This is the second part of a two-part Introduction to Meditation course.

In this episode, we navigate the fundamental principles of meditation and mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice.

The principles introduced are the following: Patience, Presence, Non-judgement, Beginner's Mind & Acceptance. Each of these is introduced and explained thoroughly. How to cultivate each of these within our meditation practice is also discussed. We include stories and quotes from different readings and teachers that clarify and deepen certain points, such as the fascinating story of George Schaller, a field biologist who was the only one who managed to befriend a tribe of gorillas. He did this by using a little secret tactic...

Once you're finished with the two-part Introduction to Meditation course, you will be ready to jump into any of the 2 Guided Meditations that we've included as well. We invite you to take the first steps into building a meditation practice that has the promise to change your life entirely!

Thank you for joining us! Until next time!

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Are we really living in the present? Or are we just too distracted by our minds... prisoners of our past, future, worries, anxieties, and anticipations? Join me, Alex, as we journey through an in-depth exploration of our relationship with the present moment. We'll uncover how we regularly fall prey to a pattern of 'present moment blindness', a psychological trap inherited from our collective mind.
The first part of the episode revolves around a poignant story of a beggar living by a river which illustrates how we often miss the beauty of the present moment, and how our present mental and emotional struggles are most of the time linked to our inability to live in the present moment. From this follows the idea that reconnecting to the present moment can lead to a profound transformation in our lives.
We start by recognizing that there is a voice in your head that won't stop talking. We encourage you to pay attention to how your thoughts keep constantly distracting your attention, bringing it to the past, future, imagination, etc. Understanding these collective mind patterns is the first step in our journey toward reuniting with the source of life itself.
You're encouraged to make it a habit to start observing your mind, and shown how to return to the present moment easily by simply paying attention.

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Look at yourself in the mirror and ask: "Are You In There?" ... Keep doing this until you come up with an answer... "Yes, I am here!..." The fact that you are there, that you exist, is so self-evident that we hardly take any time whatsoever to reflect on it, yet the answers to life's most important questions lie all there. In the premiere episode of "Are You In There?", we explore the essential connection between inner peace and the present moment. We challenge the notion that fulfillment lies in external achievement and turn your focus inwards. Intended to be used as a tool for Alex's psychotherapy clients, this podcast can also help people who are not currently having therapy. Alex introduces himself and shares the journey of how he managed to overcome depression by finding the transformative healing-force of The Power of Now, which unlocked a newfound inner depth within him, that he didn't know existed: a dimension of inner depth that you too can access. Join us on this journey of self-realization, where we lead you to recognize your essential ignorance and embrace true faith by finding a solid place within yourself. Subscribe now for profound wisdom, timeless insights, and practical guidance for your journey to lasting fulfillment. Thank you for joining us! Until next time! You can find us online at https://www.truthfullytalking.com/ or on Instagram under truthfullytalking. We offer this podcast free of charge and your support really makes a difference.

Eckhart Tolle says that presence is a 'body state', not a 'head state'. An important part of our journey to find ourselves is to regain awareness of the aliveness, the life force that dwells in our bodies. What force heals your wounds? What intelligence orchestrates your digestive system, your immune system, etc.? One of the greatest tragedies in life is to lose touch with the energy that animates our bodies.
The body scan is a meditation technique in which we aim to recollect your attention and focus it on different parts of your body. The aim is to reconnect with the sense of aliveness that can be felt in your body when you pay attention to it. The intention here is to spend time with different parts of our body in turn, cultivating non-judgemental awareness of what is already there, but frequently overlooked. We want to let go of the tendency to want things to be different than how they are.
Simply follow the instructions as best you can. And when the mind wanders away, bring it back without giving yourself a hard time.
When doing this meditation, it's important to remember the Principles of Mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice. For a refresher on these, or if you are completely new to meditation, please refer to the two-part Introduction to Meditation course (Bonus Episodes I and II), where the basics of meditation are explained in a very simple and engaging way.
Make sure to check out the 15-Minute Mindfulness Meditation session (Bonus Episode III).
Thank you for listening! I look forward to welcoming you to another meditation tomorrow!

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Abraham Lincoln said: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” If we have the task of finding ourselves, meditation is a necessary tool to do that. I would like to encourage you to build a meditation routine where you meditate every day in the morning, before starting your day. I'm sure you can easily wake up 15 minutes earlier!
This is a 15-minute guided meditation. Very simple, all you need to do is sit down and press play. When doing it, make sure that you are not interrupted. Give your meditation practice the respect that it deserves.
As expected, distractions will present, pulling at your attention. But, amidst the flow of thoughts, memories, and worries, you will be gently guided and encouraged to return your attention back to your breath every time that it wanders away.
 
When doing this meditation, it's important to remember the Principles of Mindfulness that form the bedrock of successful meditation practice, as well as the attitudes essential for a fruitful practice.
For a refresher on these, or if you are completely new to meditation, please refer to the two-part Introduction to Meditation course (Bonus Episodes I and II), where the basics of meditation are explained in a very simple and engaging way.
Make sure to check out the Body Scan Meditation session in Bonus Episode IV. For better results, switch between the two every week.
Thank you for listening! I look forward to welcoming you to another meditation tomorrow!

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