Practicing Human

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone f...

When we're changing a pattern, be it a way of thinking, speaking, or behaving, the first step is simply becoming aware of what we're doing and when we're doing it. However, even once we have that awareness, we can still get caught be our habitual tendencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the five stages we often go on our path to change, illustrated through a poem by Portia Ne...

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource libr...

At the heart of all contemplative traditions is the promise of freedom. But what does this freedom mean? Freedom from what? The answer to that: suffering. In this episode, we explore how one could actually find freedom from suffering, and how it could be experienced in a single moment, perhaps right now. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachin...

In this episode, we discuss the intersection of following your truth and taking care of basic needs. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how mindfulness, especially in a sustained way, helps you touch and heal the parts of you that are often running your life in a frustrating way. To join the upcoming retreat at Omega in Upstate New York, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023 

In this episode, we discuss how our most painful, broken moments are often the catalyst for the greatest growth and clarity. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a recent quote I shared: "An interesting happens when you start to like yourself. You no longer need all the things you thought you needed to be happy." To join the "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, I share 5 perspectives, tips, and a morning prayer to take with you into the New Year. To join the Working with Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss how to work with (and shift) the pattern of people pleasing. To join the "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/  

In this episode, we discuss an alternative perspective on working with resistance. To join the 8-Week "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss an important perspective when you find yourself beating yourself up for past mistakes and ignorance. To join the "Life Makeover" masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-life-makeover/

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to...

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. This episode is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with t...

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone fr...

In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a point of stability and guidance if we didn't get this in our childhood. To join the upcoming retreat on Stress & Anxiety, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we discuss why I don't believe you can bully yourself into sustainable growth, peace, and enlightenment. To join the "Mastering Stress & Anxiety" retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your p...

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice. To join the "Mastering Stress & Anxiety" retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/  If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message te...

In this episode, we explore the attitude of awareness we typically bring to our experience, why it impacts everything we care about, and how to start shifting it. To join the "Mastering Stress & Anxiety" retret, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we break the myth that all stress is bad and discuss two key forms of stress, good and bad.

In this episode, we discuss two strategies to use in your meditation practice to help create a sense of safety. To join the "How to Lead a Meditation" training, visit: https://corymuscara.com/how-to-lead-a-meditation/ 

In this episode, we discuss how we can sometimes use positive habits in an unhealthy way. To join the "How to Lead a Meditation" training, visit: https://corymuscara.com/how-to-lead-a-meditation/ 

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not. To join the text message platform, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.