In this episode, I discuss why I've been absent on the podcast and plans for the future.If you'd like to join the 30-Day New Years Challenge, click here: https://corymuscara.securechkout.com/challenge

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the age-old question of what it means to find your purpose.To get $100 Off the purpose course, visit: www.corymuscara.com/purpose

In this episode, we discuss a new way to think about letting go.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the mind-body relationship and how the body goes to the mind to hide from itself.To join the working with thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/To join the "How to Get Un-Stuck" masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass  

As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

In this episode, we discuss doing the scary thing that will bring your life alive.To join Practicing Human membership, visit: https://corymuscara.securechkout.net/membership

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we discuss different kinds of authenticity, and how to not mistake authenticity for something else.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down to find the life energy that sustains you for going fast and far.To join the "Living in Alignment" Masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between letting go and feeling out of control.To join the new membership platform, visit: https://corymuscara.securechkout.net/membership

In this episode, we discuss one of the main barriers to being effective in the present moment.And, If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why awareness is so fundamentally important to your inner safety, freedom, and fulfillment.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your unique genius.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

To get $100 off the Intuitive Guidance program, visit the link below and enter the coupon code "podcast"Click Here: https://corymuscara.com/intuitionCode: podcast

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we'll discuss why sometimes it's important to look back before you can move forward.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why the opposite of spiritual bypassing is not the answer.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

Do you ever find yourself caught in a loop of anxiety and fear, thinking about something you did wrong, or something that could potentially go wrong? In this episode, I'll share a simple cognitive exercise you can use to settle yourself down and feel more empowered.And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do!To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundling

In this episode, we discuss a simple equation to think about expansion.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we explore meeting your mortality with softness.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth.To join the self-love masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-self-love/

In this episode, we discuss why embodying your "I don't know" is one of the most powerful things on your spiritual and growth journey.If you want more support on your intuitive guidance, visit: www.corymuscara.com/intuition

In this episode, we discuss how the thoughts and ideas we most see in our newsfeed impacts how we think about and perceive the world, and also how we can reimagine our relationship to this information intake so that it's a positive force in our life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze, but fewer of us are aware of the fourth, fawn. We go into detail about the fawn response and how to bring awareness to these patterns.You can learn more about the fawn response, coined by Peter Walker, at this link.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲   

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twitter at this link and Instagram at this link.

In this episode, we talk about the tragic and beautiful nature of growth.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the value of taking time off and how to incorporate small retreats into your day and life.To join the upcoming in-person retreat at Omega, June 30-July 2nd, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023 

In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's 5 daily remembrances. These are five important truths that he suggests we keep in mind each day in order to live a meaningful, purposeful, and intentional life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podacst” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss something that gets overlooked when trying to change our behavior and patterns.To join the Masterclass on How to Work with Urges, Cravings, and Addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/

In this episode, we discuss why most of us struggle with the letting go process and how it actually happens.To join the upcoming masterclass on urges, cravings, and addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/

In this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth.To sign up for the free text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why developing self-trust is so difficult.

In this episode, we discuss why we have a deep tendency to create drama in our lives and how to step out of that pattern.To join the free text community,  text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we talk about how to use 1-5 minute periods to completely disengage and relax so you can restore your nervous system.And if you'd like to sign up to the free text community, you can text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the space of limbo when you're in a big transition or period of uncertainty.To sign up for the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we talk about why it's so scary to surrender and why it's the only way back to yourself.If you want more support, I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of making space for your own complexity and how that reduces projection and increases connection.To sign up for the free daily text message community, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex ElleI send short teachings every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why most of us sabotage the life we most want to live and the simple practice to stop this cycle.I send short written teachings in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day.If you'd like more support, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free text message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we discuss 3 questions to help you facilitate the letting go process.To get the Working with Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/To join the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲  

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.I send short teachings in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the first step to opening your heart and how to work with your heart's walls.To access the "Opening Your Heart" program for $100 off, visit here: http://corymuscara.com/heart/

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss a short story by Thich Nhat Hanh that helps reframe the experience of anger and how to best work with it.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.

There are many reasons why people come to a meditation practice, and many ways that we can frame what a meditation is doing. Ultimately, they're doors into a similar room, but in this episode, we'll discuss two perspectives.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we're going to talk about a practice that can help you reduce the intrusion of thoughts and why you should seldom use it.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the importance of deeply embodying your "no's" before being able to fully and cleanly say yes.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

"The value of daily meditation is that it takes you away from the humdrum of your daily routine and reminds you that you are not what you believe yourself to be." ~Nisargadatta MaharajI send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we will discuss why slowing down helps you move faster toward your growth and healing.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we discharge energy from the nervous system.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why you do not need to open the floodgates to do healing work (and why you shouldn't).I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained or realized freedom (the very same “I” that doesn’t realize there are no Oscars for awakening)." -Robert Augustus MastersAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss just how important it is to let positive experiences saturate you to your core.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a simple reflection that will help you develop more empathy.To receive free text message support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.

It only takes a reminder to breathe,a moment to be still, and just like that,something in me settles, softens,makes space for imperfection.The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisperand I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;that we will all cross the finish line;that waking up to life is whatwe were born for.As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forwardwithout even knowing where I’m going,that many times I can make the choiceto stop, to breathe and be, and walkslowly into the mystery.by Danna Faulds

In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to take the journey toward inner peace--not just for yourself, but for everyone you care about.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

"Today, like every other day,we wake up empty and frightened.Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.Take down a musical instrument.Let the beauty we love be what we do.There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."-RumiI send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.I send short written teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss what it would look like to not struggle to become who you are meant to become.And if you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how to soften the walls around your heart.I send short teachings like this in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fighting the old and building the new.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Facebook” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we'll explore how to cultivate acceptance.

In this episode, we explore a Mary Oliver poem.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we talk about connecting to the place within you that serves as your true inner ground.To join the "Inner Stillness" retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we discuss a simple strategy for reducing the urges that lead to negative patterns.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we will discuss one of the key mechanisms that keep you stuck in familiar patterns.To join the stillness retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).To join the "Finding Stillness" masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss why stillness is the key to radiance.To join the masterclass on stillness, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss why in order to say "yes" to something, you have to say "no" to something else. We explore why that's so hard, but why it's an inevitable truth of being human.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl JungIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss where most of us go wrong trying to let go.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

When we're changing a pattern, be it a way of thinking, speaking, or behaving, the first step is simply becoming aware of what we're doing and when we're doing it. However, even once we have that awareness, we can still get caught be our habitual tendencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the five stages we often go on our path to change, illustrated through a poem by Portia Nelson.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

At the heart of all contemplative traditions is the promise of freedom. But what does this freedom mean? Freedom from what? The answer to that: suffering. In this episode, we explore how one could actually find freedom from suffering, and how it could be experienced in a single moment, perhaps right now.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the intersection of following your truth and taking care of basic needs.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how mindfulness, especially in a sustained way, helps you touch and heal the parts of you that are often running your life in a frustrating way.To join the upcoming retreat at Omega in Upstate New York, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023 

In this episode, we discuss how our most painful, broken moments are often the catalyst for the greatest growth and clarity.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a recent quote I shared: "An interesting happens when you start to like yourself. You no longer need all the things you thought you needed to be happy."To join the "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, I share 5 perspectives, tips, and a morning prayer to take with you into the New Year.To join the Working with Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss how to work with (and shift) the pattern of people pleasing.To join the "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss an alternative perspective on working with resistance.To join the 8-Week "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss an important perspective when you find yourself beating yourself up for past mistakes and ignorance.To join the "Life Makeover" masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-life-makeover/

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. This episode is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with these states as they are sitting on them."As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a point of stability and guidance if we didn't get this in our childhood.To join the upcoming retreat on Stress & Anxiety, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we discuss why I don't believe you can bully yourself into sustainable growth, peace, and enlightenment.To join the "Mastering Stress & Anxiety" retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.To join the "Mastering Stress & Anxiety" retreat, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we explore the attitude of awareness we typically bring to our experience, why it impacts everything we care about, and how to start shifting it.To join the "Mastering Stress & Anxiety" retret, visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/ 

In this episode, we break the myth that all stress is bad and discuss two key forms of stress, good and bad.

