Tag: emotional wellbeing

“Peace is not something you wish for; It’s something you make, Something you do , Something you are, And something you give away.” – John Lennon

There is a benediction that my dad used to say at the end of church services that has stuck with me for all these years.

“May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, be with you now and forever more.”

I can see him in my mind’s eye standing in front of the church with his arms raised over the audience in blessing. He says that line and then he drops his hands, bows his head and walks out of the service. It gives me great peace to recall.

Meditation has been my go-to for practicing finding that peace. When I have it, I write better, parent more thoughtfully, lead with a fuller heart, and find myself swimming in the deeper end of the grace pool for myself and others.

So in this week’s episode of the How To Share podcast, I share a guided meditation by my meditation teacher, Deirdre Wilcox. Here is a short clip of the preamble highlighting some of my favorite quotes about inner peace:

The episode features a backpack guided meditation that resonates with me as a hiker and climber but I think we’ve all carried heavy loads enough to appreciate it.

Takeaways

• Meditation can help cultivate internal quiet and peace.
• Spiritual pathways include meditation, community, and acts of service.
• Inner peace is a valuable endpoint for personal growth.
• Nature can provide a sense of awe and tranquility.
• Creativity is a form of spiritual expression.
• It’s important to identify and release emotional burdens.
• Guided meditation can facilitate emotional unpacking.
• Self-love is crucial for personal development.
• Acknowledging what to let go of can lighten one’s load.
• Regularly checking in with oneself can promote emotional wellness.

I understand meditation is not for everyone. But if it is your jam, or you just like talking about packing, please give it a listen. Here are some ways you can listen and watch to the full episode:

• The podcast player embedded below
• Click this link to watch in a browser: How to Share Inner Peace with Deirdre Wilcox
• Subscribe to How To Share on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts
• Subscribing to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@howtosharepodcast

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How to Stop Procrastinating and Start: The 10-Minute Rule for Taking Action – The Life of Try: Personal growth, one try at a time.

What if the key to overcoming procrastination isn’tfinishing—it’s simply starting? In this episode of The Life of Try,Wynne Leon shares a practical 10-minute strategy for beginning before you feel ready, taking imperfect action, and building momentum when a goal feels overwhelming.Explore why starting can feel so difficult, how the Zeigarnik effect may keep unfinished tasks active in your mind, and why one small first step can help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll leave with a simple challenge: set a timer, make one imperfect move, and give yourself a clear next step.If you’re ready to stop procrastinating, get unstuck, and take action on something that matters, this episode is your invitation to begin. Then continue building momentum with How to Build Habits That Stick featuring Dr. Mike Rucker.What will you start today?

1. How to Stop Procrastinating and Start: The 10-Minute Rule for Taking Action 05:58
2. The Art of Meaningful Conversations: Lessons from 200 podcast episodes 30:59
3. The Power of Saying Yes 19:36
4. Growth Takes Energy| How Rest Helps Habits Stick 09:05
5. When You Know You're Not Going to Make It 09:26

Links for the Episode

Deirdre Wilcox’s website

(featured photo from Pexels)