Calmer in 5

Our senses take in a variety of information; they are data collectors. What happens next is up to us. Today I talk about how to dig a little deeper with that information and determine the best course of action.

We all have had our share of cruddy days. But do we have to let them sit with us the entire day?There is nothing magic about 24 hours. You can decide to change. We can tackle that one together. Come listen.

Whether we think so or not, we all want to be heard. We want to know that our existence has meaning. However, sometimes we go to great lengths to be listened to, and many times those lengths are not the most serving for us in the long run. Today let's talk about positive ways about being heard. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and Calmer in Five is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Today I read a great article by Dr. Allison of drallisonanswers.com. In the post, she details the reasons we should take time each day identifying our feelings. The benefits include mindfulness, stress reduction and awareness to name a few. Come listen.

The truest sense of calm comes from a firm understanding of who we are and what we bring to the world. Unfortunately, many people don't know who they are. Many times they seek the validation of parents, spouses and "experts" to tell them they have worth. Today I talk about how outside validation leads to uneasiness. i will also share with you a way for eliminating the need to impress anyone. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Life becomes shorter and unfulfilling when you stop doing the things you want to do for fear of being judged. The reason we play it safe has to do with conditioning from millions of years ago. But whether it was millions of years ago or last week, you can be who you want to be, free from the worry of being judged, and possibly being cast out. Let's talk about it.

The episode title might strike people with an overwhelming sense of incredulousness. How could anyone thing that? Well, hopefully you can...sometimes. Let's talk about it.

Did you know your life is limitless? If you didn't, then quite possibly you have been looking to the past to figure out what the future holds. That won't serve you. As I will discuss, that is just one past you experienced. Just one you cpould see. But if you couldsee multiple realities and had a different view of time, then you might become calmer. Let's talk about it.

There are many mindsets, that when left unexamined, lead to various levels of uneasiness. Today I talk about how some choices that are seemingly beneficial, ultimately can lead to stress.

I have been on the planet for a while now, and in that time I have met my share of people who are loud, forceful and in your face. Today's culture almost idolizes those who are void of grace, willing to trample anything that get's in their way. But there is by far a simpler way to get your needs met, while also remaining calm. Today I talk about that very thing; thanks to Mom.

Okay, it is 2023, but even though we have a variety of places where we can spend our time indoors, calm is waiting for us outside. Today I talk about why that is. And you'll learn about a Farady Cage. :0)

We have many beliefs, values and things that are important to us. Some are requested of our higher selves/soul. But our humanness can override those requests, many times unservingly. Today I talk about how understanding what you truly want leads to calm Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

We all wish to experience a happy life. But as I will talk about today, we can't have that all the time; we shouldn't want that. But, the good news is, that if we want to experience happiness more frequently there is a place we can go. Let's talk about it. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Even the most seemingly charitable gestures can lead us to feelings of uneasiness if our motivations stem from ego. Today I talk about how charity can be stressful if its origin is based on self-serving intentions. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Many times we become paralyzed thinking that the people around us are judging our every move. The reality is that not many people are, if any. They are often times more wrapped up in their own lives. Science proves this. Today I share some thoughts and read a great article which talks about the science. Come listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Advertisers and movie producers have upped their game in order to get you to buy their products and watch their shows. Some of them we may know, and some of them we may not. But the outcome is the same, diminished levels of calm. Let's talk about the ways advertisers attempt (and many times succeed) at manipulating us to make a sale. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

I have so many good friends at the gym, and they are always striving to be stronger. That drive and determination is impressive. Today I want to talk about expanding that drive to encompass other aspects of who you are, aside from your physicality. Let's talk about PR's for your mind and soul. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

We are all one people. We all have things we wish to experience in life. And if you want to be calmer then the best way to do that is to create community with the world around you. Not just those you know, but more so, the people you don't. Today I talk about some things to consider when you are out in the world wanting to become calmer. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

We have talked about how judgements against people are never serving. But today I want to talk about how judgments about anything are equally unserving.

We are taught at a very early age that we should feel happy and comfortable all the time. Unfortunately that is not the best advice. How about we tackle a simple exercise tot start us off with being okay with tought feelings and thoughts.

We have all met people with whom we do not particularly get along with. However, is it possible that they can teach us something? Is it even more possible that our souls brought us to those people to impart wisdom, or to learn? Let's talk about it.