In this episode, we discuss two strategies to use in your meditation practice to help create a sense of safety.To join the "How to Lead a Meditation" training, visit: https://corymuscara.com/how-to-lead-a-meditation/ 

In this episode, we discuss how we can sometimes use positive habits in an unhealthy way.To join the "How to Lead a Meditation" training, visit: https://corymuscara.com/how-to-lead-a-meditation/ 

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not.To join the text message platform, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possibly make you more whole than you are right now.To join the upcoming Masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

Are you secretly attached to your busy-ness? To your worry? Your fear and your anxiety? You might not think so, but chances are, you love it. In a weird, twisted way. What would you have to experience without it? Have a listen to this episode a explore that for yourself.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how to take up space and become energetically bigger.To join the Working With Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we talk about taking life bit-by-bit, especially those moments when we feel most lost.

In this episode, we discuss how using a positive mindset to override your underlying trauma is like playing loud music to muffle the cries of suffering outside your window.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why it's absolutely imperative to learn to stabilize the mind if we want to develop inner wisdom and freedom.To join the "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you do to shift negative thought loops.To join the "Working with Thoughts" course, click here: https://corymuscara.com/course/ 

In this episode, we discuss a technique to help you find more freedom and easy in both your mind and body.To join the 8-Week "Working with Thoughts" course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/

In this episode, I share some thoughts about thoughts, especially the idea that a pure mind comes from pure thoughts.To join the 8-Week Course on "Working with Thoughts" visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how to begin the journey of creating freedom from thoughts, and a simple free phrase you can use to help.To join the 8-Week Course on "Working with Thoughts" visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/

Destruction leads to opportunity. This podcast is your invitation to think bigger, and more positively, about what the next step can look like.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twitter at this link and Instagram at this link.

In this episode, I share 3 tips you can use to develop great self-control in those moments where you feel yourself falling back into old habits, patterns, or negative behaviors.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

"Don’t meditate to fix yourself, to improve yourself, to redeem yourself; rather, do it as an act of love, of deep warm friendship to yourself. In this way there is no longer any need for the subtle aggression of self-improvement, for the endless guilt of not doing enough. It offers the possibility of an end to the ceaseless round of trying so hard that wraps so many people’s lives in a knot. Instead there is now meditation as an act of love. How endlessly delightful and encouraging."-Bob SharplesI send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

When someone shares good news with you, how do you respond? Psychology tells us there are four categories of responding, and only ONE of them is effective. In this episode, we'll discuss what that is.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's 5 daily remembrances. These are five important truths that he suggests we keep in mind each day in order to live a meaningful, purposeful, and intentional life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this podcast episode, we talk about how to make difficult changes in your behavior and why it's not as simple as just setting the intention to make a change.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a new way to think about letting go.To join the "Living From Surrender" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we talk about why it's so scary to surrender, and why it's the only way back to yourself.To join the upcoming retreat on Surrender, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we discuss why developing self-trust is so difficult.If you'd like to join the Self-Trust Masterclass on Sept. 15th, 7-830pm, click here: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

There’s something within you that knows what to do. Surrender your thoughts, your mind, your ego, to the current that knows the way. It will take care of you. It will take better care of you than you can ever imagine.” -Robert AdamsTo join the upcoming Masterclass on Self-Trust, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

Most of our usual ways of developing confidence are about thinking positive, changing our state, and changing our beliefs. In this episode, we discuss a different (and more intuitive, basic) way to develop true confidence.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission, and a technique called creating "permission slips" that can help. To receive resources by Brene Brown on this topic, click here.

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex ElleI send short teachings every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day.If you'd like more support, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free text message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey.

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.I send short teachings in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲 

In this episode, I share a poem by Wu-Men called "Ten Thousand Flowers" about letting go of our clouded mind.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

What if you could overcome your resistance to doing the things you most need to do? In this episode, we'll explore how to work with resistance when it arises so you can move toward the life you're trying to create.

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.

In this episode, I share a 4-part acronym for working through conflict, based on Jayson Gaddis's new book, Getting To Zero.To get the book, visit: www.gettingtozerobook.com

In this episode, we discuss how to reduce the grip of our mental storyline.

In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why the pain of life is not beautiful, but something else is.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲 

Before diagnosing yourself with anxiety or depression, check to see if you just need a break from the intensity of your life. When we're overwhelmed for prolonged periods of time, we can get stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze reactivity, which can make us feel like something is wrong with us. You may just need a break, just as any other human would if they were going through your situation.

In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss how the journey to where you're going is much closer than you realize, and the first step is much closer than we think.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, we discuss the 4 keys for a healthy relationship, describe as the "Four S's."As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why humility is very different than the fear of being seen.

In this episode, I share a new, two-word definition of mindfulness that I believe captures the heart of the practice.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.

In this episode, we discuss why most of us sabotage the life we most want to live and the simple practice to stop this cycle.To join the one-day retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss an aspect of healing and growth that we can often miss.To join the retreat on July 16th, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we will discuss why slowing down helps you move faster toward your growth and healing.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we're going to talk about a practice that can help you reduce the intrusion of thoughts and why you should seldom use it.

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we discharge energy from the nervous system.

In this episode, we discuss how, if there is such a thing as the life that you are "meant to live," how we would go about discovering and living that life.

"Today, like every other day,we wake up empty and frightened.Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.Take down a musical instrument.Let the beauty we love be what we do.There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."-Rumi

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the importance of deeply embodying your "no's" before being able to fully and cleanly say yes.

In this episode, we discuss why each person should, at some point in their life, try going all in on something that makes them feel both inspired and terrified.To get the "Life Makeover" Masterclass for 50% off, visit here: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-life-makeover/To join the upcoming in-person retreat, visit here: https://www.limindfulness.com/retreats.html

In this episode, we talk about a different kind of gratitude that you won't get from creating a gratitude journal. It's unprompted gratitude that is connected to truth, wisdom, and suffering.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Concentration is a happiness superpower, useful in both good and bad times. In this episode, we'll discuss why concentration is so powerful and how to practice employing it in your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we discuss a simple reflection that will help you develop more empathy.To receive free text message support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.

"The value of daily meditation is that it takes you away from the humdrum of your daily routine and reminds you that you are not what you believe yourself to be." ~Nisargadatta Maharaj

In this episode, we discuss a counterintuitive way to unwind deep tension and conditioning from the body.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

It only takes a reminder to breathe,a moment to be still, and just like that,something in me settles, softens,makes space for imperfection.The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisperand I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;that we will all cross the finish line;that waking up to life is whatwe were born for.As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forwardwithout even knowing where I’m going,that many times I can make the choiceto stop, to breathe and be, and walkslowly into the mystery.by Danna Faulds

In this episode, we discuss just how important it is to let positive experiences saturate you to your core.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we discuss how to soften the walls around your heart.To join the "Opening The Heart" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

To join the online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.To join the "Opening The Heart" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we discuss why deep acceptance of others is a key lever to your own growth.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss how to use early morning moments to help guide your life path.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, I share why I do not believe you need to be confident to create a beautiful life.To sign up for the "Opening Your Heart" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, I share my favorite "hack" to becoming a better listener. It's simple and easy to implement.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why true presence can be both highly attractive to other people, but also threatening.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fighting the old and building the new.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Facebook” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we'll explore how to cultivate acceptance.To join the upcoming Masterclass on Acceptance, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss how to hold space for a difficult conversation or being with someone in pain.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why in order to say "yes" to something, you have to say "no" to something else. We explore why that's so hard, but why it's an inevitable truth of being human.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl JungIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a simple practice I use in my meditation practice to not get overwhelmed by the various experiences that arise.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to take the journey toward inner peace--not just for yourself, but for everyone you care about.To join the Inner Peace retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we explore why inner peace is one of the highest forms of happiness and a key ingredient to cultivating it.To join the upcoming retreat on inner peace, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-‐who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.I don't know exactly what a prayer is.I do know how to pay attention, how to fall downinto the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,which is what I have been doing all day.Tell me, what else should l have done?Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?-Mary Oliver, The Summer Day

In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a passage from the 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk, Dogen. As you listen, see if you can feel the words expand someone within you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

To get the "Deep Rest" program for $100 off, visit: https://corymuscara.com/online-retreat-deep-rest/If it prompts you for a coupon code, just use: podcastKeep in mind, you may not need to use the coupon code if the checkout page still has the price for $100 off.

