Zen Commuter

With any new concept, our minds and bodies are initially resistant to change. After all, the thinking is, that if a pattern of behavior has worked for so long, why try and change it. The answer is purpose. Many of our motivations and actions stem from our subconscious minds. We do things without even realizing why we are doing them. Most of these actions are the byproducts of emotions we are unaware of. If we know the root feelings, then we can live with more purpose. Let’s talk about it.

Nobody pushes your buttons. You choose how to respond to every situation. If you want to know how to do that, then turn into today's episode. #meditation

If there is one thing that is certain, when you ease the constrictions on your mind through meditation, you begin to experience things differently.  Sometimes these experiences have you doubting your beliefs or even your sanity.  Today I talk about 4 reasons why you doubt your experience.

At the end of interviews that I do with guests, i typically ask them all the same question, “What would you want the world to know?”. I get some great answers. Today, I thought I would turn the tables and ask myself the same question. But since I am the host, I get to answer with four things I want the world to know. Enjoy.

It’s the beginning of a new year soon, and many people are excited to start new habits that will have them living a better life. Of course, many people will turn to meditation for that very thing; which is great. However, creating a consistent habit is not always easy. Today I talk about 6 ways to make it easier.

Did you know that every though you have, every action that you take is the right one? Did you know that if the world followed your example all problems would cease to be? I sure as he** hope you don’t know that, because not only is that pure ego, it’s probably close to megalomania. But let me tone down the drama for just a bit to talk about how to be more compassionate by eliminating judgment.

For some people the holidays spent with family can be a tough time. But Lodro Rinzler offers up a great way to begin healing the rifts in a family but being mindful. Let’s talk about it. #meditation

Yesterday we got introduced to the practice of Tonglen Meditation for compassion. Today I want to delve a little deeper into that practice, so that we can all practice it.