Zen Commuter

On day two of Tricycle week I read a great article that talks about how even the thought of embarking on enlightenment creates a challenge. The intention of seeking a spiritual path is the very thing that keeps us from experiencing it. The notion that there is and isn’t a spiritual path reinforces duality that keeps us from experiencing anything but separation. Come listen to the alternative. :0) Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more p

We all would like to embody kindness, joy and compassion, to name a few. However, before we start thinking of that wonder goal, maybe it will be important to explore some qualities of the mind that may make those noble goals challenging. Today starts off a week of Tricycle, the Buddhist Review, with a great article about cultivating the mind to allow kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace

Donna Conley knows firsthand how trauma can derail a life. She speaks about her own challenges in our interview today. However, she didn’t just help herself find clarity, she went one step further and developed a system that helps anyone break free of the grip of trauma. Yet whether you are seeking to recover, or just seeking, she is there to assist. Her book ‘Wild Moon Healing: Harnessing the Energy of Lunar Cycles to Awaken Your Inner Truth is an award winning book aimed at helping readers recapture the true essence of their life. Links from the Episode: Wildmoonhealers.com Wild Moon Healing: Harness the Energy of Lunar Cycles to Awaken Your Inner Truth Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more po

Josel Gaston, or Sel to his friends, is the host of Find Your Daily Calm podcast. His show features brief meditations and i Josel Gaston, or Sel to his friends, is the host of Find Your Daily Calm podcast. His show features brief meditations and inspiriting words that all have the same goal, to help you find peace of mind. And i can’t think of a more fitting host. Sel is a genuine man who exudes peace. In our talk today, we discuss how to stick to your meditation practice, the importance of taking care of yourself and ways to deepen your practice. Please join me in a very special interview. Links from the Episode: Find Your Daily Calm on Red Circle   Schedule time with Thom Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider aud

Sarah Chauncey has written and edited for nearly every medium over the past three decades, from print to television to digital. Her writing has been featured on EckhartTolle.com, Modern Loss, as well as in Lion's Roar and Canadian Living. She lives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia (with her current cat, Ariel), where she divides her time between writing, editing nonfiction, and walking in nature. Links from the Episode: https://www.livingthemess.com   Schedule time with Thom Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy

mary Ann Stancel is an energy healer. But instead of me telling you, let's hear from her. "I dive deep into your body's energy, targeting atoms and electrons to provide profound healing from within. Just like the defibrillator revives, our bodies are electrically charged, and energy flows through us in remarkable ways. My greatest joy is helping you forge a deep soul connection, release trapped energy and igniting your own healing abilities. It's like unraveling a vibrant tapestry of emotions, thoughts, and memories. As you let go, your vibration shifts, setting you free." Today, she and I talk about a souls' journey and connection to source. Come listen

Many people practice and teach Yoga, but not the way Veronique Ory does. She feels that a yoga journey is a very personal practice and that while it can be taught in a group setting, it needs to be done in an individual way to address the needs and spiritual growth of each of her students. Her book “Shine on and off the Mat” is full of exercises to help readers get the most out of their wellness journey Links from the Episode: https://www.yogawithveronique.com Shine on and off the Mat by Veronique Ory on Amazon   Schedule time with Thom Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know

Sharni Quinn is a Life Transformation Coach, Wellness Consultant, International Yoga Teacher, Speaker, Author and Retreat Facilitator. She helps women to unplug from the daily hustle and reconnect with themselves, realign with their purpose, and redesign their life for the better. Her online courses, REDESIGN YOUR LIFE coaching program and ‘Superwoman Unplugged’ retreats to Bali have inspired hundreds of women worldwide. Links from the Episode: www.sharniquinn.com https://sharniquinn.com/superwoman-unplugged-bali-retreat Zen Commuter Listeners: Use the code KATVIP2023 to get 10% off the price of the retreat Schedule Time with Thom Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher

Ani Rich understands that each of is on a journey of self - discovery. However, not everyone realizes that. She understands that many of the challenges her clients experience comes from a lack of awareness of their true self. Not so much their human self, but their selfless self, their true connection to their soul and universal consciousness. Today we talk about the journey of self-discovery through meditation and awareness. Links from the Episode: https://anirich.com/ Back to Yourself by Ani Rich on Amazon Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever

A meditation practice has innumerable benefits. Yet there is one that I have found to be the most transformative for my life. In fact, it is the one benefit that has added the most joy and calm to my life. Today I talk about that benefit, and also how life typically is for people without a practice and without this benefit. Come Listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary Consultation)   Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think. 

