Guest: Sharon Jackson

TITLE OF EPISODE: Compassion on the Ranch: A Buddhist Vegetarian's Journey in Texas

SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

Sharon’s story is nothing short of extraordinary—a Buddhist vegetarian who now calls a ranch in Weimar, Texas home, where she lives with her beloved husband, Chip. In an unexpected twist of fate, they unintentionally became the owners—and saviors—of nine cows that were destined for slaughter.

Sharon’s journey into Buddhism took her from retreats in Nepal, Tibet, and Colorado to a practice centered on slowing down, staying grounded, and making choices rooted in love and forgiveness. Sharon shares how she balances her beliefs with the culture around her, inspired by Pema Chödrön’s wisdom: “Be kinder to yourself, then let that kindness flood the world.”

This episode is a powerful reminder to foster peace within, focus on what truly matters, and live authentically, no matter how unconventional the path. 🌟

I hope you enjoy this spectacular woman as much as I do.

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Xx,

Åsa

IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:

• Sharon lives on a ranch in Weimar, TX.
• Buddhist saving animals (cows) from death row.
• Raised in rural Houston then in the city center for over 40 years, what’s it like to live as a Buddhist rancher in a small town in Texas now?
• Proof that there is more than one way to live your life.
• When did Sharon discover Buddhism?
• Traveled to Nepal, Tibet (2x), Colorado many retreats in Houston, learned from the Masters, how has Sharon’s practice taken on a different flavour?
• “What will bring me alive?”
• Her journey brought her to a place of slowing down, which gives her the opportunity to make choices and not to be reactive but responsive.
• Slowing Down: helps her remain calmer, be more loving, more forgiving and less judgemental.
• “Residing in that state versus visiting it requires a lot of attention,”
• “Stay Home”, emotionally. How to stay in her own lane and focus on what is hers to fix and work on instead of allowing outside forces to drain and overwhelm her energy.
• As a vegetarian living on a ranch in Texas, how does that impact her friendships in their small town? “I don’t (generally) judge a culture or lifestyle where that’s not the case”.
• Pema Chödrön: “Be kinder to yourself then let that kindness flood the world.”
• Slow down, stay present, stay home and shine on.
• “My quality I can share is my love and compassion. I have lots of it.”
• Mary Oliver poem, “When I am among the trees”.
• Åsa pulled the Hanged Man tarot card.
• Up to each of us to foster peace, it starts with us personally.
• Working with her patterns, what does this mean?
• “Equanimity comes out of speciousness”.
• Sharon’s thoughts on kindness.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Pema Chödrön: https://pemachodronfoundation.org/

Mary Oliver poem: “When I am Among the Trees.”

Hanged Man tarot card, Rider Waite tarot deck.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND SHARON:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.jackson.96387

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonkhjackson/

CONTACT INFORMATION for KOMEIL ASLI, Podcast Production Manager: Komeil Asli, Freelance UI/UX Designer, Front-End Developer. komeil.asli@gmail.com

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HOST: Åsa Nilsson

TITLE OF EPISODE: “I don’t want to live an unconscious life”.

SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

This episode of the ‘More Moss to the People’ podcast reflects on personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful living. Sharing my shift from trying to please others to reconnecting with my own voice, inspired by the 2 of Swords Tarot card's themes of indecision and introspection. Exploring the challenges of ‘doing’ less but wanting more, grappling with unanswered questions, and finding deep gratitude in the work we do.

Key reflections include the importance of minimizing physical and emotional clutter, facing fears of abandonment, and embracing life's simplicity. I touch back on my experience of ‘having’ the tough conversations, evolving hopes and purposes, and the universal desire to be seen, valued, and heard.

The continual reminder that progress over perfection is what I am working towards and the aspiration to living consciously versus staying asleep is of utmost importance to me.

Enjoy.

Åsa

IN THIS EPISODE I DISCUSS:

-Thank you for the messages from people I didn’t even know listened to the ‘More Moss’ podcast.

-Gotten away from sharing my heart and thinking more about what others might want to hear about.

-Why do I keep looking outside of myself?

