Sub-Saharan Africa is on the front lines of climate change with extreme weather wreaking havoc on infrastructure and agricultural production. COVID-19 introduces yet another level of risk to the food chain. In this podcast, IMF economists Pritha Mitra and Seung Mo Choi say the increase in frequency and intensity of natural disasters is weighing down on the region, which relies heavily on rainfed agriculture. The latest  looks at how the region can better manage the types of shocks that threaten its food supply.

Safeguarding Food Security in sub-Saharan Africa

Night Spell: Relax Your Body & Seduce the Senses

Broken Dreams

Do you feel like you're enough? Having to prove yourself takes away from who you are. Discover how the feel like you are eno.ugh as you calm your nervous system with a soothing, or energizing breathing technique &nbsp; You might not consider your negative thoughts as thieves. In fact, negative thoughts may steal away some of the best moments of your life. Consider the time and attention negative thoughts take away from each day of your life. In this week's series, you'll explore how to release these thieves. &nbsp; This week, you'll be exploring non-stealing, from Pantanjali's Yoga Sutras. This is part of a collection of meditation series focused on honoring the way you live your life. You'll focus on truthfulness to help cultivate a calmer, kinder approach to the problems in the world today. &nbsp; This is part 3 of a 7-part Release Negative Thoughts with the 3rd Yama Asteya meditation series episodes 2110-2116. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Truth Quest where every day this week you become aware of thoughts, words, and actions that aren't based on truth. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Affirmation - "I am right here. Right now." Breathing - Inhale: Notice negative thoughts. Exhale: Release them. Mudra - Prithvi Mudra Chakra - 7th - at crown of head - unity Herb - Yerba Mate - Mental focus + energy Yoga Asana - Muktasana - Freedom Pose  You'll find additional daily support and a weekly guide with the meditation techniques for each theme at sip.and.om Instagram and sip and om Facebook. You'll find deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. I invite you to try it for 2-weeks free! Receive access to 2,000+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from 300+ series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers.    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&amp;preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom 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 Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Breathing Technique to Calm Your Nervous System

“Victory over mind and its modifications can also be gained through complete surrender to God, the inner guide.” ~Patanjali &nbsp; We are living in a time of excess and extremes politically, economically, and socially. We crave a sense of semblance as we seek out a voice of unity. Discover how to find true peace and happiness within yourself. &nbsp; This week, you'll be exploring Moderation, from Pantanjali's Yoga Sutras. This is part of a collection of meditation series focused on honoring the way you live your life. You'll focus on moderation to help cultivate a calmer, kinder approach to the problems in the world today. &nbsp; This is part 4 of a 7-part Moderation meditation series with the 4th Yama Brahmacharya, episodes 2117-2123. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Restraint Quest where every day this week you direct your thoughts, actions, and words in a positive way to support yourself, without relying on anything outside yourself to meet your needs. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Affirmation - "Peace and happiness are within me." Breathing - Inhale: "Peace and happiness ..." Exhale: "... are within me." Mudra - Detox Mudra Chakra - 1st - at tailbone/coccyx - feel grounded Herb - Dandelion - Humbleness Yoga Asana - Sukhasana - Simple Seated Pose  You'll find additional daily support and a weekly guide with the meditation techniques for each theme at sip.and.om Instagram and sip and om Facebook. You'll find deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. I invite you to try it for 2-weeks free! Receive access to 2,000+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from 300+ series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers.    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&amp;preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom 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 Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Detox From Restless Thoughts

How can we live in the physical world with all its distractions and uncertainties without losing our soul essence? This is the question great thinkers throughout the ages have pondered. The answer may be simpler than you might guess -- go inward. &nbsp; This week, you'll be journeying within to listen to your inner wisdom as you release the cares and worries of the world. This is part of a collection of meditation series focused on Your Inward Journey. You'll focus on tapping into your inner wisdom. &nbsp; This is part 2 of a 7-part Journey Within meditation series, episodes 2131-2137. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Wisdom Quest where every day this week you are encouraged to keep a journey to write down your inner reflections as you listen to your inner wisdom. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1: Visualization to listen to your intuition Day 2: Affirmation - "Listen." Day 3: Breathing - Inhale&nbsp; -&nbsp; Listen -&nbsp; Exhale Day 4: Mudra - Shuni Mudra Day 5: Chakra - 1st - feel grounded - red color - earth element Day 6: Layer the week's meditation techniques together Day 7: Walking Meditation LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY If you enjoy the podcast, please let Mary know by leaving a podcast review.&nbsp; Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT?  Each day's meditation techniques shared at:   sip.and.om Instagram   sip and om Facebook     JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Connect with other meditators on the Daily Meditation Podcast private Facebook group!  SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP  Join Mary for deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 2-weeks 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;   https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&amp;preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom 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 Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Let Go of Fear

"If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself, if you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation."  ~ Lao Tzu  How can we live in the physical world with all its distractions and uncertainties without losing our soul essence? This is the question great thinkers throughout the ages have pondered. The answer may be simpler than you might guess -- go inward.   &nbsp; This week, you'll be journeying within to listen to your inner wisdom as you release the cares and worries of the world. This is part of a collection of meditation series focused on Your Inward Journey. You'll focus on tapping into your inner wisdom. &nbsp; This is part 4 of a 7-part Journey Within meditation series, episodes 2131-2137. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Wisdom Quest where every day this week you are encouraged to keep a journey to write down your inner reflections as you listen to your inner wisdom. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1: Visualization to listen to your intuition Day 2: Affirmation - "Listen." Day 3: Breathing - Inhale&nbsp; -&nbsp; Listen -&nbsp; Exhale Day 4: Mudra - Shuni Mudra Day 5: Chakra - 1st - feel grounded - red color - earth element Day 6: Layer the week's meditation techniques together Day 7: Walking Meditation LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY If you enjoy the podcast, please let Mary know by leaving a podcast review.&nbsp; Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT?  Each day's meditation techniques shared at:   sip.and.om Instagram   sip and om Facebook     JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Connect with other meditators on the Daily Meditation Podcast private Facebook group!  SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP  Join Mary for deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 2-weeks 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;   https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&amp;preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom 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 Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Finding Peace Within

"You have no need to go anywhere -&nbsp; journey within yourself. Enter a mine of rubies and bathe in the splendor of your own light." ~ Rumi  How can we live in the physical world with all its distractions and uncertainties without losing our soul essence? This is the question great thinkers throughout the ages have pondered. The answer may be simpler than you might guess -- go inward.   This week, you'll be journeying within to listen to your inner wisdom as you release the cares and worries of the world. This is part of a collection of meditation series focused on Your Inward Journey. You'll focus on tapping into your inner wisdom. &nbsp; This is part 6 of a 7-part Journey Within meditation series, episodes 2131-2137. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Wisdom Quest where every day this week you are encouraged to keep a journey to write down your inner reflections as you listen to your inner wisdom. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1: Visualization to listen to your intuition Day 2: Affirmation - "Listen." Day 3: Breathing - Inhale&nbsp; -&nbsp; Listen -&nbsp; Exhale Day 4: Mudra - Shuni Mudra Day 5: Chakra - 1st - feel grounded - red color - earth element Day 6: Layer the week's meditation techniques together Day 7: Walking Meditation LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY If you enjoy the podcast, please let Mary know by leaving a podcast review.&nbsp; Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT?  Each day's meditation techniques shared at:   sip.and.om Instagram   sip and om Facebook     JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP Connect with other meditators on the Daily Meditation Podcast private Facebook group!  SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP  Join Mary for deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 2-weeks 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;   https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&amp;preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom 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 Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller.

Trust Yourself

Guided meditations 7-days a week to sleep better, reduce stress and anxiety, and to be your most productive. Join a Free 100-Day Meditation Quest at www.SipandOm.com, where you're also invited to join a Free Private Daily Meditation Facebook Group to connect with listeners from around the world who follow the weekly meditation series along with you. Learn how to meditate in just 15-minutes as we explore a different weekly meditation theme together. Additionally you'll discover a brand new meditation technique every single day. The meditation techniques help you Manage Stress (Episodes 323-329)during your day, whether you're Managing Anger (Episodes 106-112), Self Doubt (Episodes 225-231), Fear (Episodes 344-350), Addiction (Episodes 386-392), Anxiety (Episodes 176-182), Depression (Episodes 443-449)or need a little extra Confidence (Episodes 190-196). 

Mary Meckley is your certified Meditation Coach.