Minds are funny things, aren't they? They think they know what the world should look like, what other people should do and how everything should happen. And yet it doesn't. Reality has its own rules, its own way of playing and its own ideas about what needs to happen next. And it doesn't care what we think about it. The question then for us as humans is whether we should keep lecturing reality, arguing with what is and fighting for what the voice in our heads says 'should' be happening, or whether we are better served by noticing the truth of what is here now and working with it in the best way we can. In today's class we apply practical tools to this very human problem and find the best way forward for each of us.

Minds are funny things, aren't they? They think they know what the world should look like, what other people should do and how everything should happen. And yet it doesn't. Reality has its own rules, its own way of playing and its own ideas about what needs to happen next. And it doesn't care what we think about it. The question then for us as humans is whether we should keep lecturing reality, arguing with what is and fighting for what the voice in our heads says 'should' be happening, or whether we are better served by noticing the truth of what is here now and working with it in the best way we can. In today's class we apply practical tools to this very human problem and find the best way forward for each of us.

Reality Has No 'Shoulds'

Living this instant means living instinctively, responding to the moment as it arises, free of fear and desire. This is easy to say, but harder to do, and in this live class Oli shares his best tips and tools for coming back into alignment with your inner intuition.

Living this instant means living instinctively, responding to the moment as it arises, free of fear and desire. This is easy to say, but harder to do, and in this live class Oli shares his best tips and tools for coming back into alignment with your inner intuition.

Intuitive Living

Lao Tzu tells us that the lord of the country should not be flitting about, which means lost in the thought stream! And you and I are the 'Lord of the Country', the master of the house. Not the little me that whines and complains but the one who is aware of whining and complaining, the one who watches it all. This is what we seek when we meditate, and yet it is what we are. In today's class, we find the master, the lord, the boss and learn to live from there, not flitting about the countryside, lost in thought but rooted in being, here, now, always. For more information visit www.olidoyle.com or join my Facebook group - Mindfulness With Oli Doyle.

Lao Tzu tells us that the lord of the country should not be flitting about, which means lost in the thought stream! And you and I are the 'Lord of the Country', the master of the house. Not the little me that whines and complains but the one who is aware of whining and complaining, the one who watches it all. This is what we seek when we meditate, and yet it is what we are. In today's class, we find the master, the lord, the boss and learn to live from there, not flitting about the countryside, lost in thought but rooted in being, here, now, always. For more information visit <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com</a> or join my Facebook group - Mindfulness With Oli Doyle.

The Lord of the Country

Oli Doyle

"The Master doesn't seek fulfilment, Not seeking, not expecting, She is present, and can welcome all things." Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching - Stephen Mitchell's version. This week's class explores the importance of finding the Awareness that you are and of bringing curiosity to our inner experience rather than believing the words of someone else. For updates on classes join my Facebook Group 'Mindfulness With Oli Doyle.'

"The Master doesn't seek fulfilment, Not seeking, not expecting, She is present, and can welcome all things." Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching - Stephen Mitchell's version. This week's class explores the importance of finding the Awareness that you are and of bringing curiosity to our inner experience rather than believing the words of someone else. For updates on classes join my Facebook Group 'Mindfulness With Oli Doyle.'

Finding Awareness - Mindfulness Live With Oli Doyle

Thinking is not something we DO, it is something that does US, and when we get addicted to watching and listening to the thoughts that come uninvited, when we lose our attention in that stream of words and images, we lose the most precious thing - our actual life. Guided by the wisdom of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, in this live class Oli explores the addiction to thinking from which all humanity suffers and shares the steps we can take to start to unpick the threads of that addiction. Are you ready to be free? This class is for you.

Thinking is not something we DO, it is something that does US, and when we get addicted to watching and listening to the thoughts that come uninvited, when we lose our attention in that stream of words and images, we lose the most precious thing - our actual life. Guided by the wisdom of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, in this live class Oli explores the addiction to thinking from which all humanity suffers and shares the steps we can take to start to unpick the threads of that addiction. Are you ready to be free? This class is for you.

