In this mindfulness series, we are exploring resilience &amp; reciprocity as skills we build when we bring mindfulness to our relationships with the earth, with others, and with ourselves. In today’s class, we bring the lens of mindfulness to our fractured relationship with nature. Diagnosis like plant blindness and nature deficit disorder, not to mention climate crisis, highlight how removed we are from nature. At the same time, there are writers, poets, artists, and scientists all screaming for us to go outside, to remember ourselves in nature. Yet, for the most part, we don’t.We don’t go outside because we are busy, because we don’t know where to go, or because we don’t like being hot, or cold, or the bugs. We don’t go outside because our culture has taught us to value comfort over all else. We don’t go outside because we might be uncomfortable.In the Apache language, the root of the word for land is the same root as the word for mind… an interesting parallel, isn’t it?We don’t like to be uncomfortable - with our thoughts or with the weather. However, what we see over and over again through lived experience is that discomfort allows us to tap into and appreciate joy so much more than staying sheltered, closed off, and “comfortable”.Join me for today’s episode of The Mindful Minute as we revive our connection to nature through resilience and reciprocity.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett 		#meditatewithmeryl

In this mindfulness series, we are exploring resilience &amp; reciprocity as skills we build when we bring mindfulness to our relationships with the earth, with others, and with ourselves. In today’s class, we bring the lens of mindfulness to our fractured relationship with nature.  Diagnosis like plant blindness and nature deficit disorder, not to mention climate crisis, highlight how removed we are from nature. At the same time, there are writers, poets, artists, and scientists all screaming for us to go outside, to remember ourselves in nature. Yet, for the most part, we don’t. We don’t go outside because we are busy, because we don’t know where to go, or because we don’t like being hot, or cold, or the bugs. We don’t go outside because our culture has taught us to value comfort over all else. We don’t go outside because we might be uncomfortable. In the Apache language, the root of the word for land is the same root as the word for mind… an interesting parallel, isn’t it? We don’t like to be uncomfortable - with our thoughts or with the weather.  However, what we see over and over again through lived experience is that discomfort allows us to tap into and appreciate joy so much more than staying sheltered, closed off, and “comfortable”. Join me for today’s episode of The Mindful Minute as we revive our connection to nature through resilience and reciprocity. <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett 		 #meditatewithmeryl

Resilience & Reciprocity for the Earth

Hello dear ones. Today, we step into a new series that stems from some of my recent reading. Every spring, I re-read "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and I also just read a new book from the Foxfire organization titled "The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women".While these books are about different peoples, different times, and different landscapes, I see so many threads of similarity carried between the narratives - Threads of hardship, hard work &amp; happiness. Threads of lack and abundance.Threads of fear and grief for a changing landscape.In this new meditation series, I want to follow a few of these threads through our lived experiences, and the ways they show up and can be worked with on the meditation cushion.If I had to choose one word synopses for these two books, I would choose:Resilience &amp; ReciprocitySo, we will begin our series here. Join me as we journey through the plant world, the peopled world, and the inner world of the Self. We will talk, we will meditate, and we will connect. Don’t miss it!Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett #meditatewithmeryl

Hello dear ones.  Today, we step into a new series that stems from some of my recent reading. Every spring, I re-read "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, and I also just read a new book from the Foxfire organization titled "The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Women". While these books are about different peoples, different times, and different landscapes, I see so many threads of similarity carried between the narratives -  Threads of hardship, hard work &amp; happiness. Threads of lack and abundance.Threads of fear and grief for a changing landscape. In this new meditation series, I want to follow a few of these threads through our lived experiences, and the ways they show up and can be worked with on the meditation cushion. If I had to choose one word synopses for these two books, I would choose:Resilience &amp; Reciprocity So, we will begin our series here. Join me as we journey through the plant world, the peopled world, and the inner world of the Self. We will talk, we will meditate, and we will connect. Don’t miss it! <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett #meditatewithmeryl

