Elephant Journal: Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis

Waylon speaks about the role of journalism as the pursuit of truth, the trap of "fake news," and how we can all develop our antenna for bullsh*t (including our own) if we pause to examine our sources of "facts." 

"Journalism is simply the search for truth, which makes it similar to science. If you're interested in journalism—whether you're liberal or conservative—you're interested in facts, and you're open to changing your mind and...

In this week’s Mindful Monday video & podcast, Waylon talks about one thing we can do—every day—to transform our lives for the better. 

"The notion of duty, which we talk a lot about in the military realm or public service, or say in my Buddhist upbringing...it's a very un-American word from the point of view of 'we Americans cherish our freedom or independence.' The way we generally think of it in America or write about it is: my ...

Waylon meets his all-time favorite Elephant Journal writer, Lynn Shattuck, for the first time. They talk about writing, finding your voice as a writer, how to write about your life in a cathartic, genuine, way and Lynn's thread through much of her writing: the loss of a beloved sibling.

"I was really fortunate. [Elephant] felt like a safe home for my writing. I felt welcomed from the beginning by the editors, and it was a cozy conn...

Waylon talks about how, as human being and as a writer, we can uncover our voices. Hint: it’s not as impossible as it feels.

“Ironically, simply getting present with yourself and out of your own thoughts will enable you to find the words that are genuine and helpful to others.” ~ Waylon Lewis

Learn more about Elephant Academy's Find your Voice course: https://bit.ly/FindYourVoiceFall2024

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Waylon shares a little (big) way we can thank mothers and all good parents everywhere:

“I want to do a video in honor of Mother’s Day and of wonderful parents everywhere, including fathers. But particularly single parents, and particularly single mothers, and particularly my mom, who is a single mom. One of the gifts of society—or lack or lack of gift—can be supporting single parents..” ~ Waylon Lewis

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Waylon shares with readers one simple, quick reminder about the act of being vulnerable.

“Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s true strength—if it’s genuine, not mere emotionalism. ~ Waylon Lewis 

>> Read more about emotionalism: Emotionalism Isn’t Cool.

>> Curious about Elephant Academy and what we teach? What we offer is hard to explain in a handful of words without them turning into word soup, but it’s got a little something for ...

Waylon encourages us to honor Earth Day every day, not just one day a year. Giving a care for our one and only planet is not about being perfect, or being a goody-two-shoes, but about living a mindful life and ensuring future generations can as well.

"Ultimately, like any kind of love, any kind of open heart, caring is ultimately our only conduit or connection to a meaningful life—even if sometimes caring means we're sad. Let's try...