Pivotal Moments. A Work In Progress W/ Susan Piver.

Meditation for a Happy and Successful Life with Susan Piver Meditation is an ancient practice that has been used for thousands of years to help people relax their minds and bodies while achieving a sense of peace and happiness with every breath they take. Its benefits are not limited to just the physical state of the person. It also has effects on mental health and emotional well-being. The practice of meditation can also help us achieve more success in our lives by helping us overcome fears and other negative emotions that may hold us back from achieving our goals. Join this wonderful conversation where Susan Piver joins us. Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including the award-winning "How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life," "The Wisdom of a Broken Heart," and "Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation." Her new book is "The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships" (June 2018). Piver has been a practicing Buddhist since 1995 and graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004. She is an internationally acclaimed meditation teacher known for her ability to translate ancient practices into modern life. Her work has been featured on the Oprah show, TODAY, CNN, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, MONEY, etc. In 2011, she launched the Open Heart Project, the largest virtual mindfulness community with over 20,000 members. Notable Quotes “If you can’t see the entire picture of your life, you’ll lose track.” “Be the change that you’ll want to see in your environment.” “Shepherding your life doesn't mean that you are the highest.” “When you take one step towards God, He takes ten steps towards you.” Let’s hear Susan’s wisdom. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Introduction to the episode [02:02] Today’s guest, Susan Piver, and what she does in her space [02:24] How her Open Heart Project started [03:54] Without trials, tribulations, and achievements, who is Susan Piver? [05:17] Why a father’s death became Susan’s pivotal moment in life [12:51] Her other pivotal moments [15:40] Are you a leader or a shepherd? [18:09] How Jay ensures that he’s in line with divine nature in his decisions [21:05] The power of RELAXING and how you can practice it in life [25:48] Understanding the concept of ‘non-attachment.’ [29:53] If Susan’s childhood was a smell, what would it be and why? [33:26] Her mindset advice for you today [35:12] How can you connect with Susan [35:57] Ending the show Full Show Notes at Donttouchmymindset.com