Calmer in 5

As we get older we feel that our options are dwindling.  We feel we know longer have the ability to change things about ourselves that are no longer working.  We feel we can't change circumstances.  Well, regardless of your age, you can ALWAYS change anything about yourself or your situations that you want.  Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuse...

There are pros and cons to everything.  For me, at the risk of sounding like a number cruncher, it comes down to your ROI, return on investment.  With absolutely everything, I gauge whether it is adding to my life or taking away.  Obviously, if something is not adding value to my life, I ditch it. Such is the case with social media.  The only way to figure it all out is to ask myself some question...

Life can be stressful; no questions there. But do you know when you are stressed? Many times we are so immersed in stress that we assume it is our normal, our unstressed state. You may be able to fool your mind into thinking you aren't stressed, but your body isn't buying it. Let's talk about ways to determine if you really are stressed, so you aren't blindsided.   Become a super-fan of ZEN commut...

Sometimes we lose sight of the things that really matter. Sometimes we get swept away in the denser aspects of humanness, unwilling to reconnect to our divinity, to our light. It happens to everyone. But then what do you do? Do you stay there, or do you decide to once again step into the light; owning and relishing your divinity. Today I talk about the steps I take to do just that.   Become a supe...

Sometimes buying things is a way of avoiding difficult feelings.  Sometimes it causes greater unrest because it can put us in debt.  These four questions should help you tame the unrest before you purchase anything.   Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has he...

When life gets a little tough there are things we can do to smooth out the roughness. The challenge in doing that is finding things that will help us in the short term instead of finding things to do that we keep on doing long term. Comfort is a perfect example. There are little things we can do that will make those tough times more manageable. Conversely, there are comforting things that we add t...

Our eyes allow us to see the smiles of the people we love. They allow us to see a sunset, or the rain as it falls. But as wonderful as our eyes are, sometimes they don't allow us to see everything; and that's okay. Many times what we think we see is a fabrication of our own biases. In these instances, we become tired and even sad. Today I talk about how we can use our eyes to their best advantage,...

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.