Calmer in 5

The energy of kindness is not graduated; you can't be kinder. You are either kind or not. Today I talk about the subtle difference, and how it allows us to become calmer once we know what it is. 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 helped you in any way, pl...

In todays' world it seems like we are always looking for a quick fix, a hack. While I am not one of those people who is always on the lookout for those click bait worthy nuggets, I do want to share with you a tried and true method for regaining a sense of calm, quickly. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING!...

I think it is safe to say that any time we're afraid, we are not calm. So how about today I share with you three sources of fear that often go unnoticed, and how to deal with them so they don't upset your level of calm 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 h...

Trees are all around us, but do you really see them and appreciate their ability to calm you.  Well, today I am going to help you understand how to become mindful using trees as a focus 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 helped you in any way, please shar...

Regardless of how determined you are to reach a goal, how calm do you think you will be if you spend every waking moment trying to "crush it"? No matter how much you want something, if you don't find balance, you're going to burn out. 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 LISTENING! Thanks again f...

Some people find the word "comfort" to be a haven, a safe place.  While others shun it.  Is there a happy medium between the two that will have us feeling calmer?  You bet there is.  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 LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any...

Lately I seem to be hearing a lot about hustling so you don't waste the rest of the year.  Start moving forward so you don't end the year with nothing to show for it. You know that you can "end" the year whenever you want.  So don't feel pressured to conform to society's standard. 

Driving can be a source of stress for sure. I mean, after all they call it road rage. While there may be many reasons why you get unsettled during driving, today I want to focus on one main cause of driving stress, arriving on time. It may seem somewhat trivial, but after today, you may be rethinking that assessment. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusivel...

It seems universal, sadly so, that many people are kind to others, but really tough on themselves. It goes without saying that treating yourself without kindness and compassion can only lead to one place…stress. How about we change that? 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 th...

I remember when i was real young, like elementary school, I used to be shy and timid when it came to learning new things. Everything was so new, and so scary. Well, I'm not 7 years old any more and the world has become a lot less scary. What about for you? Let me give you some things to think about that may help you feel a little more self-assured.   Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer i...

Change is scary for many people. What's even scarier, and more unnerving, is wanting to change but feeling you can't. Today I talk about how to conquer those feelings, and become calmer in the process.   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 helped you in an...

Every one of us has a tendency to judge. Mostly it's people, but situations are not immune either. But when it comes to judging people (again, not a serving thing to do) there is one thing I think of to help me curtail this all too human reaction. Let's talk about it. Maybe it will help you feel calmer too.   Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Pa...

I'm not immune to the lure of social media. In fact about three months ago I found myself doing something that I hadn't done before; spending over 30 minutes scrolling through reels on Instagram. Once I caught myself, I decided to find a way to curtail my phone time (and Instagram). That app is Opal. Today I talk about the app, and the perceived need to distract ourselves. Links from the Episode:...

It's not an judgment, but a fact.  Our outlook, when left unchanged, tends to lean more to the negative.  It's not indicative of personality; it's indicative of the fact that we are all human. We inherited our cave-dwelling ancestors need to constantly be on the lookout for danger.  But, we don't live in caves anymore, so we don't need that overinflated sense of fear and dread. Today I talk about...

Awareness means mindful, and mindful means calm. Today I talk about how increasing your level of awareness not only leads to calm, but also to growth. 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 helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons...

When we are deep in personal challenges our world shrinks. We become blind to the people around us. Even in day to day life we can become blind to the people around us. Whatever the situation, the best way to elevate your level of calm is to connect to the people around you…all people. Today I talk about how to do just that. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses ex...

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...