The Value Of Silence | Ep 253

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What is scarier: sitting in silence or the fact that you are afraid to sit in silence?

In this episode I discuss how technology has granted us the ability to endlessly occupy the space that was once filled with silence. The benefits of which are obvious: education, entertainment, content and connection - but at what cost? What do we lose by blocking off access to such a fundamental aspect of the human condition? What is the value of silence?

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Life Sucks When Your Expectations Are Not Met | Ep 248

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Life Sucks When Your Expectations Are Not Met | Ep 248

The difference between expectation and reality is often the source of significant discontent.

Life trains us to search for ideals: the perfect partner, job, life, outcome. Unfortunately this almost never arises and even if it did, it would be fleeting…

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Why You Should Never Stop Learning About Yourself | Ep 245

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Why You Should Never Stop Learning About Yourself | Ep 245

The more you know about yourself the better choices you will make and thus the better life you will lead.

In this episode I share some recent instances of deep personal insight where I discover things about myself that are both good, bad, and ugly.

I share the importance of such discoveries as well as the ways in which I (and you can) foster further insights into your own nature.

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How To Mindfully Meditate For Absolute Beginners | Ep 244

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How To Mindfully Meditate For Absolute Beginners | Ep 244

Yesterday, a friend asked me how to meditate, that talk inspired this episode. Here is my guidance for absolute beginners:

1: sit comfortably (no pain or sleepiness)
2: set a timer for 5 minutes
3: pick a meditation object (breath, vision, sound)
4: when you notice a wandering kind, bring it back to focus. A successful session is one that you complete, ideally every day!

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Hunting My Own Shadow - A Story Of Transformation | Ep 236

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Hunting My Own Shadow - A Story Of Transformation | Ep 236

This is the story of a dark night of the soul, of traversing the depths of despair, and of rebirth.

It is the story of transformation from a shadow version of myself into my embodied fullness.

It is the story of reintegration with my body after years of trauma, and of letting go of old wounds and identities that no longer serve me.

It is a story of reframing my inner world, from victim hood into strength.

It is a story of how I am now hunting my own shadow.

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Is Enlightenment Possible? | Ep 235

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Is Enlightenment Possible? | Ep 235

Every Christmas season I talk on this topic, because every Christmas season I am reminded of just how overwhelming, panic inducing and confusing it all can be.

Thankfully I am learning from the past and have realised the need for intervention, prevention, and pre-emptive attention to self-care and preparation to stay sane over the next few months.

So with that said I want to share with you the following podcast and blog post. If you, or someone you know is neurodivergent, you will get a lot from this one….

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Finding Peace In The Present Moment - Talk & Guided Meditation | Ep 206

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Finding Peace In The Present Moment - Talk & Guided Meditation | Ep 206

Embrace the present moment with this guided mindfulness meditation.

Our goal isn’t to ‘empty our mind’ or ‘attain bliss’. Our goal isn’t to do anything, other than returning our focus back to the breath.

With a focused mind we can then explore the wonder of the universe, both inner and outer.

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Ughhhhh! - Chaos, Confusion, War & Worries | Ep 197

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Ughhhhh! - Chaos, Confusion, War & Worries | Ep 197

It feels like the world is in utter chaos right now. War, pandemic, scandals, corruption, and hypocrisy are rampant. We have more information than we need, and little ability to impact anything.

In this episode I discuss my response to recent events, highlighting how I am attempting to stay sane during it all.

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Guided Meditation Session - Escape From A Busy World, De-stress & Recharge | Ep 196

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Guided Meditation Session - Escape From A Busy World, De-stress & Recharge | Ep 196

Escape from the stress of the world with this amazing guided meditation. Using a combination of mindfulness, breath work, body scanning, and visualisations, this session will serve as a mini day spa for the mind. Use it whenever you are feeling overwhelmed, or in need of a recharge. Enjoy.

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#179: Don't Delay Your Happiness

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#179: Don't Delay Your Happiness

We have a tendency to believe that happiness will come ‘when we make it’ or ‘when we accomplish the goal’. In this way we delay our happiness to some future state.

The problem is that we live the majority of life in the pursuit, and when we finally do arrive, our happiness is short lived.

Thus we risk living a life where we are delaying our happiness, and never actually enjoying it, or the present moment.

But the good news is that once we recognise this process, we can start mindfully appreciating the present moment and enjoying the journey as well as the destination.

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178: Change Is The Only Constant

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178: Change Is The Only Constant

There is nothing in life that doesn’t change.

Consider your body, your goals, your life. It is always changing and will always change.

In this talk, I break down how mindfulness helps us to accept change and embrace it by living in the moment.

By seeing reality as it is, for what it is, we can find peace.

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177: Positive Habit Acquisition

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177: Positive Habit Acquisition

Positive daily habits are the key to personal development and growth.

Start slow and let life open up to accommodate the new habit. One minute a day is infinitely better than none - and the change will not come as a shock.

Your mind, body, and life will accommodate to your new habit and it will stick.

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166: Your Mindfulness Toolbox For Daily Living

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166: Your Mindfulness Toolbox For Daily Living

Introducing my 10 meditation course on insight timer ‘Your Mindfulness Toolbox For Daily Living’.

In this course you will learn a collection of traditional and novel practices, techniques, concepts and strategies to attain mindfulness, and take the benefits of clarity, calm and control off the meditation mat and into every day life.

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157: What Is Mindfulness Meditation - Introduction, FAQ & Beginning Your Practice

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157: What Is Mindfulness Meditation - Introduction, FAQ & Beginning Your Practice

Mindfulness Meditation is the act of purposefully paying non-judgmental attention to the present moment.

To begin meditation, focus on the sensations of your breath. When you notice that you are distracted, gently return your focus back to the breath. Sounds simple enough, however, the beginning meditator quickly runs up against a plethora of questions, concerns and insights.

This talk aims to inform and empower all who wish to start a successful mindful meditation practice.

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19: Taking a Day Off From Life

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19: Taking a Day Off From Life

Zachary talks about his day off from life, spent in solitude meditating. No social media, communication, reading, writing or eating; just observing the mind.

"I noticed that my mind would throw up strong urges and emotions. I started to act on them before I realized that I was doing so. This led me to wonder (in normal waking life) how much do my emotions, thoughts and feelings control me? I always presumed that I lead them, but I think I am drastically wrong about that."

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18: Facing the Demons Of Your Mind

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18: Facing the Demons Of Your Mind

"I am planning on taking a day off everything to just meditate. I want to see what my mind throws up at me, and what I am often striving to avoid. I will spend a day with out technology, talking, writing, reading or eating - with the sole focus of meditating and facing the demons of my mind" 

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