Zen Commuter

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

While I typically don’t include reviews of books when Tricycle week comes around, I thought that Chenxing Han’s book about care-taking may provide a great resource for those taking care of a loved one, and what that means. Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine Zen Commuter at Patreon Zen Commuter - Free 18 minute beginner meditation

Thich Nhat Hanh was a kind and wise leader. Now that he has passed, Plum village carries on, hoping to continue his legacy, while making sure that his teachings do not get lost in the day to day working of running a Sangha. Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine Zen Commuter at Patreon Zen Commuter - Free 18 minute beginner meditation

Today is definitely a departure from a regular post at Tricycle. Ann Tashi Slater interviews humorist David Sedaris, who talks about shopping, the Bardo and end of life. Come listen. Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine Zen Commuter at Patreon Zen Commuter - Free 18 minute beginner meditation

Today I share a great post from acclaimed meditation instructor, Sharon Salzberg. In it, she does a great job of explaining when we are being open and accepting of life, and when we are constricted; trying to force things to be a certain way. Come listen.   Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine

Today is day one of Tricycle Week, and I start it off with a great reminder; be your own soulmate. Sister Dang Nghiem offers us a great article that takes three principles of Thich Nhat Hanh’s, and helps us apply them to our daily lives to help us become kinder to ourselves.   Links From the Episode: Tricycle Magazine

Andrew Safer is a mindfulness instructor and trainer, program developer, workshop facilitator, and author. A 53-year practitioner of mindfulness-awareness and Zen meditation, he began practicing in the Zen tradition in 1968 while in high school in California. When Andrew met the great Zen master Suzuki Roshi in 1968, in five minutes, he was inspired enough for a lifetime. Several years later, he began practicing and studying in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with the meditation master Chogyam Trungpa. Andrew became an authorized meditation instructor after completing training with Shambhala International in Halifax in 1993.   Links From the Episode: https://safermindfulness.com

It’s safe to say that many people deem meditation to be a source of calm. Even though it has so many other benefits, most people associate meditation and meditators with tranquility. But do you really know why meditation does have the ability to make you calmer? If you don’t, then you will after today’s episode. Come listen. Discussion points in the Episode: How meditation cocoons us How it helps us deal with worries and regrets The parasympathetic nervous systems role in creating calm Finding truth for you Understanding the nature of thoughts.   Free 16 minute meditation for creating calm - https://zencommuter.lpages.co/mn-test/ Become a Patreon supporter and get access to bonus content - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter  

Marc Max Pollock’s life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse and homelessness, Marc made it his mission to harness the power of the universe to change his reality from a life of hopelessness to a life of abundance. On his journey, he used the insight he gained to heal the wounds of his traumatic childhood and create wealth, health, and happiness. Marc’s calling is to share his transformational secrets to help you heal and live your best, abundant life.   Links From the Episode: https://www.marcmaxpollock.com Curious Avatar: Exploring Reality, Spiritual Energy, Personal Transformation, and the meaning of Life on Amazon Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter

Tracey Leigh Whittet is a spiritual energy healer, sacred conduit, and intuitive guide located in Santa Fe, NM. Transmosis Healing is a unique, integrated blend of energy modalities that offers people multidimensional body balancing. These sessions clear non-beneficial energies on all levels, layers, timelines, and dimensions. Clients feel better, happier, lighter, and are uplifted by the 100% pure divine light clearing. Clients receive an audio recording of the channeled clearing to support integration and to go even deeper. The work that Tracey does has helped thousands of people clear the pain and suffering that holds them back.  Her work allows people to connect with their divinity to live a more joyous and fulfilling life.  I am so glad to have had the chance to speak with her, and you will be too. Links From the Episode: www.traceywhittet.com The Magi Within: Unlocking the Gifts to the Inner Self on Amazon The Magi Within PDF

Denise Blanc teaches leaders and their teams to communicate with courage, candor and authenticity using the latest information from emotional intelligence, neuroscience and cross-cultural communication.  Her tools have provided the skills needed for leaders to tackle tough conversations, harness a growth mindset, and create high trust and high performing collaborative cultures. Her book, "RiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow in all of our Relationships"brings together some of the best thinking from across the domains of neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence into a single work. She teaches how to live in the presence of conflict - fluidly, with insight, caring, and skill. As you would expect, meditation is one of the key tools she uses for helping her students understand their emotions and motivations.  Come listen

As Dana explains it... "For the longest time, I used to think that my intuitive gifts made me…well…a little bit of an oddball.   It seemed like anytime I met someone—even a total stranger—I’d hear the words “wow…I’ve never told anyone that before!” For a while, I even thought that guiding people back home to themselves was my superpower. But growing up, I was told I was too sensitive, too emotional, and I was better off trying to “toughen up” so I could make it in the real world. It wasn’t safe for me to feel the feels. Eventually, I realized that my purpose in life wasn’t to lean into what the rest of the world was doing. My purpose was to help other people tap into their highest selves, so they can create a deeper connection to their true worth and identity, as well as their dreams and goals, so they can impact the world. I work with C-Suite executives, new people and team managers, non-profit and social impact leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, and many other working professionals. After leaving the corp

Every now and then I inteview a guest whose energy is felt across thousands of miles. That was the case with Clementne Moss.  She joined me to talk about her latest book, her practice and her life as a rock musician

Kara Goodwin is a meditation and spiritual transformation coach, host of The Meditation Conversation podcast, energy healer, and beekeeper. She was drawn to meditation after a tragic year which brought many losses in quick succession - the death of her sister-in-law, a tragic accident for her mother-in-law, ICU and a heart transplant for her stepmother, all while she was living out of the country. It felt as though her whole reality shifted, and she dedicated herself to learning the art of meditation. Through her deepening practice of meditation she has opened herself up to a strong connection with Source. In the years since she has been meditating and guiding others on their journeys, she has uncovered latent energy healing capabilities and experiences frequent unexplainable phenomena (visions, journeys into multidimensional realms, inner knowings verified in the external environment, insights). If you are interested in any of the topics Kara spoke about, please go to her webiste for more information.  www.k

Michael Goddart is the author of A New Now. His latest book talks about how we can access wisdom and joy more readily. I sat down with him to discuss the book, past lives and the beauty of awareness.  Come listen.

Tomorrow I am going to share my interview with Miachael Goddart, the author of The New Now. To get ready for that interview, today I am going to read an excerpt from his book.  Enjoy.

It's been a while since I have recorded a meditation strictly for Zen Commuter.  But the time has come.  The 16 minute meditation I created is to help practitioners connect to universal consciousness.  The recording starts with breath work, then transitions to body awareness and ultimately with a visualization.  Please head out to www.patreon.com/zencommuter to avail yourself to the MP3 file.  Enjoy.

Victoria Rader, Ph.D. Possibility Coach™, transformational speaker and founder of YU2SHINE empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers to manifest miracles by uncovering and solving underlying hidden problems and patterns with innovative possibilities, reigniting PASSION and expanding PEACE, PURPOSE, and PROSPERITY.   She is an eight times internationally bestselling author who is globally recognized along with Brene Brown, Richard Branson, and others for creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, and contribution to sustainability and mental health projects with CREA GLOBAL AWARD by Brainz Magazine.