Calmer in 5

When I am instructing people in learning how to meditate, one of the best aspects of a practice is helping them open up to the world around them. Once they experience a calmer mind, then they get to see the world around them, including examples of inspiration. Come listen to how that happens. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers...

Our culture here in the United States is always telling us to move, to keep doing, to keep producing. Sometimes it isn't even society and culture. Sometimes it is our own fears and worries. Today I talk about understanding the urge to push forward. More importantly, I talk about disregarding that motivation sometimes in order to recapture a sense of calm. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Cal...

Whether we like to acknowledge it or not, we all hear voices in our heads.  The important thing to point out is that some of these voices are fear, worry and ego.  However, along side those, are the voices of our guides and our higher selves.  Today I talk about how to avail yourself to the wisdom of your higher self, while keeping the unserving voices of your inner dialog at bay. Come listen. Bec...

Control is a funny thing. The funnier thing is the thought that we have any control. Many of us spend our days trying to make sure that nothing out of the ordinary happens. We hold the reigns tight, thinking that we alone can keep things from turning out poorly. But I would offer that control is an illusion, and if we let it go, we can experience a deeper life, a calmer life. Become a super-fan of...

The world is big. And with that size comes many distractions and sources of worry and uneasiness. So if the size of the world creates unrest how about you just shrink it down. Not the world, obviously, but your perception and scope. If you're not sure how, let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LIS...

By placing values on things we lose the ability to see things objectively. In that objectivity lies our peace of mind.  So how about we simply see things as they are, without judgment?  Let's talk about it.

When we think of miracles we tend to think of grand events; incomprehensible happenings. But things happen every day that are equally incomprehensible and equally amazing.  When we turn our attention to those things, and actually look for them, we live a fuller, more enjoyable life.

Regardless of who we are, we all want to feel as if we are moving toward something. And maybe it isn't specifically toward something, but just that we are not standing still; in a rut. When we do feel stagnant that can lead to uneasiness. Today I talk about a way to avoid that and increase your level of calm Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for P...

When life throws us curve balls and things don't seem to be working out for us, we have a tendency to look outside ourselves to see examples of people who seemingly have it made. Who are problem-free.  As I talk about today, we don't need to look anywhere to see things going right.  When we take a true inventory of ourselves, we see that life truly is remarkable...Even in the tough times.

We like to think that we make all the decisions that definie our lives.  As it turns out, there are many, many decisions that are made for us, namely by society. Today I talk about how asking yourself who truly defines your life leads to a more serene existence.

We all know that gratitude is an energy that heralds abundance.  But it also gives us an indication of our mindset as well.  Today I talk about how expressing thanks to the Universe lets us know what our default feeling is about how we see the world. Oh, and it helps us become calmer too.

One thing is certain; we all know what time is. Well, the concept of time, anyway. We all know about appointments and schedules.  And it is safe to say that getting to those "on time" creates some uneasiness.  Today I talk about taking a vacation away from time; a day with no commitments. Sound good?  Let's talk about it.

When we race to get to the next thing we lose our ability to be calmer.  Each day presents us with opportunities to stop and enjoy life, a more peaceful life.  Guess what? As long as you keep looking ahead, ignorning the beauty that is around you right now, you will contnue to be uneasy.  The future isn't going anywhere, but this moment is.  So stop and enjoy it for all it's worth.

If there is one thing that meditation has taught me, it is that nothing is impossible.  When we are about to embark on anything new, big or small, we can become paralyzed. Listening to the thoughts and fears of a worried mind.  How about we talk about another way to see new projects that don't include fear.  Come Listen.

We all can remember the lyrics of a favorite song from our younger years.  We can remember seeing a vaction spot for the first time.  But when it comes to senses, our nose doesn't get mentioned much; until today.  On this epsidoe i will talk about how to use your nose to bring about calm.

Whether it is the disturbing posts and stories on social media, or the downright depressing stories on the news, we all indulge in watching things that make us anxious. Why is that? Let's learn today.

We often see the need to change situations to meet our expectations. in almost all cases, things will be as they are.  However, we experience even more frustration and unrest when we try to change people.  It can't be done, and doesn't need to.  Let's talk about letting people be who they are so that we can expereince more peace.

Mindfulness is a very popular topic, with good reason. It helps us live more peacefully.  But if you have never experienced mindfulness you might not know of the benefits. Today, I share a great exercise to help you realize the difference between your typical way of going through the day and experiencing daily mindfulness.  Come listen.

As we get older we feel the need to know more and more.  I mean, we have been on the planet for a while, so shouldn't we? No.  Not necessarily.  There is no need to know everything.  In fact, I find much more peace in not knowing. Let's talk about it.

When we know what is important to us we have the ability to act on those beliefs and create a more peaceful life. However, if we don't have that understanding we can often leads ourselves into situations where we are at the whim of the negative energy of others. Let's talk about it.

Our senses take in a variety of information; they are data collectors.  What happens next is up to us.  Today I talk about how to dig a little deeper with that information and determine the best course of action.

We all have had our share of cruddy days.  But do we have to let them sit with us the entire day? There is nothing magic about 24 hours.  You can decide to change. We can tackle that one together. Come listen.

Whether we think so or not, we all want to be heard. We want to know that our existence has meaning.  However, sometimes we go to great lengths to be listened to, and many times those lengths are not the most serving for us in the long run.  Today let's talk about positive ways about being heard. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subsc...

Today I read a great article by Dr. Allison of drallisonanswers.com.  In the post, she details the reasons we should take time each day identifying our feelings.  The benefits include mindfulness, stress reduction and awareness to name a few. Come listen.

The truest sense of calm comes from a firm understanding of who we are and what we bring to the world. Unfortunately, many people don't know who they are. Many times they seek the validation of parents, spouses and "experts" to tell them they have worth. Today I talk about how outside validation leads to uneasiness. i will also share with you a way for eliminating the need to impress anyone. Becom...