Episode 88: Meditative Moments with Wynne and Vicki

Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson talk about meditative moments. We think it’s fair to say that we all have times where life feels frenzied. And it isn’t only because our to-do lists get too long. It’s also because of the pace of the world around us, and our exposure to the news, in whatever way we consume it. Both Vicki and Wynne start the day with sacred time for meditation. It’s non-negotiable for Wynne so that she can at least start the day with a measure of faith and perspective. But we know that doesn’t work for everyone. So we talk about our tricks to instill some calm. Vicki tells us about how she sets aside multi-tasking to focus on one thing at a time. And more than that, how to slow tasks to reap the full benefit. For Wynne, music can help to disrupt the stress swirl. Tuning in to songs from my youth delivers a noticeable energy lift as well. We touch on the research of Harvard psychology professor Dr. Ellen Langer about how our brains can impact our bodies. It’s not hard to imagine that Vicki is an inveterate smile-r. She shares a story about how offering friendliness to others brings a side benefit of joy. We're confident you’ll love the scenic and beautiful places we explore as we share the power of storytelling. We know you’ll love it! Links for the episode: Episode 88 show notes Episode 79: Sometimes You Have to Laugh with Author Pete Springer – The Heart of the Matter (sharingtheheartofthematter.com) The Subtle Shaping of Our Brains – The Heart of the Matter (sharingtheheartofthematter.com) Meditate on this! – The Heart of the Matter (sharingtheheartofthematter.com) Write it Out – The Heart of the Matter (sharingtheheartofthematter.com) Vicki’s book: Surviving Sue Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith