"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour and some style.” Maya Angelou

What does it mean to thrive in today's world? Have you been thriving lately or just barely getting through your days? In this episode we're going to explore the concept of thriving and see how it's something we all can do. Of course, before we get into the topic, we're going to sit and meditate for ten minutes. Enjoy the show!

"Imperfection and perfection go so hand in hand, and our dark and our light are so intertwined, that by trying to push the darkness or the so-called negative aspects of our life to the side... we are preventing ourselves from the fullness of life." - Jeff Bridges

Is it just me or does it seem like perfection is still something that we, human beings, are obsessing over? In this episode, we'll discuss imperfection and explore why it's something we all need to embrace. Of course, before we get into the topic, we're going to sit and meditate for ten minutes. Enjoy the show!

"New year is the glittering light to brighten the dream-lined pathway of future." - Munia Khan 

2021 is over, we're now in 2022. Although we're still living through a pandemic and the world is still not as loving and compassionate as it could be, it's a new year and that's worth observing. In this first episode of 2022, we're going to look at a few interesting ways some people approach the new year and focus on cultivating more stillness. Of course, we're going to meditate before we do anything else. Enjoy the show!

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman

It's no secret that worrying and being stressed out isn't good for our overall sense of well-being, but how many of us find ourselves going to bed and waking up with worries and stress? In this episode, I share a short story about letting go of this "extra weight" and guide you through a movement exercise but before all of that, we'll meditate for ten minutes.  

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman

It's no secret that worrying and being stressed out isn't good for our overall sense of well-being, but how many of us find ourselves going to bed and waking up with worries and stress? In this episode, I share a short story about letting go of this "extra weight" and guide you through a movement exercise but before all of that, we'll meditate for ten minutes.  

“ When fear gets the best of me, I surrender to love.”  - Anonymous. 

What does the word surrender mean to you? How does it feel in your body? With so much uncertainty all around us, you may find yourself trying to gain control and surrendering may seem quite weak. But what if surrendering means to stop fighting with your yourself, the universe and the natural flow of things. What if surrendering means you stop resisting and pushing against reality. In this episode we're going to sit and meditate on surrendering. 

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

It's easy to caught up in the idea that in order to make a difference we have to do something big. In this episode, I share a story to remind us all that even the little things that we do can have a profound impact on the world around us. As always, before we talk, we'll sit and meditate for ten minutes. Enjoy the show!

Imani (Faith) is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, the seven-day non-religious holiday that begins on December 26. In this episode we'll dive into faith and how its manifested around the world. But of course, before we talk about faith, we'll sit and meditate for ten minutes. 

The Buddha once said, “Nothing is permanent, except change.” In many ways, impermanence is the nature of life. This is a comforting truth when we're experiencing something unpleasant but perhaps not so reassuring when we're having a great time. In this episode, I'll share a short story that illustrates the importance of being able to accept that all things are subject to change. Of course we'll meditate before getting into the story. If you like what you hear be sure to share this podcast with a friend and visit www.whenthevillagemeditates.com to subscribe to my mailing list. 

The Buddha once said, “Nothing is permanent, except change.” In many ways, impermanence is the nature of life. This is a comforting truth when we're experiencing something unpleasant but perhaps not so reassuring when we're having a great time. In this episode, I'll share a short story that illustrates the importance of being able to accept that all things are subject to change. Of course we'll meditate before getting into the story. If you like what you hear be sure to share this podcast with a friend and visit www.whenthevillagemeditates.com to subscribe to my mailing list.