In this episode of "I Am My Own Guru Podcasts," Reverend Michael Zarchian presents a powerful reversal of the traditional Saint Francis prayer. He explores the idea of being a channel of disturbance, challenging listeners to act with heart and soul in the face of intellect, apathy, and compliance. He calls for disruption in the face of comfort and closed doors, urging for justice to be sought and enacted. This thought-provoking message encourages listeners to embrace disturbance as a force for positive change. Join us as we delve into this profound reflection and remember to hug yourself today. For more uplifting content, visit www.immyownguru.org.

Exercise: Reverse Saint Francis Prayer
Description: The Reverse Saint Francis Prayer is a call to be a channel of disturbance in a world where soulless intellect prevails. It calls for action with heart and soul in the face of apathy, provocation in the presence of helplessness, and compassion where there is indifference. It challenges blind obedience, silence, and too much comfort, urging disruption, questioning, and the willingness to listen. This exercise prompts a commitment to seeking justice and action rather than mere discussion.
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Primary Topic: The Reverse Saint Francis Prayer
- Explanation of the reverse Saint Francis prayer
- Call to be a channel of disturbance and disruption
- Emphasizing the importance of acting with heart and soul
- Provoking apathy and bringing hope to helplessness
- Bringing compassion in the face of indifference
Primary Topic: Channeling Disturbance
- Challenging compliance and blind obedience
- Encouraging questioning and thought in the face of blind obedience
- Being a voice in the face of silence
- Granting disruption in the face of too much comfort and too little action
Primary Topic: Granting Willingness and Seeking Justice
- Encouraging openness and willingness to listen
- Challenging laws and traditions that do not serve justice
- Emphasizing the importance of seeking to do justice rather than just talking about it
Primary Topic: Disturbance as a Catalyst for Love and Compassion
- Encouraging love for the alienated and unlovable
- Recognizing the need to disturb the status quo to show love and compassion
- Reaffirming the desire to be a channel of disturbance
Primary Topic: Conclusion and Call to Action
- Reiteration of the call to be a channel of disturbance
- Thanking the audience
- Encouragement to hug oneself
- Promotion of free weekly audios on Iammyownguru.org and a website visit reminder

1. "Channeling Disturbance: Provoking Compassion" - Embracing disruption to inspire compassion and empathy in a soulless world, fostering positive change.
2. "Questioning Compliance: Challenging Blind Obedience" - Encouraging critical thinking and challenging unquestioning obedience to authority for personal growth and progress.
3. "Becoming a Voice: Breaking Silence" - Empowering individuals to speak out and advocate for those who are unheard and marginalized.
4. "Seeking Justice: Overcoming Tradition" - Prioritizing the pursuit of justice over conforming to outdated traditions for a more equitable society.
5. "Loving the Unlovable: Embracing All" - Cultivating love and compassion for those who are often overlooked or deemed unlovable in society.
6. "Granting Disruption: Demanding Action" - Urging for meaningful disruption in comfortable spaces to drive change and encourage proactive engagement.
7. "Listening Willingly: Breaking Closed Doors" - Promoting open-mindedness and sincere listening in the face of reluctance and closed-mindedness for inclusivity.
8. "Acting with Heart: Overcoming Apathy" - Encouraging heartfelt actions and empathy in situations where apathy prevails, fostering genuine connection and understanding.
9. "Bringing Hope: Combatting Helplessness" - Inspiring hope and empowerment in circumstances where helplessness is prevalent, promoting resilience and determination.
10. "Hugging Yourself: Embracing Self-Love" - Encouraging self-care and self-love through the simple act of embracing oneself, promoting mental and emotional well-being.