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Self-loathing is pervasive in our culture. But it begs the question, who is doing the loathing and who is being loathed? In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into this question to explore how to let go of self-loathing.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

“You can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorns have roses.” -UnknownIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss why you do not need to open the flood gates to do healing work (and why you shouldn't).To get the Masterclass on Working with Thoughts, visit: www.corymuscara.com/thoughts

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

One could argue that there are three categories that all of our moments fall into. In this episode, I'll share what those three are and why we often miss one of them in particular.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

To get $100 off the Intuitive Guidance program, visit the link below and enter the coupon code "podcast"Click Here: https://corymuscara.com/online-retreat-intuitive-guidance/Code: podcast

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"You have been the strong one for so long. Now is the time to recognize you are allowed to ask for help. Even for the things you feel like you should be able to handle yourself." -Morgan Harper NicholsIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a simple equation to think about expansion.To get the Masterclass on growth mindset, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss how to relate to failure in a way that empowers us on our growth journey.To join the "Growth Mindset" masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

When we're changing a pattern, be it a way of thinking, speaking, or behaving, the first step is simply becoming aware of what we're doing and when we're doing it. However, even once we have that awareness, we can still get caught be our habitual tendencies. In this episode, we'll discuss the five stages we often go on our path to change, illustrated through a poem by Portia Nelson.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

There are many reasons why people come to a meditation practice, and many ways that we can frame what a meditation is doing. Ultimately, they're doors into a similar room, but in this episode, we'll discuss two perspectives.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss one of the main barriers to being effective in the present moment.To join the upcoming masterclass on Relaxed Productivity, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassAnd, If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress.To join the Masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲   

You can't exchange your ball of clay, but you can mold the hell out of the one you've been given. In today's episode, we'll talk about meeting yourself in the mirror, accepting and embracing, and from there, growing into your best self.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we explore why the things that most frustrate you about yourself (or frustrate others about you) may also be linked to what you and others most appreciate about you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we discuss a poem by Li-Young Lee. In the episode, I make a mistake by saying the poem is titled "So, we're dust" when in fact it's titled "To Hold":So we’re dust. In the meantime, my wife and Imake the bed. Holding opposite edges of the sheet,we raise it, billowing, then pull it tight,measuring by eye as it falls into alignmentbetween us. We tug, fold, tuck. And if I’m lucky,she’ll remember a recent dream and tell me.One day we’ll lie down and not get up.One day, all we guard will be surrendered.Until then, we’ll go on learning to recognizewhat we love, and what it takesto tend what isn’t for our having.So often, fear has led meto abandon what I know I must relinquishin time. But for the moment,I’ll listen to her dream,and she to mine, our mutual hearing callingmore and more detail into the lightof a joint and fragile keeping.

In this episode, we discuss concentration--why it's important and how to develop it. Specifically, we focus on the role of continuity of awareness within our meditation practice.To join the Masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we'll discuss why sometimes it's important to look back before you can move forward.To join the masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss where most of us go wrong trying to let go.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, I share a poem by Danna Faulds.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAnd if you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we will talk about letting go of trying to find answers, and instead, living fully the questions of your life as a path to wholeness, enrichment, and fulfillment.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

At the heart of all contemplative traditions is the promise of freedom. But what does this freedom mean? Freedom from what? The answer to that: suffering. In this episode, we explore how one could actually find freedom from suffering, and how it could be experienced in a single moment, perhaps right now.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your unique genius.To join the retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we talk about the counterintuitive, surprising approach to effective goal-setting.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

In this episode, we discuss what it would look like to not struggle to become who you are meant to become.To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassAnd if you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, I share some thoughts about thoughts, especially the idea that a pure mind comes from pure thoughts.To join the upcoming masterclass on "Working With Thoughts" visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassAnd if you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, I share the contemporary fable, Upstream Downstream by Donald Arnell.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how our most painful, broken moments are often the catalyst for the greatest growth and clarity.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss a short story by Thich Nhat Hanh that helps reframe the experience of anger and how to best work with it.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time to metaphorically exhale. To join the masterclass, click here: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, I share a simple practice for stepping out of your inner turmoil and into a state of love and compassion.To join the upcoming masterclass, click here: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassAnd if you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, I share some thoughts and perspectives for starting 2022 on the right foot.If you'd like to join the upcoming "New Year's Resolutions" masterclass, click here: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲  

In this episode, we discuss what may be your biggest life's work.To try out the 31-Day course, click here.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

The meditation teacher, Munindra-ji, used to say to his students "Sit and know that you're sitting, and the whole of dharma will reveal itself." Sometimes the practice is much more simple than we realize, and in this episode, we discuss why some of the deepest wisdom and insights come from just being where we are.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

"You do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.Meanwhile the world goes on.Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rainare moving across the landscapes,over the prairies and the deep trees,the mountains and the rivers.Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,are heading home again.Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,the world offers itself to your imagination,calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -over and over announcing your placein the family of things."-Mary OliverIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possibly make you more whole than you are right now.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲

In today's episode, we discuss when it may not be appropriate to meditate, and also what you might do before you meditate as a way to improve the experience.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss how cultivating concentration leads to greater restoration and ease in the mind, body, and soul.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we dive into the differences between short bursts of deep mindfulness versus longer periods of weaker mindfulness. Which is better? Listen to find out.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Can meditation extend your life? There's a lot to say on how it can increase your lifespan, but nothing that confirms we could double or triple our lifespan. However, there is a different way we can increase life that meditation addresses more directly, and much more immediately. We'll discuss what that is in this episode.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

"You are not ready to accept the fact that you have to give up. A complete and total "surrender"... It is a state of hopelessness which says that there is no way out ... Any movement in any direction, on any dimension, at any level, is taking you away from Yourself..."  -U. G. KrishnamurtiIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

So many of us are walking through life holding incomplete cycles of emotions, experiences we've only partially allowed ourselves to feel and thus still feel burdened by. The only way to release these emotions is to feel them fully.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

"[When we meditate], we often think that somehow we’re going to improve, which is a subtle aggression against who we really are...We can still be timid or jealous or full of feelings of unworthiness. Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. The ground of practice is you or me or whoever we are right now, just as we are. That’s what we come to know with tremendous curiosity and interest." ~ Pema ChodronAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the power of boredom to change how we focus, inspire how we pay attention, and spark new creativity.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Have you ever felt stuck? You don't know what decision to make? Where to go next with your life? Whether to stay in or get out of a relationship? Whether to quit or stay at your job? In this episode, we'll explore the feeling of being stuck, why it's a blessing in disguise, and how to navigate it.Also, if you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can register and learn more at: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth.To join the upcoming online retreat, "Meeting Your Purpose," visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In today's episode, I share an interaction between Byron Katie and one of her students, and how it illuminates Byron Katie's simple yet brilliant perspective on the meaning of life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the big topic of "purpose" and the nuances of meeting your purpose.To join the upcoming online retreat, themed "Meeting Your Purpose" visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained or realized freedom (the very same “I” that doesn’t realize there are no Oscars for awakening)." -Robert Augustus MastersAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss what Radical Acceptance is, why it's so important, and how when we don't embrace Radical Acceptance, we perpetuate a trance of unworthiness.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze, but fewer of us are aware of the fourth, fawn. We go into detail about the fawn response and how to bring awareness to these patterns.You can learn more about the fawn response, coined by Peter Walker, at this link.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss how the thoughts and ideas we most see in our newsfeed impacts how we think about and perceive the world, and also how we can reimagine our relationship to this information intake so that it's a positive force in our life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Are you secretly attached to your busy-ness? To your worry? Your fear and your anxiety? You might not think so, but chances are, you love it. In a weird, twisted way. What would you have to experience without it? Have a listen to this episode a explore that for yourself.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down to find the life energy that sustains you for going fast and far.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲  

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. This episode is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with these states as they are sitting on them."As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

The process of growth holds a paradox. In one sense, you're ok exactly as you are. In another sense, you may need to make some changes to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss how to hold these two realities in our path of personal and spiritual growth.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we explore we you begin and where you end. How much of your experience, inner and outer, would need to be compromised before you stopped being yourself? And how might this inquiry help expand the sense of who we are, leading to greater groundedness and peace.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss what it means to cultivate inner peace and the subtle, but very easy ways we can get off track.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In today's episode, we discuss a simple technique you can use in your meditation practice to refine your concentration.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Destruction leads to opportunity. This podcast is your invitation to think bigger, and more positively, about what the next step can look like.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss why your ability to hold space for another person's suffering is directly related to your ability to hold space for your own suffering.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the typical trajectory of the creative process in six steps. Every person is a creative in their own unique way, whether it's in business, art, parenting, or being in relationship. And if you've ever struggled with the creative process, I think you'll enjoy what we discuss here.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

When will enough be enough? How will you know when you will get what you're trying to get? Let's discuss.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we talk about taking life bit-by-bit, especially those moments when we feel most lost.To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

In this episode, we talk about how we can easily, subconsciously get caught up in patterns of stress and tension, and how to work through it.To join the masterclass on relaxation, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twitter at this link and Instagram at this link.

