Night falls in the cloud forest. Several species of frogs congregate in humid areas, from jungle lakes to the smallest puddle. Recorded in Bale Mountains NP, Ethiopia. Long version at https://youtu.be/8iYSre_njk8

Frogs croaking in the cloud forest

A world-renowned meditation teacher, Sharon Salzberg is the founding teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. In her new book, "Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom," she weaves together Buddhist psychology, her own experiences, and insights from a variety of contemplative traditions to examine how we can live with greater creativity, connection, and joy. Through exploring the forces that keep us trapped in constriction, she lays out a path toward what she calls “real life,” or a life of spaciousness and freedom.

In today’s episode of Life As It Is, Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen, sits down with Salzberg to talk about what it means to live a real life, how we can break free of our habitual patterns, and how expansiveness makes love more available to us.

Opening to Freedom with Sharon Salzberg

In this conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert, our generation's "Mark Twain," we unpack the inherent magic of language, embracing the sacred "No," what it takes to have the things you say you want, and to sex or not to sex on book tour. Ha. Liz has an extraordinary way with words (but you knew that) and a rich perspective on what it means to share your magic with the world. Her eighth bestseller, BIG MAGIC is nothing short of brilliant and we're elated to have her with us. For more inspiring interviews with best-selling authors, subscribe to the Beautiful Writers Podcast on iTunes. To get access to our thriving community of writers visit TheBeautifulWritersGroup.com.

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Elizabeth Gilbert : The Big Magic of Creative Living

Meditation to release anxiety and fear. In this meditation you'll have the option to use the simple Gyan mudra to help you manage your anxiety. Mudras are an elegant way to manage the most stressful moments of your life both when you're meditating, and when you're smack in the busiest part of your day. Do this mudra before you encounter someone who triggers your stress, do it before an important presentation, do it when your anxious thoughts won't let you rest. This is part 4 of a 7-Part OVERCOMING TRAUMA Meditation Series, Episodes 506-512. 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 100-Day Meditation Quest you can join
*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.

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#509 Let Go of Anxiety Triggers with Gyan Mudra

One of today’s most beloved authors, Dr. Brené Brown shares behind-the-scenes details of her incredible life and career including: What it’s like to have 3 books on the New York Times bestseller’s list at the same time, why she won't read her reviews, funny/moving details of her meeting with Oprah and Maya Angelou, and what trips her up when writing and real life collide. If you’re one of the over 25 million viewers who’ve watched her 2010 TEDx Houston talk on The Power of Vulnerability, you know that this research professor at the University of Houston is heartfelt and hilarious. (Case in point, her “A" to our “Q" on “Sleep or Sex?” just might be our favorite one yet!) It is with very full hearts that we bring you this conversation. To subscribe to future podcasts or learn more about how we can support you on your writing journey, head over to www.beautifulwriterspodcast.com 


Brené Brown: Daring to Create Greatly

With an open and honest look at this disorder, its symptoms, and treatment, we hope this podcast brings awareness and understanding to those supporting, helping, and living with borderline personality disorder. Amanda R. Wang, Founder of RethinkBPD, interviews leading BPD voices and experts in honor of May BPD Awareness Month. This podcast series is a collaboration of http://www.rethinkbpd.org, http://www.neabbpd.org, and the medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry YIELD program 

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Take a break from your busy day with this three-minute meditation practice from mindfulness teacher Tim Desmond. Your brain will thank you. 

A 3-Minute Meditation to Recharge Your Mind

Nature's Relaxation Meditation - Music for Relaxation Meditation, Deep Sleep, Studying, Healing Massage, Spa, Sound Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Baby Sleep, Yoga Mindfulness Méditation Relaxation

Ocean Wave Sound for Deep Sleep (Music for Deep Sleep)

The introduction track from the new Guided Meditation Treks: Vipassana album. This track gives an overview of the album, its intentions, and a brief background on the Theravada sect of Buddhism which has been practicing some version of this technique for centuries. Learn more about the album and the apps that go along with it at http://www.guidedmeditationtreks.com/vipassana.html

Vipassana Introduction

Another version of the one minute meditation to support you when you're short on time. It's amazing what just one moment of mindful awareness can do for your day.

Another Mini Meditation Break (1 min)

Mathiew Le (University of Texas at Austin School of Law) joins Miriam and Kristi to offer advice on personal statements.

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