Meditation can be a sacred practice, but at its heart, it’s physiological. I say that because many new meditators feel that moving or making noise during a meditation is something akin to being sacrilegious. As you will learn today, its okay to move and make noise in a meditation session. Let me share some guidelines. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them

Ora Nadrich is a pioneering Mindfulness expert, international keynote speaker and coach, and the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking. A sought-after expert in the fields of Mindfulness, transformational thinking, and self-discovery, she is the author of Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever, and Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named “one of the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time” by BookAuthority. Her new book is Time To Awaken: Changing the World with Conscious Awareness Links from the Episode: Time to Awaken on Amazon Ora Nadrich online Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the

Each of us has access to a wealth of wisdom. No one knows this better than Paul Quinton. He is a channel and energy healer who connects to spirit to help individuals and the world evolve. We had an amazing talk, discussing energy healing, spirit, and Craniosacral Therapy. We also talked about a platform that Paul created/channeled with the help of his guides called Alignment Modality Healing. I’m sure listeners will enjoy our talk as we dove into that and our individual histories with spirit. Come listen. Links from the Episode: https://www.alignmentmodality.com/ Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the wor

Tatiana Flow is a spiritual mentor who teaches you to live from your intuition, so you can EMBODY abundance –the abundance she believes is infinite in the Universe. Tatiana is a certified kundalini activation energy worker, theta healer, NLP and Reiki specialist. She is the author of Elegantly Simple, a pocket-sized guidebook for transformation, Tatiana shares her knowledge and skills with others and help men and women to find the way to reconnect to their true power. Links from the Episode: Tatiana Flow Online Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ev

Swami Nityananda is the spiritual teacher of the Awake Yoga Meditation community. She was consecrated by Swami Shankarananda as a Swami in 2014. Her teachings helps listeners and readers connect with the reality of love, wisdom, liberation, joy, harmony, and kindness. People who meditate with her find Swami Nityananda practices a selfless way of living in the world that asks, "How may I be of service?" and models through open-hearted, generous, and effervescent guidance, a path for us all to recognize our own inherent divine qualities, and to see the same in everyone. Links from the Episode: Awake Yoga Meditation Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings i

Ashley Williams has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations increase their overall happiness and satisfaction in life. As an emotional wellness advocate, Ashley has shared her insights and strategies with audiences around the world. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clymb, an emotional wellness software for school-age children. She is the 2022 Culture Builder of the Year for Baltimore, which honors her work to make children’s happiness a policy priority. Ashley’s published work has appeared in EdPost, and in journals at Cornell University, Howard University and Southern Illinois University. She has been featured on NPR, the Baltimore Sun, Champions of Wellness, and Technically, among many others. She is represented by CCMNT Speakers. Ashley is an avid meditation practitioner who is passionate about sharing the transformative power of mindfulness with others and believes that it has the ability to improve the quality of life for anyone who is willing to commit to the prac

Being under the weather is not fun at all, but some things still have to get done; like your meditation practice. Thankfully there are many ways to alter your daily practice to still get it done while you are on the mend. Additionally, a meditation practice can help you understand why you got sick in the first place. Let’s talk about. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

Thomas Sterner literally wrote the book on helping us free ourselves from the tyranny of our thoughts. In his latest book, It’s Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom Through Deliberate Thinking, he helps readers learn that they are not their thoughts. Today in my interview we talk about that concept and many others. Come listen. Links from the Episode: It’s Just a Thought on Amazon Thomas Sterner Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

Today I share a reading from Thomas Sterners' book "It's Just a Thought: Emotional Freedom through Deliberate Thinking.  It's the perfect preparation for our talk together tomorrow. Enjoy

Constantin is a personal and professional development enthusiast with over 15 years of experience. As a Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor, he inspires and empowers individuals on their unique journeys towards growth and self-discovery through both his professional and personal life, as well as his podcast, Unleash Thyself. Combining his love for technology, spirituality, and mentorship, Constantin helps individuals unlock their full potential and create a positive impact on the world around them. With a focus on personal growth, spirituality, and self-discovery, Constantin is dedicated to uplifting and empowering every member of the audience with his humble and sincere insights.   Links From the Episode: https://unleashthyself.com