In this episode, we talk about why a still and grounded mind is so compelling to other people, and the various experiences I've had with this reality. The poem mentioned is by W.B. Yeats, called Still Water:"We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us,  that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet."

In this episode, we discuss why focusing on the breath can sometimes be too activating to the nervous system and alternatives to use.If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quotes, and insights delivered to your phone 📲 

In this episode, we discuss the importance of learning to relax your belly.To join the upcoming masterclass on relaxation strategies, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

"Another measure of Emotional Wisdom is our consistent capacity to recognize, tolerate, and welcome goodness, joy, and ease in our lives. This requires practices that soothe and rewire our mental programming and nervous system, allowing us to rest more in our own skin, and heal." ~ Ruth KingAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a 4-part acronym for working through conflict, based on Jayson Gaddis's new book, Getting To Zero.To get the book, visit: www.gettingtozerobook.com

In this episode, we explore what relationship expert, Jayson Gaddis, calls "The 4 Disconnectors."To get his book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Zero-Conflict-High-Stakes-Relationships/dp/0306924811/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=getting+to+zero&qid=1633487934&sr=8-1

In this episode, we discuss how the things you fear when you're still are the things you avoid when you're not.To join the text message platform, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.To join the Relaxation Masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy,the chance to draw back,always ineffectiveness.Concerning acts of initiative (and creation)there is one elementary truth,the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:That the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too.All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favorall manner of unforeseen incidentsand meetingsand material assistance which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.Whatever you can do, or dream, you can begin it.Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.Begin it now."-Goethe

In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass 

In this episode, we discuss how using a positive mindset to override your underlying trauma is like playing loud music to muffle the cries of suffering outside your window.To join the masterclass on resilience, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassTo join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, I share 3 tips you can use to develop great self-control in those moments where you feel yourself falling back into old habits, patterns, or negative behaviors.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss how burnout can creep up on us and three steps to help prevent it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

The moment before letting go is when we grip the hardest. In this episode, Cory shares a story during his time in Burma where he surrendered fully and experienced the peace that came from it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

When someone shares good news with you, how do you respond? Psychology tells us there are four categories of responding, and only ONE of them is effective. In this episode, we'll discuss what that is.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

Many meditation traditions are goal-centric. That is, the meditation practice is used as a tool to get to a level of "awakening" that you're not already at. There is a different way to practice though, one that takes the endpoint as the path. In this session, we'll discuss what that can look like.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

What do we do when we no longer have our option A? That's what we discuss in this episode.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, I dispel what I believe to be a myth: The idea that you can practice being non-attached. Tune in to learn more.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we will discuss how to let go when you don't know what will come next.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat 

In this episode, we discuss how to embrace more aspects of the human experience, and how it can help us move beyond our small, limited self.

To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why embodying your "I don't know" is one of the most powerful things on your spiritual and growth journey.To join the upcoming "Intuitive Guidance" retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

What if you could overcome your resistance to doing the things you most need to do? In this episode, we'll explore how to work with resistance when it arises so you can move toward the life you're trying to create.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss two ways to make EVERYTHING a meditation in your life, and why it can be extremely helpful for navigating otherwise frustrating or seemingly meaningless moments.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth.To join the self-love masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassTo join the retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

“There’s something within you that knows what to do. Surrender your thoughts, your mind, your ego, to the current that knows the way. It will take care of you. It will take better care of you than you can ever imagine.” -Robert AdamsTo join the upcoming online retreat on intuitive guidance, Sept. 10-12th, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why we are judgmental and a simple tool to reduce our reactive judgments.To join the masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclassTo join the retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a powerful gratitude practice to help shift our perception of the past so that we change our hope for the future.You can get the book Learned Hopefulness on Amazon by clicking here.And you can sign up for my masterclass on stress & anxiety at: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-stress/

There's a sweet spot between ultimate calm and ultimate anxiety that enables to get done what we need to get done. Where is that for you? In this episode, we'll discuss how to find that.If you'd like to learn more strategies for stress & anxiety, you can access my recent masterclass at: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-stress/

How much will you need to change before you're worthy of love and acceptance? In this episode, we explore this question and the different motivations there can be for real change and growth.To join the upcoming masterclass on self-love, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

Most of our usual ways of developing confidence are about thinking positive, changing our state, and changing our beliefs. In this episode, we discuss a different (and more intuitive, basic) way to develop true confidence.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we explore 7 techniques to work through negative thoughts. Pick and choose which ones most resonate and see how they work.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss how to reflect on past difficult events to find the learning and growth that they offered us, and then to use that reflection to cultivate hope for a positive future, ultimately changing our relationship to the present moment.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

In this episode, we discuss why meditation is powerful for conditioning your being to experience the states of wholeness and fulfillment that you most desire.To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

In this episode, we discuss how many people in the personal development world try to "combat" their painful experiences, and why that is only a half-baked prescription. We'll discuss the powerful alternative to this, and why it's becoming more popular.To join the masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

In this episode, we what's at the heart of why we procrastinate and how to overcome it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298To join the upcoming masterclass on August 23rd, visit: www.corymuscara.com/mastercass

In this episode, we discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's 5 daily remembrances. These are five important truths that he suggests we keep in mind each day in order to live a meaningful, purposeful, and intentional life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"Don’t meditate to fix yourself, to improve yourself, to redeem yourself; rather, do it as an act of love, of deep warm friendship to yourself. In this way there is no longer any need for the subtle aggression of self-improvement, for the endless guilt of not doing enough. It offers the possibility of an end to the ceaseless round of trying so hard that wraps so many people’s lives in a knot. Instead there is now meditation as an act of love. How endlessly delightful and encouraging."-Bob Sharples

Will mindfulness improve your ethics? Will it make you a better person? This is an ongoing debate in the mindfulness world, and in this episode, I share my thoughts.To join the upcoming masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

In this podcast episode, we talk about how to make difficult changes in your behavior and why it's not as simple as just setting the intention to make a change.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we talk about the powerful scientific benefits of being optimistic and the various ways you can cultivate a more optimistic outlook in your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

Mindfulness leads to a different kind of happiness than we're used to. In this episode, I share a quote from my friend, Scott Barry Kaufman, that encapsulates how we retrain the brain for a different kind of happiness.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298

In this episode, we explore a poem by Ross Gay.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we will discuss why slowing down helps you move faster toward your growth and healing.To join the masterclass, visit: www.corymuscara.com/masterclass

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being attuned to the difference between relief and joy.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why humility is very different than the fear of being seen.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice you can use throughout your day to make better decisions.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we're going to talk about a practice that can help you reduce the intrusion of thoughts and why you should seldom use it.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a simple reflection that will help you develop more empathy.To receive free text message support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.

In this episode, we explore a 5-step process to discover your truer, deeper desires.To join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss how your destiny is connected to your presence.If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

"The value of daily meditation is that it takes you away from the humdrum of your daily routine and reminds you that you are not what you believe yourself to be." ~Nisargadatta Maharaj

"Today, like every other day,we wake up empty and frightened.Don’t open the door to the study and begin reading.Take down a musical instrument.Let the beauty we love be what we do.There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground."-Rumi

In this episode, we discuss why the opposite of spiritual bypassing is not the answer.To join the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I share a new, two-word definition of mindfulness that I believe captures the heart of the practice.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874.

