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? Radio Headspace will be back for an all-new episode featuring all new-voices and mindful moments. Make sure you share, download, and subscribe to catch the new season of Radio Headspace, starting Monday, April 5, 2021.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we’re talking about an idea that comes from the Zen tradition. There are two ways of looking at the world: up high, like the view an eagle might have flying over the mountains, and up close, as if you were noticing every grain of sand. The two are vastly different — so how can we do both?  Radio Headspace will be back for an all new episodes featuring all new voices and mindful moments. Make sure you share, download, and subscribe to catch the new season of Radio Headspace starting Monday April 5, 2021. Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Awareness is found when we limit our chances for distraction. Pausing the mind is something we can do in an effort to be more aware of the distractions around us.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding life in death is not a normal practice. The thought of death holds a negative space in our minds. Changing our perspective of death can lead us to a new journey and appreciation of life that we would not experience without the context of death.   Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maintaining stability is the experience of maintaining mindfulness. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being focused on the outcome or result often leads us to miss out on the work of getting to the desired result. Focusing less on the outcome can lead us to the perfect result.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made helps us be mindful of the progress we are working toward. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oftentimes we get wrapped up in the fine details of executing a plan before we even get started. Sometimes you have to just start and finalize the plan along the way.   Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is okay to pause and reevaluate our relationships to consider the current need the relationship is fulfilling in your life.    Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cultivating the practice of awareness and compassion can take a long time, as this is something that we are not naturally inclined toward.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finding purpose in life is often a complex effort that generally leads to frustration and uncertainty. When we focus on the things that bring us joy and happiness, this is often a good starting point toward realizing purpose. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we emphasize the relevance of a moment, the mind processes the moment as a significant event and shifts our focus to elements in the moment we generally would not focus on. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While our phones can be a positive resource, we often find ourselves glued to them. Is it time to evaluate how you use your phone and consider taking a break? Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Understanding the place of breath, not just in meditation, but also in our lives. Learn about leading the breath with the mind. Want More Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The energy that we put out is more than just our actions and words, but also the intentions we carry in our minds. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meditation is more than repetition, it is creating an environment for the mind to be happy. The mind is a metaphorical garden, where there is always work to be done.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So often we are fearful of suffering, that we do not understand it or know how to be comfortable when it is happening. How can we use suffering as an opportunity toward achieving happiness? Want more Andy? Today Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s okay to relinquish control. Too much control can cause us to miss out on the pleasant inconveniences of life.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The understanding of happiness is often described in black and white, either you're happy or you're not. The idea of letting go of unhappiness is a liberating way of looking at life. This allows for a few splashes of color to expand our idea of happiness. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Significant friendships can impact our lives in more ways than we know. The right friend can provide a subject perspective and give you more insight into how to manage life ups and downs. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever noticed how the elements affect our moods? Being mindful of life’s conditions helps prepare us for our unique journeys of life.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We often spend more time preparing for our future. Every so often, it is okay to take a second to reflect on our past. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The vigor and energy we have when we first set our goals and resolutions tend to fade over time. Check in with yourself to get an index of the progress you’ve made toward your goals. The play-by-play isn’t going to create the end result, but it motivates you to make it happen.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meditation can be done in many forms and spaces. The most important thing to remember about practicing meditation is that we should quiet the mind and find a space that allows us to do just that.  Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are inclined to gauge progress by tangible measures and quantitative figures. However when practicing mindfulness, the gauge of progress can be a little cloudy because it is an internal measure that we set for ourselves. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices