Letting Go: Navigating Turbulence and Stillness with Elena Brower and Kia Miller
In this Glo Podcast episode, guest host Kia Miller welcomes Elena Brower for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Together, they explore themes of mindfulness, meditation, and the personal spiritual journeys that have shaped their lives. Elena shares the profound impact of a Zen practice on her life, revealing how it has guided her through moments of tranquility and turmoil, and Kia adds insights from her own experiences with meditation, Kundalini and tantric practices.
The Glo Podcast · Derik Mills, Elena Brower, Kia Miller, Carrie Rodriguez, Luke Jacobs
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Show Notes
Kia Miller and Elena Brower discuss Elena’s continuing journey into her Zen practice, covering her methodology and some key insights that the practice has brought her. They discuss how their spiritual practices have led them to positively embrace imperfection, and steer away from perfectionism.
They discuss the challenges and rewards of meditation, and how to bring a fresh perspective to one’s practice. Elena emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and shares techniques for practicing nonviolent communication, both internally and with others. Kia and Elena reflect on how their practices have evolved over the years and what it means to accept and grow from one’s imperfections. They delve into the role of teaching and how to connect with and inspire students in the ever-evolving journey of spiritual and personal development.
As “Elena says in the interview, “The best celebration of your humanity is to sit and be present with what is."
You’ll come away from the episode with insightful strategies for integrating meditation and mindfulness into daily life.
Key Takeaways for this Episode
00:00 Meet Elena Brower
02:13 Elena’s journey into zen practice
06:04 The simplicity of zen practice
08:41 Letting go and cultivating compassion
12:35 Nonviolent communication and acknowledging humanity
25:04 Dropping negative thoughts
32:46 Embracing imperfection on the spiritual path
36:49 Self-compassion and self-acceptance
40:29 The evolution of Kia and Elena’s personal practices
43:20 Gratitude and love as healing forces
Links:
Kia Miller: Website | Instagram
Elena Brower: Website | Instagram
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