If you are just starting to meditate, start here. This guided session is built on Stage One of The Mind Illuminated, where the whole job is simply turning up: establishing a steady, regular practice before you worry about anything fancier. I take you through a structured preparation, a gentle transition, and a focused sit with stretches of silence so you can ... Show More
Jun 26
Marcus Aurelius Morning Preparation: Stoic Affirmations from the Meditations
During the 170s of the common era, while ruling an empire and often away from Rome, Marcus Aurelius wrote notes to himself in Greek. What survived is not a public book. It is a private notebook, the Meditations, sentences a man wrote to remind himself how to live.This is a short ... Show More
8m 10s
Jun 15
Are Stoics Emotionless? Erick Cloward, Author of Stoicism 101
Are Stoics really emotionless? It is the most common thing people believe about Stoicism, and it puts a lot of people off the one idea that might actually help them.In this conversation I sit down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and author of Stoicism 1 ... Show More
1h 35m
Aug 2025
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners | 10 Minutes
Develop your sense of presence and awareness with this 10 minute mindfulness meditation. In just 10 minutes, you can connect to the inner self and expand your awareness to the world around you. Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool to improve focus, calm anxiety, and improve ... Show More
12m 27s
Sep 2024
20-Minute Guided Meditation for Developing Mindfulness | Mindfulness Practice
<p>Welcome to this 20-minute guided meditation for developing mindfulness, brought to you by Declutter The Mind. In this session, we'll focus on cultivating a deeper awareness of the present moment by observing the breath, bodily sensations, and sounds around us. This meditation ... Show More
20m 32s
Aug 2024
Guided Mindfulness Meditation ~ Develop a New Perspective
The constant demands of work, family, and social obligations often leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Fortunately, guided meditation offers a simple yet powerful tool to counteract these pressures, helping us cultivate mindfulness and develop a healthier, more balance ... Show More
11m 35s