Zen Commuter

When we turn our minds from affect to investigation we neutralize the emotional volatility of moments that seem angry or fearful. Today, I share a great article that talks about how to do just that; investigate the feelings instead of getting caught up in their energy.

It’s springtime! at least that is what the writers at Tricycle.org think. That’s fine by me, because whenever the people at Tricycle have something to say, I am all ears. Today I share a great article by Tara Brach that talks about finding ways to disconnect from the negative beliefs you may hold about yourself

Yesterday I talked about genuine self confidence with the help of an article by Mindworks.com. Today I want to provide you with a meditation that is part meditation and part visualization. The goal is to help you get in touch with the genuine confidence that was discussed in the article by Mindworks. Enjoy.

There are so many benefits of meditating, but one of my favorites is its ability to help practitioners understand who they are, away from the considerations of others. Of course this is true personal awareness, which in turn leads to self-confidence. Today I share a great post about meditation and self-confidence from mindworks.com

Absolutely every meditator has taken a break from their practice.  The important thing is to get back on.  Today I talk about how to do that.

The answer to the title question is yes...and no.  Let's talk about the times when you should be using headphones and when you shouldn't.

Before I started using insight timer I didn't even know what a meditation timer was for.  Now I can't imagine what I would do without it.  Today I talk about 3 reasons to use the timer.

At the end of last year I made a new friend who has become a source of laughter and smiles.  Today I share an interview with her.  But perhaps interview is too formal a word.  Maybe a chat is more appropriate; about meditation, ice cream and nomadism.  Enjoy

I went out to renew my subscription to Tricycle and was greeted by a great blog post about the coronavirus and compassion.