The 1,000 Year View
In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds. If you'd like to attend the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat
Feb 12, 2021•6 min•Ep. 329
Practicing Human
Practicing Human is a daily podcast, hosted by Cory Muscara, offering insights and practices into how to live a fulfilling life. Cory pulls on his time living as a Buddhist monk in Burma, his many years as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and his work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Wreckage of Life
In this episode, we discuss why the pain of life is not beautiful, but something else is. To attend the upcoming online retreat, visit this link: www.corymuscara.com/retreat
Feb 11, 2021•5 min•Ep. 328
A Simple Sleep Practice
In this episode, we discuss a simple practice you can utilize to calm your mind and body as you transition into deep sleep.
Feb 10, 2021•6 min•Ep. 327
A Better Way to Talk to Yourself
In this episode, I share a simple mindset hack to create a much more effective form of positive self-talk. If you're interested in the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more at this link !
Feb 09, 2021•10 min•Ep. 326
Getting Back Into Alignment
In this episode, we discuss why sometimes you need to get out of alignment with the rest of the world in order to get back into alignment with yourself.
Feb 08, 2021•6 min•Ep. 325
Why You May Not Be Able to Focus
In today's episode, we discuss some of the less-discussed reasons why you may not be able to focus.
Feb 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 324
4 Steps to Being Patient
In this episode, I share four tips for becoming more patient.
Feb 04, 2021•4 min•Ep. 323
A Phrase to Free Your Mind
In this episode, I share a simple practice I use in my meditation practice to not get overwhelmed by the various experiences that arise.
Feb 03, 2021•4 min•Ep. 322
Perfectly Imperfect
"I have had it with perfection. I have packed my bags, I am out of here. Gone. As certain as rain will make you wet, perfection will do you in. It droppeth not as dew upon the summer grass to give liberty and greenjoy. Perfection straineth out the quality of mercy, withers rapture at itsbirth. Before the battle is half begun, cold probity thinks it can't be won, concedes the war. I've handed in my notice, given back my keys, signed my severance check, I quit. Hints I could have taken: Even the p...
Feb 02, 2021•6 min•Ep. 321
How to Make Your Voice More Powerful
In this episode, we explore the relationship between the power of your voice and the silence that you keep. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Feb 01, 2021•6 min•Ep. 320
The Healing Power of Curiosity
In this episode, we discuss why the mind state of curiosity may be the ultimate tool for healing and integration.
Jan 29, 2021•8 min•Ep. 319
What is Detachment?
In this episode, we discuss a key distinction that often gets lost in the conversation on detachment.
Jan 28, 2021•3 min•Ep. 318
4 Keys For a Healthy Relationship
In this episode, we discuss the 4 keys for a healthy relationship, describe as the "Four S's." As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Jan 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 317
Everything You Do Is Sacred
Now is the time Now is the time to know That all that you do is sacred. Now, why not consider A lasting truce with yourself and God? Now is the time to understand That all your ideas of right and wrong Were just a child’s training wheels To be laid aside When you can finally live with veracity and love. Now is the time for the world to know That every thought and action is sacred. That this is the time For you to compute the impossibility That there is anything But Grace. Now is the season to kn...
Jan 25, 2021•6 min•Ep. 316
3-Minute Practice to Wind Down
Enjoy this simple, 3-minute practice that will help you reduce stress and cultivate a calm mind and body. If you'd like to register for the upcoming retreat, visit:www.corymuscara.com/retreat
Jan 22, 2021•3 min•Ep. 315
How To Be More Creative
In this episode, I share a simple practice to generate more creative insights. If you'd like to register for the upcoming retreat, visit:www.corymuscara.com/retreat
Jan 21, 2021•7 min•Ep. 314
You Reading This, Be Ready
You Reading This, Be Ready by William Stafford Starting here, what do you want to remember? How sunlight creeps along a shining floor? What scent of old wood hovers, what softened sound from outside fills the air? Will you ever bring a better gift for the world than the breathing respect that you carry wherever you go right now? Are you waiting for time to show you some better thoughts? When you turn around, starting here, lift this new glimpse that you found; carry into evening all that you wan...
Jan 20, 2021•6 min•Ep. 313
Your Life's Journey
In this episode, we discuss what may be your biggest life's work. To try out the 31-Day course, click here . As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874...
Jan 19, 2021•6 min•Ep. 312
Stop Trying to Be Good
Carl Jung said, "I'd rather be whole than good." In this episode, we'll discuss what this means and why it's so important. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Jan 18, 2021•10 min•Ep. 311
Drop Beneath the Noise
We're inundated with ideas about who we should be, what success looks like, when life events should happen, and how we should show up each day. Most of it is utter nonsense, because it's not YOURS. Please, make your goal to get to know yourself, your own rhythms, your desires, your joys, your boundaries, and let THAT guide your life, the life that is only yours to live. The rest is just noise. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book ...
Jan 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 310
Hold Yourself to a High Standard
What would it look like to hold yourself to a high standard while also having respect, compassion, and understanding for where you are in this moment? As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874...
Jan 14, 2021•4 min•Ep. 309
Who Are You, Really?
In this episode, we discuss how to connect to the many layers of who you are, AND to connect to a deeper you that you may be very disconnected from. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874...
Jan 13, 2021•10 min•Ep. 308
The Glitter Jar
In this episode, we discuss a simple kid's exercise involving a glitter jar. I'll share the recipe to create a glitter jar and how to use it as a mindfulness practice with kids. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 30...
Jan 12, 2021•8 min•Ep. 307
Staying Sane With Technology
In this episode, we'll explore a simple question you can ask yourself to help prevent you from getting sucked into the often toxic relationship with your technological devices. If you'd like to learn more about the course, "Dealing With Online Negativity," you can learn more here: www.corymuscara.com/podcast As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 33...
Jan 11, 2021•7 min•Ep. 306
Starting Fresh
Looking for a fresh start? Do you feel burdened by your past? Do you wish to view this moment as the beginning of the rest of your life? This episode is for you. If you'd like a step-by-step guide to support your "Fresh Start" and personal growth, check out my 31-Day Mindfulness & Positive Psychology course: https://limindfulness.securechkout.net/31-days
Jan 08, 2021•9 min•Ep. 305
Safe vs Unsafe Fear
In this episode, we discuss the difference between "safe fear" vs "unsafe fear" and how you can use this to guide your navigation of when to take on pain and discomfort and when to avoid it. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" t...
Jan 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 304
Thoughts on Self-Sabotage
In this episode, we discuss WHY you might get caught in self-sabotage and HOW to interrupt and change this pattern. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Jan 06, 2021•6 min•Ep. 303
The Feeling of Progress
In this episode, we discuss the importance (and nuance) of making sure you're making progress in various domains of your life. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Jan 05, 2021•8 min•Ep. 302
Unwinding The Body
In this episode, we discuss a counterintuitive way to unwind deep tension and conditioning from the body. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Jan 04, 2021•13 min•Ep. 301
What If It Were Simple?
In this New Year's episode, we celebrate our 300th podcast episode and discuss a new way to look at starting new projects and endeavors. As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendations, app recommendations, and more, text your email address to: +1 (631) 337-8298 And if you'd like to get daily inspirational text messages to your phone from me, just text the word "podcast" to +1 (631) 305-2874
Jan 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 300
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