A Good Traveler Has No Fixed Plans - Mindfulness Live With Oli Doyle

"In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped..." Inspired by the Tao Te Ching, Oli explores the question, 'How can we drop what does not serve us? How do we move from the suffering of knowing best to the peace of not knowing?' In this live class, recorded on the 2nd of June 2020 Oli guided participants through a deep exploration of these questions while explaining some of the reasons behind different elements of mindfulness practice. Classes are live every Wednesday at 11am Melbourne time. For more details visit www.olidoyle.com.

"In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped..." Inspired by the Tao Te Ching, Oli explores the question, 'How can we drop what does not serve us? How do we move from the suffering of knowing best to the peace of not knowing?' In this live class, recorded on the 2nd of June 2020 Oli guided participants through a deep exploration of these questions while explaining some of the reasons behind different elements of mindfulness practice. Classes are live every Wednesday at 11am Melbourne time. For more details visit <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com</a>.

Letting Things Go Their Own Way - Live Mindfulness with Oli Doyle

That voice in your head, which I call The Storyteller' is forever loading you up with burdens - past, future, identity, story. Today let us put down those burdens and enjoy the simplicity of a life lived right now. For further information visit www.olidoyle.com, email oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au or join my Facebook group, 'Mindfulness With Oli Doyle.'

That voice in your head, which I call The Storyteller' is forever loading you up with burdens - past, future, identity, story. Today let us put down those burdens and enjoy the simplicity of a life lived right now. For further information visit <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au">oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au</a> or join my Facebook group, 'Mindfulness With Oli Doyle.'

Putting Down The Storyteller's Burden

Mindfulness is often sold to us as a self-improvement practice, but how can we improve a self that can't be found? In this live class, recorded on the 19th of May, 2020, Oli guides explorers through a deep examination of what is really going on inside. To join in live, visit Mindfulness With Oli Doyle on Facebook or email oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au for class details. More classes and workshops are available at www.olidoyle.com 

Mindfulness is often sold to us as a self-improvement practice, but how can we improve a self that can't be found? In this live class, recorded on the 19th of May, 2020, Oli guides explorers through a deep examination of what is really going on inside. To join in live, visit Mindfulness With Oli Doyle on Facebook or email <a href="mailto:oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au">oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au</a> for class details. More classes and workshops are available at <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com</a>

How To Improve The Self That Can't Be Found

All stress is caused by identifying with, believing, getting lost in stressful thoughts, but there is another way to live, connected with reality and the peace that is always here. In this live class from the 12th of May 2020 Oli explains how to move out of this suffering and what to do when thoughts pull your attention back.

All stress is caused by identifying with, believing, getting lost in stressful thoughts, but there is another way to live, connected with reality and the peace that is always here. In this live class from the 12th of May 2020 Oli explains how to move out of this suffering and what to do when thoughts pull your attention back.

You Are The Awareness That Watches It All

This live class was recorded on Zoom on May the 5th, 2020.  For further classes join my group 'Mindfulness with Oli Doyle' on Facebook or email oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au to be added to my mailing list. More information is available at www.olidoyle.com 

This live class was recorded on Zoom on May the 5th, 2020.  For further classes join my group 'Mindfulness with Oli Doyle' on Facebook or email <a href="mailto:oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au">oli@peacethroughmindfulness.com.au</a> to be added to my mailing list. More information is available at <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com</a>

Timeless Awareness - Live Class May 5th 2020

Learn Mindfulness today with these simple, effective classes from Oli Doyle, author of 'Mindfulness Plain and Simple'.

A mindfulness practice to take you into the heart of awareness, to a place that is not disturbed, even in an ocean of thoughts.

A mindfulness practice to take you into the heart of awareness, to a place that is not disturbed, even in an ocean of thoughts.

Returning To Awareness

Facebook Live Class 18th Of January 2019

When we sit, it is easy to get pulled into a path that doesn’t serve us. But if we know what place we are seeking, then our efforts can be focused the bring depth to this work.

How To Orient Your Mindfulness Practice .mp3

What is the true purpose and potential of this life of mindfulness?

The Purpose Of Mindfulness .mp3

It’s easy to be calm, except around people of course, so how do we live in harmony with the world when those we love are busy tormenting each other? Can we be the peace amidst the chaos? 㴀+皭湃

Not My Argument

It seems as if the mind is in control of your happiness doesn’t it? But what if you are the Master of the House, simply giving your power away without realising it? What if the true power belongs to you?

