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Our thoughts are not always the truth, and sometimes, we can even distort what’s really happening. And if we are anxious about a situation, it can be easy to catastrophize.  Meditation can help us to approach our thoughts in a more skillful way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you been in a situation where you had to try something new and thought, “I can’t do that”? The truth is, we don't actually know what we’re capable of until we are sometimes forced to try it out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dialogue we have internally with ourselves can be the opposite of what happens in reality. And if our experience does not match our expectations, it can create a lot of shame, resentment, and anger. Sometimes having a communication strategy can be helpful to make expectations clear, and as a result, may bring us closer to our loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Practicing mindfulness while we cook and eat can bring the act of feeding ourselves a new sense of joy. Mindful cooking and eating is a true exploration of the senses, and an invitation to get curious about our lived experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we’re busy, slowing down can seem like an impossible task. But mindfulness may help us connect to the present moment, so life doesn’t feel like a blur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re living in times that feel extraordinarily heavy. It might feel strange to focus on ourselves, especially if we feel that we are not suffering in the same way as others. But truly the only way we can show compassion to others is if we first understand our own pain and suffering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern life and stressors can keep us from resting when we need to. We can learn to work with the stressors in our lives so relaxation comes more easily when we need to tap into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anxiety is a normal part of life. If we turn towards our anxiety and give it space to be there, we can see the root of where those feelings come from. This can give us clarity and perspective about our anxiety and help it to soften. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mind has a tendency to whisk us back to the past or catapult us into the future. Today, Eve explains how mindfulness can bring us back to the present moment and help us flourish.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication can be loaded with our own agendas, and often it happens unconsciously. The next time someone needs to talk, see what happens when you actively engage the body and mind in open and kind listening, with no agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past two years have taken a huge toll on our mental and physical health. Practicing mindfulness makes us more aware of what we need as individuals. It also helps us to see that we all struggle, and are part of a shared human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness can help us suspend judgment and trust that things will unfold in their own way. When we live in the present moment, we can let go and accept things as they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we find meaning in moments when we don’t agree with someone? When we can learn to engage with our resistance, we’re also learning to find ways to communicate with compassion and skill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go is a term that’s often used in mindfulness, but putting it into practice takes time. To let go means to be in the here and now, relinquishing any control of what happens next. So what are we holding on to when we’re afraid of letting go?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much in life is uncertain, and that becomes especially clear when our trust is broken by others. But we can use mindfulness to regain faith and trust in the world around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practicing gratitude is something that’s often talked about. But forcing ourselves to be grateful can lead us to feel the complete opposite way. Today, Dora guides us through a mindfulness practice that can help us get in touch with feelings of gratitude, without the pressure.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John talks about how he went from working in business to being a musician, why doing what he loves has made his life better, and offers some ideas for how you can gently move your life in a more positive direction.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John Legend sheds light on how he keeps his marriage going strong, and the importance of recognizing and making time for what really matters in life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John Legend tells us how he organizes his busy life, and the routines he has in place to make sure he “shows up” for work and his family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John Legend talks about how music helped him deal with difficult moments in his life, how he stayed hopeful, and the importance of keeping our hearts open to love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Husband, father, and Grammy Award winning musician John Legend is here all week with insights about discovering, cultivating, and doing what you love. Today, John talks about uncovering what brings you joy in life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contentment invites us to see things how they are, and be with them as they are. Instead of ignoring how we feel or trying to hold on to a particular feeling, contentment is the awareness and acceptance of life as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we listen to someone, we often hope they say the right thing or think about our response. By practicing deep listening, we can hear important details from others, and ourselves, that often go unnoticed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we’re in conflict with someone, it’s easy for our emotions to take over and create a divide: Us vs. Them. But the more we hold on to that conflict, the stronger it grows and weighs us down. By remembering, “this person is like me,” we can begin to let go of negative feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we let go of some of the narratives we’ve created about our bodies, we make space for their magnificence, perfection, and brilliance. If you’re up for it, join Dora in a quick body scan meditation to practice gratitude for your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices