Calmer in 5

There may come a moment in grief when a memory brings a smile before it brings a tear—when gratitude for having loved someone begins to share more space with the sadness of missing them. That shift doesn't mean grief is...

An irritating comment, an unfair interaction, or something that didn't go our way can take up far more of our day than the event itself. When you notice yourself replaying an angry thought, try asking, "Will this matter...

I will be working on becoming non-judgmental for the rest of my life. Not because I am horribly judgmental, but because I am able to see it when it appears. And I see it often…and I'm glad. I Love that I can (most...

When you're sick, does resting come naturally, or do you find yourself feeling guilty about everything you aren't getting done? Today's episode invites you to set aside the pressure to be productive and listen kindly to...

A moment in Michael's reminded me how much lighter life feels when I let go of judging others and allow them to be who they are. In today's episode, I share how that shift opened the door to greater ease and connection...

Boredom may not be the opposite of calm, but sometimes when we feel in a rut, we are not feeling our best. The good news is, that regardless of age, there is a remedy…try something new. Become a super-fan of ZEN...

I hear all the time that the world is speeding up; that things seems more hurried than they were years ago. But I often wonder if that's true. A casual look says yes. But we don't do casual looks here; we dive in. Just...

With all that seems to be going on in the world, many times with think that things are chaotic, that there's no order to anything. One of the things that I enjoy about my meditation practice is its ability to show me...

One more episode becomes three, and suddenly the evening has slipped away. Bingeing a favorite show can be a welcome pleasure, but it's helpful to pause and notice what's keeping us watching. Are we enjoying ourselves...

We all have commitments, but what do you do when you don't. Today I talk about the calm of doing…"whatever the hell you want to do" Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively...

We all know that social media has been proven to contribute to poor mental health. I won't list the majority of ailments that it reportedly brings about or worsens. Suffice it to say, it's not good. To that end I limit...

When a day gets disrupted or we lose our sense of calm, it can be tempting to write the whole thing off and promise ourselves we'll start fresh tomorrow. But beginning again doesn't require a clean slate. In today's...

Your peace belongs to you. While you may not be able to control the noise, behavior, or circumstances around you, you can choose how much authority you give them over your inner world. Owning your calm doesn't mean...

Sanctuary sounds like such a heavy word, steeped in religiousness perhaps. But it doesn't need to be so intense. Today I talk about the benefit of finding your own place of stillness and solitude. Come listen. Become a...

When a loved one passes on, they leave behind their belongings. What do you do with those things? Obviously the decision is up to you. But today I thought I would talk about how sentiment and minimalism sometimes are at...