Artfully Mindful

This podcast discusses ideas surrounding Enlightenment. What does the term mean from a mindful and Buddhist perspective? Is Enlightenment possible? Music by Emmanuel Jacob - 'Fields of Meditation'.

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This podcast contains a guided meditation about "arriving where we are". You're invited to notice what's around you, take it in, observe, relax and rest in the moment. The meditation is derived from the work of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.  Music by Noam Zaguri - 'Driving Home'.

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In this Random Podcast Thought, I discuss the possibility of happiness at every moment, and how every moment can become an opportunity for random happiness. Music by Okaya - 'Textures'.

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In this podcast, I talk about the importance of 'Beginner's Mind'.  Beginner's Mind allows us to have a sense of freshness toward the moment and toward life. It's a really wonderful way to approach living. Inspired by the work of Sean Fargo. Music by Jamie Rutherford - 'New Beginnings'.

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In this podcast, I discuss the reasons why people stop meditating. I reference a blog by Rachelle Williams (link below) about this topic and also add some thoughts of my own.  If you want to re-invigorate your meditation, this podcast will help you do that!  Music by Yotam Agam, 'Creativity'.

Rachelle's blog is here: https://chopra.com/articles/4-reasons-you-keep-quitting-your-meditation-practice-and-how-to-overcome-them.

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In this podcast we consider simple acts of kindness and how they can benefit yourself and others. Please have a pen or pencil and a piece of paper ready to jot down some notes if you can -- but you can take mental notes if necessary. Based on the work of Sean Fargo. Music by Andrian Berenguer - 'Premiere'.

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This podcast guides you through a Body Scan that allows us to relax any areas in the body that might be experiencing discomfort or stress. It is a great way to start becoming more fully embodied in your meditation and to strengthen the mind-body connection. The meditation is based on the work of Sean Fargo. Music by Okaya - 'Textures'.

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This is a 'random podcast thought' about the use of music, sounds, silence, and other techniques for your meditative practice. Ideally, this talk opens up you up to the possibility of experimenting with various meditative techniques. There are many traditions and techniques, and the challenge is to find what works for you. Music: Dover Quartet - String Quartet N 6 in B-Flat by Beethoven.

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In this podcast I go over a controlled breathing exercise you can use throughout the day.  It's a great technique to calm yourself prior to anything you anticipate might be stressful.  This technique is provided by Sean Fargo to Artfully Mindful. Music by Ben Potter - 'Circular Breathing'.

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In this podcast, I talk about the possibility of being still, whether in meditation or outside of meditation. The talk includes two exercises you can use for either your meditation practice or during the day. Music by Greg  McKay - 'Stillness'.  The talk is inspired by the mindfulness techniques of Sean Fargo.

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