Short Talk and Meditation: Saying Yes to Our ...

Starting with scanning through the body and awakening the senses, we then rest in presence, with the breath as a home base. The meditation invites an openness to whatever arises, and a gentle kind attention if we encounter physical or emotional pain. We end with a prayer that inc ...  Show more

In this conversation, Tara is joined by Mohsen Mahdawi—Palestinian refugee, Buddhist practitioner, and courageous voice for justice—whose life bridges worlds that are so often held apart. Growing up in a refugee camp and later emerging as a student leader and advocate for Palesti ...  Show more

When connecting with our inner selves we use techniques like mindfulness, focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity, to train our attention and awareness, in order to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. One of the primary benefits of meditati ...  Show more

What goes on in your mind has the power to change your life. But when you have a million thoughts racing through your head all at once, it’s hard to focus on the present moment.In Episode 16 of Season 2, we are joined by Iman Boundaoui to discuss mindfulness, cherishing the essen ...  Show more

Start here: If you want to build a consistent Stoic practice — not just listen to one — I made a free 7-day challenge. One short audio lesson per day, one practice to try. No fluff. stoicchallenge.co---In this lesson, we explore the deep, transformative power of mindfulness and m ...  Show more

We all want to find peace. We all want to experience contentment. And most of all, we all want to be happy. So why are these states so elusive? From reducing stress and anxiety to improving immune function and sleep quality, meditation has been shown to positively impact our brai ...  Show more