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In Matthew's words: As a teacher and counsellor, I draw on this experience and knowledge to help students of diverse backgrounds tap into their own essential truths. In this ever-evolving information age, where big ideas and advice abound, the skills of a spiritual ally—sharing teachings with no-strings-attached and empowering people to become their most authentic selves—are a precious commodity. I deeply value the balance between presenting esoteric teachings in a way that is readily accessible (and in English!), while also creating the context for individuals to find their own voice and thrive. It is incredibly important for me to be able to provide access to Jewish mysticism and wisdom to those who feel alienated, confused, or intimidated by traditional routes. CalmUniversity Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with Meditation Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: Matthewponak.com Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today's episode focuses on something that we usually don't think about; managing our thoughts. Most people blindly accept the thoughts that enter their minds, thinking that they are real. Not even questioning their nature or where they come from. In this episode I talk about the illusory nature of thoughts, and how we can see them differently to arrive at a life that is a more joyful. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Aline Ra M is a Spiritual guide, coach, healer, teacher. She guides clients to live purposefully from their hearts, fostering a direct, self-sustained connection to the Divine within. Her approach to spirituality is practical, hands-on, and rooted in everyday life. She masterfully and cleverly blends deep insights about spirituality with practical tips that speak directly to authentic spiritual growth in a modern world. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://alineram.com/spiritualgrowth Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Madhu, formerly a monk, is a Holistic Health & Business Lifestyle Coach who has trained hundreds of health and wellness professionals, coaches and influencers in ancient sciences and helps them create 6 & 7 figure online business. He lived and trained for half a decade as a monk in the Bhakti Yoga tradition. During these years, he travelled extensively studying Vedic arts and sciences under renowned teachers. In his free time he is a professional musician who tours internationally. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: www.madhu.life Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
To many people, the idea of their identity is very important. To them, it's everything. With Buddhism it is the exact opposite. An association with the self is a leading cause of suffering. today, Francis Cook helps us understand that service to others is a path to liberation from suffering. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
The venerable Thubten Chodron helps us understand attachment in day three of Tricycle week. In her article she explains what attachment is and how it leads each of to suffer. Thankfully, she also shares with us ways to “take the Ache Out of Attachment”. :0) Come listen Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
On day two of Tricycle week I read a great article that talks about how even the thought of embarking on enlightenment creates a challenge. The intention of seeking a spiritual path is the very thing that keeps us from experiencing it. The notion that there is and isn't a spiritual path reinforces duality that keeps us from experiencing anything but separation. Come listen to the alternative. :0) Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
We all would like to embody kindness, joy and compassion, to name a few. However, before we start thinking of that wonder goal, maybe it will be important to explore some qualities of the mind that may make those noble goals challenging. Today starts off a week of Tricycle, the Buddhist Review, with a great article about cultivating the mind to allow kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Meditation can be a sacred practice, but at its heart, it's physiological. I say that because many new meditators feel that moving or making noise during a meditation is something akin to being sacrilegious. As you will learn today, its okay to move and make noise in a meditation session. Let me share some guidelines. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
A meditation practice has innumerable benefits. Yet there is one that I have found to be the most transformative for my life. In fact, it is the one benefit that has added the most joy and calm to my life. Today I talk about that benefit, and also how life typically is for people without a practice and without this benefit. Come Listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary Consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Being under the weather is not fun at all, but some things still have to get done; like your meditation practice. Thankfully there are many ways to alter your daily practice to still get it done while you are on the mend. Additionally, a meditation practice can help you understand why you got sick in the first place. Let's talk about. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
