Mindfulness for an Authentic Life

The ability to sit still is vital for our well-being. In moments of silence and stillness, we reconnect with our inner wisdom.

Brief meditation for returning to the essential self

Double inhale technique and present moment awareness for anxiety relief.

More daily practice of observing the breath and being the observer of the mind

Brief exercise to experience your true self

Brief 1 minute meditation written by Thich Nhat Hanh for a quick reset, bringing you back to the present moment.

Brief meditation with music by Denise Iwaniw

Brief meditation for present moment awareness

Reading from Eckhart Tolle Practicing the Power of Now

A reading from Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Happiness about taking care of our anger

A reading from Thich Nhat Hanh

Brief meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh Awakening of the Heart

The present moment is all there ever is.

Brief meditation

Being grateful every moment

A reading from Thich Nhat Hanh’s Awakening the Heart, practice observing the desiring mind.

The physiological sigh or double inhale technique has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. You can take one or two breaths throughout the day to help restore a sense of calm and you can also practice this breathing technique for five minutes every day.

Sometimes the present moment is painful.

Be still like the depth of the ocean.

A powerful exercise to turn attention towards the mind.

Slightly extended version of meditation coming home to yourself.

Brief meditation coming home to your true self.

Becoming aware of the present moment

The present moment is all you ever have

Experience yourself beyond concepts.

Realizing that the present moment is all you ever have.

Remember who you truly are is the awareness behind what happens.

A brief meditation to become aware of the stillness within.

A discussion on where comparison comes from and how to move beyond it.

Be the observer of the thoughts. Create space between you and the thoughts.

Exercise for healing inner child

Using mindfulness to overcome fear.

Being in this moment as the true self

Meditation without beliefs

Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh on birth and death followed by silence for meditation and contemplation.

Guided meditation for awareness of the spaciousness, the stillness that’s always there.

Experience being here now without believing any of your thoughts

Realizing that life is now, instead of trying to get to the next moment.

A short reading and meditation from No Death No Fear by Thich Nhat Hanh

Brief meditation for daily practice.

Life only ever occurs one moment at a time.

Sorting thoughts into categories to strengthen the experience that you are not your thoughts. You are the observer of the thoughts.

A reading from the Dhammapada

Reading from the Dhamapada and Bible regarding being not if this world

Guided Irest Yoga Nidra

Notes about Yoga Nidra: the resolve is a short, positive statement such as “I am safe” “I am free” or “I am love”. During visualization, notice the polarities and judgements. The aim is to develop a neutral response to the visualizations.

Practice being still for just a few minutes

Practice just being still with no thoughts

The following is a guided meditation focusing on specific exercises as you follow the breath. You can practice each exercise for as long as you need in order to realize its meaning. Please feel free to pause the podcast if there is a particular exercise that resonates with you.

Brief meditation to anchor you to the present moment