When we embark on a new endeavour, it is easy to become frustrated when things don’t happen quickly. We live in a world of instant results, and it can be hard to let go of the clock as we reach for what we want. 

How can we do it differently next time when we see ourselves behaving in a way that we know is not true to our best self? Here is a really good technique.  

The Supreme Court ruling has created some big feelings, no matter what side of the argument you land on. This is not a podcast on how we manage those feelings. It’s a podcast on how we manage each other. 

One of the ways we can integrate our meditation practice is to eat when we eat and sleep when we sleep. What does that mean, and how can we use this to help us?

A lack of confidence can have a significant effect on our life. It can hold us back from doing things we may want to do or solving problems in our lives. However, there are ways we can nurture confidence. In today’s podcast, I will give you some insight. 

Today has been a very special day here in New Zealand. I want to tell you a little about it and why it might be relevant for you. 

Our minds are exhausted, and we are passively overstimulated. No wonder we are struggling with stress and anxiety. Let’s talk about boredom and what a gift it can be. 

At times sorrow can overwhelm us. But as a beautiful quote from Rumi shows us, our sadness can be the garden of compassion.

We all have irrational people in our lives; sometimes, that unreasonable person is us. What can we do when someone behaves in an adversarial way that we can't understand?

Today I want to teach you how you can start to manage the things you put off with a 2-minute strategy. Don’t believe me? Have a listen.

Today’s podcast is important. We are living in a world of deep division. Why is this happening? I am hoping that today’s podcast will give you some answers. 

I want to be kinder. Where do I start? This came through as a question, and as I am aware, this world needs every piece of kindness we can muster; I loved answering it. 

One of my students put down the gauntlet. They asked me this: What one thing could you say to me to help me commit to daily meditation? Here is my answer. 

One of my students asked me about the turning point in my life that has enabled me to shift into a life of joy and fulfilment. I explain what it was in today’s podcast. 

Do you want to know a quick and easy way to reduce your stress and anxiety and feel happier? Here it is! One of my favourite lifelong strategies. 

It can be very easy for us to become overwhelmed by the people that count on us. One of my students asked me how I deal with this, and I hope that this answer is helpful.

A question I am often asked is how long we should meditate. One of my students points out that the Dalai Lama meditates for several hours a day. Is he wasting his time?

Why is it so hard to do the things that are good for me? This is a big question, and there are a few pieces to this puzzle. Here is one of the pieces. 

Today I answer a question from someone struggling to sit quietly during their meditation practice. It can be good for us to remember why this can be so difficult. 

I was asked a beautiful question - which interaction (with a person, place, etc.) changed your life in an amazing way, and why? Here’s my answer. 

If I am learning to stay in the present moment, is it necessary for me to look at the past? This question came up in a group discussion, and I think it’s important for us to look at the answer. 

We all love that feeling when the world feels good, and we feel positive. The best is when we can maintain this mindset. How can we do that?