Zen Commuter

A western application of meditation is the easing of anxiety. Today I talk about how meditation turns down the worrying in your head

Each of us is creative, regardless of who we are or what we do. Today I talk about how meditation allows new ideas and insights to flow more freely.

This week I wanted to take a very western view of meditation and discuss the ways in which meditation enhances the lives of practitioners.  More specifically, this week I am going to talk about the physiological benefits of meditation, without the inclusion of spirituality.  Today's emphasis is on how meditation changes the structure of the brain to enhance focus.

You may not have an entire room to dedicate to meditation, but you can find a space where you live that can serve as your oasis for your mindfulness practice.  Wherever you meditate at home, there are some things to consider to bring peace of mind to your space.  Today, with the help of freshome.com, I talk about 10 ways to create a meditation space where you live.

Chris Plehal is a creative director for a major advertising firm in Philadelphia.  As he states it " I believe creativity can change the world for the better".  His portfolio definitely demonstrates that.  He was the writer and co-producer of the beloved 2009 Christmas special Yes, Virginia, which has been enjoyed annually since its creation.  

He joins me today on ZEN commuter to talk about how meditation helps him in his day to day life.

Meditation is practiced somewhat differently here in the U.S. as it is in India or the Eastern part of the world. Listen to how they differ with this information-packed episode. Don't forget to check out the show notes for some incredible resources.

Many people meditate in their homes or at a meditation studio.  However, one of the best things about meditation is that you can do it absolutely anywhere, even outdoors.  If you decide to meditate outside though, you need to be aware of some things first.  Today, I will discuss what those things are.

Don't you worry; I will cover wiser and happier soon.  But for now, it's all about calm, taken from another perspective, namely the Huffington Post.  Lindsey Holmes of HuffPost talks about the ways that calm people differ from others.  The cool thing is the things she talks about are all things that can be practiced by all of us.  Listen in and learn.

If you live in a developed country chances are good that you dislike Mondays.  But have you ever wondered why that is?  Today I will look at why the majority of people dislike Mondays and how meditation can change that.

Today I interview Mat Fritzen, creator and coach of Applied Spirituality for Bullsh*t-free living. In our talk we discuss the difference between religion and spirituality, and a host of other topics. You won't want to miss this episode.