Even with a solid practice there are still many things to remember. Today I talk about the lesson I relearned about creating all realities for a purpose. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

What a great way to end Tricycle week; by talking about something that almost all my students wrestle with at one point or another. Why is meditation so hard. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

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 Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

There is a wonderful thing that happens when we catch our thinking starting to go off the rails. Satya Robyn of Tricycle shares a story of hers that demonstrates the entire process perfectly. Not just the creation of the worry, but the ensuing trnasformation of it once we are still. Come Listen. Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Last week I read to you an article by Haemin Sunim, and in reading Tricycle further, I found an article about him. That is our story for today...Twitter Monk. It details the story of Haemin when things were not going so great for him. But as you will find out, sometimes the darkest stories have the happiest endings. Come listen. Tricycle interview with Haemin Sunim Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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's article from Tricycle is something we can all relate to: insomnia. Some a little, and many, alot. As odd as it may seem, in the unlikely event it happens to me in the near future, I am eager to view it the same way Noelle Oxenhandler does, with grace. Come listen Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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, Karen Armstrong shares with us how we can take principles from the past and apply them to contemporary challneges; namely, climate change. In her article she discusses how we must meld mind and heart to arrive at a solution that is desperately needed. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Spring is right around the corner! You know how I know? The latest issue of Tricycle is out. And today I start off tricycle week with a great reminder about courage. As today’s post dictates, there are times we really don’t need to step up… but rather, step down or away. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Dr. Julie Hutsell-Starling, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM), Certified Health Coach, Akashic Records Soul Realignment Practitioner, a Kundalini Yoga Teacher and a Qigong teacher. Dr. Julie has worked as an acupuncturist in private practice for over 16 years, and in that time she dealt with major burnout several times, each time was successively worse and more difficult to overcome than the one before. Once she finally got to the root cause of what was causing the burnout, the symptoms disappeared and have stayed away. Dr. Julie now specializes in guiding clients struggling with burnout to get to the root cause, and heal the deep soul patterns that created the burnout so that they can find renewed energy, joy, fulfillment and purpose in their work and lives. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: Dr. Julie Hutsell Starling Home Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

The majority find meditating to be somewhat easy to grasp; to practice. However, as simple as it may be for many people, the one challenge almost all my students have has to do with consistency. They know how, they just can find a daily rhythm. Today i help us all become daily meditators. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share their journey and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He offers individual spiritual guidance and coaching services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://kishar.org/ Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

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 Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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.

It’s been a while since we have talked about how exactly to meditate. Actually, we haven’t spent much time lately answering your questions about your practice. How about we do that now? Today I answer two questions about meditation. One has to do with Enlightenment, and the other with distraction. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Meditation has been utilized by many to ease the challenges of physical pain. Sometimes it’s incidental, and other times it’s chronic. Catherine Gregory, while diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, doesn’t suffer from it; she doesn’t allow that. She lives a vibrant life, thanks, in large part, per her own expression, to her meditation practice. Today she shares some lesser known facts about Multiple Sclerosis, and more so, how her meditation practice helps her understand all of life. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

As expressed by Debbie: I am a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing. I have spent my life in service to others through my nursing practice. When I discovered yoga and meditation my world was forever changed and enhanced. I began reading books by Wayne Dyer, Carolyn Myss, Marianne Williamson, Gary Zukav, Eckart Tolle, Joseph Campbell, Louise Hay, a meridian of others, and different world spiritual philosophies. My world shifted when I read my first book by Dr. Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. I found a bond with him partially related to his background as a medical doctor and how he has found a way to integrate modern medicine with ancient holistic medicine. I became a student of Dr. Chopra’s because I wanted to heal and balance my body, mind, and spirit. I am a Vedic Educator through the Chopra Center. I educate others by teaching Perfect Health an Ayurveda Lifestyle Program, Primordial Sound Meditation, and The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga based on the book which began my journey into healing. I am a spiritual life coach that can assist you to remove blocks that may be hindering your life’s purpose. My focus is to bring this same healing to others that are ready to begin their journey into wholeness – body, mind, and spirit. Links from the Episode: https://livingwellnesslifestyle.com Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Gail Christel Behrend is an engineer, author, speaker and energy healer. Midway through a successful 20-year engineering career, she experienced a spontaneous spiritual opening which changed her life, transforming her from skeptic to seeker. Her spiritual journey eventually led her to explore human energy and alternative healing as a side-vocation. A graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) in Florida, she has been an energy practitioner in Vancouver Canada for over 25 years. In addition to her corporate training development business, she also offers public workshops on energy and is a certified Infinite Possibilities trainer, based on the bestselling book “Infinite Possibilities – The Art of Living Your Dreams” by Mike Dooley – one of the teachers in the film “The Secret”. Gail recently published the second edition of her book "Energy Is Real! A Practical Guide for Managing Personal Energy in Daily Life" which she co-authored with Claudette Bouchard, a fellow energy practitioner. She loves teaching people about our subtle energy nature and empowering them to own their energy, so they can truly own their lives. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://energyisreal.com Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Since my friend Jackson Kerchis is an author, I wanted to share his latest book with you. Awakening to Life is a wonderfully down-to-earth guide for teaching how to exist more fully in our days. Jackson shares his own realizations and awakenings, prompting his readers to do the same: look at their lives thru the lens of gratitude and mindfulness. Today I read three wonderful passages. Enjoy. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: www.happinessmeansbusiness.com Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

After finishing his economics major at University of Alabama in two years, he decided to create the world’s first Bachelor of Science in Happiness Studies. Over the next few years, he won research grants, instructed the first Happiness Habits course at the University of Alabama, and lived as a Zen monk for four months. Jackson believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform the world of business. He combines his experience as a happiness researcher and educator with his business acumen as a management consultant to deliver unique, insightful, and inspiring content at the intersection of happiness and business. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: www.happinessmeansbusiness.com Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Heather Shannon is a Certified Sex Therapist who helps people who are dedicated to personal growth to explore, express and embrace their authentic sexuality. She helps clients transform how they feel about their sexual selves and achieve deeper intimacy in their relationships. Her holistic approach focuses on what is authentic for the client rather than any one-size-fits-all method. Heather is also a licensed clinical professional counselor, Internal Family Systems therapist, meditation guide and holistic health coach. She has been featured in The Daily Beast, Hustler Magazine and the Chicago Tribune. Calm University Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with Meditation Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://heathershannon.co Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?

Lori Anne is a #1 International Best Selling Author, Certified Professional Transformational Success Coach, Marketing Positioner and Strategist, Personal Development Success Coach, International Speaker, and Radio Show Host of 'Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne’ & has been featured on Jack Canfield's Tv Show “Talking About Success with Jack Canfield” & many news, TV, and radio platforms. She has shared the keynote stage with celebrity and best-selling authors William Paul Young & Dr. Debi Silber. CalmUniversity Enrollment is now open! Classes start January 15th Calm University - Easing the Pain of Anxiety with Meditation Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation) Links from the Episode: https://ldcstrategies.com/success-coaching Connect with Thom Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/zencommuter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=zen%20commuter 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?