-What does the world need to hear from me today? 2 of Swords Tarot Card

-Doing less and wanting more? Feeling stuck? Asking questions constantly but never allowing for the answer to be revealed.

-“If you’ve lived an interesting life your a winner.” - Autistic Mystic

-42 days of work in the USA, what did we learn?

-No more death cleaning in old attics, we are not equipped to do this work. Why?

-“What are you most afraid of finding/feeling?”- new question to integrate into our onboarding.

-Discovering gratitude in the work.

-Too many *things* around us matter. They are made of matter. They do matter.

-Meaning behind “Leave no mess behind”. What do YOU think about that premise?

-What will matter to me at the end of my life? Having more cashmere sweaters and boots? Maybe. 🙂

-Having tough conversations, getting out of a chaotic mess.

-What if the hope I had has changed? My purpose?

-Follow up to an old conversation I needed to have. I had it.

-Will I choose to Self Abandon over the potential of ‘being’ abandoned?

-Am I enough for you? More importantly, am I enough for myself!

-Let life be easy. Progress not perfection.

-“I don’t want to live an unconscious life”.

-We all want to be seen, valued, and heard. All of us.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Autistic Mystic, https://www.youtube.com/@TheAutisticMysticOfficial

Rider Waite Tarot Deck

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ÅSA:

Website: https://moremosstothepeople.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asa.klemack/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asanilssonsweden/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asanilsson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asajnilsson/

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HOST: Åsa Nilsson

TITLE OF EPISODE: ‘What did I come here looking to find’?

SUMMARY OF EPISODE:

🎉 Anniversary Episode!

Two years ago, Komeil and I began this podcasting journey, unsure of where it would take us. I certainly didn’t expect to discover Swedish Death Cleaning or my passion for helping people open up about both life and death. I never imagined meeting so many incredible guests who would share their hearts, passions, sadness, and truths with us.

I feel incredibly lucky, blessed, and humbled by this experience. Looking to the future feels both exciting and liberating—though a bit unnerving, too.

Will I continue this podcast monthly? Maybe even weekly? Or perhaps not at all? I’m not sure yet. It all depends on how it fits into my work and life. If it becomes a stressor, it wouldn’t be sustainable, and that’s not the direction I want to take.

Now, I’d love your help. Please share what you gain from this movement and what you take away from listening to these podcasts.

Your voice matters.

Xx,

Åsa

IN THIS EPISODE I DISCUSS:

• Greetings from Houston, Texas.
• KLM Airlines, poor communication, still no baggage after nearly a week. What’s a girl to do?
• 2 year anniversary of the ‘More Moss to the People’ podcast on Nov 11th!!
• Am I still happy with this project I started?
• Creating a podcast takes a good bit of effort. Am I still in love with it?
• I’m paying to talk to you. Why? What’s it all for?
• Thanking all guests from this past season, by name.
• If my guests weren’t my friend before I had them on, they sure are afterwards.
• Discoveries this past year…
• I have the administrative piece down, looking at changing things up a little, be more playful, expansive, not restrictive.
• Swedish Death Cleaning is my jam. I love it.
• I really have no idea what I’m doing. What’s going to happen? Who knows!?
• Retired Thomas out of his job where his health was taking a toll. That was huge and a big step. Bold and FUN!
• Started collaborating with more partners. Don’t need to do all of this myself. Repurposing content. Highlighting certain previous episodes again, why not?
• How do I want to market the ‘More Moss to the People’ brand? The podcast was always the umbrella and my paid work was underneath that. Now I want Swedish Death Cleaning and Decluttering to be the umbrella and the podcast to be underneath.
• Downloads, where are my listeners located. Getting feedback, THANK YOU.
• Learning more about myself. This is not meant to be a stressor. Is it? Looking at this and being honest with myself and you.
• What did I come here looking to find?
• Looking for feedback. What do YOU get out of these episodes? This movement? Do share, it can make a difference.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

-Komeil Asli

-You can find all of my past episodes on, www.moremosstothepeople.com

-Robin Rastini, @robin.rastini

-Marcus Gunnarsson, drawing of Emma Watson, https://www.instagram.com/marcuscgunnarsson/

Thank you for listening in and for supporting us these past 2 years.

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