Resilience, Reciprocity & Removing the Blinders

Mara Branscombe

Are you a Sage? A Huntress? A Lover? A Queen?The answer is yes to all of the above, and author Mara Branscombe joins us in today’s episode to explain why with her new book: Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen.Mara Branscombe is a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, ceremonialist and spiritual coach. Mara is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000.This is her second visit to The Mindful Minute, and this conversation does not disappoint! Mara and I chat about:Archetypes: what they are and why they matterThe light and the shadow of our inner experienceThe creative process and the wisdom hidden in creative actsSimple sacred practices to embody each of these archetypesThe archetypes we are resonating with most right nowAnd, Mara shares a short visioning practice to embody our inner Huntress, embracing authenticity and activating creativity. You can learn more about Mara and buy her new book here: https://www.femininearchetypesbook.com/Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett                 #meditatewithmeryl

Are you a Sage? A Huntress? A Lover? A Queen? The answer is yes to all of the above, and author Mara Branscombe joins us in today’s episode to explain why with her new book: Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen. Mara Branscombe is a mother, writer, yogi, artist, teacher, mindfulness leader, ceremonialist and spiritual coach. Mara is passionate about weaving the art of mindfulness, self-care, creativity, mind–body practices, and earth-based rituals into her life and work, and she has been leading community ceremony since 2000. This is her second visit to The Mindful Minute, and this conversation does not disappoint! Mara and I chat about: <ul><li>Archetypes: what they are and why they matter</li><li>The light and the shadow of our inner experience</li><li>The creative process and the wisdom hidden in creative acts</li><li>Simple sacred practices to embody each of these archetypes</li><li>The archetypes we are resonating with most right now</li></ul> And, Mara shares a short visioning practice to embody our inner Huntress, embracing authenticity and activating creativity.  You can learn more about Mara and buy her new book here: <a href="https://www.femininearchetypesbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.femininearchetypesbook.com/</a> Sign up for my newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting <a href="http://merylarnett.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett                  #meditatewithmeryl

Sacred Female Archetypes: A Conversation with Mara Branscombe

This meditation class was recorded in the aftermath of a mass shooting in my hometown of Atlanta, GA and after a day of supporting a friend through a mental health crisis.I like to think of meditation as a lifestyle; when we treat this practice as a rich and full aspect of daily lives it quickly begins to offer the benefits that are so lauded when one reads about the practice of meditation. However, there are also times when meditation can serve as a band-aid. It can be an SOS practice that immediately helps to calm your nervous system and to settle you back into your body after a stressful situation. In this class, we explore three quick and simple practices that you can do when you are feeling high levels of stress, fear and anxiety. Each of these practices can be done on their own in less than 30-seconds, and each practice has measurable, positive impacts on your nervous system. Join me for today’s talk and 15-minute guided meditation practice on The Mindful Minute podcast. As always, this class assumes that you are currently safe and have all your basic needs met. If you are experiencing extended periods of duress, please consult a mental health professional to support your wellness. Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett 		#meditatewithmeryl

This meditation class was recorded in the aftermath of a mass shooting in my hometown of Atlanta, GA and after a day of supporting a friend through a mental health crisis. I like to think of meditation as a lifestyle; when we treat this practice as a rich and full aspect of daily lives it quickly begins to offer the benefits that are so lauded when one reads about the practice of meditation. However, there are also times when meditation can serve as a band-aid. It can be an SOS practice that immediately helps to calm your nervous system and to settle you back into your body after a stressful situation.  In this class, we explore three quick and simple practices that you can do when you are feeling high levels of stress, fear and anxiety. Each of these practices can be done on their own in less than 30-seconds, and each practice has measurable, positive impacts on your nervous system.  Join me for today’s talk and 15-minute guided meditation practice on The Mindful Minute podcast.  As always, this class assumes that you are currently safe and have all your basic needs met. If you are experiencing extended periods of duress, please consult a mental health professional to support your wellness.  <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett 		 #meditatewithmeryl

