Life takes a lot out of us. So like the bank, we have to have deposits we have earlier put in so we can withdraw them when we need to. I'm talking about the ability to stay calm when things are irritating or taxing. The "calm bank" can be built

Despite the Worry, Feel the Joy

21 days ago 8m 11s

This meditation is to get in touch with the part of yourself that struggles to find joy when bad things have happened. Support the Show.Be Encouraged podcast is practical, in the moment, quick encouragement.

Be Still and Really Know

26 days ago 8m 11s

Can you really know anything in this age of "fake news?" Can you know yourself or anyone else? An ancient verse says we can know when we get still. Listen in to learn more...An archive podcast from the first season of Encouraging Being. Support

I Want This Fixed!

Apr 1st, 2024 10m 14s

You want things that are wrong fixed. Everybody does, to some extent or another. Let's talk about it. What do we do with our natural desire for problems to get solved when so often they don't get fixed, or they take longer than we want them to

Walk in the Park again

Mar 15th, 2024 6m 58s

You can notice the small and the large,; you can focus on whatever you choose. It may seem that your mind takes you away or the world decides what you will pay attention to at any given moment. But exercise your ability to choose. It will settl

Holding onto Clutter

Feb 27th, 2024 9m 10s

What about keeping things, or letting them go? Which should we do? Everybody needs to hold on sometimes, but other times let go. Letting go might need a bigger place in life, and this episode explores why and how. Support the Show.Be Encouraged

Better than Multi-Tasking

Jan 31st, 2024 8m 7s

Catch yourself when you get distracted! Notice when you "are all over the place." Everybody seems to do it but there is a better way. Getting this right can reduce anxiety, lower anger, and build up a sense of peaceful confidence. Humans are ma

Being Still and Knowing

Jan 23rd, 2024 8m 11s

How do you know? How do you know anything? We take in information through our eyes, ears and other senses. We accept it or not. Or we might get a "gut feeling" and "know" something that way. This episode explores knowing and challenges you to k

See and Hear the Beauty

Jan 16th, 2024 6m 48s

Sometimes the world looks beautiful to us, sometimes it seems horribly broken. The same friend who loves you hurts you. The same dog who consoles you bites. We can complain but it doesn't change anything. And having feelings is real and honest.

Maybe You're OK, the World's Not

Jan 6th, 2024 7m 28s

From the ArchivesHow can you Be okay, when so many bad things are happening? This episode encourages you to live in the moment even when the present moment kind of stinks!The news has been horrible, with loss and grief, painful violent situati

Being Still

Jan 2nd, 2024 7m 59s

From the Archives, enjoy this episode on Being Still as an emotional and a spiritual exercise. Listen in for practical tips on living life as something other than "busy person." Go deeper and practice being still for a short time. Meditate a fe

Sanctuary

Dec 15th, 2023 7m 10s

If you are struggling you need refuge. It may be from fear, confusion, or feeling alone. In times like that we may look for sanctuary. This episode has tips for finding and getting access to sanctuary in your life. Support the Show.Be Encourage

Have Some Grace!

Dec 2nd, 2023 8m 39s

If you see things different than me you are wrong of course. And you probably think the same about me. If I work with you, go to school with you, am married to you, I just need to get away from you because your different worldview is harming me

Get Your Invitation?

Nov 20th, 2023 7m 55s

It may not feel like it, but we have lots of choices when it comes to how we live our lives. There are invitations to good and bad things all the time. First we must recognize they are invitations we can choose or refuse! Then we can make choic

Finding Home

Nov 11th, 2023 7m 25s

Home is a powerful, dear word that represents something we all need. Explore in this episode what home is for you. Discover some deeper senses of home in your life, that you already have and that you can nurture.Having a clear understanding of

The Sun Still Rises

Oct 30th, 2023 7m 53s

Catching a beautiful sunrise, or any moment is noticing something that can never be repeated. Often, we are in a fog of thoughts and plans and miss the beauty right now. And the bad times across the world often keep us from this present beautif

Managing the Unmanageable

Oct 4th, 2023 7m 17s

Something is in the air, and it's not good. There is a level of overwhelm people are feeling that has side effects. We become defensive; we pull away. Inspiring anyone to do more right now is a losing proposition. Feeling motivated ourselves to

Breathe In Breathe Out

Sep 12th, 2023 7m 35s

Are you better at holding on or letting go? We really need to be able to accept and give to live life well. Breathing is a good image of the rhythm we need: Pull in, push out. Receive, give. Hold on, let go. This episode encourages you to Let G

Are You For or Against?

Sep 3rd, 2023 6m 59s

Humans can be negative. Our culture is negative much of the time. This can result in being against things, maybe a long list of things. Some have described this time as one of outrage. People find things to be outraged about. But instead of jus

Needing Attention

Aug 21st, 2023 6m 7s

Is it just children who do things to get attention? Or do adults need attention to live happy, healthy lives? Do people around you freely get your attention? This episode is about giving attention to neighbors with a wave, and encourages you to

A Touch of the Wild

Aug 6th, 2023 6m 37s

Being aware of your life includes everything. Like a toddler noticing a butterfly, adults can enjoy and related to nature too. It's all around you. Is nature the enemy (think mosquito control, traps for rodent pests and so on)? Or can we humans

Learning From A Child

Jul 24th, 2023 7m 27s

Innocent children have a wonderful way of looking at the world. And they are in the present moment far more than adults. We can learn a thing or two from them!Support the Show.Be Encouraged podcast is practical, in the moment, quick encourageme

Being “up for whatever”

Jul 14th, 2023 8m 1s

Dogs have a great way of looking at the world. And they live in the moment. We can learn from them, and experience from them some great qualities. Support the Show.Be Encouraged podcast is practical, in the moment, quick encouragement.

Mind Always Buzzing

Jun 30th, 2023 6m 38s

Thoughts are always with us. We can't stop them. Or can we? First it helps to realize, as some people say, their "mind is always buzzing." The thoughts fly at them and energize, stress, and confuse. It is exciting to have your mind spin like th

Time to Correct Past Mistakes?

Jun 22nd, 2023 7m 4s

This episode could be called the Parable of the Creek Drain. From the story of doing the wrong thing with a drain into a creek we learn being in this moment is sometimes correcting past mistakes. When you see that you screwed up there is no bet