The Left is still trying to get over the Roe v. Wade decision and is calling for the “burning of the system” or the packing of the “illegitimate court.” Does this mean that “insurrection” is a good thing? Orange man bad is still a thing for the progressive Left. A CNN guest now blames Trump for something, and it's CRAZY. Christian TikTok influencer Joe Navarro joins the podcast to discuss how can TikTok can be used to share the Gospel. California screwed the pooch with a MASSIVE PRIVACY BREACH that leaked California gun owners' private information. Intentional? Twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's bashing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and people think she's running in 2024. Are we going to see Hillary 2024? Today's Sponsors: Amazon stock is down 37% in the first half of the year. Tesla is down 40%... cryptos have been slammed. And many fear the hawkish moves by the Fed could stall the economy. What's your plan? Text CHAD to 989898 and get your free no-obligation info kit on gold from Birch Gold. They are the precious metals professionals. To get started, download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play. Use my promo code chad and get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Next, claim an offer for whatever you're buying on Upside. “Check In” at the business, pay as-usual with a credit or debit card and get paid! Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code chad to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. That's $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more, using promo code, chad. Right now, court-packing is the real danger to our democracy. Make no mistake, court-packing is a coup. The radical Left is working overtime on new plans to pack the Supreme Court. Look, if we don't stop them from installing 4 more justices so they can rig the system in their favor – it will be catastrophic for our court, our country…our way of life. And we can't let that happen – not on our watch. Go to http://Supreme Coup.com to sign First Liberty's letter. Home Title Lock puts a barrier around your home's title. The instant they detect anyone tampering with your home's title -- they help shut it down and help get your home back in your name. And when you protect your home... tell 'em CHAD sent you to get 30 FREE DAYS of protection. http://HomeTitleLock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, I bring you my interview with my newest friends and Dzogchen experts, C von Hassett and Rachel Reid Wilkie. In our talk we expound on the benefits of nature and the principles behind Dzogchen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Pride month is about to come to an end, but Pride parades and events continue. Lily Kate, host of "Sanity Check," joins the podcast to discuss what she saw at the Houston Pride event, especially what she witness at the “family-friendly zone.” Over the weekend, Boy Scouts of America decided to draw the line and send young scouts to join the annual Seattle Pride parade, carrying a mixture of American and rainbow flags. Parents, is this the role model you want your kids to follow? Jae'lynn Chaney, a plus-sized model and TikTok influencer, is upset because “rude people say I'm going to cause a plane crash because I'm plus-size.” Do we need to call everyone on social media an influencer? Admiral Rachel Levine is now calling gender-affirming care for kids “great.” When will the progressive Left end the push for our kids? Today's Sponsors: Amazon stock is down 37% in the first half of the year. Tesla is down 40%... cryptos have been slammed. And many fear the hawkish moves by the Fed could stall the economy. What's your plan? Text CHAD to 989898 and get your free no-obligation info kit on gold from Birch Gold. They are the precious metals professionals. ScoreMaster technology was developed by credit data scientists to boost your credit score higher and faster than you though possible. ScoreMaster is so easy it takes about a minute to get started and you don't have to wait months for your best credit score! Try ScoreMaster today and see how many plus points you can add to your credit score! Go to http://ScoreMaster.com/CHAD Join over 4 million Pube Patriots worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you. That's 20% off with free shipping at http://manscaped.com and use our discount code PRATHER. Unlock your confidence this 4th of July with the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™. Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, and Beautiful Balls. Right now, court-packing is the real danger to our democracy. Make no mistake, court-packing is a coup. The radical Left is working overtime on new plans to pack the Supreme Court. That's why we need YOU to join us. We're gathering a coalition of 1 MILLION patriots to say NO to court packing, NO to the liberal agenda, NO to the Supreme Court Coup. Go to http://SupremeCoup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss our relationship to grief, society not being designed to hold space for us as we grieve, and how we show up for ourselves (and others) during hard times. Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/fwfnyc THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Amazon's Emergency - It's about three college kids whose legendary night of partying is interrupted when they find a drunk, passed out stranger in their apartment. EMERGENCY is NOW PLAYING in Select Theaters and streaming on Amazon Prime Video May 27th. ZocDoc - Go to https://Zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!