 Meditation As A Band-Aid

Let me tell you a little secret… I dislike the word manifestation so much. It isn’t because I don’t believe that manifestation is possible, but it is because I find far too often it is over simplified and used as an easy excuse to side-step doing deep work. So, when I met Sara Rae Hoaglund and heard her talk about the contradictions, the work and the mindfulness that is required for manifestation, I knew she was the person to bring this discussion to The Mindful Minute.In this episode, Sara Rae and I chat about:What manifestation is and is notWorking with your energetic blueprintShadow workThe law of attraction, the law of detachment, and the hidden contradiction thereinHow mindfulness and manifestation support each otherThe difference between goal-setting and manifestationWhat happens when you work with a manifestation coachAt the end, Sara Rae guides a short cleansing ritual that you can use as often as you need while setting your own manifestation intentions. Learn more about Sara Rae, her work and her podcast by visiting: https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett         #meditatewithmeryl

Let me tell you a little secret… I dislike the word manifestation so much. It isn’t because I don’t believe that manifestation is possible, but it is because I find far too often it is over simplified and used as an easy excuse to side-step doing deep work.  So, when I met Sara Rae Hoaglund and heard her talk about the contradictions, the work and the mindfulness that is required for manifestation, I knew she was the person to bring this discussion to The Mindful Minute. In this episode, Sara Rae and I chat about:<ul><li>What manifestation is and is not</li><li>Working with your energetic blueprint</li><li>Shadow work</li><li>The law of attraction, the law of detachment, and the hidden contradiction therein</li><li>How mindfulness and manifestation support each other</li><li>The difference between goal-setting and manifestation</li><li>What happens when you work with a manifestation coach</li></ul> At the end, Sara Rae guides a short cleansing ritual that you can use as often as you need while setting your own manifestation intentions.  Learn more about Sara Rae, her work and her podcast by visiting: <a href="https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/</a> <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett          <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

Magic, Manifestation & Contradiction with Sara Rae Hoaglund

Andrew Holecek

Whew y’all. Are you ready to go deep today? Like really deep? Because today, we are jumping into the deep end with Buddhist meditation teacher Andrew Holecek. Andrew is a teacher and author on meditation, lucid dreaming, non-dualism, and preparingto die from a buddhist perspective. And today we are talking about his new book, Reverse Meditation, how to use your pain and most difficult emotions as the doorway to inner freedom. This is a rich conversation, particularly for those of you wanting to go deeper in your meditation practice. Andrew talks us through 3 stages of meditation practice and expounds on the how and the why of working with our discomfort, uncertainty, and pain. Andrew also answers a profound question that comes up so often: Meditation practitioners frequently comment that they feel MORE. They feel their own feelings and the feelings of the world so much more. And the inevitable next question is, “but what do I do with all these feelings?! How do I handle feeling so much more?”Well, friends, Andrew is about to answer that question for us. So, without further ado, let’s jump into today’s conversation on The Mindful Minute podcast. Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett         #meditatewithmeryl

Whew y’all. Are you ready to go deep today? Like really deep? Because today, we are jumping into the deep end with Buddhist meditation teacher Andrew Holecek.  Andrew is a teacher and author on meditation, lucid dreaming, non-dualism, and preparingto die from a buddhist perspective. And today we are talking about his new book, Reverse Meditation, how to use your pain and most difficult emotions as the doorway to inner freedom.  This is a rich conversation, particularly for those of you wanting to go deeper in your meditation practice. Andrew talks us through 3 stages of meditation practice and expounds on the how and the why of working with our discomfort, uncertainty, and pain.  Andrew also answers a profound question that comes up so often: Meditation practitioners frequently comment that they feel MORE. They feel their own feelings and the feelings of the world so much more. And the inevitable next question is, “but what do I do with all these feelings?! How do I handle feeling so much more?” Well, friends, Andrew is about to answer that question for us. So, without further ado, let’s jump into today’s conversation on The Mindful Minute podcast.  <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett          <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