Words are powerful. They can instill a sense of worry and unrest, or stillness and tranqulity. How about we talk about ways to use that power to create calm?

When we understand who we are and what we bring to the world we are calmer. Today I want to share an exercise with you that will help you in coming to that understanding.

How many of you wake up knowing how you want to expereince the day? If you are like most people, you don't set intentions. You simply, react to the people, actions and events of the day. Most times you react viscerally, reactively. Let's talk about how to set your day up the way you want to.

When it comes to calm, we have to be our own caretaker; making sure we only let thoughts into our heads that are resonant. Today I talk about how to defuse doom spirals, along with discussing the fictional nature of thought.

Calm and quiet go hand in hand for the majority of people. But does it? Many people consciously yearn for quiet, yet when it comes, they run back to the chaos. Why? Let's talk about it.

Every one of us can get caught up in the crappiness of a bad situation. But if we are able to understand that EVERY situation can bring about growth, then we are better able to weather the storm. Let's talk about how to have that shift in perspectve

Our culture says that our worth is determined by what we do, what we produce. The truth is, you are already worthy; you were the moment you were born. Let's talk about it.

When we want to become mindful, many people turn to their sense of sight and hearing to transport them into this moment. However, there are other senses that can do the same thing. Today I share with you two brief exercises that use our sense of touch and smell to help us become more mindful.

Anger is an emotion that many people try to disavow. But as we may or may not know, what we resist, persists. Today I continue my talk about misplaced anger and better ways we can utilize this energy for a positive outcome.

We have all been angry at times in our lives. And we always think we know where that anger comes from. But today I talk about how manybe that anger is misplaced.

Today i read a great article by the Huffington Post that gives us workable methods for loosening the grip that technoly has on us; specifically our cellphones

Do you follow people in your chosen social media/s that leave you feeling angry, worried or scared? Why would you? Today I talk about the method for paring down your social media.

We all know that social media can be a huge source of stress, and xiety and depression. Butit doesn't have to be. It just depends on who you follow. Let's talk about it.

Sometimes we think that stress is this huge cllossal thing. The truth is, it's pretty quiet. Today I talk about one way to see if it's there.

Today is a little bit longer for CI5 episodes, but the topics covered will help many people get some help. There are many people who suffer silently. But we can be the support they need, or lead them to a more suitable support.

When life gets hard some people check out; they distract themselves from whatever is causing them distress. But you can't run. Sooner or later you have to face what you're running from. Let's talk about how to do that.

There are many things that can lead to feeling unsettled. But there is one theme that ties them all together. Today I talk about learning how to let things be as they are.

The surest way to be calmer is to follow your path. Forget trying to conform for conformity sake. Today I talk about becoming the calmest you can be when you stop listening to the world and start listening to yourself.

We talked about how no one needs to be changed to fit our way of living. What we didn't talk about was why we try to change people, and where it comes from. Today I tackle that question.

There's happy, and then there's HAPPY. What's the difference? Come listen and find out. Also, an exercise to help you discover real happiness.

We all know that getting a good night sleep helps us in so many ways. But today I talk about three less common ones. The Article comes to us from Banner Health

Every word has its own energy. Some are dense, like the one we will talk about today, and others are lighter. But why don't we start by talking about this one damaging word, and how to change it.

If you have seen anyone meditating you have noticed that they seem relaxed. What a nice thing to be calm, right? Well, I can't speak for everyone, but regardless of what I experience in my meditations, I always end up calmer than I did when I started. Let's talk about why that is. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

The new year will be here before you know it. And when that happens many people will go to extremes. But let's talk about ways to love your body. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Around the holidays it is easy to get caught up in the giving and receiving of gifts with the people that you love. But there is an even greater joy when we give of ourselves to total strangers. Come listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

This time of year is challenging for many celebrants. How about we talk about ways to break free of the expectations. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

A calm life is possible for everyone, but it does a conscious effort, both mentally and environmentally. Let's talk about how to do that. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Many times we ruminate and perseverate about getting something done. We think there is one way, one outcome. Our soul knows the way though. All we need to do is listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.

Sometimes the comfort of growing up with a sibling or a parent has us treating them less respectfully than others. How about we see if there is a different way to conduct ourselves. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, drop me an email. The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. Drop me a line.