Meditative Story

Tig Notaro, a successful comedian, shares her journey of facing challenges in her career and achieving success. She talks about being told she'll never make it due to being a woman, gay, and low-key. Tig emphasizes the importance of staying determined and pushing through obstacles. She also discusses the significance of taking small steps and trusting the process to move forward in life.

Explore the celebration of new beginnings and the abundance of the present moment. Embrace self-love and personal growth, rejecting the 'new year, new you' narrative. Discover the connection between change and growth, and express gratitude for the future. Join the Meditative Story community for mindfulness in the coming year.

Teenager Jade Bowler discovers that big achievements aren't the only things that can bring happiness. She shares her journey of finding joy in smaller moments of everyday existence through personal experiences, including walking in Seoul and practicing companionable silence. The podcast highlights the importance of appreciating the beauty of everyday life and being present in the moment.

Jen Hatmaker, author and host of the For The Love podcast, shares her journey of embracing her inner lion and challenging gender norms. She reflects on the different expressions of power and the impact of bonus parents in her life. Jen also discusses taking control of finances after divorce and the importance of gratitude and encouraging reviews.

Meditation expert and travel enthusiast, Rohan Gunatillake, shares a meditation designed to provide relief and grounding during the busy travel season. Topics include traveling with mindfulness and meditation, relaxation exercises while traveling, and resting the mind by bringing awareness to the present.

Matthieu Ricard, photographer and author of Notebooks Of A Wandering Monk, shares his experience of being in the presence of mindfulness practitioners and the power of their compassion. He emphasizes the importance of letting the mind experience and absorb it, rather than analyzing or understanding it. The podcast explores the simplicity and power of sparks of light, the journey of studying under a teacher, and reflecting on presence and paying homage after the teacher's passing.

Suneel Gupta, tech entrepreneur and author of Everyday Dharma, shares his journey of embracing his Indian and American identities. He discusses the challenges of hiding his true self, experiences of discrimination, and his determination to challenge the status quo. The podcast also explores the concepts of mindfulness, collapsing boundaries, and embracing the unity of body and mind.

In this episode, the podcast explores various reflections on kindness, highlighting the positive impact of small acts of kindness, the power of kindness in conversations, and the impact of giving away cookies. Emma and Mike share their experiences of making kindness visible in the workplace and classroom, expressing gratitude and encouraging listeners to leave a review.

In 2009, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is having one of the busiest years of his life. A nonstop tour schedule and monotonous daily routine have completely drained him of the energy he needs to create — the one thing that gives him the most joy. In this episode, Jason shares how an opportunity to disconnect on a four-day hike through the Peruvian Andes is just what he needs to remind himself that there is an infinite source of energy all around us.Visit Jason's website: Jasonmraz.comIf this story resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former competitive swimmer Diana Nyad, now a sports broadcaster, shares her journey of living beyond limits. Inspired by a meeting with Christopher Reeve, she re-commits to pushing her limits. She reflects on resilience, grace, and embracing life's challenges, finding inspiration in the face of physical limitations. The story combines storytelling and mindfulness prompts to encourage reflection. It concludes with a meditation practice to appreciate the preciousness of life.