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you can do to move from "doing" to "receiving."If you'd like to join my upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why most of us sabotage the life we most want to live and the simple practice to stop this cycle.To join the Inner Compass retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss different kinds of authenticity, and how to not mistake authenticity for something else.

In this episode, we discuss how to make this moment of your life more simple and manageable.To join the text message community, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we discharge energy from the nervous system.

In this episode, we talk about the tragic and beautiful nature of growth.

In this episode, we talk about how to heal and grow from old patterns of conditioning.To join the text message community, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we talk about why you can't have growth without discomfort.

In this episode, we break the myth that all stress is bad and discuss two key forms of stress, good and bad.

In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.

In this episode, we discuss how, if there is such a thing as the life that you are "meant to live," how we would go about discovering and living that life.

In this episode, we discuss the distinction between believing life should have or shouldn't have happened.

In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day.If you'd like more support, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free text message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we discuss why deep acceptance of others is a key lever to your own growth.To join the September retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why everything is easier when you feel good, and the paradoxical nature of getting there.

In this episode, we talk about an alternative perspective when considering how to let go.Access my free, 10-Day Finding Happiness course: https://mindfulness.com/cory/happiness-course

In this episode, we discuss how to reduce the grip of our mental storyline.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss what it would mean to build a $500MM home in your mind.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore how the thinking mind can be a form of intuitive guidance, but only when you do this key thing.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss just how important it is to let positive experiences saturate you to your core.If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore how to navigate the things we most perceive to be getting in the way of our meditation practice.If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore the layers of awareness of thoughts that take us to deeper forms of freedom.If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore how to relate positively to the pain of this past year.To join the upcoming retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a simple technique to reconnect to your own wisdom and healing potential.To join the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why awareness is so fundamentally important to your inner safety, freedom, and fulfillment.To join the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the importance of deeply embodying your "no's" before being able to fully and cleanly say yes.To join the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this meditation, I share a simple way to bring more lovingkindness into your day in service of an open, full heart.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore how the process of becoming more fulfilled makes your relationships more fulfilling and easier.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the difference between fighting the old and building the new.

In this episode, we'll explore why both agency and surrender are important, and what their relationship is.If you'd like to attend the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we'll discuss the relationship between nature and wellbeing.To attend the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the nuanced perspective of working with thoughts in meditation.

In today's session, we break down the truths and untruths of the popular saying, "you are what you repeatedly do."If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we discuss a simple mantra you can use to more deeply appreciate your life.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, we talk about why there can be deep wisdom in the most simple of moments.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we discuss 3 simple strategies you can use to change your patterns of conditioning.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, we discuss how to use early morning moments to help guide your life path.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, we discuss why most of us understand the truth of impermanence but haven't developed the skill to really embody a liberating understanding of it.To learn more about the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAnd if you'd like to get a discounted copy of my book, visit here.

In this episode, we discuss how to make sure our meditation practice doesn't become a form of bypassing experiences that MOST need our attention.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, we discuss how the journey to where you're going is much closer than you realize, and the first step is much closer than we think.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret.If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

In this episode, I share a poem by Wu-Men called "Ten Thousand Flowers" about letting go of our clouded mind.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the key to rest and relaxation.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a point of stability and guidance if we didn't get this in our childhood.If you'd like to do more of a deep dive into this, consider joining the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, June 11-13th, 2021: www.corymuscara.com/retreatIf you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans.If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the notion of having compassion for everyone and how to navigate the tricky territory of emotions that arise in relationship to difficult people.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why strictly adhering to a life purpose you previously declared for yourself can prevent you from feeling what is most alive and true in this moment.Click here to join the upcoming online retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them.Click here to register for the upcoming retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the importance of feeling loved and cared for in order to fully bloom in the world.Also, if you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission, and a technique called creating "permission slips" that can help. To receive resources by Brene Brown on this topic, click here.Also, if you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss how going into the depths of what you don't want often gives you the very thing you were looking for when trying to avoid what you don't want.If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I will share the best way I've found to increase more meditation time into my schedule.If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore more empathy, compassion, and connection with others, including those we feel frustrated and disconnected with.If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore a simple practice you can use to make your communication more skillful and intentional.If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore the intersection of stillness and action, and how a meditation practice supports taking action in the world.If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a simple mindfulness practice that can be utilized to experience your life more deeply and richly.If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss how to work with thoughts in such a way that actually liberates our mind.If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a simple strategy you can use to ease the intense emotions around receiving navigate feedback.If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why this moment is the future of all the previous thoughts you've ever had about the future.If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore a more simple way to break negative habits and create more happiness.If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice to help you avoid one of the most common pitfalls in meditation.If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I share a simple grounding exercise to use when you're triggered, stressed, overwhelmed, or simply looking to calm down.If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do!To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundlingIf you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I share a passage from the book, "How Can I Help" by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman, about connecting to the spacious part of your mind.If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Following your truth is one of the hardest things a person can do. In this episode, we'll discuss why it's so hard and how to navigate the complexities on one of the most important journeys of your life.If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore the difference between feeling compassion for a person's experience and feeling responsible for a person's experience.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

“Integrity is an unending process of letting our inner experience and our outer experience complete each other, in spite of our very human lapses.” ~ Mark NepoTo register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we'll explore the freedom of being in the present moment.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

"The body isn’t in the past or future, it’s not conceptual or imagined; it’s part of nature and contains all of nature’s elements. It houses our awareness...The body is a treasure trove and an exquisite vehicle for our practice of waking up and being with what is."  ~ Jill SatterfieldTo register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In today's episode, we discuss how to navigate the often difficult and restless process of personal transformation.If you'd like a dedicated space to navigate your own transformation, consider the upcoming online retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

"At some pointhe realizedhe had to make a choiceor his weaknesses,and his fearswould dominate himfor the rest of his life.The pain ofbeing aware,of seeingthe consequencesof not choosing,had becomemore painfulthan continuingto giving in.So he made a vow,not aboutthe future,but aboutwhat he would donow,in this moment,over and overagain."Dennis Warren

The belief that there is some future moment more worth our presence than the one we're in right now is why we miss our lives.To register for the upcoming retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.

"In the hurry,In the rush,Simple things missed,Blessings denied,Beauties ignored.In the calm,In the quiet,Simple things received,Mystery unfolds,Happiness blooms."-Joyce Rupp

In this episode, I share the single question that all musicians at the Curtis Institue of Music ask before they open their instruments to make sure they get the most out of their practice and training.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently." -Pema Chodron

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative.To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked wisdom of the experience of stress.Click here to join the upcoming retreat! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the heart of cultivating deep rest, relaxation, and the unwinding of bodily tension.If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat themed "Deep Rest" visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/

"You have been the strong one for so long. Now is the time to recognize you are allowed to ask for help. Even for the things you feel like you should be able to handle yourself." -Morgan Harper Nichols

In this episode, I share my 5-part G.R.A.I.N practice that you can use as a form of meditation.Also, if you'd like to attend the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/

In this episode, we discuss a passage from Pema Chodron's book, When Things Fall Apart, discussing a new way to view moments of discomfort.

 It only takes a reminder to breathe,a moment to be still, and just like that,something in me settles, softens,makes space for imperfection.The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisperand I remember again that life isn’t a relay race;that we will all cross the finish line;that waking up to life is whatwe were born for.As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forwardwithout even knowing where I’m going,that many times I can make the choiceto stop, to breathe and be, and walkslowly into the mystery.by Danna FauldsClick here to join the upcoming retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Before diagnosing yourself with anxiety or depression, check to see if you just need a break from the intensity of your life. When we're overwhelmed for prolonged periods of time, we can get stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze reactivity, which can make us feel like something is wrong with us. You may just need a break, just as any other human would if they were going through your situation.To register for the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss how to facilitate the settling of your mind's mental activity so that you can get in touch with a more grounded, intuitive place within you.If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds.If you'd like to attend the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss why the pain of life is not beautiful, but something else is.To attend the upcoming online retreat, visit this link: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you can utilize to calm your mind and body as you transition into deep sleep.

In this episode, I share a simple mindset hack to create a much more effective form of positive self-talk.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more at this link!

In this episode, we discuss why sometimes you need to get out of alignment with the rest of the world in order to get back into alignment with yourself.