Reverse Meditation with Andrew Holecek

Lillian Charles

I have wanted to bring this conversation to The Mindful Minute podcast for a long time now, and today I am delighted to share a conversation with Lillian Charles about our clothes, our bodies, and our mindfulness practice.Lillian created STYLE THERAPY in 2011 as a way to help women remove mental, emotional and physical barriers to living fully expressed lives. She combines traditional Personal Styling with Energy Healing, Intuitive Consulting and scientifically backed Life Coaching methods such as EFT, TIME techniques and neurolinguistic programming to achieve optimal results with each client.Lillian has served as a three term lululemon ambassador, has been named one of Atlanta's top wellness influencers and thought leaders by the City of Atlanta, was dubbed one of Atlanta's 2021 Wonder Women by Best Self Magazine and the number one wardrobe specialist by Atlanta Magazine two years in a row. She works virtually with women around the globe and celebrated the ten year anniversary of Style Therapy in 2021. You can find her on 15+ podcast interviews on Spotify.One of the original teachings of mindful living is in regards to the clothes you wear. It isn’t about the type of clothes, the cost or the level of ‘cool’ - it is about how you FEEL. Lillian, a graduate of my meditation teacher training, talks to us about:The energetics of styleHow she weaves mindfulness into her clothes and her relationship with her clientsVision boarding Prepping for date nightWhy she choose meditation teacher training even though she didn’t plan to teach meditationAnd so much more!You can learn more about Lillian by visiting lilliancharles.cominstagram: @lilliangraycharlesAnd, you can learn more about this year’s meditation teacher training at: https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-trainingWe begin August 16, 2023!Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett                 #meditatewithmeryl

I have wanted to bring this conversation to The Mindful Minute podcast for a long time now, and today I am delighted to share a conversation with Lillian Charles about our clothes, our bodies, and our mindfulness practice. Lillian created STYLE THERAPY in 2011 as a way to help women remove mental, emotional and physical barriers to living fully expressed lives. She combines traditional Personal Styling with Energy Healing, Intuitive Consulting and scientifically backed Life Coaching methods such as EFT, TIME techniques and neurolinguistic programming to achieve optimal results with each client. Lillian has served as a three term lululemon ambassador, has been named one of Atlanta's top wellness influencers and thought leaders by the City of Atlanta, was dubbed one of Atlanta's 2021 Wonder Women by Best Self Magazine and the number one wardrobe specialist by Atlanta Magazine two years in a row. She works virtually with women around the globe and celebrated the ten year anniversary of Style Therapy in 2021. You can find her on 15+ podcast interviews on Spotify. One of the original teachings of mindful living is in regards to the clothes you wear. It isn’t about the type of clothes, the cost or the level of ‘cool’ - it is about how you FEEL. Lillian, a graduate of my meditation teacher training, talks to us about: <ul><li>The energetics of style</li><li>How she weaves mindfulness into her clothes and her relationship with her clients</li><li>Vision boarding </li><li>Prepping for date night</li><li>Why she choose meditation teacher training even though she didn’t plan to teach meditation</li></ul> And so much more! You can learn more about Lillian by visiting <a href="http://lilliancharles.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lilliancharles.com</a> instagram: @lilliangraycharles And, you can learn more about this year’s meditation teacher training at: <a href="https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-training</a> We begin August 16, 2023! <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at<a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett                  <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

 Mindful Style: A Conversation with Lillian Charles

Combining meditation and the work you do with a therapist can significantly improve your mental health. Today, I am sharing a conversation with one of my meditation teacher training graduates, Robyn Minefee, who combines meditation teaching and her work as a licensed counselor.Robyn Minefee is a licensed professional counselor and yoga instructor in the state of Georgia. In her virtual private practice she considers herself a holistic practitioner meaning she utilizes movement as a big part of therapy - which can include physical movement or moving energy in your body with breath work. She is a registered yoga instructor, certified in EMDR, and Hypnotherapy, as well as a Reiki practitioner. Robyn identifies her greatest achievements as her two adult children, being a grandmother (soon to be of two),  and her four legged fur baby named Zen.Together we talk about:Meditation and Therapy: How Robyn brings meditation to her private clientsRobyn’s biggest hesitation when signing up for meditation teacher trainingNature! Why we love it, how it impacts our mental health, and how to do a walking meditationHow to stock your mental health cabinetYou can learn more about Robyn’s work as a counselor and a coach by visiting: https://www.mindandbodytherapyga.comIG: @mindandbodytherapygaTikTok: @mindandbodytherapygaAnd, you can learn more about this year’s meditation teacher training at: https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-trainingWe begin August 16, 2023!Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett                 #meditatewithmeryl

