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Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.

Zen Commuter Thom Walters

    • Religion & Spirituality

Zen Commuter is about meditation and how it can improve the quality of your life. Thom Walters speaks with acclaimed meditation teachers, authors and everyday practitioners, to help listeners understand how to start a mindfulness habit, as well as keep it going. Along the way he discusses topics that help listeners cultivate a calmer, wiser and happier life. Come join Thom Monday through Friday to deepen your meditation practice.

    Rudy Daniel - Thought Leader and Creator of the Affirmate App

    Rudy Daniel - Thought Leader and Creator of the Affirmate App

    As Rudy puts it…
    My journey of self-exploration accelerated in my mid-thirties, a point in life where I questioned the deeper meaning of existence. At that juncture, I sensed a desire for more profound experiences, realizing that accumulating possessions and following the same patterns lacked depth and meaning. In this quest, I delved into the philosophies of Eastern traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, Tao, and more, alongside exploring Western philosophy, science, and the arts. Engaging in extensive reading and embracing various mindfulness practices, I gradually uncovered a profound approach to living—a deeper connection with the universe that changed my perception of life.
     
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    • 51 min
    Martin O'Toole Teaches Us How to Die Happy (R)

    Martin O'Toole Teaches Us How to Die Happy (R)

    Martin is “a man on the mend”, a recovered alcoholic with a debauched and materially-immersed past life of spilt milk under burnt bridges. Moments from suicide, his Beagle talked him out of it. This rock-bottom moment launched a phenomenal journey of self healing and personal transformation. "If you told me I had five minutes left to live, I'd spend that time basking in gratitude for the incredible gift of life. I want others to have that choice too.” - Martin O’Toole Through his experiences of the “pointless pursuance of success”, Martin uncovered the alchemy of everlasting happiness. Understanding the depths of depression and contrasting heights of delight, his compulsion to share his story has resulted in a podcast and brand new book, How To Die Happy.
     
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Helping Relieve the Suffering of Yourself and Others

    Helping Relieve the Suffering of Yourself and Others

    Pema Chodron is a Buddhist nun who is known for compassion and grace. Today I read an article of hers that discusses a form of meditation that centers on empathy; taking in the pain of others and sending out comfort and relief. It's called Tong Len.  COme listen
     
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    • 10 min
    Jeremy Van Wert - Coaching Clients to a Remarkable Life

    Jeremy Van Wert - Coaching Clients to a Remarkable Life

    Jeremy Van Wert is a trained psychotherapist who helps individuals create their most amazing life. In his work as a life coach he helps his clients break through the barriers that hold them back from experiencing the richest life possible. In our talk today we talk about the benefits of plant based medicines to facilitate personal growth and to assist us in seeing the hurdles that society places in front of us.
     
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    • 56 min
    2039: Advanced Meditation Questions - Difficult Emotions and Equanimity

    2039: Advanced Meditation Questions - Difficult Emotions and Equanimity

    In waking life and in our meditative experiences, we can experience difficult emotions. So what do we do when challenging feelings come up in a session?  The answer may surprise you.  I'll also talk about how meditation can help us become a little bit more equanimous, a fancy word for even-tempered; not rattled easily by outside things. Come listen.
     
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    • 20 min
    Advanced Meditation Questions - How to Integrate Meditation Off the Cushion

    Advanced Meditation Questions - How to Integrate Meditation Off the Cushion

    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.
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    • 16 min

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