This past week I tested positive for the corona virus. Yeah, it was challenging, but after a few days of chills, fatigue and no appetite, I started to get better. It took me an entire week to regain my health, but in the time of recovery, I learned some lessons. And they become clear because of my practice. Today I continue talking about the multitude of lessons I learned. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Amazon's Emergency - It's about three college kids whose legendary night of partying is interrupted when they find a drunk, passed out stranger in their apartment. EMERGENCY is NOW PLAYING in Select Theaters and streaming on Amazon Prime Video May 27th. MJ Musical - Get your tickets now to the show Deadline calls “a wildly entertaining marvel that's taking Manhattan with hurricane force”. Go to https://mjthemusical.com Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day!
This past week I tested positive for the corona virus. Yeah, it was challenging, but after a few days of chills, fatigue and no appetite, I started to get better. It took me an entire week to regain my health, but in the time of recovery, I learned some lessons. And they become clear because of my practice. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
At any time, there is a war or conflict in motion. May there came a day when that isn't then case. For now , it might be beneficial for us to continue meditating, knowing that our efforts are creating peace. Let's talk about how that comes about. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
In the west, laziness is seen as a fault, something to be cured. Much like with many other maligned energies and emotions we can look at them without getting drawn in. More serving is to sit with these feelings, and instead of vilifying them, we can use them as a springboard for growth. Today, Pema Chodron helps us understand how to do that. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
As I talked about on Calmer in 5, if we blindly go along with prevalent societal beliefs we can become anxious. To my point today, Society can hinder your meditation practice too. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today I read two articles from The Lion's Roar. One by Sylvia Boorstein talks about the importance of not losing heart. The second, by Shauna Shapiro, gives us steps to take to build resilience. Come listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Insight Timer is a great app for both beginners and advanced meditators alike. Today I want to discuss how to deepen your practice with the multitude of options that Insight Timer provides. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Insight Timer is an amazing meditation app. You can use the free version for years to aid in your meditations. However, the paid member plus subscription has a multitude of benefits too. Let's talk about it. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Aryeh Green, the author of My Israel Trail. In his book he details the journey by foot he undertook traveling the Israel trail for some 400 miles. On that pilgrimage, motivated by a painful divorce, he found forgiveness, healing and transformation. Today I read a few passages from his book. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
One of the benefits of meditation is its ability to help us feel a little calmer. It might not be serving to go into it as the goal, but it does offer that as a pleasant perk. However, it may also be unserving to use meditation to escape the challenges of daily life. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
In many episodes of Zen Commuter and Calmer in Five I have mentioned that I bring questions to my meditations in order to gain clarity or wisdom. Today I talk about the methods I use to do that, along with some other things to be aware of. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
For new meditators, journaling your sessions can have incredible benefits. It allows you to look back and see the progress as well as make you aware of wisdom received in your moments on the cushion. Today I talk about how to journal specifically for new meditators tackling worry and their inner critic. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
There are many times when we feel like things are out of control, either personally or in the world. Kaira Jewel Lingo helps us remember that regardless of what is going on, we can always return to our bodies and minds to experience situations in a more peaceful way. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
The past four episodes i have discussed points to meditating with your inner critic. Today I outline the exact steps to take to learn how to meditate even if you are fearful about the volume of your internal dialog. Come listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
As I discussed earlier, the reason many people do not meditate is because they feel they will be besieged with negative thoughts about who they are and what they can do. Today I talk about how that inner critic is created and how to work through it. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
We all like listening to soothing mediation music, right? Well, maybe there is benefit in meditating to music that you don't resonate with. Let's talk about it. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Wendy Darling is the founder of the Miraculous Living Institute, a personal and professional growth organization offering presentations, seminars, retreats, and private coaching. Wendy is a recognized expert on navigating change and achieving your desired results. Her transformational system, the Miraculous Living MethodTM, provides the vehicle for achieving those results with greater ease and speed. Links from the Episode: Create Your Miraculous Life by Wendy Darling on Amazon - Buy the book Wendy Darling and The Miraculous Living Institute online Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Leonard Perlmutter is the founder and director of The American Meditation Institute in Averill Park, New York, author of the bestselling The Heart and Science of Yoga, and originator of National Conscience Month. Leonard also serves as the author and editor of “Transformation,” the Journal of Meditation as Mind/Body Medicine. Links from the Episode: Your Conscience: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Solve All of Life's Challenges American Meditation Institute online Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