Combining meditation and the work you do with a therapist can significantly improve your mental health. Today, I am sharing a conversation with one of my meditation teacher training graduates, Robyn Minefee, who combines meditation teaching and her work as a licensed counselor. Robyn Minefee is a licensed professional counselor and yoga instructor in the state of Georgia. In her virtual private practice she considers herself a holistic practitioner meaning she utilizes movement as a big part of therapy - which can include physical movement or moving energy in your body with breath work. She is a registered yoga instructor, certified in EMDR, and Hypnotherapy, as well as a Reiki practitioner. Robyn identifies her greatest achievements as her two adult children, being a grandmother (soon to be of two),  and her four legged fur baby named Zen. Together we talk about: <ul><li>Meditation and Therapy: How Robyn brings meditation to her private clients</li><li>Robyn’s biggest hesitation when signing up for meditation teacher training</li><li>Nature! Why we love it, how it impacts our mental health, and how to do a walking meditation</li><li>How to stock your mental health cabinet</li></ul> You can learn more about Robyn’s work as a counselor and a coach by visiting: <a href="https://www.mindandbodytherapyga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mindandbodytherapyga.com</a> IG: @mindandbodytherapygaTikTok: @mindandbodytherapyga And, you can learn more about this year’s meditation teacher training at: <a href="https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-training</a> We begin August 16, 2023! <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at<a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett                  <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

Mindfulness & Therapy: An Interview with Robyn Minefee

I have been leading meditation teacher trainings since 2017, and as I launch my 2023 training, I thought it would be fun to share a few conversations with graduates about their experiences in MTT.Today, I am delighted to share a behind the scenes chat with a former student, Johanna Olivas. Johanna is a registered yoga teacher, Reiki master, sound healing practitioner, and since 2022, a certified meditation teacher. In this episode, we talk about:Confidence and connection: teaching that first meditationExpanding creative skillsDiscovering authenticity in voice and in space holdingThe secret sauce of journalingTune into The Mindful Minute today to hear about Johanna’s experience with meditation teacher training, and how she is using this knowledge in her business today. To learn more about my 2023 Awakened Heart Meditation Teacher Training, please visit: https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-trainingWe begin August 16!To learn more about Johanna, please visit https://www.lunaserenity.com/Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett                 #meditatewithmeryl

I have been leading meditation teacher trainings since 2017, and as I launch my 2023 training, I thought it would be fun to share a few conversations with graduates about their experiences in MTT. Today, I am delighted to share a behind the scenes chat with a former student, <a href="https://www.lunaserenity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johanna Olivas.</a> Johanna is a registered yoga teacher, Reiki master, sound healing practitioner, and since 2022, a certified meditation teacher.  In this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Confidence and connection: teaching that first meditation</li><li>Expanding creative skills</li><li>Discovering authenticity in voice and in space holding</li><li>The secret sauce of journaling</li></ul> Tune into The Mindful Minute today to hear about Johanna’s experience with meditation teacher training, and how she is using this knowledge in her business today.  To learn more about my 2023 Awakened Heart Meditation Teacher Training, please visit: <a href="https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.merylarnett.com/awakened-heart-meditation-teacher-training</a> We begin August 16! To learn more about Johanna, please visit <a href="https://www.lunaserenity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lunaserenity.com/</a> <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at<a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett                  <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

