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Wanter Dynamics & The Love We Are

Mitch Rosacker

Welcome to Planet Earth. It's buck wild here! In "Wanter Dynamics & The Love We Are" we'll explore the dynamic play of perspectives—the ongoing movement between The Wanter and our True Nature. We'll look at how it plays out in the everyday, and how easy it can be to get caught in it without even realizing we've been pulled in. We'll then explore some of the ancient practices that give us the chance to pause, notice, and rest back into something deeper. The war can be over—against our Wanter, and against others when they're in theirs. Then we can play, then we take care of each other, we honor each other, and we love each other. It is here that we realize that all along we are the love we've been looking for.

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S2 · E107
August 1 · 12 min
107. We Are Emerging From The Mist
Season Two concludes with a joyful chant and a simple invitation: we are emerging from the mist. Inspired by an experience at the ashram many years ago, Mitch reflects on the image of morning fog dissolving as the sun rises—a living metaphor for the obscurations of fear, separation, and limiting beliefs giving way to the warmth of the heart. More than a closing song, this final episode is a celebration of the journey you've taken together through A Play of Perspectives. Through chant and repetition, Mitch invites us to remember the light of Consciousness that shines within everyone and everything, and to step more fully into the Divine play with openness, joy, and wonder. As one season comes to completion, another begins—with the lovely possibility of seeing more clearly than ever before. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E106
August 1 · 12 min
106. The Lovely Possibility Of Coherency
Drawing on his years as an engineer on the space shuttle program, Mitch explores the scientific idea of coherency—a system returning to its natural state—and reflects on how this principle offers a beautiful metaphor for human consciousness. Weaving together insights from physics and the ancient spiritual traditions, he considers the intriguing possibility that a relatively small shift in human awareness could have a profound impact on the whole. Rather than offering certainty, Mitch invites us into wonder: What if our deepest nature is already whole? What if every act of kindness, every moment of presence, and every return to love contributes to something far greater than we can see? This episode is a hopeful exploration of individual awakening, collective transformation, and the lovely possibility that humanity is closer to coherency than we might imagine. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E105
August 1 · 19 min
105. The Mysticism Of Sound And Music
What begins as an evening of Wisdom Chanting with a room full of participants—including one outspoken skeptic—unfolds into an extraordinary exploration of the transformative power of sound. When an unexplained event draws everyone's attention to a single book titled The Mysticism of Sound and Music, Mitch witnesses how direct experience can dissolve years of doubt in an instant. Through this remarkable story, Mitch reflects on the ancient understanding that chanting, rhythm, and sacred sound are far more than music—they are invitations into the living field of Consciousness itself. This episode explores how the skeptical mind often seeks certainty before opening the heart, while genuine transformation arises through direct experience. A beautiful reminder that some truths are not meant to be proven—they are meant to be lived. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E104
August 1 · 14 min
104. Emerging From The Mist
While walking through the morning mist at an ashram, Mitch encounters a mysterious man whose unexpected message becomes a powerful reflection on the nature of spiritual awakening. Through a story about the "missing years" of Yeshua and the symbolic image of fog giving way to sunlight, Mitch explores how the heart of timeless wisdom can become obscured—and how it can always be rediscovered through direct experience of love. Rather than focusing on history or doctrine, this episode invites us to consider what happens when fear, control, and separation cloud our perception. As the morning sun gently dissolves the fog over the lake, Mitch reflects on how kindness, compassion, and the love that we are can dissolve the obscurations within ourselves and our world, revealing the clarity that has been present all along. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E103
August 1 · 39 min
103. Listen To The Children
In this remarkable episode, Mitch shares the story of the very first person he worked with as a graduate intern—a woman who arrived overwhelmed by despair and unsure she wanted to keep living. Through simple presence, deep listening, creativity, and love, he witnessed the extraordinary transformation that unfolded when someone is truly met where they are. The story culminates in an unforgettable moment during Mitch's master's thesis presentation, when a mysterious visitor appears, offers a heartfelt blessing, and leaves the entire room with a single, powerful message: "Listen to the children." From that experience, Mitch reflects on what it means to listen—not only to the children in our lives, but to the childlike wonder that still lives within each of us. This episode is an invitation to discover the healing power of presence, the grace of wholehearted attention, and the profound wisdom that emerges when we simply allow ourselves to love. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E102
August 1 · 7 min
102. Dancing In The Dirt
