ZC 2127: Tricycle Week Fall - How to Meditate While Raising Kids
Release Date: 09/30/2025
ZC 2149: 8 Reasons You Don't Meditate
Zen Commuter
If you have meditated in the past and have fallen off your practice, then today’s episode is for you. If you are listening to this episode and your practice has stopped, then it’s safe to say you are eager to start it up again. But if you don’t know why it stopped, it might get derailed again. No worries. Today, I share with you eight reasons why you may have stopped. the purpose is easy; if you know why you stopped, you’ll be prepared should the circumstances line up to kick you off the trail again…And you’ll be ready! THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this...
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ZC 2148 - Meditation, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us — with Christopher Rivas (R)
Zen Commuter
In this episode, we sit down with multi-hyphenate storyteller Christopher Rivas — actor, writer, Buddhist practitioner, and host of the Brown Enough podcast. We dive deep into themes of identity, race, belonging, and what it means to “live in the middle space.” Christopher shares his journeys into Buddhism, the stories behind his creative work (including Brown Enough and Rubirosa), and how life, art, and spiritual practice intersect for him. ✨ Guest Bio & Links Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, playwright, and podcast host known for exploring...
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ZC 2147: Tricycle Tuesday - Silent Underground by Aryavandana
Zen Commuter
In today’s episode, I share a thoughtful piece from Tricycle: The Buddhist Review titled Silent Underground by Aryavandana. It’s a gentle yet powerful reflection on the unseen roots of our practice—the quiet, often unnoticed ways that mindfulness and compassion take hold beneath the surface of our daily lives. Much like roots growing in the dark, our practice doesn’t always announce itself, but over time, it nourishes a steadier, more grounded way of being. Take a few minutes to explore how what’s unseen within you may be shaping something truly beautiful. THANKS FOR LISTENING!...
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ZC 2146: You Are Completely Safe
Zen Commuter
Today I want to talk about the comfort that comes from knowing that in every situation you are completely safe. You might be thinking…”Thom, that is a nice thought, but not a real one…Have you seen the world lately?” I have, and I’m sticking by my premise. And hopefully, if it serves you, you might do the same. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on the page. Be a part of the show! 🎙 Send me a voice message: 📧 Email: 📱 Instagram: 🐦 Twitter: 📘 Facebook: Subscribe: ...
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ZC 2145: Tricycle Tuesday - The Economy of Grace
Zen Commuter
In today’s Tricycle Tuesday, we explore the article The Economy of Grace, a reflection on the quiet abundance that arises when we shift from striving to allowing. Rather than measuring life through effort and achievement, this piece invites us to recognize the grace that is already present—flowing through our relationships, our practice, and the simple moments we often overlook. Join me as we consider what it means to live not from scarcity, but from a place of openness, receptivity, and trust. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please...
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ZC 2144: Three Questions to Ask Yourself When You sit Down to Meditate
Zen Commuter
Today I bring you along to my meditation chair, when I get ready to practice. Specifically, I let you in on how I decide to practice each day. There are three questions I ask myself once I sit down that determine the path of my practice for that day. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on the page. Be a part of the show! 🎙 Send me a voice message: 📧 Email: 📱 Instagram: 🐦 Twitter: 📘 Facebook: Subscribe: |
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ZC 2143: Discerning the Voices in Your Mind
Zen Commuter
If you sit quietly for even a few moments, you’ll notice that your mind is rarely silent. Thoughts arise, opinions appear, and sometimes it feels like there’s an entire panel discussion happening inside your head. But not every voice carries the same wisdom. In today’s episode, we explore how to discern the difference between ordinary mental chatter and the quieter, steadier voice of deeper understanding—the one that speaks with clarity, compassion, and calm. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media...
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ZC 2142: Tricycle Tuesday - Slow Down, Take Your Seat - A Meditation by Ayya Santacitta
Zen Commuter
Hey, my friend. It’s been a while since we have had an actual meditation. So today I thought I would combine the best of two worlds; meditation and Tricycle Tuesday. :0) This one was written by Ayya Santacitta, and is a perfect session for helping us cultivate stillness and the ability to slow down. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on the page. Be a part of the show! 🎙 Send me a voice message: 📧 Email: 📱 Instagram: 🐦 Twitter: 📘 Facebook: Subscribe: |
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ZC 2140: Journey to Inner Stillness: A Conversation with Manal El Ramly (R)
Zen Commuter
My guest today is Manal El-Ramly, author of Transcending Anxiety: From Fear to Freedom, TEDx speaker ('Why You Don't Need to Search for Your Purpose'), creator of the Mattain Method, and a beloved teacher on Insight Timer. Manal helps individuals overcome anxiety, limiting beliefs, and overwhelm by understanding and aligning their four bodies – physical, emotional, mental, and egoic. What You'll Discover in This Episode: The Four Bodies Cultivating Emotional Intelligence The essence of the Unconditional Three Resources & Mentions: Connect with Manal El-Ramly - Meditation...
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ZC 2139: Tricycle Tueday - Connecting with the Root of Our Being
Zen Commuter
In this episode of Zen Commuter, I share reflections inspired by a recent Tricycle article on connecting with the root of our being. Lately, I’ve been reminded that the places, roles, and things we associate with “home” are only temporary expressions of something much deeper. The real root isn’t somewhere outside of us—it’s the quiet, steady presence that’s always been there, beneath our thoughts, beneath our memories, beneath even our sense of identity. When we take time to pause and reconnect with that part of ourselves, there’s a profound sense of peace and belonging that...
info_outlineBelieve it or not, consistency is one of the hardest parts of a meditation practice; setting time each day to sit in stillness. As a single man, it’s easier for me, than say, a parent with young children. However, Tricycle would have you believe it’s still possible for parents to keep up with their practice, as long as they adapt how they meditate. Thankfully, Sumi Loundon Kim has some great ideas about exactly how to adapt your mindfulness practice.
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