Behind the Scenes: Meditation Teacher Training with Johanna Olivas

I have something a bit different for you today! I was recently interviewed by Sara Rae Hoaglund for her podcast, Spiritually Inspired. I thought you guys might enjoy hearing a bit about my early experiences with meditation, how I defined meditation, and how to deepen your meditation practice when you are ready for more than just 10-minutes a day! This conversation was such a blast. Be sure to check out Sara Rae’s other interviews on Spiritually Inspired and be on the lookout for her interview on The Mindful Minute next month when we talk all about… MANIFESTING.You can find this interview and so much more on Sara Rae’s website: https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.com.IG: @merylarnett                 #meditatewithmeryl

I have something a bit different for you today! I was recently interviewed by Sara Rae Hoaglund for her podcast, Spiritually Inspired.  I thought you guys might enjoy hearing a bit about my early experiences with meditation, how I defined meditation, and how to deepen your meditation practice when you are ready for more than just 10-minutes a day!  This conversation was such a blast. Be sure to check out Sara Rae’s other interviews on Spiritually Inspired and be on the lookout for her interview on The Mindful Minute next month when we talk all about… MANIFESTING. You can find this interview and so much more on Sara Rae’s website: <a href="https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spirituallyinspired.co/</a> <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for my newsletter at<a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dBYEUL</a> to receive free mini meditations each month, creative musings, and more. Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting<a href="http://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>. IG: @merylarnett                  <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/?q=%23meditatewithmeryl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#meditatewithmeryl</a>

Meet Meryl {Spiritually Inspired Interview}

That moment when your meditation teacher says, "pay attention to your breath..." and you secretly think, "WTH does that even mean?!" and spend the meditation writing your grocery list.Today's meditation and dharma talk is all about feeling the breath. We will talk bad WiFi, Google and meditation. It's all related; I promise!Join me for the chance to finally understand what it is you are supposed to DO with the breath while you meditate...#meditatewithmeryl

These are amazing guided meditations, for beginners or those well into their meditation practice.  You don’t lose interest and you look forward to the segments.    It has really helped me to grow my practice, believe in what meditation does for the mind and body, and just feel like anxious all the time!

Amazing Meditations

Meditating with you is a life changing experience. Thank you for making it available.

Heart Warming

That moment when your meditation teacher says, "pay attention to your breath..." and you secretly think, "WTH does that even mean?!" and spend the meditation writing your grocery list. Today's meditation and dharma talk is all about feeling the breath. We will talk bad WiFi, Google and meditation. It's all related; I promise! Join me for the chance to finally understand what it is you are supposed to DO with the breath while you meditate... #meditatewithmeryl

The Mindful Minute

In my experience on the meditation cushion, the web of indebtedness is exactly what we innately become aware of as our meditation practice moves into deeper cycles. It begins as we enter into a reciprocal relationship with our meditation practice.   We give our time, energy and attention to our practice, and it responds to us with greater awareness, insight and warmth… The practice becomes sweeter because we give ourselves to it.   And eventually, this spills over into our everyday actions. Join me for today’s mini meditation practice and notice how it feels to consciously ‘give’ to your meditation practice.   These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice.  You can practice with me live each Monday as I record this podcast. My virtual meditation class includes time for Q&amp;A and a chance to connect with me personally! https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett **Use code: Mindful5 to get your first class for $5!**  Even better, if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts, screenshot it and send it to meryl@merylarnett.com to get your first live class with me FOR FREE!  ***Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit ***  Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/   #meditatewithmeryl

In my experience on the meditation cushion, the web of indebtedness is exactly what we innately become aware of as our meditation practice moves into deeper cycles. It begins as we enter into a reciprocal relationship with our meditation practice. We give our time, energy and attention to our practice, and it responds to us with greater awareness, insight and warmth… The practice becomes sweeter because we give ourselves to it. And eventually, this spills over into our everyday actions. Join me for today’s mini meditation practice and notice how it feels to consciously ‘give’ to your meditation practice. These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. You can practice with me live each Monday as I record this podcast. My virtual meditation class includes time for Q&amp;A and a chance to connect with me personally! <a href="https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett</a> **Use code: Mindful5 to get your first class for $5!** Even better, if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts, screenshot it and send it to <a href="mailto:meryl@merylarnett.com">meryl@merylarnett.com</a> to get your first live class with me FOR FREE! ***Did you know I have a<a href="https://mailchi.mp/be2567f4a962/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FREE Meditation Starter Kit</a> on my website<a href="https://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; <a href="http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit</a> *** Connect with me on Instagram {<a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@merylarnett</a>} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/</a> #meditatewithmeryl

