One of the benefits of meditation is its ability to help you understand the deeper meaning in life, whether that means the physical world or something greater. Today I talk about how to start becoming comfortable with messages in your meditations that contradict what you know to be "real"

I know why I meditate, but do you know why you do? If you are unclear then today's episode is going to be perfect. By answering the five questions I lay out for you, chances are good you will be able to pinpoint why you dig practice.

Today I talk about the deeper reasons why I meditate. My hope is that you resonate with some of them so that you keep your practice going.

Meditation is helpful for a variety of people no matter what their profession. But do you think the glamour and glitz of Hollywood would benefit from a mindfulness practice? Why not ask a man who knows about celebrity and stillness. Benedict Cumberbatch is an acclaimed actor and seasoned meditator. Come listen to an article by Lion’s Roar that explains how his practice helps him navigate the ego-rich world of celebrity

We often see day to day world challenges as outside the scope of spirituality.  However, today, I rebroadcast an episode that talks about how we can view something as critical as climate change from a more spiritual approach.

I am so excited to share with you a great story that elucidates Shin Buddhist awakening as told through a parable of a drowning sailor.  It sounds like it would be gloomy; but it isn't by a long shot.  Come listen.

I have talked about how to get ready for meditating on several occasions, but I haven't spoken about what to do after your meditation ends. Today, I talk about that very thing.Sponsors:

Right Mindfulness is at the heart of the Eightfold Path. Even though all of the components should be practiced together, without the space that mindfulness brings, the others are unable to function. Let's talk about it.

The eightfold path was written by the Buddha to help people understand the way to become enlightened. One of those spokes is Right View. This segment of the path discusses how to determine what your true values and thoughts are. The premise is that when you know where your thoughts come from you have a . better way of living responsively as opposed to reactively. Come listen.

The eightfold path was written by the Buddha to help people understand the way to become enlightened. One of those spokes is Right View. This segment of the path discusses how to determine what your true values and thoughts are. The premise is that when you know where your thoughts come from you have a . better way of living responsively as opposed to reactively. Come listen.