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- 1435: Mike "Zappy" Zapolin
Today I talk with filmmaker, meditator and teacher as he talks about enhancing meditation with psychedelics, and how his work with Ketamine and veterans is making a huge difference in the world.
1 hr 10 min - 1434: Resting in the River by Thich Nhat HanhTo live a full life you have to live it in the present, the here and now. The past and the future are projections of what you want or didn’t want. Any time spent thinking of either of those means time spent chasing an illusion. Today, Thich Nhat Hanh talks about the need for rest, in the here and now.25 min
- 1433: 13 Tips for Beginning Meditators by HeadspaceToday I wanted to focus on a topic that would be of interest to beginning meditators. But I wanted to let you hear some advice from another source, specifically the people at Headspace. In the article that I will be reading you will hear about 13 Tips for beginning meditators. Enjoy.9 min
- 1432 Taina CuevasTaina Cuevas works for an organization called ConsumersAdvocate.org where they create editorial in-depth reviews on a variety of today's most trending topics. It's what she does for the company aside from those duties that I talked to her about. She is a corporate meditation teacher. Come listen to our talk.54 min
- 1431: Are There Benefits to Counting Your Meditations: Yes and No
Starting a new habit can be challenging; utilizing tracking tools can help you keep track of your success. But when would it be serving to stop? Lets talk about it.
8 min - 1430: Anam Thubten on Meditation: The Art of Resting
Today I share with you a phenomenal blog post from Rinpoche Anam Thubten that talks about the illusion of self. In it he talks about the path to enlightenment being as simple as just sitting.
25 min - 1429: What do You Do with Your Hands When Meditating
You can assign a mudra or you can simply place them on your lap. But how you place them sets an intention. Come Listen
12 min - 1428: Meditation Practice: Understanding the Nature of ThoughtOne of the biggest challenges for all meditations is the presence of thought. However, as I will discuss, there are ways to see thought and not become entangled in it. Let's talk about it.13 min
- 1427: Intentions: The Energy Behind Your ActionsToday I turn to a trusted resource to help us learn about the energy behind action: intentions. I am sure you know that trusted resource is Tricycle.org. Specifically an article by Guo Jun: The Power of Intention. Come listen.13 min
- 1426: Methods for Finding Your Unique Meditation PracticeAs a meditation instructor one common criticism I hear new students tell me is that they are having a tough time creating a consistent meditation practice. They bemoan that they don’t know which one to choose, or that they can choose. Today I talk about how to find a meditation practice that is right for you.13 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.