Today's Tricycle post is a great read for helping us understand that we are already spiritual beings; that we don't need to try so hard to be divine.  It happens automatically when we notice the every day occurences.

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1731: Tricycle Week - Finding Spirit in the Ordinary

Tricycle Week Winter 2021: Day Three Today's post from Tricycle talks about the subtle difference between intention and awareness when it comes to the breath. Willa Baker talks about how our bodies are always in the present moment. Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1729: Tricycle Week - The Body is Already Mindful by Willa Blythe Baker

Tricycle Week Winter 2021: Day Two To bring us comfort, all of us, we create the perception that the world we live in is a reality. That’s fine, because we need to have some level of consensus to exist. However, we can hold two opposing thoughts at the same time. Today I talk about that with an article from Pema Duddel. Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1728: Tricycle Week - Freedom from Illusion by Pema Duddel

Tricycle Week Winter 2021: Day One Today starts another wonderful week of Tricycle. And the best way I can think of to start is by reading a post by Matthew Abrahams that talks about the benefits of pets. Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1727: Tricycle Week - The Dog Days of Dharma Practice

Life has a wonderful way of leading us to where we can best serve, even when it seems the hardest. Once his divorce was final, Aryeh Green set out on a journey to hike the Israel Trail. On that journey he found courage, forgiveness and peace of mind. Most of all, he found healing. Come listen. Links from the Episode: www.myisraeltrail.com My Israel Trail on Amazon Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1726: Aryeh Green - Author of My Israel Trail

Today I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Aryeh Green, the author of My Israel Trail. In his book he details the journey by foot he undertook traveling the Israel trail for some 400 miles. On that pilgrimage, motivated by a painful divorce, he found forgiveness, healing and transformation. Today I read a few passages from his book. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1725: My Israel Trail by Aryeh Green

One of the benefits of meditation is its ability to help us feel a little calmer. It might not be serving to go into it as the goal, but it does offer that as a pleasant perk. However, it may also be unserving to use meditation to escape the challenges of daily life. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1724: Should Meditation Be a Refuge During Difficult Times

In many episodes of Zen Commuter and Calmer in Five I have mentioned that I bring questions to my meditations in order to gain clarity or wisdom. Today I talk about the methods I use to do that, along with some other things to be aware of. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1723: How to Bring Questions to Your Meditations

There are many times when we feel like things are out of control, either personally or in the world. Kaira Jewel Lingo helps us remember that regardless of what is going on, we can always return to our bodies and minds to experience situations in a more peaceful way. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1722: Coming Home to Yourself by Kaira Jewel Lingo

For new meditators, journaling your sessions can have incredible benefits. It allows you to look back and see the progress as well as make you aware of wisdom received in your moments on the cushion. Today I talk about how to journal specifically for new meditators tackling worry and their inner critic. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1721: The Inner Critic - Journaling Your Sessions (Part 5)

The past four episodes i have discussed points to meditating with your inner critic. Today I outline the exact steps to take to learn how to meditate even if you are fearful about the volume of your internal dialog. Come listen. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1720: The Inner Critic - How to Meditate with Your Inner Critic (Part 4)

Now that we know all about the inner critic, it's time to talk about how we can address it and its thoughts when we meditate.  Today I talk about some important things to remember about the inner critic as you get ready to learn how to meditate.

1719: The Inner Critic - Meditation and the Inner Critic (Part 3)

As I discussed earlier, the reason many people do not meditate is because they feel they will be besieged with negative thoughts about who they are and what they can do. Today I talk about how that inner critic is created and how to work through it. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1718: The Inner Critic - The Critical Inner Voice Explained (Part 2)

We all like listening to soothing mediation music, right? Well, maybe there is benefit in meditating to music that you don't resonate with. Let's talk about it. Sponsors: Amazon.com - Shop Amazon using this link and a portion of what you spend will go back to the show. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1717: How to Meditate to Music That Doesn't Resonate With You (R)

In 2014 a study was conducted to determine how much people would enjoy being alone with their thoughts. It turns out the majority of them wouldn’t like it at all. Today I talk about that study and follow it up tomorrow with how to begin the scary process of meditating. Become a Super-Fan of the Show Support ZEN commuter and get access to patron bonuses THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. Did you enjoy the podcast?

1716: The Inner Critic - The Fear of Your Inner Critic (Part 1)

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