. And since we are made mostly of water, words have a powerful effect on us, too.

Did you know that there is a place in Thailand that cures drug addicts by teaching them how to meditate? Listen to Mark talk with a man named John, who is doing research on Thai Buddhism.

Parallel Expressions
My position is called “motor man”.
My job is called “motorman”.
Notes
Sometimes “position” means “job”.
Examples
Do you have any positions vacant?
Do you have any jobs available?

Parallel Expressions
I am in charge of the electrical systems
I look after the electrical systems.
I take care of the electrical systems.
I am responsible for the electrical systems.
(These expressions are parallel in this situation but not all …

The universe is full of many forms, but the essence is one. The essence is one. The essence is one. So says the swami.

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I come from South Africa.
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I live in Australia.
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