Calmer in 5

Question of the Day What is one thing that you have not worn, looked at or touched in over a year? Why do you still have it? Is it possible that someone in need could use it more? Action of the Day (For the Weekend) Minimize one room in your house using this simple rule.  Going around the room identify each item you come across and determine if you have used in the last year.  If so, you may decid...

  Action of the Day Spend 30 Minutes today or tomorrow, doing something creative; something you wouldn't typically do.  Start by asking your heart what is something you have always wanted to do, but haven't gotten around to it. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a supporter of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo on P atreon and get exclusive bonuses just for ZEN commuter patrons. Thanks again for listening t...

Question of the Day: How peaceful do you feel you are? When was the last time you acted aggressively? When was the last time you exhibited peace, community? THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a supporter of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo on Patreon and get exclusive bones just for patrons of the show Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the socia...

Question of the Day: What are 5 things that you deem to be imperfect in your world? How does their imperfection benefit you and the world? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience...

Question of the Day: Would you consider yourself stubborn? Do you know when to save something for another day?  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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive review...

Question of the Day: What is the last thing you accomplished by doing nothing, or next to nothing? Who is a person that you know that seems to accomplish a great deal with a minimal amount of effort?  Not because of hacks or work arounds, simply does less and gets more done. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the soc...

Question of the Day: What could be gained from losing your job? What could be gained from living alone, what could be lost? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more pos...

Question of the Day: How many things do you use in a day that you have no idea how they work? What criteria do you use for determining if something is possible or impossible? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful,...

Today I wanted to take a break from the Tao te Ching to talk about something that came up in a meditation for me.  While my meditations are personal, like anyone's, it felt like the message I received was one that would benefit a greater audience.  Tomorrow I will be back to the Wisdom of Lao-Tzu and Wayne Dyer

Question of the Day: Is giving in a sign of weakness or of strength?  Think about the last time you compromised as opposed to holding out to get your way? Can you think of an example when yielding is more beneficial than standing firm? Photo by Mantra Media  on Unsplash THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social m...

Question of the Day: Do you recycle?  If so, why?  More importantly, if not, why not?  How are you alike to a woman?  How are you alike to a child?  How are you alike to a dog?  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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpf...

Question of the Day: How authentic are you? How many masks do you wear in a day? What percentage of your decisions are yours, without influence by society, or family/friends? Photo by  Sebastian Pichler  on  Unsplash 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 th...

Question of the Day: What are 3 things you have been told to do, by society? When was the last time you challenged a thought that wasn't your own? Photo by Mantra Media  on Unsplash 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely h...

We are taught from a very young age to stand out, to be the best.  Is it possible that advice is not the best for our peace of mind?  Come listen

Question of the Day: Have you ever been absolutely captivated by something that you saw, but couldn't touch? Have you ever experienced a piece of music that went beyond simply listening to it?  Have you ever felt music? Photo by  Mantra Media  on  Unsplash 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...

Question of the Day: In the past 24 hours, how many times have you told an adult to do something?  Was it something that they knew to do already or were you trying to assert a sense of power or authority over them.  When was the last time someone told you to do something that was in no way, their decision to make?  ("slow down", "take the highway", "put on your coat") How does it make you feel whe...

Question of the Day: When was the last time you blamed someone for something? If you said never, think of the government, your boss or the last person you had a disagreement with. Do you find it hard to take responsibility for your actions?  When was the last time you did? Is there such a thing as a person being able to push your buttons? THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the sho...

Question of the Day: Have you ever felt totally connectected to everything? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes...

Question of the Day: Have you ever owned a gun before? If so, why did you buy it? Have you ever killed anything before? How did it make you feel? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider a...

The 30th verse of the Tao Te Ching, along with Wayne Dyer, explains how force will never be in alignment with the Way.

Question of the Day: Who are what do you feel you need to control in your life? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it...

Question of the Day: Is it possible to be virtuous without comparing yourself to others? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the ran...

Question of the Day: If you could kill someone and no one would ever know, would you do it? Do you abide by the rules so more because of fear of punishment or because you are motivated by something internally? Wo is someone you don't get along with? What have they taught you, or you them? THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it...

Question of the Day: When was the last time you allowed someone to upset you? What is it that caused you to react instead of respond? Do you consider yourself to be a responsive person or a reactive person? What is the difference to you? 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....

Question of the Day: On a scale of 1 - 10, How great do you think you are? 10 being the highest? Why did you give yourself that rating?  How did you arrive at it? 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 podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help i...