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Ani Rich understands that each of is on a journey of self - discovery. However, not everyone realizes that. She understands that many of the challenges her clients experience comes from a lack of awareness of their true self. Not so much their human self, but their selfless self, their true connection to their soul and universal consciousness. Today we talk about the journey of self-discovery through meditation and awareness. Links from the Episode: https://anirich.com/ Back to Yourself by Ani Rich on Amazon Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever

A meditation practice has innumerable benefits. Yet there is one that I have found to be the most transformative for my life. In fact, it is the one benefit that has added the most joy and calm to my life. Today I talk about that benefit, and also how life typically is for people without a practice and without this benefit. Come Listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary Consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think. 

Meditation can be a sacred practice, but at its heart, it’s physiological. I say that because many new meditators feel that moving or making noise during a meditation is something akin to being sacrilegious. As you will learn today, its okay to move and make noise in a meditation session. Let me share some guidelines. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them

Ora Nadrich is a pioneering Mindfulness expert, international keynote speaker and coach, and the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking. A sought-after expert in the fields of Mindfulness, transformational thinking, and self-discovery, she is the author of Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever, and Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named “one of the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time” by BookAuthority. Her new book is Time To Awaken: Changing the World with Conscious Awareness Links from the Episode: Time to Awaken on Amazon Ora Nadrich online Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the

Each of us has access to a wealth of wisdom. No one knows this better than Paul Quinton. He is a channel and energy healer who connects to spirit to help individuals and the world evolve. We had an amazing talk, discussing energy healing, spirit, and Craniosacral Therapy. We also talked about a platform that Paul created/channeled with the help of his guides called Alignment Modality Healing. I’m sure listeners will enjoy our talk as we dove into that and our individual histories with spirit. Come listen. Links from the Episode: https://www.alignmentmodality.com/ Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the wor

Tatiana Flow is a spiritual mentor who teaches you to live from your intuition, so you can EMBODY abundance –the abundance she believes is infinite in the Universe. Tatiana is a certified kundalini activation energy worker, theta healer, NLP and Reiki specialist. She is the author of Elegantly Simple, a pocket-sized guidebook for transformation, Tatiana shares her knowledge and skills with others and help men and women to find the way to reconnect to their true power. Links from the Episode: Tatiana Flow Online Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ev

Swami Nityananda is the spiritual teacher of the Awake Yoga Meditation community. She was consecrated by Swami Shankarananda as a Swami in 2014. Her teachings helps listeners and readers connect with the reality of love, wisdom, liberation, joy, harmony, and kindness. People who meditate with her find Swami Nityananda practices a selfless way of living in the world that asks, "How may I be of service?" and models through open-hearted, generous, and effervescent guidance, a path for us all to recognize our own inherent divine qualities, and to see the same in everyone. Links from the Episode: Awake Yoga Meditation Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings i

Ashley Williams has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations increase their overall happiness and satisfaction in life. As an emotional wellness advocate, Ashley has shared her insights and strategies with audiences around the world. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clymb, an emotional wellness software for school-age children. She is the 2022 Culture Builder of the Year for Baltimore, which honors her work to make children’s happiness a policy priority. Ashley’s published work has appeared in EdPost, and in journals at Cornell University, Howard University and Southern Illinois University. She has been featured on NPR, the Baltimore Sun, Champions of Wellness, and Technically, among many others. She is represented by CCMNT Speakers. Ashley is an avid meditation practitioner who is passionate about sharing the transformative power of mindfulness with others and believes that it has the ability to improve the quality of life for anyone who is willing to commit to the prac

Being under the weather is not fun at all, but some things still have to get done; like your meditation practice. Thankfully there are many ways to alter your daily practice to still get it done while you are on the mend. Additionally, a meditation practice can help you understand why you got sick in the first place. Let’s talk about. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

Thomas Sterner literally wrote the book on helping us free ourselves from the tyranny of our thoughts. In his latest book, It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom Through Deliberate Thinking, he helps readers learn that they are not their thoughts. Today in my interview we talk about that concept and many others. Come listen. Links from the Episode: It’s Just a Thought on Amazon Thomas Sterner Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

Today I share a reading from Thomas Sterners' book "It's Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking.  It's the perfect preparation for our talk together tomorrow. Enjoy

Constantin is a personal and professional development enthusiast with over 15 years of experience. As a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor, he inspires and empowers individuals on their unique journeys towards growth and self-discovery through both his professional and personal life, as well as his podcast, Unleash Thyself. Combining his love for technology, spirituality, and mentorship, Constantin helps individuals unlock their full potential and create a positive impact on the world around them. With a focus on personal growth, spirituality, and self-discovery, Constantin is dedicated to uplifting and empowering every member of the audience with his humble and sincere insights.   Links From the Episode: https://unleashthyself.com

While I typically don’t include reviews of books when Tricycle week comes around, I thought that Chenxing Han’s book about care-taking may provide a great resource for those taking care of a loved one, and what that means. Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine Zen Commuter at Patreon Zen Commuter - Free 18 minute beginner meditation

Thich Nhat Hanh was a kind and wise leader. Now that he has passed, Plum village carries on, hoping to continue his legacy, while making sure that his teachings do not get lost in the day to day working of running a Sangha. Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine Zen Commuter at Patreon Zen Commuter - Free 18 minute beginner meditation

Today is definitely a departure from a regular post at Tricycle. Ann Tashi Slater interviews humorist David Sedaris, who talks about shopping, the Bardo and end of life. Come listen. Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine Zen Commuter at Patreon Zen Commuter - Free 18 minute beginner meditation

Today I share a great post from acclaimed meditation instructor, Sharon Salzberg. In it, she does a great job of explaining when we are being open and accepting of life, and when we are constricted; trying to force things to be a certain way. Come listen.   Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine

Today is day one of Tricycle Week, and I start it off with a great reminder; be your own soulmate. Sister Dang Nghiem offers us a great article that takes three principles of Thich Nhat Hanh’s, and helps us apply them to our daily lives to help us become kinder to ourselves.   Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine

Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993.   Links From the Episode: https://safermindfulness.com

It’s safe to say that many people deem meditation to be a source of calm. Even though it has so many other benefits, most people associate meditation and meditators with tranquility. But do you really know why meditation does have the ability to make you calmer? If you don’t, then you will after today’s episode. Come listen. Discussion points in the Episode: How meditation cocoons us How it helps us deal with worries and regrets The parasympathetic nervous systems role in creating calm Finding truth for you Understanding the nature of thoughts.   Free 16 minute meditation for creating calm - https://zencommuter.lpages.co/mn-test/ Become a Patreon supporter and get access to bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter  

Marc Max Pollock’s life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse and homelessness, Marc made it his mission to harness the power of the universe to change his reality from a life of hopelessness to a life of abundance. On his journey, he used the insight he gained to heal the wounds of his traumatic childhood and create wealth, health, and happiness. Marc’s calling is to share his transformational secrets to help you heal and live your best, abundant life.   Links From the Episode: https://www.marcmaxpollock.com Curious Avatar: Exploring Reality, Spiritual Energy, Personal Transformation, and the meaning of Life on Amazon Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter