Zen Commuter

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  • 794: Use the Noise of the World to Help You Become Mindful

    If you get up at a time when the world is already in full force, then you know how noise it can be.  Did you know there is a way to utilize that noise to help bring you into this moment?  There is, and I am going to share it with you today

    What you will learn in this episode:
    • a 5 minute exercise that will bring you into this moment
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    13 min
  • 793: Live Your Happy with Maria Felipe

    Rev. Maria Felipe, O.M.C., is an Ordained Ministerial Counselor and student of A Course in Miracles, which is the centerpiece of her life.

    Maria is a frequent speaker at the Unity Burbank English services and she is the creator and minister of the Unity Burbank Spanish services. She inspires with her joyous spirit and delightful sense of humor. Maria enthuses, "It is a wonderful gift to me to be able to share a message of loving Light to guide my brothers and sisters to achieve inner peace."

    As a Pathways of Light minister, Maria emphasizes the practice of helping people quiet their mind to better hear their Inner Guidance, and in the process, strengthen their connection with God. As a facilitator of mind healing, she creates a warm, supportive, open atmosphere where participants can feel comfortable to explore and share insights. Maria is also available for customized weddings, holy unions, baptisms, memorial services and other ceremonies of life transition.

    Links from This Episode:

    Maria Felipe Online

    Sponsors:

    Eight Mattress - The most comfortable mattress with sleep technology built right in.  ZEN commuter listeners get $175.00 off the price of their mattress using the code: ZEN175

    Wake up Moving - The 30 Day transformation system.

    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.

    52 min
  • 792: The Four Biggest Reasons You Are Unhappy and How to Change

    I am hesitant to say that happiness is not that difficult to experience.  I am reluctant because so many people struggle with trying to find it.  Here's the thing, it is within you right now, but you are looking outside of who you are to obtain it.  It's not out there.  Today I talk about the four main reasons people are unhappy and how to change that.

    What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    • The four causes of unhappiness
    • Four ways to become happier

     

    Links from This Episode:

    5 Questions to Find Your Authenticity

    Sponsors:

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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.

    36 min
  • 791: Google's Meng Tan Talks About the Happiest Day in 7 Years

    Tim Ferriss' book, Tools of Titans, is an absolute must read.  It's a must read because it is a compilation of tips, habits and beliefs from major thought leaders of our day.  Today I share with you, two ways to live calmer, as presented by Meng Tan

    What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    • How to Use Loving-Kindness To promote happiness
    • How to practice "Just Note Gone"
    • Advice from Time Ferriss about Meditation
    Links from This Episode:

    Tools of Titans from Amazon

    The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Taking Action by Henri Juntila

    Sponsors:

    Carbonite - Your Computer files are now safe on the cloud, with Carbonite!

    Warby Parker - Designer sunglasses starting at $95.00

    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.

    37 min
  • 790: 11 Unique Ways to Practice Gratitude and Why You Should

    Everyone has hopefully heard of a gratitude journal.  If you have listened to ZEN commuter for long enough, I know you have.  But what do you do when that habit becomes a little too familiar, loses its impact?  You listen to ZEN commuter of course! LOL.  Today I talk about 11 ways, other than a journal, for practicing gratitude.

    What You Will Learn in This Episode:
    • How a gratitude practice can become stale
    • Ways that enhance your gratitude habit
    • Advice from Time Ferriss about Gratitude
    Links from This Episode:

    9 New Ways to Practice Gratitude

    Sponsors:

    Spire - The only activity tracker designed to decrease your level of stress

    Warby Parker - Designer sunglasses starting at $95.00

    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.

    18 min
  • 789: How Gratitude Actually Rewires Your Brain for Contentment

    I am definitely a trusting guy, but when it comes to helping other people become happier I need to know why things happen.  Take gratitude, for example, we all know that having a gratitude practice is helpful, but why.  What happens in the brain that translates to a feeling of joy.  Today I am going to talk about that very thing.

    Links from this Episode:
    • The Neuroscience of Gratitude
    Sponsor:

    Wake Up Moving - Transform your body, Mind and Spirit in 30 Days - Sign Up today to be the first to be notified

    Onnit - Supplements for optimal human performance.

    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.

    37 min
  • 788: Finding Hope In Difficult Times (R)

    Mother Nature clearly wanted me to replay episode 659.  Okay, maybe she wasn't that clear, but she did send a huge thunderstorm to Nashua.  Usually I am unswayed by weather, but this time the power flickered twice. I am thinking that the lights may go out due to the storm and if that is the case I want to make sure I set you up for a nice ride in the morning.  So to that end, I am rebroadcasting episode 659, Finding Hope in Difficult Times.

    Sponsor:

    Wake Up Moving - Transform your body, Mind and Spirit in 30 Days - Sign Up today to be the first to be notified

    Real Life Calm - Individual meditations for dealing with real life situations

    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.

    37 min
  • 786: 4 Ways to Avoid a Total Meltdown

    We have all had a moment (actually several) when we realize something went wrong. We may have had something severe happen, like and accident, or something a little less earth-shaking, like misplacing your wallet.  Regardless of severity, there is a cycle that happens to some people that has them totally losing it.  Today I talk about how to make sure that is not you.

    Things you will learn in this episode:
    • The definition of catastrophize
    • An exercise that brings you into the moment
    • The best step for moving forward
    Sponsor:

    Wake Up Moving - Transform your body, Mind and Spirit in 30 Days - Sign Up today to be the first to be notified

    Real Life Calm - Individual meditations for dealing with real life situations

    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.

    37 min
  • 785: Why You Give Up too Soon and 4 Powerful Ways to Persevere

    This week I have been focusing on drama.  More to the point, I have been focusing on drama from the standpoint of dealing with people who are prone to drama.  However, today I look at things from the other side.  Perhaps listeners would want to know if they are manufacturers of frenzy, gossip and backstabbing

    Links from this Episode:

    7 Reasons People Give Up On Their Dreams Too Soon.

    Things you will learn in this episode:
    • Why you quit
    • The most important question to ask to keep on track
    • Ways to change your perspective
    Sponsor:

    Eight Sleep Mattress - Right now ZEN commuter listeners can get 175.00 off an Eight mattress. Use the code: MDW175

    Warby Parker - The summer styles are out.

    Real Life Calm - Individual meditations for dealing with real life situations

    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.

    23 min

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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…