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Life’s lessons can come from everywhere, not just our teachers. Our teachers even need a little help getting inspired sometimes. Today, Eve shares a story that helped her out recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more …

In meditation, there’s a quality called “beginner’s mind,” which means dropping your expectations and preconceived ideas about something and approaching it with an open mind — a beginner’s mind. By keeping our minds open, we may be surprised and delighted …

Today we’re covering a very interesting question: Should you have compassion for those who take advantage of that kindness? It’s a very natural reaction to respond in kind when someone treats us poorly, but it’s unlikely to resolve a tense …

There is so much wellness advice out there, it can be hard to tell what’s a trend and what’s real. If a particular trend doesn’t work for you, we may assume there’s something wrong with us rather than the trend! …

How much time do you spend alone? Solitude is required for most of life’s endeavors. We must practice, explore, train, write — whatever you’re pursuing — we must do the work alone. Today, find 5-10 minutes to just sit and …

Ouch! Criticism and rejection can really sting. But what if instead of getting hung up on how these messages are often delivered, we look into what’s actually being said. Perhaps there is some truth to the feedback you’re getting, and …

In Japan, there’s a concept called ikigai (生き甲斐) which speaks to living a life filled with purpose. Very often, when Westerners talk about finding your purpose, we talk about work, but ikigai is more than that. It’s finding your place …

Anytime we step into the unknown, it’s uncomfortable. But there are probably people who have walked a similar path before. Look to them for guidance. HiberNation is hosted by Mallika Rao and is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Binge …

We all know what happens to best-laid plans. Disruption to routine and uncertainty is a fact of life. But one of the best ways to combat anxiety and frustration around disruptions is to practice gratitude for things that are going …

Many people are uncomfortable with meditation, or time for quiet thought, because of the negative thoughts or feelings the mind can dredge up. But it’s only by allowing these thoughts to come up that we can practice letting them go. …