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- 1071: You Can Meditate: How to Develop a Consistent HabitMany people meditate, a great many of those people meditate infrequently. For a mindfulness practice to have a profound impact, it needs to be done daily. Today I talk about why you don't, and how you can.19 min
- 1070: You Can Meditate: A Clear Mind is Not What You are AfterToday I talk about the biggest hurdle new meditators face. More importantly, I talk about why it doesn't need to be the case. Come listen.20 min
- 1069: You Can Meditate: Sitting Still is Something You Can DoMany people think they are incapable of sitting still to meditate. However, as I will explain today, you can sit still. The challenge is something deeper. Let's talk about it.18 min
- 1068: How Long Should I Meditate for?
One of the most common questions I get is, "How long should I Meditate for?". I can't believe I have gotten this question so much and it's taken this long to address it. Today I talk about that question, but the more pressing issue that it speaks to.
What You Will Learn In this Episode:- How long to meditate for to see benefits
- The more important aspect of meditation, besides length of session
- How long to meditate for when you are just starting out
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28 min - 1067: Myth-busting: Meditation Makes You Unemotional
Today I explain how meditation helps you experience emotions more fully, on your own terms.
15 min - 1066: Understanding Death Using MeditationIs what you grew up believing about death still the same. What do you believe? Today I talk about how meditation helps us understand end of life.29 min
- 1065: a Tibetan Buddhist Perspective on DyingThis week I have focused on American perspectives on death and dying. Today I share a pos that explains how Tibetan Buddhists view the end of life. It is truly fascinating!21 min
- 1064: Meditations on Death: 4 Reasons You Fear Dying
It warrants saying that I am speaking from a Western Perspective. Many Eastern cultures don't fear death because they believe in reincarnation, the belief that we will simply be inhabiting another body when this one perishes. For those of you who are not worried about your final day, then listen to today's episode so that you can be sympathetic to your American brethren.. :o)
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THANKS FOR LISTENING!Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page.
Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them.
24 min - 1063: Meditations on Death: 6 Reasons We Don't Talk About the End of Physical LifeIn western culture death is still a very taboo subject. However, as we know, we need to embrace all aspects of our lives and who we are. That includes perceived difficult topics like death. Today I talk about the reasons we don't discuss end of life.16 min
- 1062: How to Achieve Acceptance by Limiting JudgmentMeditation provides us the ability to see situations as they are, not as we would like them to be. Today I talk about how to limit judgment with a mindfulness practice.22 min
About Zen Commuter
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Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners…
understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.