Heartward

'Heartward: Moving from the still center through the noise through darkness through resistance Making space for the heartbeat the ache, the vision however quiet, however fearful THAT IS YOURS. yours. for all of us.' This episode explores meditation, restoration, integration, and waste—the ways we re-connect to the heart, and the cultural pressure these practices face. We (explore) meditation as a spiritual technology of integration, a toolbox for growing through pain, confusion, desire rather than numbing discomfort. We discuss forms, history, rational and traditional theory, yoga as a broader and deeper practice beyond asana, visualization, and meditation's amplifying effects over time. Nicole proposes fresh questions and challenges around your practices of rest, restoration, and integration to cultivate your inner state—the wellspring of your physical and mental health, and the main thing you share with others—and disconnect from the 'insufficiency industrial complex.' What is your path home to whole-heartedness? What returns you home to yourself? Do you know the voice of your heart, your spirit? ALTER is an ongoing, evolving conversation with you, so if you'd like to join the conversation and have a question or comment you'd like Nicole to read and engage with in upcoming episodes, please go to the Contact page on altertogether.com and leave an audio voicemail, send a message, or engage with Nicole and the podcast on social media at @nicolemeline or @altertogether on Instagram or @nicolejoymeline and @altertogether on Facebook and Twitter. If you're not on those platforms, email Nicole via nicolemeline.com, where you can also sign up for the newsletter full of soul food - new blog posts, and the books, films, other podcasts, and wellness crushes. If you'd like to support this podcast, you can join the community at altertogether.com. Click the link TOGETHER to discover an expanding collection of rich resources to support your growth and your igniting work in the world. Exclusive guided mediations and movement practices, live online conversations, a book club, and early access to Alter mentorship courses, events, and retreats, among other surprises. And please leave a review for the podcast on iTunes, which helps others find it and this community. I'm grateful you're a part of it.