Distraction is rarely a willpower problem. It is usually a setup problem: we sit down to focus without ever preparing the ground. This episode walks through a six-step process I use to prepare for meditation, and then shows how the same steps carry over into work, relationships, and how you see yourself. We cover showing up with a clear intention, dealing wi ... Show More
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Stoic Morning Practice: Be Fair To Yourself
Some mornings, the first voice you hear is a prosecutor. It lists what you did badly, what you did not finish and what you should have become by now.This guided Stoic morning practice helps you take one honest mistake, separate the facts from the verdict you added, and test that ... Show More
5m 51s
Aug 27
Stoic Attention Practice: Return Before The Noise
Before the first message, headline, or demand, practise the Stoic discipline of attention. This guided meditation introduces prosochē: noticing where the mind has gone and returning before an impression becomes an automatic judgement or action. It draws on Marcus Aurelius, Medita ... Show More
7m 32s
Jul 2023
Simple Tip to Deepen Presence
In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out ever ... Show More
8m 34s
Mar 2023
Why Meditation is So Powerful
In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message tea ... Show More
5m 12s
Mar 2025
#1072 Meditation on Being Stoic
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23m 13s
Apr 2023
SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment
In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go ... Show More
3 m
Jun 2023
How to Pause
In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendati ... Show More
8m 33s
Apr 2023
How to Create More Ease In Your Day
In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.I send short teachings in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST ... Show More
10m 16s