Every action has a consequence. Intended or not - everything you do has a result, and a lot of your reactions and responses are habits. But even knowing that doesn’t necessarily help us change! Of course this is also true in the mind. The more we can sit with the mind, the more we can make a change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

n meditation, we talk about being in the present moment, because a lot of our struggles come from repetitive thought patterns. But that does not mean we can never allow ourselves to be with a memory. The difference is how we engage with it. Today, let yourself follow the memories, and notice what comes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How often have you waited for the ‘right moment’ to make a change or start something new? It can be tempting to wait until the situation is just right, but here’s a spoiler: that will never happen. Life is a journey and every new experience is a journey, not a destination. This weekend, try something you’ve been putting off and see how it feels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The small things in life can be the big things, too. That goes for the things that bring us joy, nourish us, or delight us. But it can also apply for the things that annoy us, inconvenience us, or cause us pain. The next time you feel like the little things are getting the better of you, take time to pause and see if you can be fully present for every little moment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life’s lessons can come from everywhere, not just our teachers. Our teachers even need a little help getting inspired sometimes. Today, Eve shares a story that helped her out recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In meditation, there’s a quality called “beginner’s mind,” which means dropping your expectations and preconceived ideas about something and approaching it with an open mind — a beginner’s mind. By keeping our minds open, we may be surprised and delighted by what’s in front of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re covering a very interesting question: Should you have compassion for those who take advantage of that kindness? It’s a very natural reaction to respond in kind when someone treats us poorly, but it’s unlikely to resolve a tense situation. Today, practice setting firm, but kind boundaries with anyone who may be rude to you — and remember, there is often more going on behind the scenes than you may realize.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is so much wellness advice out there, it can be hard to tell what’s a trend and what’s real. If a particular trend doesn’t work for you, we may assume there’s something wrong with us rather than the trend! Today, pay attention to what your body and mind are telling you. You already know what to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much time do you spend alone? Solitude is required for most of life’s endeavors. We must practice, explore, train, write — whatever you’re pursuing — we must do the work alone. Today, find 5-10 minutes to just sit and breathe (maybe in meditation 😉), and see what comes up. You can get a copy of Haruki Murakami's book, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ouch! Criticism and rejection can really sting. But what if instead of getting hung up on how these messages are often delivered, we look into what’s actually being said. Perhaps there is some truth to the feedback you’re getting, and exploring that could be a key opportunity to grow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Japan, there’s a concept called ikigai (生き甲斐) which speaks to living a life filled with purpose. Very often, when Westerners talk about finding your purpose, we talk about work, but ikigai is more than that. It’s finding your place in the world. This weekend, spend some time reflecting on where your time is spent and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anytime we step into the unknown, it’s uncomfortable. But there are probably people who have walked a similar path before. Look to them for guidance.  HiberNation is hosted by Mallika Rao and is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Binge the whole season now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all know what happens to best-laid plans. Disruption to routine and uncertainty is a fact of life. But one of the best ways to combat anxiety and frustration around disruptions is to practice gratitude for things that are going well. This weekend, take a moment to reflect on 3 things you’re grateful for. How did you feel before and after that exercise?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people are uncomfortable with meditation, or time for quiet thought, because of the negative thoughts or feelings the mind can dredge up. But it’s only by allowing these thoughts to come up that we can practice letting them go. Remember, we are not our thoughts. And it’s only by allowing thoughts to come and go without judgment that we can truly find peace of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would you tell your younger self about where you are now, or what you have achieved? You’ve probably come a long way! Even though we are constantly growing and changing, sometimes the storylines of our past and the ideas of who we think we are at odds with what is happening right now. Today, pay attention to where your sense of identity comes from. Is it from the life you’re living, right now? Or is it tied to ideas that are no longer true? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people who begin to meditate with Headspace expect they’ll instantly feel better and calmer. It’s natural to have expectations whenever we do anything, but holding on to these expectations can set us up for disappointment or frustration. Today, try to show up for whatever’s on your agenda without a sense of expectation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stress isn’t inherently good or bad, it’s simply a natural response to something that feels threatening. During these moments of stress response, our bodies and nervous system can’t tell whether a lion is chasing you or your flight is delayed, all it knows is to react. But if we are able to create space in our bodies and minds, we can choose how we respond, not just react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of us feel like we have to know everything that’s going to happen, all of the time. But this feeling creates resistance in the mind. If we have to be so certain all the time, we lose space for curiosity, imagination, and even intimacy and connection with other people. This weekend, practice curiosity instead of certainty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every time we think we’ve arrived somewhere, life has a way of changing our destination. It’s a constant work in progress, even when it feels like a decision or mistake we made is final. When we embrace the idea that nothing is final, we give ourselves the grace to begin again, no matter what happened before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you heard the saying “everything has been done before”? That may be true, but it hasn’t been done by you! The idea that nothing is original can come up when we’re scared of trying something new, but remember, as long as you bring your authentic self to the experience, it will feel totally unique.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We love how the wellness community connects online, and how much it’s grown! But it’s easy to see everyone’s wellness breakthroughs and ‘healing highlights’ on social media, and think that’s all wellness should be. Breakthroughs are amazing, but every step you take every single day counts. Today, think about where you were a year ago and celebrate just how far you’ve come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you’re on your own path, it can cause some friction in your interpersonal relationships — especially if you’re on a new health and wellness journey that no one else in your family wants to come on with you. It can be tempting to try to push other people onto a healthier path, but the best way to convince people to follow is to be an example. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think back to your life a year ago. Chances are, you’re living in ways you may have only dreamed of. In the pursuit of our dreams, we often get caught up in the day-to-day struggle and forget how far we’ve come. Today, remember how far you’ve already come, and celebrate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve all heard the axiom, the only constant is change. Many of us ‘fear’ change, because we’ve learned to associate change as a process to make up for what we lack, instead of changing with compassion and care. When we approach change with compassion, the process of changing becomes a dance instead of a weight looming overhead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Question for you: Did you really have a bad day, or did you have a bad moment that clouded everything else? If we’re not careful, that bad ‘day’ can creep into a bad week, or month, or year! Practice accepting things as they are — not how you wish they would be — and see if that doesn’t help you move on faster from bad moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices