Cultivate love and compassion as you forgive. This is part 5&nbsp;of a 7-Part Forgiveness&nbsp;Series, Episodes 1073-1079. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. 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. Sample from a selection of resources including: *a Free Private Facebook Group to connect with meditators from around the world *a Free Meditation Bundle to get started meditating *a Free Sleep Technique to Sleep Better *a Free Instant Calm Breathing Technique *a Free Guide to Get Started Meditating. &nbsp;If you'd like to receive fresh daily fully guided meditations 7 days a week you can subscribe to Slow Down Nation, a monthly subscription membership site and app. Not only do you receive a brand new daily fully guided meditation, you also receive access to over 800 meditations customized around weekly themes.&nbsp; ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission. Resources: Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller. I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying&nbsp;the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes. To be guided in a daily meditation where you learn a different meditation technique customized around a weekly theme head over to www.SipandOm.com to subscribe to Slow Down Nation daily meditations guided by Mary Meckley. Want to connect with other meditators from around the world who listen to the daily meditations? Join our free private Facebook Group at https://www.SipandOm.com. **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&nbsp;shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests&nbsp;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 mediate!

1077 Love Meditation

Many of us spend years trying to figure out how to let go of the past. In this video, I teach you the one key skill you must master before you can truly let anything go.

Sometimes, spiritual teachers don’t help either because they present the concept of “letting go” as something easy. 

“Just let it go”, says the guru. Yet for so many of us, letting go seems like a herculean effort.

This has been true in my own life and also in the lives of hundreds of clients. And over the years, I’ve come to understand why.

The truth is, you can’t simply let go of the past without first mastering one key skill.

And no matter how hard you try, the past will keep haunting you, as long as you’re focused only on the “letting go” part.

That’s why I shot this video for you. By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly what needs to be done first, before you can genuinely let go of anything.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1. Why “letting go” is hard for so many of us [time].
2. The one key skill you must master before you can let go of anything [time].
3. My 4-step process to healing the past that makes “letting go” easy [time].

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How to Let Go of the Past by Using this One KEY Skill

Une multitude d’atome,
l’esprit comme une caresse,
brûle et se dissout,
là ou nait notre amour
dans le Cerveau Matriochka.

Le filtre est notre,
la pluie ruisselle,
et de ces transmissions
sur l’antenne d’acier,
un corbeau chante,
dans le Cerveau Matriochka.

Où vont nos mots?
et nos prières,
comme le chant des orques,
nous avons vu nos enfants,
courir et rire,
dans le Cerveau Matriochka.

Ils se tenaient là,
et dans leurs yeux,
j’ai vu le soleil,
une énergie sans pareil,
que même la nuit ne peut colorer
dans le Cerveau Matriochka.

Et du nectar donné,
par ce séraphin,
les visions de nos corps enlacés, 
se dissolvent puis reprennent forme
dans le Cerveau Matriochka.

Des montagnes d’argent, 
une avalanche de plumes,
ton visage et ton sourire,
le son du silence,
et le lit de notre enfance.

Des montagnes d’argent, 
une avalanche de plumes,
ton visage et ton sourire,
tombent dans le son du silence,

et notre premier baiser,
comme le premier jour du printemps,
sur notre terre et au-delà,
essaime, essaime.

Avalanche

New Remix featuring Original Uman from Belgium
Original song is from label Slowbounce

Infinite Recordz feat. Original Uman - L'Habit Ne Fait Pas Le Moine 2.0 RMX

The beautiful and sensitive relationship between Rav Kook, his students and the devoted Breslover chassid, Reb Shmuel Horowitz

Rav Kook & The World of Breslov (3) - Rabbi Shlomo Katz

"Sleep is the best meditation." ~ The Dalai Lama &nbsp; Inner peace can be your haven from the current uncertainty in the world these days. Your inner peace is powerful. The more you share your peace with others, the more grounded in peace you become. This week, you'll explore different meditation techniques to help you cultivate deep inner peace. &nbsp; This is part 7 of a 7-part Inner Peace meditation series, episodes 2173-2179. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Peace Quest. Every day this week, focus on cultivating peace within yourself and then share your peace with others. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1:&nbsp; Reverse Negative Thoughts Visualization Day 2: Affirmation "I seek to understand." Day 3:&nbsp; Inhale + allow peace to flow through you, Exhale + become a channel of peace for others Day 4: Aatmanjali Mudra technique Day 5:&nbsp; Fourth Chakra Focus Day 6:&nbsp; Layer the week's techniques together Day 7:&nbsp; Weekly Reflection Meditation  &nbsp; LET'S SUPPORT EACH OTHER - WANT TO SHARE YOUR MEDITATION&nbsp; RITUAL 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  or direct message me on . We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!&nbsp;  SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY 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  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! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST  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   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.