Mini Meditation: The Web of Indebtedness

This month, we have been exploring the cycle of awakening in this 4 part series - ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ And, with today’s episode, we reach the pinnacle of this cycle. Reciprocity.  This cycle moves from paying attention, to noticing the gifts, to an outpouring of gratitude, and finally to reciprocity. Reciprocity is the literal answer to “what does love have to do with it?”   Reciprocity is the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit; cultural anthropologists support this idea in what they call the "web of indebtedness".  In my experience, this web of indebtedness is exactly what we innately become aware of as our meditation practice moves into deeper cycles. It begins as we enter into a reciprocal relationship with our meditation practice.   We give our time, energy and attention to our practice, and it responds to us with greater awareness, insight and warmth… The practice becomes sweeter because we give ourselves to it.   And eventually, this spills over into our everyday actions -    We become more aware of our excess. Of how and what we teach our children. We are more inclined to listen and engage with humans we might not otherwise notice…   And that noticing, it is starting another loop on the never-ending spiral of awakening. It is yet again paying attention, which will lead to noticing more gifts, more gratitude and new levels of reciprocity…   Let’s explore this cycle now; join me for today’s episode of The Mindful Minute as we talk through this teaching and then share in a 20-minute guided meditation.   You can practice with me live each Monday as I record this podcast. My virtual meditation class includes time for Q&amp;A and a chance to connect with me personally! https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett **Use code: Mindful5 to get your first class for $5!**  Even better, if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts, screenshot it and send it to meryl@merylarnett.com to get your first live class with me FOR FREE!  ***Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit ***  Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/   #meditatewithmeryl

This month, we have been exploring the cycle of awakening in this 4 part series - ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ And, with today’s episode, we reach the pinnacle of this cycle. Reciprocity. This cycle moves from paying attention, to noticing the gifts, to an outpouring of gratitude, and finally to reciprocity. Reciprocity is the literal answer to “what does love have to do with it?” Reciprocity is the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit; cultural anthropologists support this idea in what they call the "web of indebtedness". In my experience, this web of indebtedness is exactly what we innately become aware of as our meditation practice moves into deeper cycles. It begins as we enter into a reciprocal relationship with our meditation practice. We give our time, energy and attention to our practice, and it responds to us with greater awareness, insight and warmth… The practice becomes sweeter because we give ourselves to it. And eventually, this spills over into our everyday actions - We become more aware of our excess. Of how and what we teach our children. We are more inclined to listen and engage with humans we might not otherwise notice… And that noticing, it is starting another loop on the never-ending spiral of awakening. It is yet again paying attention, which will lead to noticing more gifts, more gratitude and new levels of reciprocity… Let’s explore this cycle now; join me for today’s episode of The Mindful Minute as we talk through this teaching and then share in a 20-minute guided meditation. You can practice with me live each Monday as I record this podcast. My virtual meditation class includes time for Q&amp;A and a chance to connect with me personally! <a href="https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett</a> **Use code: Mindful5 to get your first class for $5!** Even better, if you enjoyed today’s episode, leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts, screenshot it and send it to <a href="mailto:meryl@merylarnett.com">meryl@merylarnett.com</a> to get your first live class with me FOR FREE! ***Did you know I have a<a href="https://mailchi.mp/be2567f4a962/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FREE Meditation Starter Kit</a> on my website<a href="https://merylarnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> merylarnett.com</a>? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; <a href="http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit</a> *** Connect with me on Instagram {<a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@merylarnett</a>} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/</a> #meditatewithmeryl

