Today, Dora takes a deep dive into what "resistance" means in meditation, and how we can learn to come to a place of acceptance, even when things are difficult.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher tr ... Show More
Nov 2
We've Turned Meditation Into Another Performance
Even when we sit down to do something restorative, it's easy to bring along the same expectations we carry everywhere else. We want to make progress, see results, and know we're doing it correctly. Dora recognizes how that achievement mindset showed up in her own meditation pract ... Show More
4m 54s
Oct 30
Get Curious Before You Judge Yourself
When Dora noticed herself getting frustrated during meditation, her first instinct was to fix the problem. But the more she judged herself for being distracted, the further she got from understanding what she needed. Eventually, she tried a different approach: instead of asking w ... Show More
5m 39s
Dec 2021
Meditation: When Resistance Arises ☄️
Underneath the anxiety, Underneath the anger, Underneath the sadness, Is resistance. Resistance to pain, Resistance to change, Resistance to discomfort, Resistance to the present moment. When resistance arises, Come inside, And surrender to what is. Without judgement, Without sto ... Show More
14m 28s
Aug 2024
Acceptance vs. Confrontation: Finding the Balance, with Dora
Dora and Robin answer questions about songs stuck in your head during meditation, taking care of your mental health when dealing with physical health issues, and whether acceptance means you shouldn’t confront someone. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. ... Show More
35m 41s
Jan 2023
After Acceptance, with Dora
Acceptance lets things be as they are. But then what? Dora and Robin answer questions about songs stuck in your head during meditation, taking care of your mental health when dealing with physical health issues, and whether acceptance means you shouldn’t confront someone. Follow ... Show More
38m 19s
May 2024
When You Feel Most Connected, with Dora
Dora, Robin, and Headspace clinician Samantha answer questions about overcoming fears of cancer and how to look inward to assess your triggers. We also share a mindful moment from a listener who felt a special connection while hiking in nature. This Mental Health Awareness Month, ... Show More
35m 24s
Aug 2024
Guided Meditation for Resistance (Female Voice) 😖
You know, on the surface, we may feel anxiety, anger, or sadness. These emotions can sometimes overwhelm us, making us feel stuck or out of control.
But here's a little secret: these feelings are often just symptoms of resistance. Resistance to change, resistance to pain, or ev ... Show More
12m 2s
<p>"Resistance is the first step to change." -Louise Hay</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In this episode, I talk about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to recognize when it's resistance</li> <li>How to recognize when it's your intuition</li> <li>How to move confidently forward through fear</li ... Show More