With a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, (specializing in mental, emotional, & behavioral health), a BA in Business/Corporate Communications, as a Psychic-Intuitive-Empath, and as an HSp (Highly Sensitive Person), Rachel has spent the past 23 years empowering individuals, coaches, and high profile people across the world to heal their lives and relationships at the soul level. Rachel masterfully utilizes the principles of Spiritual Psychology, as well as her gift of Divine Sight with her clients. She has the ability to perceive the unperceivable, and can see the deep truth of any situation which makes her the best in her field at doing “shadow work”. Her genius is the ability to "See" the root causes of all of your struggles. What she has the ability to see and show within a person or their relationship can change the consciousness of that person and elevate them to the status of fully healed, whole, and free. Rachel's wisdom of transformational-healing, her methods, and her reputation are unprecedented. Links from the Episode: Website: www.MastersofSelfUniversity.com Mystical Life Coach Certification: https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/about/ IG: rachel_fiori FB: rachelfiori.msu Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Adam C. Hall is committed to helping individuals unlearn the beliefs, behaviors, and habits that shield them from discovering their Divine Genius, the key to acknowledging and activating their true Divine selves. In his new book Divine Genius: The Unlearning Curve, Adam shares the 13 Universal Wisdom Teachings and the Genius Process that lead to his transformation, discovered on the extraordinary journey that took him from the shores of Santa Barbara, CA to the jungles of Brazil and Peru. He is passionate about sharing this information with the world. Links from the Episode: Divine Genius on Amazon Adam C. Hall online Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
In preparation for my interview with Adam Hall tomorrow, today I read to you a few selections from his book. In it, he details his life of discovering his spirituality while helping the reader discover their path. Come listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
There are many myths about meditation that keep people from starting a practice. One of the most prevalent is the misbelief that meditation is religious. Today I talk about this misperception an d how it started. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today starts another great week of Tricycle, the buddhist magazine. It starts with a great article by Sandy Boucher that helps us remember one of the main Buddhist principles Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today is day two of Tricycle week, and centers on a buddhist tradition known as the Tara Meditation. Links from the Episode: https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-do-green-tara-practice/ Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
There are many examples of meditation in the movies and on TV. Unfortunately, most of those depictions are stereotypes and caricatures. But there are some examples that are a little more accurate, or at least not lazy. Today I talk about mindfulness in literature and on TV. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Absolutely everyone can meditate, yet some people don't feel that is true. Today I talk about the four main reasons people feel it's beyond their capacity and how to rethink those misperceptions. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
This week I share 5 meditations with you that are designed to assist you with your waking life. Today's meditation focuses on helping you connect with your body. Files from the Episode: Body Scan Meditation - This meditation is designed to help you increase your connection with your body Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
This week I share 5 meditations with you that are designed to assist you with your waking life. Today's meditation/visualization focuses on increasing your level of confidence. Files from the Episode: Confidence Meditation - This meditation/visualization is designed to help you see yourself in a more loving and confident way. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Despite the best of intentions, sometimes guided meditations lack the components of a serving session. Today I talk about five aspects of a guided meditation that will hopefully allow you to find a meditation that benefits you. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today I share an article by psychologist David Keuler that demonstrates limitless compassion and how we can all make a difference when we let go of the fear Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
The beauty of Lion's Roar is its ability to make Buddhism applicable to our daily lives. It allows us to see the lessons in a contemporary context. Today is no exception, as I share an article about change, loss and rebirth. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Today, I read an article from Bhante Henepola Gunaratana that discusses one of the most useful aspects of Vipassana meditation; the ability to be completely introspective. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
The perfect way to end a week of compassion is to practice a Metta meditation. Come join. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?
Many times I talked about the placement of your hands and feet, but never have I talked about the placement of your tongue. Until today. I'll explain how the mouth can be an excellent gauge for stress. Free live event on Insight Timer Easing Loneliness with Meditation. Come sign up and attend. Links from the Episode: Two Lifetimes: From Fear to Love by Patti Henry on Amazon https://www.patti-henry.com/ Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?