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The INsightful Self

by Michael Hockstein

Learn about meditation and mindfulness! Learn how to bring practical skills from formal meditation with you into your daily life challenges and joys :)

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Episodes

  1. Day 7 of the 7 Day Gratitude Journey - Self

    This might be the most challenging day of the whole Gratitude Journey - We will find thanks for ourselves and all we are capable (and incapable) of <3

  2. Day 6 of the 7 Day Gratitude Journey - Challenges

    Let's reduce our fear of difficulty and challenges by noticing the value of challenges in our lives.

  3. Day 5 of the 7 Day Gratitude Journey - Death

    Expand your perspective and Remind yourself of what is truly important <3

  4. Day 4 of the 7 Day Gratitude Journey - People

    Remember those who have touched your life. Acknowledge the people who have helped you along your path. Who has helped you in times of need. Who is there for you to share in your joys.

  5. Day 3 of the 7 Day Gratitude Journey - Remember

    Find a time in your past that you are grateful for and let's bring it fully into our present experience :)

  6. Day 2 of the 7 Day Gratitude Journey - The Simple Things

    Remember not to take anything for granted. Let's appreciate it all :)

  7. 20 Minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    Woot! Woot! We are here at our 20-minute meditation destination :) Very well done to have made it thus far. Only one week to go until the 30 day journey is complete. Now...don't let the journey stop there. Continue practicing everyday. Learn new techniques of meditation. Find the links between...

  8. 18 Minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    A new stretch of 18 minute days! You have come a long way. Acknowledge the good efforts you put forth to reach these 18 minute meditation sessions :) Rather you skipped days or not - Great Job! Really take a moment to allow yourself to acknowledge this accomplishment - a form of celebration. We...

  9. 15 Minute - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    Milestone 3 - Wowzer Bowzer! :p You made it! Way to go. Kicking all that booty! Only one more milestone left - 15 minute meditation here we go! For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  10. 13 Minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    Another step. They are getting bigger now, but also more gradual. We are not spending several days in a row meditating for the same length. And then another step. Steady, Step, Steady, Step, Steady, Step - Boom! Woops, didn't see you there 20 minute meditation :) For more about meditation and...

  11. 10 Minute - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    10 MINUTES!!! Nice!!! Milestone number two! Way to go :D We will hang out at 10 minutes for a few days in a row to enable ourselves to find more comfort in longer sessions - Remembering to be kind to ourselves <3 For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's...

  12. 9 Minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Guide

    Nine minutes today! You are doing awesome here. You are already more than 1/3 complete for this 30 day journey - Keep it up! For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  13. 8 Minute - 30 Day Beginner's Guide

    8 Minutes - Now we're starting to find a bit more space in our meditation. Maybe we get an urge to check the time DON'T DO IT!!! ;p For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  14. 7 minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    You made it to 7 minutes! Way to go - getting closer and closer to 10 :D For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  15. 6 minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Guide

    Making our way to 10 minutes one minute at a time. Enjoy this 6 minute meditation :) For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  16. 5 minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    5 minutes!!! Way to go! You're already meditating for 5 minutes everyday :) We'll stay at 5 minutes for a few days to help get us comfortable with this slightly longer period. And then we surge on to 10!!! For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation...

  17. 4 minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    Welcome to our 4 minute meditation leading us all the way to our first milestone of 5 minutes! For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  18. How to sit? Buddhism's 7-point-posture

    How do we want to sit when we are beginning to meditate? Listen in and find out the 7 key points of the body to be aware of and to relax as taught in traditional Buddhist teachings.

  19. 3 minutes - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    3 minute meditation today. A teensy bit more space come your way :D For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  20. 2 minutes - 30 Day Beginners Meditation

    Welcome to Day 2! Have a seat and let's practice a 2-minute meditation :) For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

  21. 1 minute - 30 Day Beginner's Meditation

    It's so awesome you are exploring an interest in meditation! Enjoy this brief one minute meditation. Getting us ready for tomorrows 2 minute meditation :) For more about meditation and mindfulness and to follow the 30 Day Beginner's Meditation Journey go to www.TheINsightfulSelf.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Learn about meditation and mindfulness! Learn how to bring practical skills from formal meditation with you into your daily life challenges and joys :)

HOSTED BY

Michael Hockstein

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Learn about meditation and mindfulness! Learn how to bring practical skills from formal meditation with you into your daily life challenges and joys :)

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