Welcome to the next episode of the Meditation in Life series. Some habits are easier to change than others. The more difficult ones can be changed with a shift in how and why we work and think. In this episode, Vivekji gives us philosophical and practical ways to move from dancing to directing. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

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Dancing or Directing?

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series,  we learn about the cause and effects of being unsettled. Vivekji describes the changes in our lifestyle that are needed to move from feeling unsettled to being peaceful.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Being Unsettled

Despite knowing the techniques to quieten the mind, we may still feel that our mind wanders during meditation. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji provides more tactile methods to make our inner software pure and focused.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Self-Check

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji highlights some challenges that can surface as we begin practicing meditation. We learn about the methods to help overcome these challenges with determination and inspiration.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

The Wandering Mind

All great teachers ensure their students are clear about what is being taught. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us a review of the purpose, preparation, process, and proceeds of meditation. Success in meditation requires us to evolve our perspective from sight to vision and from logic to faith. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Are you interested in joining Dharma in Daily Life, Vivekji's July series with the Hindu Society of North Carolina on bringing spirituality into one's day-to-day? Click here for details.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

From Logic to Faith

With an understanding of the evolution from quietude to silence, how do we get there?  In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji tells us the secret to achieve success in contemplation. We learn about what is needed to raise identification from our body, mind and intellect to that which is higher.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Are you interested in joining Dharma in Daily Life, Vivekji's July series with the Hindu Society of North Carolina on bringing spirituality into one's day-to-day? Click here for details.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Succeed and Rise

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn from Vivekji about the evolution from quietude to silence. Our nature is independent, our nature is silence. When we know this, we can revel in silence rather than being afraid of it.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

‘In’joy the Silence

Once the mind has been cleared of negativity, it  becomes prepped for planting positivity. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains that once the seeds of values are planted, one has to be vigilant to negative thoughts resurfacing and continue with nurturing positivity. With this vigilance, values will grow into virtues.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Interested in joining our CommUnity for The Yoga Challenge? Sign up here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Clear, Plant, Watch, & Grow

The Gayatri Mantra is a prayer for clarity. With clarity we proceed to learn what drives our actions. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji teaches us how to purify our actions, neutralize the senses, and silence the mind.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Interested in joining our CommUnity for The Yoga Challenge? Sign up here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Pure Actions, Silent Mind

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji describes the mantra that invokes clarity and helps transform the searcher into a seeker. The Gayatri Mantra is described as the essence of the scriptures and is a prayer for us to be clear about our purpose.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Ignite Your Inner Seeker

As we practice focusing through repetition, we begin to feel the power of a divine name. With the understanding of this powerful impact, Vivekji, in this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, delves deeper into that name and sound which is the most sacred.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

The Sacred Mantra

Focus is the key to successful meditation. Redirecting thoughts to a single thought such as a name is the practice that leads to focus. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn how powerful a name can be and the importance of focusing on a divine name.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

The Power of a Name

Now that we know what our external environment should look like when we practice meditation, how do we get mentally ready? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us practical ways we can improve the quality, quantity and direction of our thoughts!Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Train the Mind

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, the specifics of the first 3 "S" factors needed for meditation are described. Vivekji describes simple ways to make this personal because the experience itself is the most personal and the most transformative.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Space, Seat, Sanctum

Success with meditation requires simplicity and optimism. Keeping our lifestyle simple and allowing our mind to be less “busy” allows us to go deeper in our thinking. As we slow down our thoughts, we may become afraid of what lies underneath but with an optimistic vision, we can develop the resolve to face the unknown. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji encourages us to be steady in our practice and provides answers to our questions.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

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