In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.

In this episode, I share four tips for becoming more patient.

In this episode, I share a simple practice I use in my meditation practice to not get overwhelmed by the various experiences that arise.

"I have had it with perfection.I have packed my bags,I am out of here.Gone. As certain as rainwill make you wet,perfection will do you in. It droppeth not as dewupon the summer grassto give liberty and greenjoy. Perfection straineth outthe quality of mercy,withers rapture at itsbirth. Before the battle is half begun,cold probity thinksit can't be won, concedes thewar. I've handed in my notice,given back my keys,signed my severance check, Iquit. Hints I could have taken:Even the perfect chiseled form ofMichelangelo's radiant Davidsquints, the Venus de Milohas no arms,the Liberty Bell iscracked."-Kilian McDonnell - Perfection, Perfection

In this episode, we explore the relationship between the power of your voice and the silence that you keep.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why the mind state of curiosity may be the ultimate tool for healing and integration.

In this episode, we discuss a key distinction that often gets lost in the conversation on detachment.

In this episode, we discuss the 4 keys for a healthy relationship, describe as the "Four S's."As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Now is the timeNow is the time to knowThat all that you do is sacred.Now, why not considerA lasting truce with yourself and God?Now is the time to understandThat all your ideas of right and wrongWere just a child’s training wheelsTo be laid asideWhen you can finally livewith veracity and love.Now is the time for the world to knowThat every thought and action is sacred.That this is the timeFor you to compute the impossibilityThat there is anythingBut Grace.Now is the season to knowThat everything you doIs Sacred-Hafiz

Enjoy this simple, 3-minute practice that will help you reduce stress and cultivate a calm mind and body.If you'd like to register for the upcoming retreat, visit:www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I share a simple practice to generate more creative insights.If you'd like to register for the upcoming retreat, visit:www.corymuscara.com/retreat

You Reading This, Be Ready by William Stafford Starting here, what do you want to remember?How sunlight creeps along a shining floor?What scent of old wood hovers, what softenedsound from outside fills the air?Will you ever bring a better gift for the worldthan the breathing respect that you carrywherever you go right now? Are you waitingfor time to show you some better thoughts?When you turn around, starting here, lift thisnew glimpse that you found; carry into eveningall that you want from this day. This interval you spentreading or hearing this, keep it for life–What can anyone give you greater than now,starting here, right in this room, when you turn around?

In this episode, we discuss what may be your biggest life's work.To try out the 31-Day course, click here.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Carl Jung said, "I'd rather be whole than good." In this episode, we'll discuss what this means and why it's so important.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

We're inundated with ideas about who we should be, what success looks like, when life events should happen, and how we should show up each day. Most of it is utter nonsense, because it's not YOURS. Please, make your goal to get to know yourself, your own rhythms, your desires, your joys, your boundaries, and let THAT guide your life, the life that is only yours to live. The rest is just noise.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

What would it look like to hold yourself to a high standard while also having respect, compassion, and understanding for where you are in this moment?As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss how to connect to the many layers of who you are, AND to connect to a deeper you that you may be very disconnected from.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a simple kid's exercise involving a glitter jar. I'll share the recipe to create a glitter jar and how to use it as a mindfulness practice with kids.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we'll explore a simple question you can ask yourself to help prevent you from getting sucked into the often toxic relationship with your technological devices.If you'd like to learn more about the course, "Dealing With Online Negativity," you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/podcastAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Looking for a fresh start? Do you feel burdened by your past? Do you wish to view this moment as the beginning of the rest of your life? This episode is for you.If you'd like a step-by-step guide to support your "Fresh Start" and personal growth, check out my 31-Day Mindfulness & Positive Psychology course: https://limindfulness.securechkout.net/31-days

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the importance (and nuance) of making sure you're making progress in various domains of your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a counterintuitive way to unwind deep tension and conditioning from the body.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this New Year's episode, we celebrate our 300th podcast episode and discuss a new way to look at starting new projects and endeavors.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a quote by Mahatama Ghandi about his thoughts on happiness.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we're going to discuss the importance of filling your cup to be able to offer to others.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possible make you more whole than you are right now.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a poem that was very meaningful for my transition from the monastery to the real world, and how we can use it as an invitation to bring more aspects of life into our awakening journey.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl Jung

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a passage from the 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk, Dogen. As you listen, see if you can feel the words expand someone within you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Who made the world?Who made the swan, and the black bear?Who made the grasshopper?This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out of my hand,who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down-‐who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes.Now she lifts her pale forearms and thoroughly washes her face.Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away.I don't know exactly what a prayer is.I do know how to pay attention, how to fall downinto the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through the fields,which is what I have been doing all day.Tell me, what else should l have done?Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?-Mary Oliver, The Summer Day

In this episode, we explore the quote by Chogyum Trungpa, "The bad news is you're falling to the ground without a parachute. The good news is there's no ground."As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

This episode is different from others. Instead of talking, I'm going to ring the bells for a full ten minutes straight. The invitation here is to bring your full presence to the sound of the bell, allowing it to be a meditation. You can do this for the full ten minutes, or for any duration that works for you. Enjoy!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of "being behind" in life that so many of us experience, and why there's no actual way of being behind; there's only the path you're creating.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we're going to talk about the simple practice of mindful savoring, and how it can be used to amplify the goodness you experience in all facets of life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share my go-to strategy for releasing stress and tension in my body. It's an especially useful technique to use before bed or before starting your day.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

“You can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorns have roses.” -UnknownAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I'll share a poem by Vera Agnes, and we'll explore what it would look like to weave the various threads of your life into a tapestry that is yet to be created.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "good wanting" and "bad wanting." What are the "wants" that lead to freedom, happiness, and expansion? What are the wants that lead to pain, tension, and separation? We will discuss.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the deeply rich, Pali word called "Papancha" and how it perfectly captures the experience of mental proliferation and how you can use this understanding to help soften the intensity and stress often created by mental proliferation.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex ElleTo register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we will talk about the importance of dreaming; not while sleeping, but while waking. We'll also explore the relationship between dreaming a brighter future and being in the present moment.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"I know of no other single thing so conducive to misery as an uncultivated and untrained mind. I know of no other single thing so conducive to happiness as a cultivated and well-trained mind." -The BuddhaTo register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about a different kind of gratitude that you won't get from creating a gratitude journal. It's unprompted gratitude that is connected to truth, wisdom, and suffering.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share one of my most powerful tools for following through on the most important practices that help me grow into my best self.To download my personal contract, visit: www.corymuscara.com/podcastTo register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we will talk about letting go of trying to find answers, and instead, living fully the questions of your life as a path to wholeness, enrichment, and fulfillment.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why in order to say "yes" to something, you have to say "no" to something else. We explore why that's so hard, but why it's an inevitable truth of being human.To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to mindfully work with urges, impulses, and addictive tendencies.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about the importance of rest and why it can be so hard for so many of us to truly rest.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

As Publilius Syrus wrote, "To do two things at once is to do neither." In this episode, we explore what we lose when we're not fully present for the moment in front of us.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Have you ever felt stuck? You don't know what decision to make? Where to go next with your life? Whether to stay in or get out of a relationship? Whether to quit or stay at your job? In this episode, we'll explore the feeling of being stuck, why it's a blessing in disguise, and how to navigate it.Also, if you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can register and learn more at: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we explore the idea of taking ownership of our internal experience so that we can move toward more clarity, balance, and peace. Here is the poem that was recited:Stop turning away.Connect withyour experience,facethe unpleasant,whatyou don’twant to see.No more excuses.No more complaining.No more blaming.No oneis goingto save youfromyour ownintentions,thoughts,decisions,actions.Now,it’s up to you,to be skillful or unskillful,to point your mindtowardsclarity, balance,and peaceortowardsconfusion, struggle,and dissatisfaction.The compassalwayspoints inwards-Dennis Warren

Lao-Tzu had some great words about how to best practice human, and in this episode, we explore a passage that reminds us of the importance of the moment that we're in.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a short story by Thich Nhat Hanh that helps reframe the experience of anger and how to best work with it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

This episode is all about the art of savoring. We'll take a deep dive into the world of appreciating the small, simple pleasures of life. Enjoy!

