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Sometimes, thoughts that really scare us can arise. And if there is the chance of immediate harm for you or someone around you, please seek medical attention as quickly as possible. But for other scary thoughts, we tend to push …

Not too long ago, Andy helped Cookie Monster out while he was waiting for his latest batch of cookies to bake. And while you may not be a cookie monster, you may often find yourself waiting for something else to …

We often feel the need to know everything about our lives and ourselves. We want to know everything that happens next. That need for control can lead to a lot of anxiety. If you have someone on your mind this …

We only have so much energy in our lives. If we channel it into the wrong things, including multi-tasking, we find that time flies by but we aren’t sure how we spent it or what we got accomplished. What if …

There is an exercise in the monastery where every evening, the monks and nuns acknowledge the fact that one day, we will die. Not in a morbid or sad way, but in a way that helps us appreciate each and …

We often approach commitments with an “all or nothing” mentality. You should keep your commitments, but missing an appointment or a workout doesn’t make you a commitment failure. It may mean that instead, you’re making space in your life for …

We’ve heard from a few people that during this time, their work feels unessential. Maybe you feel this way. If you do, remember that you always have the opportunity to be of service. Today, don’t ask yourself what your work …

Have an earworm? That same tune that keeps playing over and over — whether it’s actually music, a thought that won’t leave you alone, or a story that just keeps replaying in your mind. Rather than fighting it, what would …

If you’re too committed to a particular destination, you can’t truly experience what is happening. Allow things to spark joy, pique your curiosity, and leave some room to explore today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more …

The more we shout the benefits of meditating, very often the further we get from the actual experience of doing it. If you have someone in your life you want to try something you love, rather than talking it up, …