Forget What You Think You Know About Meditation with Jen Truken

In this episode of the People Who Make Us Podcast, host Jonny Thyne welcomes Jen, a long-time friend and meditation teacher from the non-profit Light Source Center. They delve into the true essence of meditation, spirituality, and self-discovery. Jen shares her journey of finding her spiritual teacher and how working with energy and light can transform one's life. They discuss practical ways to start meditating amidst chaos, the importance of self-awareness, combating fear with love, and creating your reality through energy. Both Jonny and Jen highlight the power of choice in overcoming life's challenges and the potential for profound personal growth.https://www.lightsourcecenter.org00:00 Introduction and Provocative Question00:36 Meet Jen: Meditation Teacher and Friend02:36 The Story of How We Met04:39 Jen's Spiritual Journey09:44 Discovering the Light Source Center12:50 Personal Growth and Meditation23:34 Incorporating Meditation into Daily Life24:44 Understanding Energy and Light27:29 Redefining Meditation30:20 Starting with Meditation: Time and Commitment30:55 Meditation's Purpose: Self-Love and Compassion31:53 Love vs. Fear: The Core Emotions34:06 Creating Your Own Reality36:16 Rewriting Negative Self-Talk42:46 Understanding Vibration and Energy47:43 The Power of Choice and Light54:46 Conclusion: Rewrite Your Story