Self-respect is one of the most important factors in living a peaceful, fulfilling life. BUT, we can easily erode our self-respect over time. In this episode, we'll discuss how to rebuild it from wherever we are.

In this episode, I'm going to share 3 tips to have more grounded, sane, and unifying conversations around politics. Whether it's on social media, at the dinner table with your crazy cousin, or in a coffee shop with a stranger, there are certain dos and don'ts that will help facilitate a better conversation.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we dive into the differences between short bursts of deep mindfulness versus longer periods of weaker mindfulness. Which is better? Listen to find out.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore a simple question you can use to help let go of difficult emotions that may no longer be serving you in a positive way.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Tensions are high as we navigate one of the most contentious elections in US history. In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on how to navigate this time and what may be most needed from us more than anything else.

On this one year anniversary of the Practicing Human podcast, we take some time to discuss the importance of slowing down and appreciating what is GOOD in your life, and why this can be a qualitatively different form of happiness than the pursuit of what is good.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Many people are afraid to make space for their experience because they're trying to move away from it; they perceive holding space as holding on. It's understandable, but these are two very different things. In this episode, we'll break down the differences.

In this episode, we discuss a Rumi poem that helps us meet more moments of our life with softness, embracing whatever may come through the door of our metaphorical guest house.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the subtle nuances of directing your attention to create different internal and external experiences.If you're interested in attending the upcoming retreat on Awakening Joy, Dec. 4-6th 2020, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, we discuss the importance of going slower to get things done fast. We will connect this to productivity, higher quality work, and making fewer mistakes.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the process for meeting and moving through any obstacle so you can get to where you most want to go.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why true presence can be both highly attractive to other people, but also threatening.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"Awareness is your refuge. Awareness of the changingness of feelings, of attitudes, of moods, of material change and emotional change. Stay with that, because it’s a refuge that is indestructible. It’s not something that changes. It’s a refuge you can trust in. This refuge is not something that you create. It’s not a creation. It’s not an ideal. It’s very practical and very simple, but easily overlooked or not noticed. When you’re mindful, you’re beginning to notice, it’s like this." -Ajahn Sumedho

In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a short, simple invitation to bring out the best of yourself in each moment. May it offer you a map for living more fully, deliberately, and authentically.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about the counterintuitive, surprising approach to effective goal-setting.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share the contemporary fable, Upstream Downstream by Donald Arnell:It was many years ago that the villagers of Downstream recall spotting the first body in the river. Some old timers remember how spartan were the facilities and procedures for managing that sort of thing. Sometimes they say, it took hours to pull 10 people from the river, and even then only a few would survive.Though the number of victims in the river has increased greatly in recent years, the good folk of Downstream have responded admirably to the challenge. Their rescue system is clearly second to none: most people discovered in the swirling waters are reached within 20 minutes-many less than 10. Only a small number drown each day before help arrives - a big improvement from the way it use to be.Talk to the people of Downstream and they'll speak with pride about the new hospital by the edge of the waters, the flotilla of rescue boats ready for service at a moment's notice, the comprehensive plans for coordinating all the manpower involved, and the large numbers of highly trained and dedicated swimmers always ready to risk their lives to save victims from the raging currents. So it cost a lot, say to the Downstreamers, but what else can descent people do except to provide whatever is necessary when human lives are at stake.Oh, a few people in Downstream have raised the question now and again, but most folks show little interest in what's happening Upstream. it seems there's so much to do to help those in the river that nobody's got time to check how all those bodies are getting in the river in the first place. That's the way things are sometimes.

In this episode, we'll talk about unwinding the tension that can slowly (but significantly) accumulate in your nervous system over time, as well as how to get back in alignment with your deepest needs.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -Michael Jordan

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice/routine you can use to ensure you're doing meaningful work and feeling a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment in your day.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the power of boredom to change how we focus, inspire how we pay attention, and spark new creativity.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore the relationship between money and happiness, discussing a very practical exercise you can do to gain clarity around how much money you actually need to feel fulfilled.Be sure to sign up for the 7-Day Meditation Challenge starting October 8th at this link! As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a practice you can use to reduce the emotional charge of your thoughts and not be subconsciously swept around by them.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I discuss why I don't believe you need to confident, and what an alternative way to approach your life might look like.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the different kinds of relationships that enter our life, making space for (and normalizing) the many variations that can take place.Be sure to sign up for the 7-Day Meditation Challenge starting October 8th at this link! 

In this episode, we discuss concentration--why it's important and how to develop it. Specifically, we focus on the role of continuity of awareness within our meditation practice.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore the importance of slowing down to appreciate our life as it's happening. The poem that I share is called "Slow Dance" by David Weatherford.To learn more about the upcoming "Awakening Joy" retreat, head to www.corymuscara.com/retreat

There are many reasons why people come to a meditation practice, and many ways that we can frame what a meditation is doing. Ultimately, they're doors into a similar room, but in this episode, we'll discuss two perspectives.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Focus is an important skill in all domains of life, but typically, our efforts for developing focus are misguided. In this session, we'll talk about a more effective and sustainable approach to developing focus.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about a common misconception of meditation practice, specifically when working with discomfort, and a better way to approach the practice.

In this episode, we explore the relationship between integrity and self-respect, and a practice you can do to start to develop more respect for yourself.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore how to reframe the role of suffering in your life, reflecting on past experiences and how they may have served you in unforeseen ways.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why your ability to hold space for another person's suffering is directly related to your ability to hold space for your own suffering.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I offer you a thought experiment: What if you stopped worrying? What would change in your life, positive or negative? Through this thought experiment, you'll get to see some of the ways worry is serving you, and some of the ways it's just happening out of habit and conditioning.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore a 3-step practice for working with a difficult experience as outlined in Rick Hanson's new book, Neurodharma.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a beginner's mind exercise that I call "The Martian Walk," designed to reconnect you to a sense of awe and wonder for the world around you.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"You are not ready to accept the fact that you have to give up. A complete and total "surrender"... It is a state of hopelessness which says that there is no way out ... Any movement in any direction, on any dimension, at any level, is taking you away from Yourself..."  -U. G. Krishnamurti

In this episode, I share a 4-step process for moving through moments of fear.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

We have so many small reactions throughout the day take us out of our grounded state. However, many of these reactions are connected to trivial things that, when we really look at them, are not worth our peace. In this episode, we'll discuss how to think through this so you can have more moments of peace throughout your day.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we'll talk about how to manage the build-up of energy we feel when we really want something but know we shouldn't give in to it.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we channel some wisdom from Winnie the Pooh, discussing how to let go and move toward the life we wish to create.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

We all struggle with acceptance at different points in our life, and it's one of the most important things we can cultivate in this life, as we won't be able to live our lives fully unless we can move fluidly with the changing landscape. In this episode, I share a 3-part practice you can use to move toward acceptance.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

How we start our day often dictates how the rest of our day will unfold. In this episode, I'll make my favorite tip for having a great morning.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Do you ever find yourself caught in a loop of anxiety and fear, thinking about something you did wrong, or something that could potentially go wrong? In this episode, I'll share a simple cognitive exercise you can use to settle yourself down and feel more empowered.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the 5 questions you can ask yourself to release anxiety, as outlined by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of Feel Better in 5.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a simple technique to work with the often difficult voice in your head.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I'll share a relaxation practice I'm using while walking to help release bodily stress and use the minimum amount of effort necessary for the task at hand.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

“In spite of all similarities, every living situation has, like a newborn child, a new face, that has never been before and will never come again. It demands of you a reaction that cannot be prepared beforehand. It demands nothing of what is past. It demands presence, responsibility; it demands you.” ~ Martin BuberIf you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about the power of practicing what you want to develop, and how sometimes, it's as simple as inclining your mind toward what you want, over and over.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/retreatAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss what Radical Acceptance is, why it's so important, and how when we don't embrace Radical Acceptance, we perpetuate a trance of unworthiness.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

You may not make money while you’re meditating. But when you’re done, you’ll feel less of an urge to buy that thing you thought would fill the emptiness in your heart. In this episode, we talk about how the journey of personal fulfillment leads to us needing LESS.Also, if you'd like to register for the upcoming retreat, you can do so at www.corymuscara.com/retreat

In this episode, I share a powerful 4-step communication technique that you can use to respond to someone when they say something triggering or activating. It comes from the work of Non-Violent Communication.If you'd like to go deeper into the work of mindful communication, I highly suggest the book, Say What You Mean, by Oren Sofer. Click here for the link.

