A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Compassion in Racial Awareness with Tovi Scruggs-Hussein
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Tovi Scruggs-Hussein invites us on a transformative journey through mindfulness aimed at racial healing and understanding our deep-seated biases. Through her guided meditation, we delve into the roots of implicit biases—those "carefully taught" lessons of childhood that subtly shape our attitudes and behaviors towards others. Tovi's approach fosters an environment of introspection and forgiveness, encouraging us to reflect on these ingrained prejudices and the impact they have on our interactions and societal structures. This meditation is a key part of our Racial Healing Series,...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Embracing Your Inner Mountain with Elaine Smookler
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore the Mountain Meditation, a practice aimed at grounding us in the present moment through an upright and dignified posture, reminiscent of a mountain's enduring presence. With Elaine's guidance, we will embody the mountain's steadfast calm amidst the swirling winds and shifting clouds of life. Alongside today's Mountain Meditation, we're thrilled to highlight the relaunch of Elaine Smookler's engaging video course, Get Started with Mindfulness. Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice, this lively course offers step-by-step...
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A 12-Minute Meditation to Cultivate Calm and Clarity with Nadene Cherry
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Nadene Cherry will guide us through practices uniquely tailored for moments when the world demands more than we might be ready to give. Imagine standing at the edge of a calm lake early in the morning, the world around you just waking up, and you're about to step into an important day filled with challenges and opportunities. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at . Show Notes Find more from Nadene Cherry here: And...
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A 12-Minute Meditation of Learning How to Sit with Uncomfortable Feelings with Diana Hill
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Diana Hill invites us into a soothing space where we learn to embrace our uncomfortable feelings, much like finding shelter in a serene greenhouse while a storm rages outside. In this practice, guided by principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Hill helps us turn toward our emotions—be it anxiety, stress, sadness, or anger—with the kind of tender attention you might give a fragile seedling needing nurture to grow. Diana is also offering 10 free copies of her new book The Self-Compassion Daily Journal: Let Go of Your Inner Critic and Embrace Who You Are with...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Coping with Grief with Elaine Smookler
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore how grief, a complex and often overwhelming emotion, shows up in our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Through grounding exercises, Elaine helps us find a sense of stability and gently guides us to acknowledge our losses and meet the present with openness and resilience. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at . Show Notes Find more from Elaine Smookler here: And...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Working with Difficult Emotions with Carley Hauck
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Carley Hauck introduces us to a simple yet profound meditation practice aimed at helping us navigate through the ups and downs of everyday life. In a world that feels increasingly complex and uncertain, Carley's guidance is like a gentle hand on the back, encouraging us to slow down and find calm amidst the chaos. She shows us how to face life's challenges with a kind and open heart, reminding us that it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Working with Difficult Emotions with Carley Hauck
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Carley Hauck introduces us to a simple yet profound meditation practice aimed at helping us navigate through the ups and downs of everyday life. In a world that feels increasingly complex and uncertain, Carley's guidance is like a gentle hand on the back, encouraging us to slow down and find calm amidst the chaos. She shows us how to face life's challenges with a kind and open heart, reminding us that it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Rediscovering Your Essence with Cara Bradley
12 Minute Meditation
This week, Cara Bradley invites you on a meditation journey that starts in the familiar setting of your daily life:smack in the middle of the commotion, distractions, and obligations that often fill your hours. . Imagine stepping off the noisy city street into a quiet courtyard, a space where the chaos begins to fade, and your breath becomes your guide to calmness and clarity. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at . Show Notes...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Daily Gratitude with Kim Armstrong
12 Minute Meditation
This week, join Kim Armstrong as she leads a gratitude visualization practice. This gentle meditation invites you to shift your gaze inward and discover the often-overlooked moments of joy and contentment that punctuate your day. Kim guides us to visualize the warm embrace of our morning coffee, the soft light of dawn, or the comfort of a familiar smile. By focusing on these simple yet profound experiences, we grow our capacity for gratitude, because we begin to realize we can appreciate everything from the mundane to the magnificent. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by...
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A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Connection to Yourself and Beyond with Nadene Cherry
12 Minute Meditation
This week, join Nadene Cherry for a 12-minute meditation journey aimed at Cultivating Connection to Yourself and Beyond. Amid the rapid pace of everyday life, it's common to feel isolated, with our attention tightly focused on our personal experiences—our physical sensations, our thoughts, our emotions. Nadene's meditation offers a pathway to break down these walls, fostering a deep sense of connection and belonging that resonates with the values of inclusivity and unity. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling...
info_outlineSettle into this meditation to strengthen your concentration and utilize the full power of your energy. Sharon Salzberg guides us from fragmented thoughts to a place of integration and empowerment.
Show notes: Meditation by Sharon Salzberg. Excerpted from Real Change, © 2020 by Sharon Salzberg, with permission from Flatiron Books. Available for pre-order now.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation teacher and New York Times best-selling author. She is also the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society.