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Thom Walters

Zen Commuter

A daily Religion and Spirituality podcast
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Zen Commuter

Thom Walters

Zen Commuter

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Zen Commuter

Thom Walters

Zen Commuter

A daily Religion and Spirituality podcast
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For me personally, one of the greatest aspects of a sitting practice is when it begins to blend into daily life. Today, I talk about the ways that happens, purposefully, and on its own. Come listen. Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (
It’s often difficult for seasoned meditators to keep a consistent practice when they have been at it for a significant amount of time, maybe even years. One way to maintain consistency is to change things up. Today I talk about the ways to deep
Meditation is a great tool for living a life that is more even-keeled. Thats a fancy way of saying we aren’t laughing one minute and then screaming with rage the next. Emotional regulation is a great benefit of a mindfulness practice. Let’s tal
For the next five episodes I am going to be answering questions I get asked by other veteran meditators about their practice.  Today's topic focuses on understanding the true nature of reality by using your meditation practice.   Meditation Coa
Most people turn to meditation to expereince more calm in their lives; and that's not a bad thing.  But it is so much more.  However, since I brought it up, let's talk about how meditation helps with limiting stress and anxiety   Meditation Coa
If you ever watch a show or movie that has a meditator in it, invariably they are sitting cross-legged on the floor. However, as I will discuss today, there is more than one way to sit to meditate.  I'll even go into posture and tell you what a
If you are a beginner, then you probably wonder how long you should meditate for each day.  Today I answer that question, but with some very interesting and important points to remember/understand.  Come listen   Meditation Coaching Schedule Ti
One of the biggest reasons people have difficulty with a meditation practice, and eventually quit altogether, is they don't go into it knowing what it truly is.  Today I answer that question; what is meditation.  Not only will we talk about wha
For the next five days I want to help beginners deepen their practice, or even get them interested enough to start one. To that end, I will be answering the top five questions that students ask in regard to their practice.  Today I talk about h
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
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 consultat
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
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 ensuin
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
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 d
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 desp
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
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 i
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.
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
  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.
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
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. S
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. S
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 r
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