Do you get uncomfortable around other people? Do you feel anxious in conversations? Would you like to be more grounded, confident, and calm when in groups? In this episode, I'll share my 3 best suggestions for working with social anxiety.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore an Eckhart Tolle quote: "What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that." I share my thoughts about this quote--why I agree with it and what I would change.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.” - Carl Rogers

In today's episode, I share an interaction between Byron Katie and one of her students, and how it illuminates Byron Katie's simple yet brilliant perspective on the meaning of life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I'll share some of my background with music, and a suggestion for how to use music to deepen your presence, curiosity, and joy.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy,the chance to draw back,always ineffectiveness.Concerning acts of initiative (and creation)there is one elementary truth,the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:That the moment one definitely commits oneself then Providence moves too.All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred.A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favorall manner of unforeseen incidentsand meetingsand material assistance which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.Whatever you can do, or dream, you can begin it.Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.Begin it now."-Goethe

"Another measure of Emotional Wisdom is our consistent capacity to recognize, tolerate, and welcome goodness, joy, and ease in our lives. This requires practices that soothe and rewire our mental programming and nervous system, allowing us to rest more in our own skin, and heal." ~ Ruth KingAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about the difference between paranoia and pronia, and how these different beliefs can radically impact your life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share the sleep routine that has greatly helped me deepen my deep sleep and increase my rem sleep. I discuss the strategies and products I use in this routine, and ways you can try it out, too.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss what the opposite of a bucket list is. Don't worry, no cursing in this episode, in case you're listening with small children :)

You can't exchange your ball of clay, but you can mold the hell out of the one you've been given. In today's episode, we'll talk about meeting yourself in the mirror, accepting and embracing, and from there, growing into your best self.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss what it means to cultivate inner peace and the subtle, but very easy ways we can get off track.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

This episode is all about self-care. You can't show up fully for another person if you're not showing up fully for yourself. It's a bit of cliche, but it's true. In this episode, we go into the details about WHY it's true.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we talk about why a still and grounded mind is so compelling to other people, and the various experiences I've had with this reality. The poem mentioned is by W.B. Yeats, called Still Water:"We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us,  that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet."

Are you single? Are you in a relationship, but fear alone time? This episode is all about the power and importance of finding comfort in your aloneness.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss why everything you believe is wrong, everything you do is wrong, and everything you say is wrong. And what to do about it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

Breath of LifeI breathe in All That Is-Awareness expandingto take everything in,as if my heart beatsthe world into being.From the unnamed vastness beneath themind, I breathe my way to wholeness and healing.Inhalation. Exhalation.Each Breath a "yes,"and a letting go, a journey, and a coming home.-Danna Faulds

In this episode, we discuss what self-esteem is, why it's gotten a bad reputation, why it's actually extremely important, and how to develop the two components that comprise healthy self-esteem. All of this research is based on the self-esteem section of the book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, by Scott Barry Kaufman.If you're interested in registering for Scott's 8-week course that starts in September (which I have no affiliation with) you can do so at this link: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/course

In this episode, we talk about what non-striving looks like in your meditation practice and in real life. If you've ever struggled with the concept of non-striving, not quite sure what it means and how it's practical in real life, this episode is for you.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time to metaphorically exhale. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss how the thoughts and ideas we most see in our newsfeed impacts how we think about and perceive the world, and also how we can reimagine our relationship to this information intake so that it's a positive force in our life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss how burnout can creep up on us and three steps to help prevent it.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twitter at this link and Instagram at this link.

Before you know what kindness really is you must lose things,feel the future dissolve in a momentlike salt in a weakened broth.What you held in your hand,what you counted and carefully saved, all this must go so you knowhow desolate the landscape can be between the regions of kindness.How you ride and ridethinking the bus will never stop,the passengers eating maize and chicken will stare out the window forever.Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness, you must travel where the Indian in a white poncho lies dead by the side of the road.You must see how this could be you,how he too was someonewho journeyed through the night with plansand the simple breath that kept him alive.Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing. You must wake up with sorrow.You must speak to it till your voicecatches the thread of all sorrows and you see the size of the cloth.Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore,only kindness that ties your shoesand sends you out into the day to mail letters and purchase bread,only kindness that raises its head from the crowd of the world to say it is I you have been looking for, and then goes with you everywhere like a shadow or a friend.Naomi Shihab Nye

In this episode, we explore an episode called happy/sad body. It's a great way to better understand how your body language impacts your psychological and emotional state.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a poem by Li-Young Lee. In the episode, I make a mistake by saying the poem is titled "So, we're dust" when in fact it's titled "To Hold":So we’re dust. In the meantime, my wife and Imake the bed. Holding opposite edges of the sheet,we raise it, billowing, then pull it tight,measuring by eye as it falls into alignmentbetween us. We tug, fold, tuck. And if I’m lucky,she’ll remember a recent dream and tell me.One day we’ll lie down and not get up.One day, all we guard will be surrendered.Until then, we’ll go on learning to recognizewhat we love, and what it takesto tend what isn’t for our having.So often, fear has led meto abandon what I know I must relinquishin time. But for the moment,I’ll listen to her dream,and she to mine, our mutual hearing callingmore and more detail into the lightof a joint and fragile keeping.

In today's episode, we discuss a simple technique you can use in your meditation practice to refine your concentration.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze, but fewer of us are aware of the fourth, fawn. We go into detail about the fawn response and how to bring awareness to these patterns.You can learn more about the fawn response, coined by Peter Walker, at this link.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's 5 daily remembrances. These are five important truths that he suggests we keep in mind each day in order to live a meaningful, purposeful, and intentional life.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we explore we you begin and where you end. How much of your experience, inner and outer, would need to be compromised before you stopped being yourself? And how might this inquiry help expand the sense of who we are, leading to greater groundedness and peace.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

“Do not stand at my grave and weepI am not there. I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain.I am the gentle autumn rain.When you awaken in the morning’s hushI am the swift uplifting rushOf quiet birds in circled flight.I am the soft starts that shine at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry;I am not there. I did not die.”-Mary Elizabeth Frye

In this episode, we discuss the four psychological stages one progresses through when moving from incompetence to competence in a skill, and a simple reframe to help us stay with the process.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, we discuss the difference between "sitting with" your experience and "sitting on" your experience. The episodes is informed by a quote from Robert Augustus Masters in his book, Spiritual Bypassing, where he says: "Plenty of meditators work at sitting with their “unwholesome” states, including anger, not realizing that they may not be so much sitting with these states as they are sitting on them."As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

"Even the most exquisitely designed spiritual methodologies can become traps, leading not to freedom but only to reinforcement, however subtle, of the “I” that wants to be a somebody who has attained or realized freedom (the very same “I” that doesn’t realize there are no Oscars for awakening)." -Robert Augustus MastersAs always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874

In this episode, I share a simple, practical exercise you can do when you're feeling lost in thoughts and need to re-ground. It's also a great practice to get more connected to the environment around you. Enjoy!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

We've all had that feeling of being constricted--consumed by a thought, sucked into an emotion, lost in a sensory experience. When we are constricted in this way, the perceived bounds of who we are are small. In today's episode, we discuss how to go about creating more mind space, expanding the bounds of who and what we are in each moment.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, I share 3 tips you can use to develop great self-control in those moments where you feel yourself falling back into old habits, patterns, or negative behaviors.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, we discuss a secular chanting practice that can be used to calm your nervous system, feel more alive, and start to heal unresolved trauma. It stems from the work of the great trauma therapist, Peter Levine.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Can meditation extend your life? There's lot to say on how it can increase your lifespan, but nothing that confirms we could double or triple our lifespan. However, there is a different way we can increase life that meditation addresses more directly, and much more immediately. We'll discuss what that is in this episode.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

In this episode, I share a simple psychology technique for working with the worrying mind called "postponing worry." It's extremely simple but highly effective for many people. Enjoy!As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

I have always been very protective of my mornings; it's my sacred time. Over the years, I've found different strategies that help me enhance my morning. In this episode, I'll share one of the simplest but most effective strategies I have found to enhance my morning and subsequently my day.As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874