Meditative Story

In this episode, the podcast explores various reflections on kindness, highlighting the positive impact of small acts of kindness, the power of kindness in conversations, and the impact of giving away cookies. Emma and Mike share their experiences of making kindness visible in the workplace and classroom, expressing gratitude and encouraging listeners to leave a review.

In 2009, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is having one of the busiest years of his life. A nonstop tour schedule and monotonous daily routine have completely drained him of the energy he needs to create — the one thing that gives him the most joy. In this episode, Jason shares how an opportunity to disconnect on a four-day hike through the Peruvian Andes is just what he needs to remind himself that there is an infinite source of energy all around us.Visit Jason's website: Jasonmraz.comIf this story resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former competitive swimmer Diana Nyad, now a sports broadcaster, shares her journey of living beyond limits. Inspired by a meeting with Christopher Reeve, she re-commits to pushing her limits. She reflects on resilience, grace, and embracing life's challenges, finding inspiration in the face of physical limitations. The story combines storytelling and mindfulness prompts to encourage reflection. It concludes with a meditation practice to appreciate the preciousness of life.

Kim Fields, actress and director, leads us through the process of rewriting our inner monologue about our bodies. She encourages listeners to appreciate and find beauty in every body part, even the ones that make us feel self-conscious. She emphasizes the importance of speaking to ourselves with kindness and compassion, and rewriting our negative narratives to create a more positive story.

A meditation centered on small acts of kindness is shared, highlighting their ripple effect. The impact of kindness on personal lives and relationships is explored. The power of choosing kindness and the importance of mindfulness are discussed. Listeners are invited to share their stories and engage in self-kindness.

Mirna Valerio, author, advocate, and runner, shares her journey of finding inner strength and taking action. She contemplates a career leap, overcomes fear during a thunderstorm, and experiences the freedom of running with support. The podcast explores embracing all emotions and reflects on the power of awareness.

Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone, shares his journey of building and dismantling emotional armor while discussing topics such as childhood experiences, the power of vulnerability, caring for a terminally ill sister, and the concept of emotional armor and vulnerability. The podcast hosts express gratitude to listeners and encourage reviews to support the show.

Meditation expert Rohan Gunatillake offers a trick or treat meditation for spooky season. Trick your mind into presence and awareness, then treat yourself with cozy feelings of warmth. Explore the choice between thoughts and sensations in meditation practice.

Award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg gains a new perspective on the universe through time-lapse photography. He discusses the impact of his parents' Holocaust survivor experiences, challenges societal norms in filmmaking, and reflects on living off the land. The episode concludes with personal reflections and gratitude.

Discover the narrator's deep connection with nature and their mission to share it with others. They reflect on childhood exclusion and find solace in nature, emphasizing its equalizing power. They share experiences in a rooftop garden in Skid Row and working with a man named Pepper, highlighting the sense of connection and belonging nature provides.