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Practicing Human

Cory Muscarawww.corymuscara.com
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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Episodes

Buffering Against Negative Feedback

In this episode, we discuss a simple strategy you can use to ease the intense emotions around receiving navigate feedback. If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 31, 20218 minEp. 358

Now is The Future

In this episode, we discuss why this moment is the future of all the previous thoughts you've ever had about the future. If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 30, 20215 minEp. 357

An Easier Way to Change

In this episode, we explore a more simple way to break negative habits and create more happiness. If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 29, 202111 minEp. 356

Where Meditation Goes Wrong

In this episode, we discuss a simple practice to help you avoid one of the most common pitfalls in meditation. If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 26, 20217 minEp. 355

The Butterfly Hug

In this episode, I share a simple grounding exercise to use when you're triggered, stressed, overwhelmed, or simply looking to calm down. If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 25, 20216 minEp. 354

Temptation Bundling

In this episode, we discuss how to get more things done that you don't always want to do! To review the article by James Clear, click here: https://jamesclear.com/temptation-bundling If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 24, 20217 minEp. 353

A Mind Like the Sky

In this episode, I share a passage from the book, "How Can I Help" by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman, about connecting to the spacious part of your mind. If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 23, 20214 minEp. 352

How to Follow Your Truth

Following your truth is one of the hardest things a person can do. In this episode, we'll discuss why it's so hard and how to navigate the complexities on one of the most important journeys of your life. If you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 22, 202113 minEp. 351

Feeling Compassion vs Feeling Responsible

In this episode, we explore the difference between feeling compassion for a person's experience and feeling responsible for a person's experience. To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 19, 20215 minEp. 350

Why Integrity is Hard

“Integrity is an unending process of letting our inner experience and our outer experience complete each other, in spite of our very human lapses.” ~ Mark Nepo To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 18, 20216 minEp. 349

It Doesn't Matter

In this episode, we'll explore the freedom of being in the present moment. To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 17, 20215 minEp. 348

What you REALLY want

In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey. To register for the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 16, 202113 minEp. 347

The Wisdom of the Body

"The body isn’t in the past or future, it’s not conceptual or imagined; it’s part of nature and contains all of nature’s elements. It houses our awareness...The body is a treasure trove and an exquisite vehicle for our practice of waking up and being with what is." ~ Jill Satterfield To register for the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 15, 20217 minEp. 346

The Process of Transformation

In today's episode, we discuss how to navigate the often difficult and restless process of personal transformation. If you'd like a dedicated space to navigate your own transformation, consider the upcoming online retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 12, 20217 minEp. 345

The Vow

"At some point he realized he had to make a choice or his weaknesses, and his fears would dominate him for the rest of his life. The pain of being aware, of seeing the consequences of not choosing, had become more painful than continuing to giving in. So he made a vow, not about the future, but about what he would do now, in this moment, over and over again." Dennis Warren...

Mar 11, 20218 minEp. 344

Why We Miss Our Lives

The belief that there is some future moment more worth our presence than the one we're in right now is why we miss our lives. To register for the upcoming retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 10, 20218 minEp. 343

Letting Go of An Agenda

In this episode, we discuss what Joseph Goldstein calls the "In Order To..." mind, and how it can negatively impact your practice of presence and mindfulness.

Mar 09, 20217 minEp. 342

The Simple Things

"In the hurry, In the rush, Simple things missed, Blessings denied, Beauties ignored. In the calm, In the quiet, Simple things received, Mystery unfolds, Happiness blooms." -Joyce Rupp

Mar 08, 20218 minEp. 341

How to Be More Intentional

In this episode, I share the single question that all musicians at the Curtis Institue of Music ask before they open their instruments to make sure they get the most out of their practice and training. 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 ...

Mar 05, 20219 minEp. 340

The Most Fundamental Aggression Toward Ourselves

"The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently." -Pema Chodron

Mar 04, 20216 minEp. 339

My Nuanced Thoughts On Positive Thinking

In this episode, I share different perspectives on the value of creating a positive storyline for 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

Mar 03, 202114 minEp. 338

The Power of Silence

In this episode, we discuss why silence can be both terrifying and transformative. To join the upcoming retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 02, 20217 minEp. 337

The Wisdom of Stress

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked wisdom of the experience of stress. Click here to join the upcoming retreat! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Mar 01, 20219 minEp. 336

The Conditions for Deep Rest

In this episode, we discuss the heart of cultivating deep rest, relaxation, and the unwinding of bodily tension. If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat themed "Deep Rest" visit: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/

Feb 25, 20219 minEp. 336

Asking For Help

"You have been the strong one for so long. Now is the time to recognize you are allowed to ask for help. Even for the things you feel like you should be able to handle yourself." -Morgan Harper Nichols

Feb 24, 20215 minEp. 335

5-Part Meditation Practice

In this episode, I share my 5-part G.R.A.I.N practice that you can use as a form of meditation. Also, if you'd like to attend the upcoming online retreat, you can learn more here: https://corymuscara.com/retreat/

Feb 23, 20219 minEp. 334

Reframing Discomfort

In this episode, we discuss a passage from Pema Chodron's book, When Things Fall Apart, discussing a new way to view moments of discomfort.

Feb 22, 20215 minEp. 333

The Power of Single Moments

It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the choice to stop, to breathe and be, and walk ...

Feb 18, 20216 minEp. 332

Maybe You Just Need a Break

Before diagnosing yourself with anxiety or depression, check to see if you just need a break from the intensity of your life. When we're overwhelmed for prolonged periods of time, we can get stuck in a fight, flight, or freeze reactivity, which can make us feel like something is wrong with us. You may just need a break, just as any other human would if they were going through your situation. To register for the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Feb 17, 20215 minEp. 331

Letting Things Settle

In this episode, we discuss how to facilitate the settling of your mind's mental activity so that you can get in touch with a more grounded, intuitive place within you. If you'd like to join the upcoming retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Feb 16, 20219 minEp. 330
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