Zen Commuter

People who wish to start a meditation practice do what many people do for almost anything; they go to the internet to see who knows the most. Unfortunately, that is not where it stops. New meditators, and sometimes seasoned ones, try to emulate the person they feel has the most knowledge. Initially this may be serving, but at some point they need to create their own practice, and not compare there journey to anyone else’s. Today I talk about that very thing.

If you have not been able to develop a consistent meditation practice then this week is for you. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned meditator, sometimes making meditation a habit can be tough. Today I want to talk about another reason you may lose your streaks, and how you can get them back.

I found a sticking point that challenges beginners and seasoned meditators, consistency. This week I will focus on 5 misperceptions that put your habit at risk. Today I talk about the hugest misconception of meditation, clearing your mind. If you’re breathing, you will never be successful. And that is okay. Let’s talk about it.

I found a sticking point that challenges beginners and seasoned meditators, consistency. This week I will focus on 5 misperceptions that put your habit at risk. Today is all about being the best; or should I say, about not being the best. Come listen.

Andy Puddicombe is the Founder of Headspace. As a Former Tibetan monk he is the perfect person to talk to about all things meditation. Today I read two shorter posts that discuss the habit of a practice, along with the difficulty in sitting still.

Jack Kornfield is an esteemed meditation teacher and just a helluva nice guy. His meditations on Insight Timer are so wonderfully serene. Today I read a blog post of his that helps new meditators start to understand the temporary nature of thoughts.

Melli O’Brien is a meditation teacher from Australia. Her way of discussing meditation is energizing and still at the same time. Let me show you what I mean by reading to you a post she wrote about finding refuge in stillness.

Today I want to help you become a better meditator, and I am going to get help from one of my peers, Giovanni Dienstmann. In this post he talks about the three things necessary for a truly transformative meditation practice.

Yesterday I shared with you some of the things I experience in my meditations that are outside the expectations of daily living.  My goal was to get you comfortable with those experiences as well.  Today I continue that talk.

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"