"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal."  ~  Martin Luther King Jr. &nbsp; There's a lot going on in the world today that is cause for stress. In fact, you may wonder if you'll ever feel at peace in the world again. In this week's series, you'll discover ways to feel at peace in the world regardless of what's going on around you. As the end of the year approaches and with Christmas celebrated this week, tensions can run high as we maneuver around cherished traditions that now require social distancing from loved ones.&nbsp; This week is also a week to discover how not to take things so personally and how to roll with the punches a little more. &nbsp; This is part 3 of a 7-part Peace On Earth meditation series, episodes 2187-2193. &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Peace Quest. Every day this week, focus on not taking things so personally. To do this, try not to focus on "I" statements. If you are stressed about the insensitive way someone spoke to you, for example, instead of thinking, "I can't believe she said that! Instead, try reframing your thoughts to a more objective stance such as, "She must be stressed. She probably didn't mean to say that to me." You'll be surprised by how much peace on earth de-personalizing things can bring to you! &nbsp; THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: &nbsp; Day 1:&nbsp; &nbsp;Peace Visualization Day 2:&nbsp; Affirmation "Peace is all around me." Day 3:&nbsp; Inhale Visualizing Peace, Exhale Sending Out Peace Day 4:&nbsp; Dyan 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 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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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.