What’s Love Got To Do With It {part 4}

The beauty of the human experience is that we are fully capable and innately wired to feel seemingly conflicting emotions simultaneously. It is true. We can feel joy and pain. We can feel fear and trust. As long as we are willing to feel, we can feel it ALL. Sometimes as we awake our senses in meditation practice, what we feel isn’t necessarily beautiful… We might feel pain, fear, heartache or sadness. Learning to let it be allows us to savor our full sensorial experience. If we are quick to shut one feeling down, we are quick to shut them all down. So sit and feel. And, cry if you need to cry. Laugh if you need to laugh. Smack the floor in rage if you need to… Let your senses be.  These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/ and if you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help others to find this podcast! Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit  meditatewithmeryl

The beauty of the human experience is that we are fully capable and innately wired to feel seemingly conflicting emotions simultaneously. It is true. We can feel joy and pain. We can feel fear and trust. As long as we are willing to feel, we can feel it ALL. Sometimes as we awake our senses in meditation practice, what we feel isn’t necessarily beautiful… We might feel pain, fear, heartache or sadness. Learning to let it be allows us to savor our full sensorial experience. If we are quick to shut one feeling down, we are quick to shut them all down. So sit and feel. And, cry if you need to cry. Laugh if you need to laugh. Smack the floor in rage if you need to… Let your senses be.  These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/</a> and if you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help others to find this podcast! Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website <a href="http://merylarnett.com?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com?</a> It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; <a href="http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit</a> <h1>meditatewithmeryl</h1>

Mini Meditation: Let it Be

Save this episode to have on hand for the stressful moments! You can get the background of this practice by listening to the full episode on March 5, 2020 {Like A Chicken With Her Head Cut Off}. This practice is a 10-minute meditation designed for use specifically on super stressful days or in stressful moments. When stressed, it can be so tempting to scream I DON’T HAVE TIME and run around like a chicken with your head cut off. Yet, if you can give yourself 5 - 10 minutes to connect to the moment without judgment and with compassion, you will be able to move forward in a healthy and wise way.  Give it a try today! These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/ and if you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help others to find this podcast! Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit  meditatewithmeryl

Save this episode to have on hand for the stressful moments! You can get the background of this practice by listening to the full episode on March 5, 2020 {Like A Chicken With Her Head Cut Off}. This practice is a 10-minute meditation designed for use specifically on super stressful days or in stressful moments. When stressed, it can be so tempting to scream I DON’T HAVE TIME and run around like a chicken with your head cut off. Yet, if you can give yourself 5 - 10 minutes to connect to the moment without judgment and with compassion, you will be able to move forward in a healthy and wise way.  Give it a try today! These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/</a> and if you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help others to find this podcast! Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website <a href="http://merylarnett.com?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com?</a> It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; <a href="http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit</a> <h1>meditatewithmeryl</h1>

Mini Meditation: 10 Minutes to Less Stress

Today’s meditation practice is an opportunity to gaze inwards with presence, non-judgment &amp; compassion, and to allow the teachings and ideas from those a little further ahead on the path infuse our subconscious and shine a light so we can see a little more clearly. Join me! These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. Learn more about Sacred Chill {at home} virtual meditation and yoga classes by visiting https://sacredchillwest.com/sacred-chill-at-home/ Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/ and if you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help others to find this podcast! Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit  meditatewithmeryl

Today’s meditation practice is an opportunity to gaze inwards with presence, non-judgment &amp; compassion, and to allow the teachings and ideas from those a little further ahead on the path infuse our subconscious and shine a light so we can see a little more clearly. Join me! These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. Learn more about Sacred Chill {at home} virtual meditation and yoga classes by visiting <a href="https://sacredchillwest.com/sacred-chill-at-home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sacredchillwest.com/sacred-chill-at-home/</a> Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/</a> and if you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews help others to find this podcast! Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website <a href="http://merylarnett.com?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merylarnett.com?</a> It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --&gt; <a href="http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit</a> <h1>meditatewithmeryl</h1>

Shine A Light Mini Meditation

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