Why not meditate?

Do you want to become creative? Well, sorry, that's a trick question, because you already are! The right question for me to ask is, do you want to become MORE creative? If your answer is "Yes!" I have good news for you! Practicing mindfulness meditation daily can make you more creative! Hooray! All the scientific data is there, but why don't you try it in your own life and see it in your own eyes? Whether you are a renowned artist, or an inventor of the next coolest thing, or neither of them, I believe your life is better off with more creativity. Let's upgrade your life by decreasing stress and increasing creativity, one meditation session a day!

Resources:

• https://hbr.org/2017/08/can-10-minutes-of-meditation-make-you-more-creative
• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-science-of-how-medita_b_5579901
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28393652/#:~:text=Recent%20evidence%20suggests%20that%20the,activity%20during%20negative%20affective%20processing.
• https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/what-does-mindfulness-meditation-do-to-your-brain/

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Life works until it doesn't, doesn't it? When you find yourself at the rock bottom or in the midst of the season of darkness, that's exactly when your personal development gets a kick start. A global transformational coach and soul activator, Vikki Luke, was there 9 years ago, and today she is on a mission to help 1 billion people reconnect with their dreams and live a purposeful life. Find Vikki’s information including her coaching sessions and upcoming retreat at vikkiluke.com. Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vikki.luke/. 

Resources:

• Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/
• Dr. Stanzie Langtree: https://www.facebook.com/Stanzie/
• What is Kundalini yoga?: https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/a-beginners-guide-to-kundalini-yoga/
• What is Kirtan Kriya meditation?: https://www.brettlarkin.com/kirtan-kriya-kundalini-meditation/
• Kirtan Kriya guided meditation: https://music.apple.com/au/album/meditations-for-transformation-kirtan-kriya/935393567

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So you've started meditating! Yay! You are getting a hang of sitting down for 10, 15, 20 minutes every day. Now what? This is a great time for you to learn the attitudes you can approach your practice with!

7 attitudes of mindfulness meditation

1. Non-judging
2. Patience
3. Beginner's mind
4. Trust
5. Non-striving
6. Acceptance
7. Letting go

You can learn more by reading "Full Catastrophe Living" by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41016873-full-catastrophe-living

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Do you take time to connect with yourself everyday? You might exercise your body to stay fit, but do you exercise and train your mind and spirit? How fit is your soul? A minister, spiritual director and mindfulness coach, Darrell Jones, shares his wisdom based on his 20 years of personal practice and 13 years of professional experience. His book, "Soul Gym: A manual to connect mind, body & spirit for soulful living" guides you through the step-by-step process of how to train your internal self so that you can live life with less suffering and more joy.

Connect with Darrell at https://www.revdarrelljones.com/. Download Chill Anywhere app at https://apps.apple.com/ua/app/chill-anywhere/id1495305049 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=chillanywhere.app today and start meditating!


Resources discussed in this episode:

• Wayne Dyer: https://www.drwaynedyer.com/
• Ram Dass: https://www.ramdass.org/
• Carl Jung: https://www.biography.com/scholar/carl-jung
• Eckhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/
• Michael Beckwith: https://michaelbeckwith.com/
• Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/
• Quotes by Rumi: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/875661.Rumi
• Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago: https://cityside.me/

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So you've been meditating for a week, a month, a year, and a decade...! Wow... take a moment and picture yourself 10 years from today. How different can your life be, if you decide to meditate just for 5 short minutes everyday? In this episode, Katelynn Corman shares her journey for the last 10 years and how meditation has shaped who she is today. Follow her insightful projects at https://www.instagram.com/katelynn.corman/. Subscribe to her podcast, "Queens will Shine" https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/queens-will-shine/id1604874501.

Resources discussed:
Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/
Book "Becoming Supernatural": https://drjoedispenza.com/products/becoming-supernatural-by-dr-joe-dispenza-paperback-book

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So now you know too much about the wonderful benefits of meditation, and you are ready to actually do it! But how? Where do I start? What's the right way to meditate? In this episode, host Masako is going to walk you through the step by step process of how to start your own meditation practice, addressing all the basics from where, when, how long, and how. She also shares her current meditation practice as well as her morning routines. Come join the Facebook group "Why not meditate?" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/151528407196525) and share how you are building your own practice and connect with other meditators!

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Meditation app "InsightTimer": https://insighttimer.com/
• Mel Robbins High 5 Habit: https://www.high5habit.com/
• Benefits of dry brushing: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12675/a-stepbystep-guide-to-dry-skin-brushing.html

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How much fun do you want to have in your everyday life? Jocey Wiitanen is a mom on a mission to help women to find beauty within themselves, dream bigger dreams, and have fun! In this episode, Jocey shares her personal journey and how she started her coaching business (https://www.instagram.com/backroadscoaching/) and "Make Life Fun" podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-life-fun/id1597505063), powered by meditation. Get Jocey's free MP3 meditation, VIP waitlist, Get Clear on Your Why freebie, and coaching at https://linktr.ee/joceywiitanen.

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How much can daily meditation change your life within one short year? After many years of living within abusive relationships, Lisa Roppo finally faced with her shadow. By following inspired actions, she started meditation one year ago, and her life has completely changed to the extent that her former self and life are almost unrecognizable. The essence of her message throughout this episode is that it is not too late to change and reimagine your life. Now her mission is to spread the good news of meditation and build a community to help other women recover from abuse through spiritual practices. Follow Lisa at  https://www.instagram.com/a.life.reimagined/ and connect with her community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/440462947229124/.  She can also be reached via email at [email protected]. 

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Cathy Heller: https://www.cathyheller.com/
• Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/
• Gabby Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.com/
• Aubrey Marcus: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/
• Anita Moorjani:  https://www.anitamoorjani.com/

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Are you stressed out...? In this episode, we explore how our thoughts alone can make us sick or well. What, really!? Yes, you read it right, and that's great news. You are more powerful than you were made to believe. It's time to kick the stress off your driving seat and take over the steering wheel of your life. Let's do this together, one breath at a time.

Resources:
https://www.brucelipton.com/
https://drjoedispenza.com/

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Painful life experiences, anyone? If you've been around for a hot minute, chances are you've gone through them. And now what? Do you see yourself as a victim because of them, or do you see them as a precious teacher? Walkyria Whitlock, poet, entrepreneur, yoga instructor, philanthropist, and world traveler, shares how she is using the traumatic experience in her early life to bless others and how meditation has been the tool that helps her go through the transformation. Follow Walkyria on Instagram @walkyria_whitlock_. Order her book "i LOVE what i've forgotten" and follow her exciting projects https://www.walkyriawhitlock.com/.


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