Zen Commuter

The news is toxic. It makes you feel crappy as hell, and yet many people still feel that they have to watch it. You don't. But, if you are going to watch it, then keep up your meditation habit to dull its effects.

The "Flow State" is a sought after state of mind when you are so fully engrossed in a task that you lose all sense of time.  However, it is not a task that is meaningless.  Usually it is a piece of work that captivates you; is your passion.  As you might expect, many people have likened it to mindfulness.  Today, with the help of Mrs. Mindfulness, Melli O'brien, we are going to learn how to get into that elusive mindset easily.

Lawrence Carroll, Laurie, is dedicated to helping kids lead richer lives through meditation. Come listen to how it is helping the world become kinder.

It's amazing how little we know about ourselves until we stop and take the time to get some answers. These 4 questions are the perfect starting place for those looking to better understand who they are.

Yesterday I talked about 4 beliefs you should understand before embarking on accessing inner wisdom.  One of them warranted more explanation, so I decided to focus on that today.  What exactly was it; understanding how to interpret the wisdom you receive.  That will be the main focus of the episode, but I also want to talk about the reasons to be looking inwardly in the first place.

When you are able to quiet your mind you have access to all the answers that you need in regards to your life. However, make sure you know these 4 key points before you start asking

Meditation can serve to relax you or help you understand your place in this world. Today i talk about what each of those meditations are called in Buddhist circles and what each of them entails.

In the past I have mentioned that whenever you watch a TV show that depicts a person meditating, it seems like they are always chanting.  Most times the depiction is a caricature, a satire.  Every time, regardless of character, they are chanting..."om".  But what the heck does it mean?  I think it's time we get into it.

Surely it should be simpler?

That was the thought that possessed Mark after completing an honours degree in exercise physiology, a demanding course of studies deeply entrenched in western health science. As a professional AFL player, Mark's already-deep understanding of exercise and nutrition was rooted in high-performance health science - and he'd even brought Transcendental Meditation into the locker-room as a 19 year old sportsperson looking for something... better.

I know I dig taking off my shoes and walking barefoot in the grass, but does it have any health benefits? Today I take you along as I research earthing.