Mindfulness For Beginners

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How can a humble pint of Guinness explain the fundamental nature of reality? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Donate to help the people of Ukraine: https://www.dec.org.uk/ Email me - I love to hear from you: mindfulnessforbeginners@p...

Come with me on a journey into your mind - we’re going to learn how to observe our thoughts and, through doing that, set ourselves free from them. Pack yourself a spiritual lunch and mystical drink... Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/...

I’m a human being and so are you (I assume - unless there are cats listening to this). We all have the seeds of anger, anxiety and sadness within us. How do we train ourselves to deal with difficult emotions in a healthy way? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://...

If our mind was a garden, what do we need to do to help our happiness to grow? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Donate to help the peo...

Thich Nhat Hanh called mindfulness the "art of stopping". But can stopping really change our lives? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ D...

Human beings are naturally afraid to lose what they have whether that’s relationships, possessions, health or a career. But more of our suffering comes from the fear of loss rather than loss itself. How do we live a life free of fear by being willing to lose everything? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new m...

Mindfulness can transform your suffering into peace and joy - but how do you put it into practice? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Do...

How can you make 2023 a year of peace, happiness and connection? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Donate to help the people of Ukraine...

We’re told that if you want to be happy, you need to compete, you need to be tough, you need to be strong. The winners in life are the people who have a competitive mindset. Is there a different approach to life? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.c...

My spiritual adventures in the Buddhist monastery established by Thich Nhat Hanh! Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Donate to help the...

All of us carry our difficult experiences and traumas around with us like a pack on our backs. How can we let it go? Why is it on our shoulders in the first place? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses r...

Maybe you’re like me and you’re not a morning person, particularly at this time of year when its cold and your bed is lovely and warm. How can we set our intention for a happy day and welcome it with a smile? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/w...

My spiritual adventures in the Buddhist monastery established by Thich Nhat Hanh!  Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Donate to hel...

When  we see friends or family behaving in a way we don’t agree with, should we say something or stay silent? How honest should we be? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: htt...

How do we learn more about ourselves, become truly aware and be happy in the present moment? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfulness/ Donate t...

How do we get through life when the world is such a grim place? When there’s so much violence and hate? How can we be happy in a world of suffering? Grab your shoes because we’re doing a walking meditation today! Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.c...

When our mind is restless, we’re struggling to practice, how do we calm it? How do we tame our monkey mind? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https://plumvillage.uk/learn-mindfu...

Have you ever had the experience where you feel like you’re under attack and your natural reaction is fight back or shut down? Help is at hand in this week's episode. Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Be Calm Be happy course...

Power doesn’t make us happy - in fact a lot of the time getting the power we chase after makes us miserable. If that's the case, why is a human trait to want it? Why do people prioritise power over being happy? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com...

When we’re going through difficult times, how do we access the strength we need to continue? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Share the blog: https://mfbpod.blogspot.com/ Be Calm Be happy courses run by my PV friends: https...

When other people have wronged us, we tend to find a way over time to let it go and forgive them, even if we don’t stay friends. But we can’t seem to do the same for our own mistakes - how can we learn to forgive ourselves? Is it possible to change the past? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk...

Most of us have some aspect of our bodies that we’re not content with - how can we look in the mirror and feel happy? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Share the blog: https://mfbpod.blogspot.com/ Be Calm Be happy courses ru...

How can we live calm, happy and free in a world of suffering? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Share the blog: https://mfbpod.blogspot.com/ This week's podcast friend: https://fluentknowledge.com/shows/my-body-odyssey Be Ca...

Why is it so hard for us as human beings to focus on what's right in front of us? How can mindfulness help? Become a friend of the podcast & access exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners Listen to my new mindful walk around Gloucester Docks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEh7Es8FgRg Share the blog: https://mfbpod.blogspot.com/ This week's podcast friend: https://f...