Laurel Holland and Laurel Boivin discuss the importance of meditation as a path to inner work. They debunk common myths about meditation, such as the need for a quiet mind or a still body, emphasizing that meditation is about self-observation and mindfulness. They highlight various meditation practices, including moving meditations and guided meditations, and stress that meditation can be practiced anywhere, anytime. They also discuss the benefits of meditation for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and reducing loneliness. Both hosts share personal experiences and recommend books and practices to help listeners integrate meditation into their lives.

3:30 The myth of a quiet mind in meditation 

6:30 The myth of having to be still to meditate

8:20 The myth of having to be in a quiet place to meditate

10:30 The myth of having to practice daily to be a meditator

12:55 Simple practices that bring meditation alive in your life

14:30 What mindfulness is and how to bring it into your life to help your life today

16:30 Guided meditations as a way to explore meditation successfully

21:20 Book/author recommendations to help you explore meditation 

25:40 The loneliness epidemic and how mediation can help heal this - how loneliness helps you know yourself and understand yourself

33:30 Laurel's personal testament to having an inner sanctuary and what it's like to have that and her commitment to daily practice in and out of routine

Links/Books mentioned - Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Suzuki, many books by Jon Kabt-Zinn including Full Catastrophe Living

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

The link to our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautifulworkbeautifullife

Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live.

Laurel Boivin, life coach and founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career.  A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine.