Artfully Mindful

In this podcast, I interview the CEO of the Center for Mindful Business (CMB), Heather Gwaltney.  Heather and I discuss a wide range of topics related to mindfulness in a business setting. You can find more information about CMB on their website: www.centerformindfulnessbusiness.com

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In this podcast, I speak to what we might call 'Apocalyptic Thinking'.  With the recent pandemic, environmental destruction, and scientists warning us that we better stop polluting the planet or find ourselves in an irreparable situation, this kind of thinking is becoming more prevalent even outside the realm of religion.  The question becomes how do we cope with such thinking from a mindful perspective in order to remain calm and balanced? Music by Roseblue (Lieu De Paix - 'Place of Peace').

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In this podcast, I step you through a visualization exercise that helps bring a feeling of peace to any painful situation. You'll want to be prepared to either sit comfortably or lie down if you can -- but if you can't do that you can still benefit from listening to this simple exercise.   Music: 'Peace Within' by Sahana Vavatu. 

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This is a narrated version of an essay written by Thompson in 2021, where he takes a look at how spirituality and meditation can often involve a form of sublimation, at least from a psychological perspective. While this does not downplay the power of our sublimated activities, whether that be through art or spiritual practice, a mindful realization of the process can help us recognize the power of the moment and the beauty that is in front of us.

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This is a narrated version of an article written by Thompson in 2022 that addresses how we can adopt mindful business practices. If you're interested in moving your business to a more mindful approach this podcast is for you. Topics include:

- What does a mindful business look like?
- How the work culture is changing
- The holistic, triple-bottom-line view of business
- Working toward sustainable businesses

Music:  'River of Hope' by Emmanual Jacob.

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This is a recording of a talk given by Thompson in 2022 related to forgiveness and mindfulness. How do we forgive ourselves and others?  Music by Matoom.

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This podcast is about how to engender an attitude of gratitude and generosity, and how one relates to the other. Generosity is looked at in terms of an attitude toward life that goes beyond the idea of generosity being primarily reflected in material giving. 

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This podcast looks at how to use your favorite things in life as a resource to help lift your mood.  Please have a pen/pencil and paper handy to take notes if possible.  Music by Simon Wester - 'All Things New'. 

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This is a narrated version of an essay published by Thompson in 2020. The essay reflects on the impermanent nature of things, and how we might use this as a springboard to open ourselves up to perceive more beauty in life. Music by Josh McCausland (Calm Waters).

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Any writer or creative has encountered what you might call 'the blank page' that becomes an obstacle to creativity.  Writers will sometimes call this 'writer's block'.  In this podcast, Thompson talks about how to bring mindfulness to the blank page and how to fill it with your intended creation, or your intended life.  Music by Master Minded - 'Breathe Deep'. Produced and hosted by D. R. (Don) Thompson.

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