Master of the House

Embracing Simplicity

Mindfulness can easily be overcomplicated, especially if the person explaining is busy thinking about it rather than living it. Today, I want to explain why mindfulness only has one step, one move if you will. Every technique is designed to bring you to this one shift, but first it is helpful to see through the simple misconception that keeps us all stuck in the first place.

Mindfulness can easily be overcomplicated, especially if the person explaining is busy thinking about it rather than living it. Today, I want to explain why mindfulness only has one step, one move if you will. Every technique is designed to bring you to this one shift, but first it is helpful to see through the simple misconception that keeps us all stuck in the first place.

What is Mindfulness really?

It seems so difficult for humans to be happy. Could it be as simple as noticing the breath?

It seems so difficult for humans to be happy. Could it be as simple as noticing the breath?

Peace is Here, Now

Mindfulness, it seems, is not quite the right word, or rather it is being applied in ways that change its meaning. At its heart, this practice is about awareness, about finding out what you are, and about living in reality as it is.  In today’s episode I explore simple ways to notice this awareness and return to the freedom of living from that space. 

Mindfulness, it seems, is not quite the right word, or rather it is being applied in ways that change its meaning. At its heart, this practice is about awareness, about finding out what you are, and about living in reality as it is.  In today’s episode I explore simple ways to notice this awareness and return to the freedom of living from that space.

The Awareness Principle

Mindfulness Classes With Oli Doyle

Are you ready to be free from thinking? Are you clinging to painful stories that bring stress rather than peace into your life? Step into freedom with this simple, powerful journey inside your mind. 

Are you ready to be free from thinking? Are you clinging to painful stories that bring stress rather than peace into your life? Step into freedom with this simple, powerful journey inside your mind.

The Four Skills of Mindfulness

MFL Day 1

Suzuki Roshi

Suzuki Roshi Fooled by things

Suzuki Roshi - Big Mind

Drama is no more than a vain attempt to control the world. It contributes nothing positive to you or those around you, whilst derailing your very attempts to influence the world.  Worse than that, drama is sneaky! It pretends to be necessary, justified and useful, when in reality it is no more than a waste of time and energy. Because drama is sneaky, you must be alert to outsmart it. Keep watching thoughts and you will stay in control of the one thing that matters - where you place your attention. Drama is the storm, but never forget that you are the sky.

Drama is no more than a vain attempt to control the world. It contributes nothing positive to you or those around you, whilst derailing your very attempts to influence the world.  Worse than that, drama is sneaky! It pretends to be necessary, justified and useful, when in reality it is no more than a waste of time and energy. Because drama is sneaky, you must be alert to outsmart it. Keep watching thoughts and you will stay in control of the one thing that matters - where you place your attention. Drama is the storm, but never forget that you are the sky.

Drop the drama, forget the control

Thoughts and feelings are so closely connected that it's often hard to tell where one world ends and the other begins. As it turns out, The Thinker is closely involved in this world too, both encouraging emotions by telling stories and using them to feed drama.  Today we will explore how to end this drama by bringing more awareness to your internal world.

Thoughts and feelings are so closely connected that it's often hard to tell where one world ends and the other begins. As it turns out, The Thinker is closely involved in this world too, both encouraging emotions by telling stories and using them to feed drama.  Today we will explore how to end this drama by bringing more awareness to your internal world.

Thoughts and Feelings

MFL Day 3

MFL Day 4

Perhaps the most powerful and simple tool in mindfulness practice is breath awareness. It's always with you and it can take you instantly out of thinking and into your direct experience. In this 13 minute class I will show you how to use the simplest possible breath awareness practice to transform your experience right now.  For more free mindfulness classes, head to www.olidoyle.com Thanks for listening, Oli

Perhaps the most powerful and simple tool in mindfulness practice is breath awareness. It's always with you and it can take you instantly out of thinking and into your direct experience. In this 13 minute class I will show you how to use the simplest possible breath awareness practice to transform your experience right now.  For more free mindfulness classes, head to <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com</a> Thanks for listening, Oli

Mindfully Breathing Your Way to Peace

Beliefs about happiness Day 1

When I started this mindfulness journey, I was completely convinced that I was a person who needed help. Nowadays, I don't feel so much like a person, and I definitely don't need help! In this brief podcast, I explain the journey so far, and show you some simple ways to direct your attention to your true home.

