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Thomas Sterner literally wrote the book on helping us free ourselves from the tyranny of our thoughts. In his latest book, It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom Through Deliberate Thinking, he helps readers learn that they are not their thoughts. Today in my interview we talk about that concept and many others. Come listen.

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Thomas Sterner is the author of It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking. Today I read the introduction to his book so that you can get an idea of his work, and the power of this groundbreaking literature. Then we will be all set for our interview with him tomorrow. Enjoy.

Constantin is a personal and professional development enthusiast with over 15 years of experience. As a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor, he inspires and empowers individuals on their unique journeys towards growth and self-discovery through both his professional and personal life, as well as his podcast, Unleash Thyself. Combining his love for technology, spirituality, and mentorship, Constantin helps individuals unlock their full potential and create a positive impact on the world around them. With a focus on personal growth, spirituality, and self-discovery, Constantin is dedicated to uplifting and empowering every member of the audience with his humble and sincere insights.

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While I typically don’t include reviews of books when Tricycle week comes around, I thought that Chenxing Han’s book about care-taking may provide a great resource for those taking care of a loved one, and what that means.

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Thich Nhat Hanh was a kind and wise leader. Now that he has passed, Plum village carries on, hoping to continue his legacy, while making sure that his teachings do not get lost in the day to day working of running a Sangha.

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Today is definitely a departure from a regular post at Tricycle. Ann Tashi Slater interviews humorist David Sedaris, who talks about shopping, the Bardo and end of life. Come listen.

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Today I share a great post from acclaimed meditation instructor, Sharon Salzberg. In it, she does a great job of explaining when we are being open and accepting of life, and when we are constricted; trying to force things to be a certain way. Come listen.

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Today is day one of Tricycle Week, and I start it off with a great reminder; be your own soulmate. Sister Dang Nghiem offers us a great article that takes three principles of Thich Nhat Hanh’s, and helps us apply them to our daily lives to help us become kinder to ourselves.

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Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993.

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It’s safe to say that many people deem meditation to be a source of calm. Even though it has so many other benefits, most people associate meditation and meditators with tranquility. But do you really know why meditation does have the ability to make you calmer? If you don’t, then you will after today’s episode. Come listen.

• How meditation cocoons us

• How it helps us deal with worries and regrets

• The parasympathetic nervous systems role in creating calm

• Finding truth for you

• Understanding the nature of thoughts.

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