When The Village Meditates

“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” — Arthur Ashe In this episode, I reflect on Thich Nhat Han's mantra "smile, breathe and go slowly". As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used.” ― Dalai Lama XIV In this episode, I discuss how enabling the mindfulness bell on my phone has given me more moments during the day to come back to what truly matters. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting i...

"True refuge is that which allows us to be at home, at peace, to discover true happiness. The only thing that can give us true refuge is the awareness and love that is intrinsic to who we are. Ultimately, it's our own true nature." -Tara Brach In this episode, I talk about the importance of finding refuge within ourselves so that we may have the strength needed to be in solidarity wi...

"To be enlightened is to be awake, to be aware, to be mindful of everything happening inside you and outside you. Then you can see the unity of all." - Osho In this episode, I reflect on the tendency we have to want to attain some level of enlightenment and how that can take us away from being completely present. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the...

“Judging a person does not define who they are. It defines who you are.” – Wayne Dyer In this episode, I share a recent experience I had with comparing myself to someone else and discuss the different ways to break free from the cycle of comparison and judgment. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

Savoring is a powerful tool for enhancing our emotional well-being by allowing us to fully experience and appreciate the positive moments in our lives." – Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky In this episode, I discuss the practice of savouring and examine how it can boost our sense well-being. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

"Stop trying to ‘fix’ yourself; you’re not broken! You are perfectly imperfect and powerful beyond measure." -Steve Maraboli In this episode, I explore the Japanese concept of "wabi- sabi" and explain how useful it can be in today's highly stressful world. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“With love and patience, nothing is impossible.” – Daisaku Ikeda In this episode, I revisit the topic of patience but not in terms of simply waiting. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Siddhārtha Gautama In this episode, I discuss being in the present moment allows us to work through whatever arises within us. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

"In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it." – Marianne Williamson In this episode, I talk about how beautiful it was to see others experience the power of community this past weekend. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know that this is the moment you most need to make time to relax.” ― Matt Haig In this episode, I reflect on the responsibility we have to nurture ourselves. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.” – Martin Luther King Jr. In this episode, I share some insight on how to face challenges with confidence and determination. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

"Spiritual evolution is the journey of awakening to your divine nature, recognizing that love is your true essence, and living from a place of compassion, forgiveness, and authenticity." - Marianne Williamson In this episode, I discuss spiritual evolution in terms of it being challenging but essential to living a fulfilling life. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before...

“Sometimes your mind says ‘no,’ but your heart says ‘go.’” -Yvonne Urlanda In this episode, I discuss the tendency we as humans have to avoid feeling our emotions and suggest practical ways we can sit with whatever is alive within us. As always, we will meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“There is no illusion greater than fear.” — Lao Tzu In this episode, I share a short story about battling fear and discuss how we can overcome fear whenever it arises in us. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” — Deepak Chopra In this episode, I revisit all the attention that yesterday's solar eclipse garnered and urge us to pay attention to every moment because every moment is truly special. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone. ” -Margaret J. Wheatley In this episode, I reflect on the need to create more time for relationships that we hold dear. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before ge...

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” ― Siddhārtha Gautama In this episode, I discuss how we can go about choosing peace when we're moving through our day. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." -Rabindranath Tagore In this episode, I reflect back on last Saturday's intergenerational wellness retreat that was a huge success. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“Meditation is like a gym in which you develop the powerful mental muscles of calm and insight.”– Ajahn Brahm In this special episode I guide you through a meditation designed to deepen your connection with yourself and the world you find yourself in. Enjoy!

"The only journey is the journey within." - Rainer Maria Rilke In this episode, I discuss the importance of looking inward to gain greater insight into who and what we are. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that's what we are. - Mickey Hart In this episode, I ask if we're living in tune with our natural rhythm. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

It only takes one person to mobilize a community and inspire change. Even if you don't feel like you have it in you, it's in you. You have to believe in yourself. People will see your vision and passion and follow you. - Teyonah Parris In this episode, I talk about the inspiring and gratitude I experienced while downhill skiing for the first time. As always, we will sit and meditate for te...

“Free your mind and be in flow of life's ups and downs. Be accepting of wherever you are on your journey” ― Karon Waddell In this episode, I focus on the dire need to address the root cause of burnouts rather than simply treating its symptoms. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!

“The only thing I know is that I know nothing, and i am no quite sure that i know that.” ― Socrates, In this episode, I discuss the importance of being able to say "I don't know" so that we may be open to new knowledge and wisdom. As always, we will sit and meditate for ten minutes before getting into the topic. Enjoy the show!