Calmer in 5

I talk about many things on CI5 to help you experience calm. Mostly its about changing our thinking. But there are some practical things as well. I'm thinking you must have some things you do when you are feeling a little less than peaceful. Do you? 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!...

We all know that mindfulness creates a huge level of calm. But so does awareness. In fact, awareness may have mindfulness beat, because it relates more to your personal journey. The more I think about it the more they go hand in hand. Today i talk about how awareness helps you grow.   Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS...

There is a concept in Buddhism called non duality. In the most pared down explanation, it is the concept that we are not separate from each other. it goes deeper, but for today let's talk about how it relates to us and each other. Our end goal is to see all people as ourselves; to create connection. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subs...

They way we view the world has a huge impact on our level of calm. If we see the world as bleak and negative, then it stands to reason we will feel hopeless. More to the point, we will feel we have to attack life so it doesn't beat us down. That doesn't sound that calming. Let's talk about how to change your perspective for a calmer mind Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and recei...

Most all self-help coaches talk about the benefits of a morning routine to start the day off right. But you don't hear many of them talk about the end of the day routines. Which is unfortunate, because there are just as many perks to having an evening routine as well. Let's talk about them. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer in 5 and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers....

One of the biggest reasons I teach meditation is to help practitioners, and all people, understand who they truly are, not just what they have been told.  That isn't even close to the whole story.  If you knew who you truly were, you wouldn's stress as much.  Why don't we start that journey today.

So many people wake up and expect the day to go great, and if it doesn't they blame people or circumstances for messing up their peace. Maybe it will be more serving to start the day thinking about how you want to experience it. With those intentions in place, you feel more like the author of your life, and not your circumstances. Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer...

For many people being afraid of the dark was something they conquered when they were a toddler. But there is another aspect of the dark that many, if not most, people still struggle with. Depending on who you are, you may spend considerable time and calm, trying to stifle the parts of you that you deem unacceptable. Or actually, what society deems unacceptable. Maybe it's time you make peace with...

So many people wake up and expect the day to go great, and if it doesn't they blame people or circumstances for messing up their peace. Maybe it will be more serving to start the day thinking about how you want to experience it. With those intentions in place, you feel more like the author of your life, and not your circumstances. Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and Calmer...

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...