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Self Acceptance Meditation

A meditation on self-directed acceptance and kindness. Check out my blog at http://bodymindconspiracy.com. Uses music by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/sonic-yogi/singing-bowls-f-heart-chakra">Sonic Yogi</a> under a Creative Commons license.

Guided Meditation: Self-Acceptance

Allow yourself to open up to your inner wisdom with clarity to guide you to radical self-acceptance. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Meditation Series Radical Self-Acceptance Meditations, Episodes 2910-2916. CONNECT WITH YEARA! ON INSTAGRAM:&nbsp;Yeara would love to connect with you! Please reach out to her on Instagram&nbsp;@happy_mum_7.&nbsp; LISTEN TO HER PODCAST: You can also listen to Yeara's podcast which helps sufferers of ADHD,&nbsp;"Of ADHD, and Other Things." YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: Begin to create a new narrative for your life. Think of stories you tell yourself over and over again, and begin to question their validity. Create a new narrative about your life filled with possibilities. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: You are guided with a different meditation technique every day that is customized for the week's theme. Weave the techniques into the most stressful times of your day to manage difficult emotions. The meditation techniques help to calm the "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you start meditating please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find a multitude of free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to nearly 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app!  Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free!  &nbsp; 1-week Free Access to the Android app!  &nbsp; ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission. &nbsp; RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by&nbsp;, and also by musician Greg Keller. &nbsp; I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes. &nbsp; **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any kind of medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate!

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Matthew Brensilver • Self Acceptance, Not-Self, and Love • In-Person • June 6, 2025

"Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts." &nbsp; ~ Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi" &nbsp; Do you remember what led you to meditation? Were you simply curious or were you seeking peace? It's good to revisit the basics of meditation to remind yourself of the richness of its classic techniques that have endured throughout millennia. You may be brand new to meditation, or you may be a dedicated meditator. This week you'll be guided as we launch into a series taking you back to the basics of classic meditation. You'll explore classic meditation techniques that provide the peace, energy, and clarity that meditation awakens within you. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Refresh Your Meditation Ritual," episodes 2397-2403. THIS WEEK'S THEME:&nbsp;"Refresh Your Meditation Ritual" Welcome to a special series designed to breathe fresh life into your meditation practice! We all start with great enthusiasm, but over time, even the most cherished rituals can feel a bit stale, a little routine. If your meditation practice has lost some of its sparkle, or if you simply feel ready to explore new dimensions of stillness and insight, you've come to the right place. This series isn't about discarding what you've learned; it's about&nbsp;reigniting your curiosity,&nbsp;discovering fresh perspectives, and&nbsp;deepening your connection&nbsp;to your inner world. Discover new techniques, explore intriguing themes, and customize your ritual to make it vibrant and deeply fulfilling once more. Get ready to shake things up, rediscover the joy of stillness, and infuse your meditation with renewed energy and purpose. It's time to refresh, realign, and rediscover the profound peace that awaits you within.                                                     YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES                                                     This is episode 6 of a 7-day meditation series titled,  "Refresh Your Meditation Ritual"&nbsp;episodes 2307-2313. Day 1:&nbsp; Awareness Visualization Day 2:&nbsp; Confidence&nbsp;Affirmation Day 3:&nbsp; &nbsp;Calming&nbsp;Breathing Technique Day 4:&nbsp; Mudra for perseverance Day 5:&nbsp; Chakra for new beginnings Day 6:&nbsp;Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:&nbsp; Weekly review meditation and closure WEEKLY CHALLENGE:&nbsp; Meditation Space Refresh Give your meditation space a refresh. Replace items that no longer resonate with you with updated versions of what inspires you.                                                                                                         SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS&nbsp;&nbsp; Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at&nbsp;&nbsp;or better yet -- direct message me at&nbsp;. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!&nbsp; SUBSCRIBE + LEAVE A REVIEW&nbsp; SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at&nbsp;&nbsp;and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast!                                                      A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: Get ready for an exciting journey with a new meditation technique daily, perfectly tailored to the week's theme! Infuse these powerful practices into the most stressful moments of your day to master difficult emotions. These dynamic techniques will help you tame the "monkey mind," keeping your thoughts from interrupting your meditation and bringing peace and focus to your life. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you meditate...

Self-Acceptance, Day 6: "Refresh Your Meditation Ritual"

Brian Lesage • I Am Here Because of Others: A Dharma Reflection on Lineage and Love • June 13, 2025

Be guided with a calming breathing technique to cultivate deep acceptance of your current experience. This meditation teaches you to breathe through discomfort and uncertainty, finding a steady rhythm that supports inner peace regardless of external circumstances. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S&nbsp;Truth's Embrace: Finding Peace in Reality's Flow Welcome to "Truth's Embrace: Finding Peace in Reality's Flow," a journey designed to anchor you in the authentic calm of the present moment. In a world of constant change and swirling perceptions, discovering peace often means aligning with what&nbsp;is, rather than resisting. Each episode will gently guide you to release illusions, embrace reality, and uncover the profound serenity that blossoms when you live in harmony with truth. This is a replay of a series I released a few years ago! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it for you. As always, I'll be listening to the series along with you. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Truth's Embrace: Finding Peace in Reality's Flow," episodes 1480-1486. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE You're Invited To Take Part In Quest to Trust Yourself! Every day this week, start your day by tuning into your intuition. Trust your intuition. Continuously tune into your intuition as you go about your day. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES                                                     This is episode 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Truth's Embrace: Finding Peace in Reality's Flow." Day 1:&nbsp; &nbsp;Truth Visualization Day 2:&nbsp; Truth Affirmation Day 3:&nbsp; Your Breath as an Anchor Day 4:&nbsp; Mudra to Trust Yourself Day 5:&nbsp; Trust Chakra Focus Day 6:&nbsp;Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:&nbsp; Weekly review meditation and closure                                                     SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at&nbsp;&nbsp;or better yet -- direct message me on&nbsp;. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!&nbsp; WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE&nbsp;so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE&nbsp;the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at&nbsp;&nbsp;and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to&nbsp;. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:  &nbsp;Instagram&nbsp; sip and om Facebook   SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.&nbsp; 2-Week's Free Access on iOS  All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to&nbsp;.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Self-Acceptance Breathing Technique, Day 3: Truth's Embrace: "Finding Peace in Reality's Flow" meditation series

Vinny Ferraro • Belonging • October 24, 2025

Andrew Brindle Perry • Sitting with What Can't Be Healed • Oct 31, 2025

Vinny Ferraro • Relative & Ultimate Reality • Nov. 7, 2025 • In-Person

This is the audio recording of the November 8 fundraiser for Mind Body Awareness Project.  To donate to MBA Project, visit: https://mbaproject.org/donate/

The panelists are Diego Arancibia, Jenny Powe, and Delano Heckard.

Vinny Ferraro • Healing Future Generations: Benefit for Mind Body Awareness Project • Nov 8, 2025

Vinny Ferraro • The Nature of Impermanence • Nov 14, 2025

Big Heart City is a San Francisco-Based meditation group. An open-hearted and welcoming community, we aim to offer a safe and authentic spiritual home for those interested in inclining their hearts and minds towards love and wisdom.

Matthew Brensilver • Self Acceptance, Not-Self, and Love • In-Person • June 6, 2025

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