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
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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
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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
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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)
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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...
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ZC 2138: Running on Empty? Cool.
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Many people feel that low energy is something to be conquered. If you’re feeling a little lackluster, something must be off, or wrong. Guess what? I used to think that too. As recently as today. Thankfully, a trip to the cushion set me straight. So let’s learn a lesson together. 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 2137: The Metaphors That Shape Our Lives
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Drawing inspiration from a recent Tricycle magazine article, this episode explores the powerful metaphors we unconsciously use to describe our lives—and how they influence the way we suffer, grow, and find freedom. When we examine the stories and images we live by, we discover new ways to relate to challenge, identity, and change. By choosing more liberating metaphors, we loosen old constraints and open to a life lived with greater clarity and compassion. 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 2136: Why Won’t My Mind Stop Thinking?
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One of the most common meditation frustrations is the belief that something is wrong when the mind keeps thinking. In this episode, we gently bust one of the biggest myths about meditation: that a quiet mind is the goal. You’ll learn why thoughts are not a sign of failure, what meditation is actually training us to notice, and how changing your relationship to thinking—not eliminating it—brings ease, confidence, and calm to your practice. 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...
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ZC 2135: Five Ways Meditation Builds Quiet Confidence
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In today’s episode of Zen Commuter, we explore how meditation naturally builds confidence—not through positive thinking or self-improvement, but through familiarity with ourselves. As we sit and observe the mind, we begin to see thoughts for what they are rather than who we are. Over time, this creates a quiet trust: trust in our ability to stay present, to meet discomfort without being overwhelmed, and to respond instead of react. This episode invites you to see confidence not as something you have to develop, but as something that emerges when you stop trying to be different and learn to...
info_outlineToday I continue my warm and wonderful chat with Jen Kalawur. In this segment, we talk about the importance of listening to your intuition when it let’s know what your body and mind truly need. To that end, we also talk about the importance of a healthy diet: not food, but information. And finally, Jen talks about the important work she does in helping her clients see their lives in a fuller, more expansive way. Come Listen.
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