Calmer in 5

If we want a calm life, then we need to do calming things.  For me, the other day, it was sitting in the car in the rain.  And then?  Come listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 y...

We go through life thinking we are invisible; that no one sees the things we do.  The truth is, you are seen every day.  And your actions inspire others.  Don't believe me? Come listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 sh...

Many times we get so fixated on one way of something turning out that we forget that there are other ways to bring about the same positive outcome.  Today I share a mantra with you that opens you up to all possibilities. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it h...

Here in New Hampshire the trees are starting to turn color and the days and nights are getting a little brisker.  That's fine by me, because it means the fall is here to help us become calmer. Want to know how?  Just listen Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If i...

The last time we met we talked about misplaced anger.  Since I didn't get to all the topics I thought I would add an other episode.  Enjoy. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 you see...

Many years ago I found out the real source of my anger.  It wasn't who I expected either.  But with a little help from a wise source, I found out. Not only did I find the source, I found out steps to take after that realization. Come listen Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening...

Buddhism offers us myriad way to become enlightened, to cut the tether that ties us to suffering. Today I talk about another Buddhist Principle that helps us sort through the difficulties with other people. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you...

There are many things that have the ability to make us calmer; all things actually.  But today I want to focus on a favoriteof mine.  The Wind. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 you...

My good friend Seth Gillihan talks to us about why we worry, and the ways we can worry just a little bit less.  If you enjoyed the article of Seth's that I read, then head over to Zen Commuter and listen to my interview with him. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show...

How drawn are you to following trends, whether they are people, fads or products? Is it possible that all that following is leading to your level of uneasiness? Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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...

One of the ways that we can become calmer is to advocate for someone who has difficulty doing that for themselves. Come Listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 you see on the page....

We seem to think that every thought that enters our heads was sent to us, but that is not the case. We generate our thoughts.  Come listen Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 you see o...

I'm not going to spoil it in the description, but there is a word that has the ability to really mess with our calm.  It's not the one you might think.  Come listen and find out what it is. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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, pleas...

My mom was/is wise beyond her years.  However, she did say something when we were younger that was definitely out of character.  It had to do with wasting the day.  Come listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 u...

When times are tough it's only natural to want to escape to a time when things were a little easier.  And we can all think of times in our past when things were brighter.  But if we stay there we don't grow, we don't move on.  Today I talk about ways to recognize if you are holding on to the past. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subs...

I won't spoil it here in the description.  But let's just say there are some things about change that you will want to know. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 you see on the page. Al...

we often use our sense of sight and sound to facilitate a state of mindfulness.  Today I talk about how the power of touch does that, and so much more. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 butt...

Every Comic book superhero has a back story.  Actually, every person has a back story, including you.  Whether we know what people's back stories are or not, it will never serve to jump to conclusions about who they are in this moment. Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks agai...

There are many ways to become calmer.  One way is by opening your heart and mind.  Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 you see on the page. Also, reviews for the p...

We may think that there are thousands of people in the world who are truly horrible.  But is it possible We may think that there are thousands of people in the world who are truly horrible.  But is it possible, that the only reason they are horrible is because of the values we hold?  Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patre...

We all have heard of "going to our happy places" when things are stressful.  But, let's talk seriously about that seemingly light-hearted phrase. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 yo...

It is almost certain that the majority of people are kinder to others than they are to themselves.  However, if our goal is to become calmer, then we need to find ways to be gentler with ourselves as well.  I think I can help with that. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to t...

There are two main reasons why people dislike others.  There may be more, but the two I will talk about today captures the majority of them.  Not only will we identify them, but find more serving ways to relate. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped...

We spend a lot of time in our cars, and many times, their very design invites anxiety, from theft to accidents to more. Today I talk about how to drive calmly. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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 me...

Sometimes we latch on to tough thoughts and situations and see them exclusively as crappy. However, nothing is inherently all good or all bad. Its a mixture. Let's talk about how to find that mix. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo 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...