Calmer in 5

This week I have been focusing on calm.  Have you?  If you haven't, chances are good that it isn't going to just fall in your lap.  Today I talk about the benefits of one source of calm, nature.

There is a simple way to achieve calm, yet many people go their whole lives not doing it. Come listen

Links from the Episode: How to be a Calm Person by Psychology Today and Carrie Barron M.D. Questions of the Day: Are the majority of the people I hang around with calm? Do I watch the news, and why? Do I define myself by calm or drama? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer...

Most people start and end their days stressfully. So much so that they don't know what calm is. Today I talk about ways to determine your stress, and how to change it. Links from the Episode: How to be a Calm Person by Psychology Today and Carrie Barron M.D. Questions of the Day: Do you know how to listen to your body?  Do You know what that means? Are the majority of your thoughts more in the pre...

"The Universe reveals itself when you are calm."  - Thom Walters Links from the Episode: How to be a Calm Person by Psychology Today and Carrie Barron M.D. Questions of the Day: How calm is your life? When was the last time that you experienced a profound sense of calm Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools...

Hey my friends and thanks for coming back to Five Minute Mojo.  I am your host Thom Walters and this is your peaceful ride home. My goal is simple.  Help you achieve calm and peace of mind each day.  The best way to do that is to help you think about what works in your life and ditch what doesn't.  Let's get right into it today by talking about authenticity. There is a very common belief that adds...

"Beauty Surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a gardern to know it."  - Rumi Links from the Episode: Rumi - Wikipedia Questions of the Day: What was the most beautiful thing you saw today (no people) What is one thing you saw today that was beautiful that not everyone would agree with you on? Actions of the Day: List five things that are beautiful about the building in the picture abo...

"Because of your smile, you make life more  Beautiful "  - Thich Nat Han Links from the Episode: Thich Nat Han - Wikipedia Questions of the Day: When was the last time you smiled broadly Do you like your smile? When was the last time you made some one smile with your smile? Actions of the Day: Help someone to smile today. Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter a...

"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each others' eyes for an instant?"  - Henry David Thoreau Links from the Episode: Friendship by Henry David Thoreau Questions of the Day: Who is one person you could forgive right now? Who is someone you disagree with at this moment? Is there a way to see through their eyes about a certain situation. Is the way you live your life perf...

"It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we make ourselves happy"  - Immanuel Kant Questions of the Day: Are you happy more times than not? What was the last thing you bought to pick up your spirits? Do you know of anyone, including yourself, who looks for things outside of who they are to make themselves happy?? Whether that is a thing, a relationship or even a substance? Ac...

"Beware the barrenness of a busy life"  - Socrates Questions of the Day: Are the majority of your days busy or productive? Do you know the difference between the two? How many breaks do you take in a day, if any? Actions of the Day: Schedule at least one 10 minute break in your day tomorrow. Determine the biggest priority for your day tomorrow. Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 M...

"Men must live and create.  Live to the point of tears"  - Albert Camus Questions of the Day: Have you ever cried tears of joy? Do you feel you are living a full and passionate life? If so, how did you get to this point? If not, what 5 minute thing can you do to start getting there? What is one thing you created today?  How did it make you feel? Actions of the Day: Sketch for a minimum of 5 minute...

Today I passed by a memorial that was surrounded by four cannons. They looked nice until I thought a little deeper.  Why is it that we are so attracted to weapons?  Let's talk about it. Questions of the Day: Have you ever held or fired a gun? Do you feel this life, in human form, is the only one you have? What is the last thing you killed, if anything? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN comm...

Until you understand why you buy the things you buy, your life will feel empty.  Our culture has distorted our understanding of need and want, so instead of obtaining things for function, we go all out to try and buy happiness.  Let's talk about where that will lead.

Today is throw-back Tuesday...yeah, yeah, I know it's supposed to be throwback Thursday, but I am a man who plays by his own rules...lol.  This rebroadcast talks about the benefits of thinking in ways that are not always so cut and dried.

Hey my friend, thank you for coming back to Five Minute Mojo.  I am going to do my best to help you get home in a relaxed way, and the cool thing is, working together, you are going to understand yourself better when you get there.  That is the 5 Minute Mojo way, relaxed and wiser, more introspective. Today I am going to talk about the last time you got fired from a job.  Don't you worry; it's not...

I fully understand that some people are unhappy; maybe for a short time and maybe longer.  But there is a way to be happy, and it's a simple first step.  Let's talk about it today.

Questions of the Day: Are you a competitive person? What was the last competition you were in and how did you feel afterwards, shortly and long afterwards When was the last time you competed with yourself? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are liv...

One of the most profound lessons my Mom ever taught me was that all people are worthy of kindness and respect.  Today, I share a story with you that helped me reaffirm that belief. Questions of the Day: Do you treat absolutely everyone with Love, kindness and respect? What was the last lesson you learned from an unexpected source Have you ever dismissed anyone in your life?  If so, why?  How did i...

The more successful of us, have goals.  They wake up each day with a solid idea of what they want to accomplish.  They wake up knowing the direction they are going in.  The even more successful have goals but are also wise enough to know that plans can change.  They realize that the future is not set in stone. Questions of the Day: Are you a person who has goals? Not fuzzy in your head, but planne...

If you are a contemporary of mine you might know what it means to go for the brass ring.  If not, no worries.  I'll explain it in this episode of 5 MM.  More to the point, I will talk about how it fits in with your life, and making it better.  Come listen. Questions of the Day: Do you give your all to everything you do? What was the last thing you had to strive for; put a plan together and accompl...

My Mom taught me a significant lesson when I was growing up; how you start the day is how you will experience it.  When you wake up and set an intention for the day, you take the steps to create that reality. Today, I share with you that wisdom that Mom shared with me, and if you empower it, you'll come to understand how you can create your days Questions of the Day: Do you start your day intentio...

Im pretty sure that all of have put off something at one time or another.  Some people may be doing it right now.  But why is that?  It's not laziness; it's fear.  My Mom certainly was not one to sit around waiting for things to happen.  She made them happen, without expectation of course.  Is that your jam, or are you the type of person who has to get everything in line before you act? Let's talk...

I'm not sure about you, but I have experienced some pretty profound changes in my life.  Not just changes though, I have seen both ends of a spectrum.  One day, barely eking out an existence, living paycheck to paycheck, and within a week doubling my salary.  Another time, I was in a job I barely tolerated, and now working for myself, happier than ever.  What was the cause of these swings?  My abi...

Who do you know that is meek?  Who do you know that simply sits back and goes along with the crowd even though their thoughts are different then those around them.  Life isn't meant to be lived by settling, by playing things safe.  You have to feel confident in your convictions, and use that energy to shake things up for yourself, and quite possible they world. Questions of the Day: Do You feel un...