Every once in a while, there’s an event that we all experience together. Big, national, or global events. 2020 seems to be full of them, and while we all feel these events, we all experience them in our own unique way. Today, get to know yourself a bit better and explore the ways these events affect you, specifically. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, you can download the Headspace app for free and search for our “Politics Without Panic” collection, or visit Headspace.com/election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was a sense of eerie calm when we recorded this episode yesterday. The calm before the storm. That tends to happen before big events. There’s a calm, quiet eye in every storm. Finding a sense of calm is always an option, no matter what’s going on. See if you can find yours today. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, you can download the Headspace app for free and search for our “Politics Without Panic” collection, or visit Headspace.com/election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As humans, we love to assign meanings to things. We think, “Oh this is good, and this is bad.” But if we're constantly thinking like this, it can be really limiting. If we can step out of these thought patterns, we can experience life in a very different way. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, you can download the Headspace app for free and search for our “Politics Without Panic” collection, or visit Headspace.com/election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the last few years, we’ve been building up to the next American Election. A lot of people have been feeling stressed, anxious, and angry. We wanted to share some techniques that Andy learned in the monastery to help you get through the week, no matter who you’re voting for. For more support dealing with the stress and uncertainty around the election, you can download the Headspace app for free and search for our “Politics Without Panic” collection or visit Headspace.com/election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there a specific handbook on living for those who practice mindfulness and meditation? In today’s podcast, we are reminded to keep an open mind and not limit ourselves in the world we live in. Want more Andy? Try out Headspace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you define yourself, and what limitations does that place on you? Learn how meditation can help you open up your mind and push beyond the limits of that identity. Want more of Andy? Try out Headspace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can we live a life that maximizes our sense of happiness while living with a healthy respect for those who came before us, and those who will come after us. Want more Andy? Try Headspace for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some people are filled with excitement, while others experience nervousness when presented with new opportunities. How can we channel this sensation to benefit ourselves in a healthy manner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you appreciating each moment, day, or year? Recognize the importance of celebrating each passing moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While we are all collectively united, we are all also unique. Today, we recognize the benefit in celebrating the uniqueness of one another.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In life, there often is a big gap between what we think we know and what we actually know about mindfulness and meditation. Learn how to connect those ideas and intellect to actual experiences.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Generally, we develop a pattern of thinking over the course of our lifetime. What type of pattern do you have and how can you cultivate and maintain an open mind?  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can we use time in a constructive way for ourselves and others, while maintaining a sense of spaciousness in the mind? Want more Andy? Try Headspace today for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the most valuable lessons we can benefit from in life? Today, we learn about the four foundations, a precious human life, impermanence, cause and effect, and a sense of acceptance. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Often we feel like there is not enough time in the day to complete all of our tasks. How can we make time for and prioritize the things in our lives that are important, and will ultimately make us feel better?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you apply more or less effort in life? Learn how mastery is achieved by being present and allowing nature to unfold in its own time. Want more Andy? Try Headspace for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In life, we try many different things ... some that work for us and others that don’t. How can we use meditation to hear our inner voice, and allow it to guide us throughout our lives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Words can be beneficial and necessary. Nevertheless, there seems to be an endless amount of chatter in today’s world. Learn how to become selective with your words and how silence can also add value to our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with all new-episodes of Radio Headspace. Meditation does not mean that we are repeating the same task over and over. Though we are repeating an action, we can have new experiences by reframing our minds, changing our moods, and thinking new thoughts. For more on meditation, try out Headspace for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blue Zones are regions of the world where people live longer and happier than anywhere else. There are lots of reasons for this — what they eat, how much they move. But the deep relationships that people in Blue Zones have add up to 8 years to their lives. Is there someone special to you that you haven’t connected with in a while? This weekend, give them a call.  Make sure you share, download, and subscribe to catch new episodes of Radio Headspace starting Monday, October 12, 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re excellent at noticing when we start to feel angry, or sad, or happy, but when’s the last time you noticed when a mood ended or changed? Remember, emotion is temporary, and feeling is finite. The more often we notice the end of a feeling that challenges us, the easier we can find a place of peace and a calm mind. Make sure you share, download, and subscribe to catch new episodes of Radio Headspace starting Monday, October 12, 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The more we shout the benefits of meditating, very often the further we get from the actual experience of doing it. If you have someone in your life that you want to try something you love, rather than talking it up, encourage them to experience it for themselves. Make sure you share, download, and subscribe to catch new episodes of Radio Headspace starting Monday, October 12, 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve heard a lot of questions about happiness lately. Mostly, “Is it bad if I’m feeling happy?” That assumes there is a choice in how we feel. That question also forgets that there is enough space in the mind for compassion for someone else’s suffering, and enjoyment of your own life. Today, give yourself the freedom to embrace whatever feeling arises for you.  Be sure to share, download, and subscribe to catch new episodes of Radio Headspace starting Monday, October 12, 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve heard from a few people that during this time, their work feels unessential. Maybe you feel this way. If you do, remember that you always have the opportunity to be of service. Today, don’t ask yourself what your work is doing for you, but rather what it is doing for others. Be sure to share, download, and subscribe to catch new episodes of Radio Headspace starting Monday, October 12, 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The weekend gives you the opportunity to relax and let go — but some things stick in your mind, nagging at it, weighing you down. It may be an unfinished task or an unforgiven incident. We suffer when we hold onto things, but if you can find a way to let go, to retell your story, forgiveness will set you free. Be sure to share, download, and subscribe to catch new episodes of Radio Headspace starting Monday, October 12, 2020.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices