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  • For some people, a new year is approaching. That may mean that they are looking to start a meditation practice. Well, before you start, it may be a good idea to understand what meditation is a little better. Actually, it may be more beneficial to talk about what it isn’t, or what it can’t do. With this talked about, you won’t have unrealistic expectations when you get to you cushion, chair or bed. :0)

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  • I have been fortunate enough to speak with a bounty of guests who are changing the world in a wonderful way. Sara Webb is one of those amazing people. The moment we connected on Zoom I felt her warmth and grace. As you will hear in our interview, she is wonderfully candid and vulnerable. As a resilience coach it is clear she knows what she is talking about. Per her own admission, she faced many challenges. But as you would expect, none of them bested her or diminished her light. Come listen to an interview that left me smiling more than I typically do.

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  • Even though it isn't Tricycle week I thought I would share an article with you that I know you can relate to. How do I know? Because you have a body. And if you have a body, that means at some time you have experienced pain.

    Vidyamala Burch takes us through a practice that helps us see pain with kindness, sympathy and compassion; a much better energy that resentment and anger. Come listen

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  • Enzo Dal Verme is a photographer; but not just any photographer. With a decades old meditation practice, he is able to use his mindfulness practice to fully bring himself into the moment, to exist within the creative process of portrait photography. Suffice it to say, because of this he is able to capture the essence of his subjects that might be lost with other artists. His transformative retreats help beginners and experts learn their version of the process. Come listen as we talk about art, meditation and how the two can help us live more fulfilling lives.

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  • Last week I introduced you to a wonderful guest who is helping us all connect to our divinity. Her name was Emma Rowena. Today I have a very special treat for us. I am going to read a few passages from her book, You. Me. And All That We Are.

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  • Emma Rowena is a musician, performer, intuitive reader, healer, meditation guide, and emerging social entrepreneur, helping people find peace, purpose, and healing in their lives.

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  • Cynthia Hauk, MFA (founder of Mindful Creative Muse), is passionate about sharing simple Mindfulness and Art activities to help busy people de-stress and express themselves creatively. She also trains and coaches Creative Entrepreneurs, Art and Yoga Teachers, and Expressive Art Therapists to move through creative blocks and share their unique vision and services in the world. Cynthia offers online Mindful Art workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings. Since 2007, she has facilitated at in-person and online courses, retreats, festivals, group coaching programs, teacher trainings, and tele-summits globally reaching students in more than 49 countries.

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  • What a great way to end Tricycle week; a story that talks about the joy you feeling when someone else is experiencing joy. Come listen.

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  • Today I share with you my interview with Josh Dippold. He is one of the hosts of the Integrating Presence Podcast along with Wendy Nash. Together they help us learn the benefits of a meditation practice. Which is something that Josh does on his own as well as an instructor on Insight Timer

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  • Andrew Cooper shares a profound post that talks about the nature of failure, as it relates to studying/practicing Buddhism. His take is that without failure, it is impossible to move forward. Come listen.

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  • On day three of Tricycle week I thought we would switch gears and read about something a bit lighter, compassion. Mark Van Buren shares a great post that talks about the ways the little things we do to end people’s suffering, are just as impactful as the bigger things.

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  • Even though they are different authors, the writers of yesterday post and today’s explore the theme of emptiness and self. While they are quite different views on the same subject, there is one similarity: by understanding what is not present, we can understand what truly is. Courtland ends his article with a wonderfully succinct and impactful meditation.

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  • It’s been way too long since we were graced by the wisdom of Tricycle, the Buddhist magazine. But thankfully, that ends this week, starting off with a phenomenal article by Peter Coyote. In it, he helps us explore the nature of self. Or more to the point, the absence of self. He let’s us know that when we given up the need to define ourselves, we understand we are connected to everything. You won’t want to miss this one.

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  • Nate Zeleznick is a true pioneer, distinguished as one of only two American master trainers of an ancient royal Indonesian energy and martial arts system. He masterfully integrates this unique next-level practice with modern scientific methodologies and technologies through his creation of the Integrated Ascension Method (I AM) and the White Dove Method.

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  • With his books published in 16 languages, and over 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform the human potential. Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First.

    As a former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into confidence development and mindset mastery training.

    With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people worldwide to take charge of their lives, he is committed to a path of constant and never-ending self-improvement.

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  • One of the greatest gifts of hosting Zen Commuter is being able to talk with such forward thinking individuals. It get’s even better when those people are simply radiant; full of life and joy. Such is the case today; today I am speaking with Ramona Galey. Quite simply, she helps people explore their spirituality as a gateway to creating a rich and joyful life. You won’t want to miss this. Come listen.

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  • The last time we go together I shared a fascinating interview with Dean Graves. Today I expound on some of the topics we spoke of the last time we got together. Our first talk was at the beginning of the year. This one was into the warmer months of summer just as Dean’s latest book was about to launch. In fact, it launched that day. If you are curious about the nature of consciousness, and how to live more peacefully, I heartily encourage you to pick it up. Come listen to another enlightening discussion.

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  • Dean Graves is a renowned meditation teacher, mental health counselor, and spiritual guide with over 20 years of experience in the field. Through his expertise in mental health and deep spiritual understanding, he provides a holistic approach to healing and growth. With his compassionate and insightful guidance, he has inspired and empowered people from all walks of life to embrace mindfulness and meditation as a path to greater self-awareness and spiritual awakening.

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  • There are many focuses a meditation can have; breath, of course, or music, mantras or sounds. But there is a focus that we can use to still our minds that isn’t often talked about. In fact, in my 40 years of meditation, I haven’t heard anyone talk about it. Ready to hear about it? Well, there’s no reason to wait. Come listen.

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  • Deborah has been assisting her clients gain clarity by helping them understand their unconscious mind. With a degree in Depth Psychology and a firm understanding of Jungian concepts and principles, she works with people who have been living and repeating thoughts, emotions and patterns that keep them stagnant, unable to live their fullest life.

    In our talk, we discuss some of the principles of Depth Psychology and how it intersects with meditation. Come listen to a fascinating talk that will have you rethinking how you think.

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