After receiving ceremonial cacao from Peru, Mitch is unexpectedly drawn into a profound remembrance—an experience of dancing barefoot in the earth as an expression of ceremony, celebration, and unity. What begins as a simple cup of cacao unfolds into a direct experience of the Divine Mother, revealing the sacred essence flowing through the soil, the plants, the people, and all of creation. In this gentle and heartfelt episode, Mitch explores how simple acts of presence can become gateways to remembering our inherent connection with life itself. Through story, chant, and the unexpected convergence of a vision with a student's artwork, he reflects on the ever-present invitation to experience the Divine not as something separate, but as the living essence dancing through everyone and everything. A beautiful reminder that, beneath the appearance of separation, we have always been welcome home. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E101
August 1 · 43 min
101. Nila Bindu - The Blue Pearl
In this deeply personal episode, Mitch recounts a life-changing experience at an ashram that began with an unexpected invitation into vulnerability and unfolded into a direct encounter with what the ancient traditions call Nila Bindu—the blue light of Consciousness from which everything emerges and in which everything exists. Through the story of a Swami's willingness to ask for help, Mitch's own profound opening of the heart, and a mysterious encounter with a wise stranger during a Dancing Sapta, this episode explores the transformative power of surrender, the illusion of separation, and the realization that our true nature is pure love. Along the way, Mitch shares the beautiful teaching of the "blue pearls"—those moments of direct awakening that gradually reveal reality as it truly is. Rather than something to attain through the mind, this episode reminds us that Truth is something to be lived, experienced, and remembered. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E100
August 1 · 13 min
100. The Bubble Bath Of Consciousness
Episode Description In this episode, Mitch shares one of the most extraordinary experiences of his life—an expansive journey into what he describes as a "bubble bath of Consciousness." Drawn into a luminous sphere containing every moment of his life, he discovers that past, present, and future exist simultaneously, each available to be experienced from the awareness of who he is now. As he revisits a pivotal moment from his teenage years, Mitch witnesses how a single choice gives rise to an entirely different life. Through this profound exploration, he offers an invitation to contemplate the creative nature of Consciousness, the interconnectedness of every decision, and the realization that there may be no "right" or "wrong" path—only the unfolding adventure of experience. A deeply personal story that opens into a timeless reflection on choice, compassion, and the playful mystery of reality. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E99
July 7 · 9 min
99. The Saraswati Whoosh (audio exclusive)
Mitch shares the story behind a chant that arrived unexpectedly during an exploration, carried on what he describes as an energetic "whoosh." What unfolded became a profound remembrance of Shri Saraswati—the Divine presence associated with wisdom, creativity, and the white swan—and revealed a deeper understanding of an experience that had occurred years earlier during a near-drowning on a wilderness river. Through this deeply personal account, Mitch explores the mysterious ways Grace can reveal itself across time, the symbolism of surrender, and the invitation to remember our own eternal nature. Woven throughout is the beautiful Saraswati chant that emerged from this experience, offered as an invitation to open the heart, receive wisdom, and discover the Divine presence that has been with us all along.
S2 · E98
July 7 · 24 min
98. As I Take My Seat I Find An Old Friend
Mitch shares a life-changing story from a wilderness canoe expedition that began with uncertainty, led to a near-death experience, and unfolded into an unexpected encounter with profound Grace. Through a mysterious white swan, an unlikely rescue, and a simple crystal that appeared at just the right moment, he reflects on the quiet ways life can reveal that we are never truly alone. At the heart of this story is a gentle invitation: to discover the place within where we can always come to rest. As Mitch explores the confluence of courage, surrender, and remembrance, he points us toward the timeless realization that whenever we truly take our seat in the heart, we find an old friend waiting there. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E97
July 6 · 34 min
97. Call & Response
Mitch shares one of the most meaningful experiences of his years at the ashram—a story of a father's quiet prayer for his son and an extraordinary response that neither of them expected. What begins as a simple longing for a moment with his teacher unfolds into a profound lesson about love, grace, humility, and the mysterious way the heart is heard. Through this deeply moving account, Mitch reflects on the nature of the Shakti field, the power of a sincere prayer, and the difference between feeling special and remembering our true essence. At its heart, this story is an invitation to discover that the deepest connection we seek has always been available within the heart itself. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E96
July 6 · 35 min
96. Mahalakshmi & Abhishek
Mitch shares a profound story from his years at the ashram that transformed his understanding of humility forever. After a series of extraordinary experiences with Shri Mahalakshmi, an unexpected invitation into a sacred abhishek ceremony stirs deep feelings of unworthiness—only to reveal one of the most liberating insights of his spiritual journey. Through this deeply moving account, Mitch explores the difference between humility and unworthiness, the healing power of Grace, and the invitation to live from the heart rather than the stories of the mind. In honoring the Divine within ourselves, we discover that true humility is not making ourselves smaller—it is remembering the wholeness we have always been. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E95
July 6 · 10 min
95. Shri Hanuman Darshan
