This episode looks at awareness of thought. 

We are not our thoughts. In fact - it is the entity observing our thinking about thinking who is our true being. Many of the thoughts we hold are mere constructions which allow us to be accepted by our 'tribe'. They are often illusions - defined as beliefs and opinions. Our social persona if you will. 

The greater the degree to which we 'believe' our thoughts - the more conflict will develop between our beliefs and our actual self. That conflict causes stress and can lead to both physical and mental illness. Hence - it is critical that we intentionally question and consider our thoughts. 

If we don't control our thoughts - they control us. 

This meditation begins with a short guided introduction leading into an uninterrupted twenty minute meditation

Music is Jesse Gallagher's "Spirit of Fire"

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A voice introduction into full body relaxation - leading into a 10 minute uninterrupted meditation. Good for beginners or just to relax.

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A voice introduction into relaxation which leads into a 10 minute uninterrupted meditation. Good for beginners or just to relax.  

- - - (Meditation music is written and produced by Jesse Gallagher)

My expression of gratitude for being back - some thoughts on simplicity and meditation - on taking a personal inventory -  and on coping with depression. We will have a short meditation and then turn to reflections from this week's journal.

The Up Meditate Podcast - Season 1 - Episode 2 - Only through conscious control of our perceptions may we begin to see the things that are of true value in our lives. Part two of the episode examines our perceptions of material things and their effects. 

The Up Meditate Podcast (premier episode)

Taking your meditation practice out into the world can bring useful new insights.

The Up Meditate Podcast (premier episode) 

Taking your meditation practice out into the world can bring useful new insights. 

The Up Meditate Podcast - Season One - Episode One

Keeping your meditation practice 'always on' - turning the whole day into a meditation lab

Welcome to the premier episode of The Up Meditate Podcast. Each episode runs around five minutes with inspirations - lessons - and insights - for creating a better day - and with some effort on your part - a better life.