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Self-Love Meditation, Day 6 of Art of Happiness Series

Release Date: 04/01/2021

Interrupting the Stress Cascade, Day 5: "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma"

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This session focuses on the ability to pause before reacting. Learn how to consciously shift from the reactive limbic system to the rational prefrontal cortex, transforming external stressors into neutral data. Mastering this is the key to maintaining equilibrium in high-pressure situations. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" In the modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, not by barbarian invasions, but by endless notifications, political noise, and the constant pressure to be "on." Resilience...

Overcoming Obstacles, Day 4: "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" meditation series

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This episode will teach you how to analyze an obstacle, identify the specific virtue it demands (patience, courage, justice), and actively welcome the difficulty. By the end of this session, you won't just tolerate adversity—you will seek it out, knowing it's the only way to forge an unshakable character. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" In the modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, not by barbarian invasions, but by endless notifications, political noise, and the constant pressure to be "on."...

Breaking Free from Fear, Day 3: "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" meditation series

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What if you discovered that your fears are unfounded? In today's episode, be guided with the wisdom of Seneca the Stoic on releasing fears that hold you back. Be guided with an empowering breathing technique to take your power back as you begin to release your fears. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" In the modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, not by barbarian invasions, but by endless notifications, political noise, and the constant pressure to be "on." Resilience isn't a talent you're born...

How to Inoculate Your Mind Against Misfortune, Day 2: "The Unbroken Mind: A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma" meditation series

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We dive into Seneca’s Epistle 107, where he promises that by forcing ourselves to "reflect upon all the possible evils," we can actually “shorten all its trouble by endurance.” This isn't morbid dwelling; it’s mental immunization. Learn from the ultimate practitioners of this method: the Roman Legionaries, who trained for catastrophic failure so they would never panic on the battlefield. Tune in to discover how paying the psychological price in advance frees you from fear and leaves you ready—and unbroken—for anything. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to "The Unbroken...

Day 1: The Unbroken Mind: "A 7-Day Guide to Ancient Strategies for Modern Trauma"

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In the modern world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, not by barbarian invasions, but by endless notifications, political noise, and the constant pressure to be "on." Resilience isn't a talent you're born with, or something you buy in a self-help book. What if the antidote to our modern anxiety was perfected two thousand years ago, written on wax tablets and sent across the Roman Empire? This series is your essential training manual for mental resilience, drawn from the deepest well of ancient wisdom: Stoicism. Over the next seven days, you're going to build a mental foundation that can...

Unflinching Composure, Day 7: "The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm" meditation series

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Congratulations on reaching Day 7 of creating your own inner authority and calm. When you intentionally slow your breath, relax your posture, or force yourself to smile (a biological signal of safety), you activate the Vagus nerve. This activation sends a massive inhibitory signal to the amygdala and other stress centers, effectively dampening your panic response. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm. If you’ve ever felt your energy drain away in a stressful situation, if your hands shake before a presentation, or if you...

Unbroken: Immunity to Chaos, Day 6: "The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm" meditation series

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Day 6 is the synthesis of your entire training, moving your individual power cues into a single, automated reflex called Actio—the unified performance of command. We dive into the science of Myelination and State-Dependent Memory, explaining how layering your Posture, Breath, and Gaze physically hard-wires your brain for effortless calm and focus. Learn how to transition from chaotic input to an unshakeable state in mere seconds, becoming the veteran who maintains formation even when the enemy charges. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to The Roman Power Code: 7...

Hardwiring Your Brain to Manage Stress, Day 6: "The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm" meditation series

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Mastering Inner Peace, Day 4: "The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm" meditation series

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Discover why uncontrolled hand movements instantly betray your anxiety and compromise your authority. We explore the codified Roman rhetoric of gestures, revealing how intentional stillness sends a powerful signal of clarity and calm to both your audience and your own nervous system. Finally, we integrate the story of Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who used unwavering hand control as his shield against external turmoil and a testament to his ultimate inner freedom. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm. If you’ve ever felt your...

Master Your Face, Master Your Mind Day 5: "The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm" meditation series

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Day 5 unlocks the secret to immediate inner calm by mastering your Vultus, or facial expression, the single fastest way your body betrays anxiety. Discover the neurological power of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis—how consciously relaxing your jaw and brow sends a "Stand Down" signal directly to your brain's fear center. Learn the Face Reset drill, inspired by the unwavering countenance of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, to instantly lower cortisol and embody unshakeable command under pressure. ALL ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to The Roman Power Code: 7 Days to Inner Authority and Calm. If...

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"Joy is a net of happiness in which you can catch souls."

-- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Have you found yourself caught up in all the crises and uncertainty of these days? It's high time for some genuine happiness! In this week's series, you'll focus on visualizing the kind of life you'd like to live. In each episode, you'll discover meditation techniques and inspiration from the world's great meditation masters. Your life is worth so much more than the stress and uncertainty of these days.

This is day 6 of a 7-day The Art of Happiness series, episodes 2271-2277. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:

YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: GO A HAPPINESS QUEST:

Start each day visualizing the kind of accomplishments you want to achieve and the kind of life you'd like to live. To make this week extra meaningful, journal about the kind of life you're creating for yourself.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: Day 1: Visualization Day 2: Affirmation Day 3: Breathing Technique Day 4: Mudra Technique Day 5: Chakra Technique Day 6: Layer Meditation Techniques Day 7: Reflection + Introspection SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!

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