Sleeping Better During the Hectic Holiday Season

"Most of the time we think too much, and mindful breathing helps us be calm, relaxed, and, peaceful." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, famous Vietnamese Buddhist monk and mindfulness teacher Are you ready to begin a brand new year? What do you wish for this year? What do you aspire to do? So many plans and promises greet a new year. Especially a year like 2020 has been! This week you're going on a Prosperity journey to immerse yourself in peace. Peace is one of the most sought after, and often the most difficult, qualities to pursue. Each day this week, you're guided as you explore different aspects of prosperity to launch you into the new year 2021. &nbsp; This is part 3 of a 7-part Prosperity meditation series, episodes 2180-2186. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Prosperity Quest. Every day this week, focus on bringing prosperity into your life in a unique way. For extra bonus points, you're encouraged to share your prosperity with others, even by the simple act of sharing your peace with a smile. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1:&nbsp; &nbsp;Prosperity Visualization Day 2:&nbsp; Affirmation "I usher in prosperity to all areas of my life." Day 3:&nbsp; Notice the rhythm + flow of your breath Day 4:&nbsp; Kubera Mudra technique Day 5:&nbsp; First Chakra Focus Day 6:&nbsp; Layer the week's techniques together Day 7:&nbsp; Weekly Reflection Meditation  &nbsp; LET'S SUPPORT EACH OTHER - WANT TO SHARE YOUR MEDITATION&nbsp; RITUAL 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  or better yet -- direct message me on . We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!&nbsp;  SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY 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  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! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST  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   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.

Calm Restless Thoughts + Sleep Better

"Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you." ~ Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the classic book, Autobiography of a Yogi If there's one thing you could change about yourself that would improve your life, it is the quality of your thoughts. Moods often get in the way of our most beautiful thoughts. Taming your moods helps you to focus on internal contentment regardless of what's happening in the external world. &nbsp; This is part 1 of a 7-part Taming Bad Moods meditation series, episodes 2187-2193. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Positivity Quest. Every day this week, focus on feeling an inner awareness of contentment, regardless of what's happening in the external world. This Quest will help to retrain your brain to focus on uplifting thoughts. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1:&nbsp; &nbsp;Mood Awareness Visualization Day 2:&nbsp; Affirmation "I uplift my thoughts in all situations." Day 3:&nbsp; Inhale 6, Hold 7, Exhale 8 Day 4:&nbsp; Shankh Mudra technique Day 5:&nbsp; Seventh Chakra Focus Day 6:&nbsp; Layer the week's techniques together Day 7:&nbsp; Weekly Reflection Meditation  &nbsp; LET'S SUPPORT EACH OTHER - WANT TO SHARE YOUR MEDITATION&nbsp; RITUAL 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  or better yet -- direct message me on . We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!&nbsp;  SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY 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  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! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST  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   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.

Taming Negative Thoughts

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"If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down." ~ Buddha What does simplicity mean to you? As you begin a new year, you may have goals to organize your home, plans to be more productive, and steps to take better care of your health. We often begin with the external around us as we improve our lives. The best way to improve your exterior life is to simplify your interior life. In this week's series, you'll discover how to improve your interior life. &nbsp; This is part 5 of a 7-part Simplicity meditation series, episodes 2194-2200. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Simplicity Quest. You're encouraged to disengage from all media. Let go of the external this week and focus on your interior life. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1:&nbsp; &nbsp;Simplicity Awareness Visualization Day 2:&nbsp; Affirmation "I am enough." Day 3:&nbsp; Inhale + mentally repeat, "I am enough." Day 4:&nbsp; Bhramara Mudra technique Day 5:&nbsp; First Chakra Focus Day 6:&nbsp; Layer the week's techniques together Day 7:&nbsp; Weekly Reflection Meditation  &nbsp; SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS &nbsp; Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at  or better yet -- direct message me on . We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!&nbsp;  SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE A REVIEW + TAKE OUR SURVEY 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  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! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey:  FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST  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   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.

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Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Poor boundaries are not only damaging for your relationships but they also cause significant issues within yourself like low self esteem, a lack of self respect, powerlessness, and can even cause physical disease.

It’s impossible to live a fulfilling and joyful life when you don’t know how to set boundaries. 

In this video, you’ll learn:

💥 What boundaries are exactly and why it can be so hard to set them [2:22]
💥 The 3 energy imbalances that occur with weak boundaries [13:03]
💥 The simple 4-step process to help you set strong boundaries today [25:00]

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How To Set Strong BOUNDARIES With Others! [4 Steps]

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.