Mitch shares a deeply intimate experience of what the ancient traditions call darshan—a direct encounter with the living presence of Shri Hanuman. After a long day of chanting, service, and caring for others, an unexpected visitation unfolds, revealing a profound transmission of love, gratitude, and the true nature of selfless service. Through this extraordinary story, Mitch explores the heart of seva—serving without seeking anything in return—and the possibility that the Divine is not separate from us, but continually inviting us to remember our shared essence. At the deepest level of awakening, the one we seek and the one who seeks are revealed to be one. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E94
July 6 · 19 min
94. Ganapati Darshan
Mitch shares a profound experience from his time at an Indian ashram, where an unexpected encounter with a sacred murti of Ganapati became a living reunion with what felt like an ancient friend. What began as a simple walk unfolded into a powerful experience of love, energy, remembrance, and an extraordinary confirmation that followed moments later. Through this deeply personal story, Mitch explores the possibility that the Divine is far more intimate and accessible than we often imagine. He reflects on subtle perception, sacred presence, and the invitation to discover that what appears as form is, at its essence, one living field of Consciousness expressing itself in countless ways. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E93
July 6 · 22 min
93. Sweat Lodge
Mitch shares the story of a transformative experience during a Native American sweat lodge ceremony that opened into a profound remembrance. As the heat intensified beyond what seemed bearable, something unexpected unfolded—a recognition that transcended time, connecting ancient traditions, sacred chants, and the shared wisdom carried across cultures. Through this deeply personal story, Mitch reflects on the heart as the place where all paths meet. He explores remembrance, perseverance through discomfort, the mystery of lineage, and the possibility that beneath our different traditions lies a single living Truth inviting us home to ourselves. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E92
July 6 · 16 min
92. Goldie Rocks
Mitch shares the remarkable story of an amethyst that seemed to appear out of nowhere at exactly the right moment. What began as a simple request for a crystal to take on a journey to India unfolded into a deeply moving experience involving a mysterious gift, an unexpected past-life regression, and a profound reminder that our souls may continue finding one another across lifetimes. Rather than offering conclusions, Mitch invites us into the wonder of the unexplained. Through this extraordinary story, he reflects on synchronicity, Grace, remembrance, and the quiet ways life seems to guide us back to one another—and back to the truth of what we are. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E91
July 6 · 33 min
91. Blue Light Of The Whales
Mitch shares the extraordinary story of an experience on the cliffs of Maui that forever changed the way he understood the living intelligence of this world. What began as a simple chant overlooking the Pacific became an encounter with a mama whale, a mysterious blue light, and a series of synchronicities that unfolded with breathtaking precision. Rather than asking listeners to believe his experience, Mitch offers it as an invitation to wonder. Through this remarkable story, he explores gratitude, Grace, the unseen interconnectedness of life, and the possibility that reality is far more alive, responsive, and loving than we often imagine. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E90
July 5 · 21 min
90. This Beloved Dream
In this deeply moving episode, Mitch shares one of the most profound dreams of his spiritual journey—a direct revelation that transformed his understanding of awakening, identity, and the Divine. After years of asking "The Beloved" for guidance through his dream practice, he receives an extraordinary realization: the Beloved he had been calling to had never been separate from him. Through this intimate experience, he discovers that awakening is not about becoming special or attaining something new, but relaxing into the Truth of what has always been. With humility and tenderness, Mitch reflects on how even the desire to be a "spiritual someone" quietly dissolves in the presence of this realization. What remains is the elegant simplicity of being—recognizing that we are the Divine love we've been searching for, unique expressions of one infinite Source. A beautiful invitation to awaken within this Beloved Dream and remember the wholeness that has always been here. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E89
July 5 · 14 min
89. Bengal Tiger Dream
In this deeply personal episode, Mitch shares a transformative dream that forever changed his understanding of fear, awakening, and the love that lies beyond both. As the spiritual journey invites us to release the identities we've built for safety, we inevitably encounter a threshold that can feel like the end of who we are. Through the unforgettable symbolism of a lion, a Bengal tiger, and the simple wisdom to "just be natural," Mitch reveals what he discovered on the other side of that fear: the very love he had been searching for all along. This is a powerful invitation to stop running from the unknown, turn toward what feels most frightening, and discover that what has been pursuing you all along is not your destruction—but your own True Self, patiently calling you home. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.
S2 · E88
July 5 · 6 min
88. Welcome To Wanterland
In this episode, Mitch welcomes you to Wanterland—the beautifully messy human adventure where we can feel separate, unworthy, and endlessly searching for the love we believe is missing. He explores why the Wanter naturally seeks approval, achievement, and validation, and why the love we receive through those pursuits can never fully satisfy. Beneath the longing, however, lies a profound truth: we have never actually left home. The unconditional love we've been seeking has always been the very essence of who we are. This is an invitation to remember your Mystic Nature, to soften toward the human experience with compassion, and to discover that the love you've been searching for has never been outside of you. Welcome to Wanterland. For more, visit TheLoveWeAre.com.

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