One of the greatest benefits of meditation is its ability to help us understand that we can sit with anything that comes our way, seemingly good or bad. With a solid practice, we can objectively think thoughts and feel emotions, without the need to be dragged into them against our will. Today I talk about the calm that comes from knowing that nothing needs to change.

Thom WaltersSeptember 8, 2026Comment

ZC 2151: Sink into the Day

Sometimes (for many people, always) we see the end of the day as the finish line. Along the way we treat each interaction or moment as something to rate or change. We tally the score at the end of the day and determine if the day was a success or a failure. Did you know that no day is ever a success or failure; it simply is. But there is a way to enhance your perception of the day. Come listen how.

Thom WaltersJune 11, 2026Comment

ZC 2150: The Antidote to Anger by Karen Maizen Miller

In this episode, I share and reflect on part of a thoughtful article from Lion’s Roar exploring anger through the lens of Buddhist practice. As one of the “three poisons” alongside greed and ignorance, anger can easily pull us away from peace and connection when left unexamined. Rather than condemning anger or pretending it shouldn’t exist, this discussion gently explores how awareness, compassion, and understanding can transform our relationship with difficult emotions and help us respond to life with greater clarity and calm.