Jonathan Foust

Jonathan Foust
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32 snips
Nov 26, 2024 • 42min

Gratitude as a Gateway to Liberation: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks

Discover how gratitude can transform your life and reshape your mindset. Learn to overcome self-centeredness by fostering appreciation, which enhances overall well-being. Explore sensory exercises that boost gratitude's impact on mental health. See challenges as opportunities for growth and connect with positive global changes. Engage in guided meditations that focus on meaningful relationships, promoting deeper sense of connection and resilience. Cultivate a mindful approach to life that nurtures well-being and joy.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 42min

Happiness and Your True Nature

Explore the idea that happiness is inherent and can be cultivated through intention. Discover the surprising links between intimacy and joy, highlighted by humorous anecdotes. Reflect on the balance between internal emotions and external conditions that shape well-being. Delve into how generosity and gratitude enrich relationships and foster joy. Experience a meditative reflection to enhance mindfulness and deepen engagement with life, emphasizing true fulfillment in the present moment.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 47min

The Balance of Resilience and Surrender

Dive into the delicate dance between resilience and surrender. A journey through personal anecdotes reveals the importance of balance in life's challenges. Discover lessons from childhood that shape our understanding of hard work, and be inspired by an unexpected ultra-marathon champion. Insightful discussions encourage finding harmony in effort and relaxation, complemented by guided meditations that promote personal growth. Embrace the beauty of focus and openness to new possibilities.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 46min

How to Keep Your Meditation Practice Alive and Thriving, Part Two

Discover how to breathe new life into your meditation practice by embracing the emotional challenges it brings. Dive into the power of community support and the breakthroughs that arise from overcoming resistance. Learn the importance of cultivating personal habits alongside the influence of spiritual friendships. Explore techniques that nurture mindfulness in everyday life, while recognizing how being part of a meditation group can deepen your experience. Balance self-responsibility with communal support on your journey to awakening.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 48min

How to Keep Your Meditation Practice Alive and Thriving, Part One

Dive into the journey of revitalizing your meditation practice and overcoming stagnation. Discover personal insights on why we often stop practicing, along with practical tips to keep your mindfulness vibrant and engaging. Learn about supportive habits that can bring back joy and explore the incorporation of movement to elevate your experience. It's all about finding inspiration in the challenges!
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Oct 24, 2024 • 56min

Letting Go, Letting Be and Surrendering to Presence (Retreat Talk)

Dive into the transformative journey of letting go and embracing presence. Discover how meditation heightens awareness of attachments and the suffering they cause. Learn to find freedom through acceptance and reflection on life's changes. Personal anecdotes reveal the healing power of awareness, inviting you to embrace discomfort for profound growth. Experience the magic of surrendering to the moment and unlocking new opportunities by fostering emotional healing with compassionate presence.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 57min

My Interview with Shawn Parell: Somatic Inquiry and the Evolution of Practice

Here's my interview with the wonderful Shawn Parell, a wonderful teacher, guide and passionate student of the dharma. We discuss the evolution of practice, the power of somatic awareness, how to balance daily life with deep practice and how meditation can be a wonderful tool for self-discovery. For more about Shawn and her offerings, go to www.shawnparell.com, Instagram @ShawnParell for weekly meditations and prompts for practice and lots more.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 44min

Four Big Meditation Myths

This talk explores some of the mistaken beliefs about the practice of meditation. You'll learn how meditation is not a quick fix for your problems, is not about escaping reality and how this practice is both an art and science … and can dramatically transform your life.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 47min

Starting Over in Your Life [archive]

This talk explores the art of new beginnings. You'll learn how important it is to embrace your first reaction when things change, how to soften and release the past, how to open to new possibilities and how to engage into what most calls you forward.
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Sep 22, 2024 • 59min

Rewiring Procrastination with Mindfulness

In this talk, Jeff Fajains, PhD, an expert on creative momentum, shares his strategies for overcoming procrastination. He dives into how mindfulness can help boost focus and discipline, revealing the distinct personality types that procrastinate, such as perfectionists and thrill seekers. Jeff also discusses the transformative power of self-compassion in the creative process and offers practical tips on setting realistic goals and embracing feedback. Listeners will gain valuable insights to unlock their creative potential.

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