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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

The Relationship Between Agency and Surrender

In this episode, we'll explore why both agency and surrender are important, and what their relationship is. If you'd like to attend the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

May 17, 20217 minEp. 387

Nature and Wellbeing

In this episode, we'll discuss the relationship between nature and wellbeing. To attend the upcoming retreat, visit www.corymuscara.com/retreat

May 14, 20219 minEp. 386

The Goal of Meditation

In this episode, we discuss the nuanced perspective of working with thoughts in meditation.

May 10, 20217 minEp. 386

Are You What You Repeatedly Do?

In today's session, we break down the truths and untruths of the popular saying, "you are what you repeatedly do." If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

May 07, 20218 minEp. 385

A Tool to Appreciate Your Life

In this episode, we discuss a simple mantra you can use to more deeply appreciate your life. If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

May 06, 20218 minEp. 384

The Art of Simplicity

In this episode, we talk about why there can be deep wisdom in the most simple of moments. If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

May 05, 20216 minEp. 383

3 Steps to Change Patterns

In this episode, we discuss 3 simple strategies you can use to change your patterns of conditioning. If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

May 04, 20216 minEp. 382

The Hidden Power of Early Morning Moments

In this episode, we discuss how to use early morning moments to help guide your life path. If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

May 03, 20218 minEp. 381

The Subtle Nuance of Understanding Impermanence

In this episode, we discuss why most of us understand the truth of impermanence but haven't developed the skill to really embody a liberating understanding of it. To learn more about the upcoming online retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat And if you'd like to get a discounted copy of my book, visit here ....

Apr 30, 20217 minEp. 380

How to Not Bypass in Meditation

In this episode, we discuss how to make sure our meditation practice doesn't become a form of bypassing experiences that MOST need our attention. If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

Apr 29, 20218 minEp. 379

The Journey Starts with One Step

In this episode, we discuss how the journey to where you're going is much closer than you realize, and the first step is much closer than we think. If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone

Apr 28, 20215 minEp. 378

2 Questions to Calm Your Mind

In this episode, we explore two questions you can ask yourself in moments of stress and overwhelm that will help you re-ground. If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

Apr 27, 20215 minEp. 377

Trust Your Past Self

In this episode, we discuss the wisdom of your past self, and how to reframe moments of regret. If you'd more support, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 for free text and audio message teachings delivered to your phone.

Apr 26, 20215 minEp. 376

The Best Season Of Your Life

In this episode, I share a poem by Wu-Men called "Ten Thousand Flowers" about letting go of our clouded mind. If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Apr 23, 20216 minEp. 375

Letting Go of Inner Struggle

In this episode, we discuss the key to rest and relaxation. If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Apr 22, 20216 minEp. 374

Reparenting Yourself

In this episode, we discuss the process of becoming a point of stability and guidance if we didn't get this in our childhood. If you'd like to do more of a deep dive into this, consider joining the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, June 11-13th, 2021: www.corymuscara.com/retreat If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Apr 21, 20219 minEp. 373

Change From the Inside

In this episode, we discuss the difference between change from the outside and change from the inside. If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Apr 20, 20215 minEp. 372

Discover Who You Are

In this episode, we discuss the importance of connecting to your true nature, and why this may be our biggest work as humans. If you'd like to receive free, daily text message teachings to your phone, text the word "Podcast" to 1-631-305-2874

Apr 19, 20218 minEp. 371

Compassion for Everyone: Yes or No?

In this episode, we discuss the notion of having compassion for everyone and how to navigate the tricky territory of emotions that arise in relationship to difficult people. If you'd like to join the upcoming online retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 16, 20218 minEp. 370

Fluid vs Fixed Purpose

In this episode, we discuss why strictly adhering to a life purpose you previously declared for yourself can prevent you from feeling what is most alive and true in this moment. Click here to join the upcoming online retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 15, 20217 minEp. 369

What Happens When You Stand in Truth

In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them. Click here to register for the upcoming retreat: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 14, 202115 minEp. 368

The Importance of Love

In this episode, we discuss the importance of feeling loved and cared for in order to fully bloom in the world. Also, if you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 13, 20217 minEp. 367

The Power of Permission Slips

In this episode, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission, and a technique called creating "permission slips" that can help. To receive resources by Brene Brown on this topic, click here . Also, if you'd like to attend the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 12, 20217 minEp. 366

How to Be Transformed

In this episode, we discuss how going into the depths of what you don't want often gives you the very thing you were looking for when trying to avoid what you don't want. If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 09, 20217 minEp. 365

How to Meditate More

In this episode, I will share the best way I've found to increase more meditation time into my schedule. If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 08, 202114 minEp. 364

A Practice to Improve Empathy

In this episode, we explore more empathy, compassion, and connection with others, including those we feel frustrated and disconnected with. If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 07, 20219 minEp. 363

A Method to Improve Communication

In this episode, we explore a simple practice you can use to make your communication more skillful and intentional. If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, visit: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 06, 20218 minEp. 362

Meditation vs Taking Action

In this episode, we explore the intersection of stillness and action, and how a meditation practice supports taking action in the world. If you'd like to join the upcoming online mindfulness retreat, click here: www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 05, 202111 minEp. 361

A Mindfulness Practice To Enhance Your Life

In this episode, we discuss a simple mindfulness practice that can be utilized to experience your life more deeply and richly. If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 02, 20216 minEp. 360

Let Thoughts Be

In this episode, we discuss how to work with thoughts in such a way that actually liberates our mind. If you're interested in attending the upcoming online retreat, click here! www.corymuscara.com/retreat

Apr 01, 20216 minEp. 359
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