The Supreme Court ruling has created some big feelings, no matter what side of the argument you land on. This is not a podcast on how we manage those feelings. It's a podcast on how we manage each other.
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One of the ways we can integrate our meditation practice is to eat when we eat and sleep when we sleep. What does that mean, and how can we use this to help us?
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A lack of confidence can have a significant effect on our life. It can hold us back from doing things we may want to do or solving problems in our lives. However, there are ways we can nurture confidence. In today's podcast, I will give you some insight.
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Today has been a very special day here in New Zealand. I want to tell you a little about it and why it might be relevant for you.
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Our minds are exhausted, and we are passively overstimulated. No wonder we are struggling with stress and anxiety. Let's talk about boredom and what a gift it can be.
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At times sorrow can overwhelm us. But as a beautiful quote from Rumi shows us, our sadness can be the garden of compassion.
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We all have irrational people in our lives; sometimes, that unreasonable person is us. What can we do when someone behaves in an adversarial way that we can't understand?
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Today I want to teach you how you can start to manage the things you put off with a 2-minute strategy. Don't believe me? Have a listen.
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Today's podcast is important. We are living in a world of deep division. Why is this happening? I am hoping that today's podcast will give you some answers.
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I want to be kinder. Where do I start? This came through as a question, and as I am aware, this world needs every piece of kindness we can muster; I loved answering it.
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One of my students put down the gauntlet. They asked me this: What one thing could you say to me to help me commit to daily meditation? Here is my answer.
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One of my students asked me about the turning point in my life that has enabled me to shift into a life of joy and fulfilment. I explain what it was in today's podcast.
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Do you want to know a quick and easy way to reduce your stress and anxiety and feel happier? Here it is! One of my favourite lifelong strategies.
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A question I am often asked is how long we should meditate. One of my students points out that the Dalai Lama meditates for several hours a day. Is he wasting his time?
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Why is it so hard to do the things that are good for me? This is a big question, and there are a few pieces to this puzzle. Here is one of the pieces.
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Today I answer a question from someone struggling to sit quietly during their meditation practice. It can be good for us to remember why this can be so difficult.
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I was asked a beautiful question - which interaction (with a person, place, etc.) changed your life in an amazing way, and why? Here's my answer.
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If I am learning to stay in the present moment, is it necessary for me to look at the past? This question came up in a group discussion, and I think it's important for us to look at the answer.
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We all love that feeling when the world feels good, and we feel positive. The best is when we can maintain this mindset. How can we do that?
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Stuff lingers. How can we resolve it? More importantly, how can we regularly let go?
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I received a question from one of my students. What is the best way to let the past be the past and be at peace with it? Let's look at that.
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How can we transition from one activity to another? Is there a way to do this consciously so that you don't end up chasing your tail?
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Do I have to be happy all the time? This question came from one of my students. Here is my answer.
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I asked my community about what they saw as a luxury when they were a child. The responses give a deep insight into how we are living and how it might stop us from being happy.
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Someone asked me what makes me happy. Here are my thoughts.
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I'm often asked the question, should I end my marriage? As you know, I am not a marriage specialist. However, the work that we do is always aligned. Whether it's a marriage or someone in your life that you find difficult, this podcast may help.
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How can I turn the voice in my head around so that it is confident and supportive?
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As we become more conscious, one of the gifts we can give is to show up more effectively for the people in our lives. Today I answer a question about being there for someone whose husband is dying.
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One of the ways that I keep happy is by being careful to try and see what is actually happening. Otherwise, it can be easy for my imagination to run off on me.
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One of you asked me this question - How did you get beyond the hurt of a family that did not support you? In today's podcast, I answer it.
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What happens when people come and go from your life? It can be unsettling at best and painful at worst. Here are some thoughts to manage it.
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Knowing how to trust your guy can make life so much easier. But how do you know which is the gut helping you or the ego hindering you?
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I have seen a lot of suffering in my life. I have seen physical suffering and I have seen emotional suffering. It's part of being human. However, it leads us to an important question that we can ask of ourselves.
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Yes and No are big words when we are looking at who we want to become. Don't be blown by the winds of other people's lives.
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When people are not the way we hoped they would be, it can cause us many struggles. Each one of us has people we wish were different. How do we cope with this pain of wanting them to be more than they are?
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I use a question as my guiding light throughout the day. Let me tell you what it is.
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Is there a one true path? Is there a way to be more open with others who have a different approach to us?Is there a one true path? Is there a way to be more open with others who have a different approach to us?
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If we keep doing what everyone else is doing, we will keep getting what everyone else is getting. Do you want what everyone is getting?
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When we are trying to shift a habit, there is a question that we can ask ourselves that can make a huge difference as to whether or not we are successful in creating that new habit.
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If you hope to be more efficient in your work life or personal life, there is an easy way to get much faster results.
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When we begin to investigate our negative emotions, there is a powerful question that we can ask ourselves. What do I want? It is a key to helping us heal.
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Energy always feels as though it is in short supply. However, there is an easy way for us to have more energy in our day.
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We all get triggered. It's uncomfortable when we do because the emotions are usually not the fun ones. At the same time, getting triggered is a powerful sign.
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There is a lot of research showing us how vital friendships are to our lives. But how many do we need to be well and happy?
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When emotions overpower us, one of the things we can do is write about them. But as one of my students asked, how on earth can we write about our emotions? Here's an answer.
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This podcast is about coping with negative emotions and thoughts. However, it also discusses depression. It is in response to a question. I hope it is helpful.
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Many years ago, I wrote a song called Dear Michael. It was about a man I have been supporting for over 20 years.
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Mother's Day can be tricky for many of us, and our relationships with our mothers are as different as each of us is different. In today's podcast, I share a special and powerful piece of writing about our relationships with our mothers and encourage you to join me in a unique habit-changing process that I am embarking on.
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