The Importance of Self-Love
In this episode, we discuss why self-love is so important for your happiness and growth. To join the self-love masterclass, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass-self-love/
May 25, 2023•5 min•Ep. 755
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 Power of "I Don't Know"
In this episode, we discuss why embodying your "I don't know" is one of the most powerful things on your spiritual and growth journey. If you want more support on your intuitive guidance, visit: www.corymuscara.com/intuition
May 24, 2023•9 min•Ep. 754
How to Develop More Positive Influences in Your Life
In this episode, we discuss how the thoughts and ideas we most see in our newsfeed impacts how we think about and perceive the world, and also how we can reimagine our relationship to this information intake so that it's a positive force in our 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 me...
May 22, 2023•6 min•Ep. 753
The 4 F's: Fight, Flight, Freeze, & Fawn
In this episode, we discuss the various "defense systems" we have access to when we feeling unsafe and threatened. We look at these through an evolutionary lens, but more specifically, how they show can show up in an unhealthy way in our day-to-day life. Most of us are familiar with the fight, flight, and freeze, but fewer of us are aware of the fourth, fawn. We go into detail about the fawn response and how to bring awareness to these patterns. You can learn more about the fawn response, coined...
May 19, 2023•11 min•Ep. 752
Working With Pain
As humans, it's inevitable that we will encounter pain in our life. Much of this pain is out of our control, but some of it we can influence and soothe. This is true in our meditation practice, as well. When pain arises in meditation--an itch, knee pain, etc--should we alleviate it if we can, or should we practice being with it? Listen on to find out. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text and audio message teachings, quot...
May 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 751
Relaxed Productivity
In this episode, we'll discuss how to get things done without turning into a ball of stress. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲
May 12, 2023•9 min•Ep. 750
Identifying Your Soul's Purpose
In this episode, I share a simple heuristic for parsing the mind's ideas from your soul's truth. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
May 11, 2023•10 min•Ep. 749
Thoughts on Wholeness, Simplicity, and Meaning
In this episode, we discuss a quote by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman about finding wholeness through more simplicity, minimalism, and meaning, rather than the chase for more goals. The quote is: "In the rush to feel whole, people will often add more and more goals to their plate when in reality what people often need is to add more simplicity and minimalism to their lives so they can energetically put their entire being into deepening something that is already meaningful." You can follow Scott on Twit...
May 09, 2023•13 min•Ep. 748
Growth, Death, and Birth
In this episode, we talk about the tragic and beautiful nature of growth. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
May 08, 2023•4 min•Ep. 747
How to Take Mini Retreats
In this episode, we discuss the value of taking time off and how to incorporate small retreats into your day and life. To join the upcoming in-person retreat at Omega, June 30-July 2nd, visit this link: https://www.eomega.org/workshops/start-fresh?utm_source=muscara&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=muscara_OC_2023
May 05, 2023•13 min•Ep. 746
Should You Focus on the Positive or Negative?
In this episode, we explore the nuanced territory or positive vs negative thinking. Should you anticipate a positive outcome or a negative outcome? Listen to find out! 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...
May 04, 2023•9 min•Ep. 745
The Five Remembrances
In this episode, we discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's 5 daily remembrances. These are five important truths that he suggests we keep in mind each day in order to live a meaningful, purposeful, and intentional 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 ...
May 02, 2023•9 min•Ep. 744
This 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. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podacst” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
May 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 743
Changing Your Patterns
In this episode, we discuss something that gets overlooked when trying to change our behavior and patterns. To join the Masterclass on How to Work with Urges, Cravings, and Addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/
Apr 28, 2023•10 min•Ep. 742
How Letting Go Happens
In this episode, we discuss why most of us struggle with the letting go process and how it actually happens. To join the upcoming masterclass on urges, cravings, and addictions, visit: https://corymuscara.com/masterclass/
Apr 26, 2023•17 min•Ep. 741
The Feeling of Truth
In this episode, we discuss the felt experience of alignment and inner truth. To sign up for the free text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 25, 2023•16 min•Ep. 740
Self-Trust
In this episode, we discuss why developing self-trust is so difficult.
Apr 24, 2023•10 min•Ep. 739
Stop Creating Drama
In this episode, we discuss why we have a deep tendency to create drama in our lives and how to step out of that pattern. To join the free text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 21, 2023•21 min•Ep. 738
Micro Moments of Deep Rest
In this episode, we talk about how to use 1-5 minute periods to completely disengage and relax so you can restore your nervous system. And if you'd like to sign up to the free text community, you can text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 737
Recalibration Periods
In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the space of limbo when you're in a big transition or period of uncertainty. To sign up for the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 736
Living From Surrender
In this episode, we talk about why it's so scary to surrender and why it's the only way back to yourself. If you want more support, I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 735
Projection, Complexity, and Connection
In this episode, we discuss the importance of making space for your own complexity and how that reduces projection and increases connection. To sign up for the free daily text message community, text the word “Instagram” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 14, 2023•14 min•Ep. 734
Trust Your Process
"Even in doubt, I am committed to trusting my process. I am leaning into discomfort with faith, resilience, and curiosity." -Alex Elle I send short teachings every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 733
The Missing Ingredient to Living Your Best Life
In this episode, we discuss why most of us sabotage the life we most want to live and the simple practice to stop this cycle. I send short written teachings in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 12, 2023•15 min•Ep. 732
Feeling Complete
In this episode, we explore how to identify and lingering in moments of liberation throughout your day. If you'd like more support, text the word "podcast" to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free text message teachings delivered to your phone.
Apr 11, 2023•10 min•Ep. 731
3 Reflections To Help You Let Go
In this episode, we discuss 3 questions to help you facilitate the letting go process. To get the Working with Thoughts course, visit: https://corymuscara.com/course/ To join the text community, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 730
How to Create More Ease In Your Day
In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day. I send short teachings in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 07, 2023•10 min•Ep. 729
How to Open Your Heart
In this episode, we discuss the first step to opening your heart and how to work with your heart's walls. To access the "Opening Your Heart" program for $100 off, visit here: http://corymuscara.com/heart/
Apr 05, 2023•18 min•Ep. 728
What Happens When You Stand In Your Truth
In this episode, we discuss the impact that a person standing in their truth has on those around them. If you’d like more support and guidance, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 to receive free, daily text message teachings and practices delivered to your phone 📲
Apr 04, 2023•14 min•Ep. 727
SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment
In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences. I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST, and you can unsubscribe at any time. To sign up, text the word “Podcast” to 1-631-305-2874 📲
Apr 03, 2023•3 min•Ep. 726
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