When I started this mindfulness journey, I was completely convinced that I was a person who needed help. Nowadays, I don't feel so much like a person, and I definitely don't need help! In this brief podcast, I explain the journey so far, and show you some simple ways to direct your attention to your true home.

Becoming Pure Awareness

Today I will show you how to access the stillness inside whenever you want to. If you're feeling strung out, lost in this fast paced world, this practice can be your refuge regardless of the circumstances of your life. For over 200 more mindfulness classes, visit www.alittlepeaceandquiet.com.

Today I will show you how to access the stillness inside whenever you want to. If you're feeling strung out, lost in this fast paced world, this practice can be your refuge regardless of the circumstances of your life. For over 200 more mindfulness classes, visit <a href="http://www.alittlepeaceandquiet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alittlepeaceandquiet.com</a>.

Rest in Mindful Stillness

Suzuki Roshi Day 2 Nothing Special

Have you ever noticed that the 'one' who makes all the noise in your head is the same one that complains about it? And have you ever watched as the thoughts that comprise this 'one' rise and dissolve within the space that you are? In this recording of Oli's regular Sunday night class, he draws you attention back to your true home. Are you ready to come in out of the rain? For details on these free classes, visit www.olidoyle.com/classes

Have you ever noticed that the 'one' who makes all the noise in your head is the same one that complains about it? And have you ever watched as the thoughts that comprise this 'one' rise and dissolve within the space that you are? In this recording of Oli's regular Sunday night class, he draws you attention back to your true home. Are you ready to come in out of the rain? For details on these free classes, visit <a href="http://www.olidoyle.com/classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.olidoyle.com/classes</a>

Come In From The Rain

"Unconditional happiness means exactly what it says, no longer putting conditions on our happiness. It also means opening our minds to the possibility that we can be happy now, without anything in our lives needing to change." Oli Doyle, Mindfulness Plain &amp; Simple. What are you putting in the way of your happiness right now?

"Unconditional happiness means exactly what it says, no longer putting conditions on our happiness. It also means opening our minds to the possibility that we can be happy now, without anything in our lives needing to change." Oli Doyle, <a href="http://goo.gl/qIEf1Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindfulness Plain &amp; Simple.</a> What are you putting in the way of your happiness right now?

Unconditional Happiness

The answer to this question might seem obvious... until someone questions your beliefs or actions. It might appear crystal clear that happines is what you want, until you find yourself angrily defending a mental position. As it turns out, lots of us humans pick being right (or fighting for it anyway) much of the time, and it always costs us our happiness. What would your life be like if you never needed to change anyone's mind or control how they see you, ever again?

The answer to this question might seem obvious... until someone questions your beliefs or actions. It might appear crystal clear that happines is what you want, until you find yourself angrily defending a mental position. As it turns out, lots of us humans pick being right (or fighting for it anyway) much of the time, and it always costs us our happiness. What would your life be like if you never needed to change anyone's mind or control how they see you, ever again?

Would you rather be happy or right?

Today I was inspired by Byron Katie's work over at www.thework.com, and I wanted to share something profoundly simple (or simply profound): Your relationship with us mirrors your relationship with your thoughts. Make peace with thought, and world peace is inevitable. Have fun!

Today I was inspired by Byron Katie's work over at <a href="http://www.thework.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thework.com</a>, and I wanted to share something profoundly simple (or simply profound): Your relationship with us mirrors your relationship with your thoughts. Make peace with thought, and world peace is inevitable. Have fun!

Loving Your Thoughts - A Mindfulness Meditation

Beliefs about Happiness Day 4

There is one reason why humans are unhappy, and when we deeply understand that reason our potential can unlock itself rather quickly. I invite you to explore what creates stress and how life flows when we live instant to instant.

There is one reason why humans are unhappy, and when we deeply understand that reason our potential can unlock itself rather quickly. I invite you to explore what creates stress and how life flows when we live instant to instant.

Why Aren't We Happy?

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Best Episodes: Interesting Stories & Things

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