ZC 2133: Tricycle Tueday - What is Right Speech by Sensei Dhara Kowal

Hey my good friend, thanks for coming back to another episode of Zen Commuter. Today, upon returning from a hiatus, I thought it would be a perfect day to talk about Right Speech. And the best way to do that is with an article from Tricycle magazine. Sensei Dhara Kowal wrote a perfect article that talks about what tricycle does best; putting ancient context into a modern light. Come listen and learn.

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ZC 2132: The Practice of Staying: Meditation as a Companion in Grief

As we say farewell to another year, I'm reminded that there are many times in our lives when we must say goodbye.  Many of those moments are unplanned, like the loss of a loved one, a dear pet, or even a job.  Today, I invite you to join me as I talk about how a meditation practice can help you navigate the losses you experience in your lives.  Since grief is such an individual process there's no way I can tell you how to effectively manage it, on or off the cushion.  What we will discuss is how the silence and stillness, at times very painful, can help you understand the process as it relates to you.

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ZC 2131: Feeding Your Soul: My Chat with Jen Kalawur (Part 2)

Today I continue my warm and wonderful chat with Jen Kalawur. In this segment, we talk about the importance of listening to your intuition when it let’s know what your body and mind truly need. To that end, we also talk about the importance of a healthy diet: not food, but information. And finally, Jen talks about the important work she does in helping her clients see their lives in a fuller, more expansive way. Come Listen.

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