A powerful guided meditation to help you calm your mind, release tension and find inner peace – with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: Guided Meditation playlist ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9...
Jan 10, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to calm your busy mind, avoid emotional overwhelm, and find deep peace. Is your mind constantly racing with distractions and demands? Many of us live in a state of mental busyness, overwhelmed by information overload in our daily lives. But finding a calm mind is possible, and it offers enormous emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. In this episode, we explain how! With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees...
Jan 03, 2025•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast A powerful guided meditation to help you release anxiety and embrace uncertainty and unpredictability in life – with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other teachings and guided meditations yo...
Dec 27, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to release anxiety and embrace uncertainty and unpredictability in life. Do uncontrollable or unknown situations create fear and discomfort in you? Many people seek control and stability, which can make uncertainty feel unsettling. But what if embracing the unknown could bring a sense of peace and growth instead? In this episode, you’ll discover why embracing the unknown is not about being reckless or overly positive but about finding balance, being open to life's possibilities, a...
Dec 20, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to overcome a victim mindset and feel safe and empowered. A victim mindset often starts with negative self-talk, such as "I'm not good enough," "I can't cope," or "I'm unlovable." This mindset can lead to seeing the world as an aggressive place set up for you to fail. In this episode, we explore overcoming the victim mindset and aligning with your true self. This alignment brings emotional wellbeing and a sense of security in your capabiliti...
Dec 13, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to let go of perfectionism, fault-finding and self-criticism and be more at peace with yourself and your life. Do you ever find yourself caught in the endless cycle of striving for perfection? Whether it's in your appearance, relationships, or career, the pressure to be perfect can feel overwhelming. But what if you could let go of this need for perfection and embrace who you truly are? In this episode, we explore how to find that sense of trust and safety within yourself by under...
Dec 06, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 4 in our 5-part teaching series about THE MOST VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS you must teach your Inner Child to help reparent, love and nurture them. Your Inner Child craves control and predictability. It wants everything to be perfect and is uncomfortable with uncertainty. This desire for control leads to emotional turmoil when reality doesn't match these expectations. In this episode, you’ll discover how living in flow (‘wu wei’) is a powerful way to find peace amidst life's unc...
Nov 29, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 3 in our 5-part teaching series about THE MOST VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS you must teach your Inner Child to help reparent, love and nurture them. In this episode, we focus on how to help your Inner Child recognize its inherent value. Many people grapple with the concept of self-worth, believing it needs to be earned through the approval of others. You might feel disconnected from your true self if you've spent years seeking external validation. We explore ways to reconnect through ...
Nov 22, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 2 in our 5-part teaching series about THE MOST VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS you must teach your Inner Child to help reparent, love and nurture them. You are the creator of your emotions, not the victim. This concept can be challenging for the Inner Child to accept, as it often sees itself as a victim of emotions. Teaching the Inner Child to move from emotional overwhelm to empowerment involves recognizing emotions as signals for self-discovery. When you feel discomfort, it's an opport...
Nov 15, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is part 1 in our new 5-part teaching series about THE MOST VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS you must teach your Inner Child to help reparent, love and nurture them. In this episode, we explore why the Inner Child part of your psyche often feels fearful and insecure. It's that inner voice that worries about what might happen or dwells on unhappy past events, imagining they will repeat. This part of your mind is often rooted in confusing or traumatic childhood experiences. Understanding that this I...
Nov 08, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a calming meditation journey to help you release anger – with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it. Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy: Guided Meditation playlist ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&s...
Nov 01, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anger, resentment and the desire for revenge are powerful emotions that can often lead to a cycle of negativity and distress, but you can overcome them! Understanding the roots of anger, resentment, and the need for revenge and retribution is essential for personal growth and healing. By recognizing that we are the creators of our emotions, we can take responsibility for our reactions and emotional triggers. It is crucial to understand the origins of our anger and the beliefs that fuel it. Traci...
Oct 25, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inherited beliefs play a significant role in shaping our perceptions and decisions. These beliefs, often formed in childhood through observation and interaction with family, culture, and society, influence how we view ourselves and the world. Understanding their origin and impact can empower us to live more authentically. In this episode, we explore how these beliefs are formed and how you can identify and transform them to align with your true self. With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained T...
Oct 18, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Understand attention seeking: its causes, impacts, and solutions. For many, attention seeking begins with a constant need for approval and validation from others. Individuals often seek reassurance from peers, family, or authority figures, craving recognition and approval that they feel is missing from within. Such behavior can manifest in various ways. Some people may overtly seek attention through their looks, status, or achievements, while others might engage in more subtle forms, such as peo...
Oct 11, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover the essence of your intuition and how to connect with this powerful inner guide. Intuition is often described as an inner knowing, a gut feeling, or a quiet voice within. It's that unspoken truth that everyone possesses, yet not everyone listens to it. This inner wisdom is what Taoists refer to as 'Shen', your spirituality. It's a calm, wise, and grounded voice compared to the louder, more demanding voice of the Inner Child or ego. Many people believe intuition is a ...
Oct 04, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a deeply relaxing guided meditation to help you overcome anxiety – with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This soothing and calming meditation will help you overcome anxiety and fear and understand the role your Inner Child plays in creating feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. This meditation is part five of our 5-part anxiety series: Part 1 https://youtu.be/r5r8C9inXfg?si=aopClqYIEHg3PB0I Part 2 https:...
Sep 27, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how to overcome self-criticism and perfectionism and the anxiety they create. This is part four of our five-part series on managing anxiety using Wu Wei Wisdom techniques. Self-criticism and perfectionism are intertwined phenomena that create feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. Overcoming self-criticism and perfectionism requires patience, self-reflection, and a willingness to change. In this episode you’ll learn how to break the cycle of self criticism. You can cultivate a more authent...
Sep 20, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how to resolve past trauma and traumatic memories so you can heal from your past. This is part three of our five-part series on managing anxiety using Wu Wei Wisdom techniques. We explore anxiety caused by traumatic memories and how you can overcome this. Traumatic memories can be deeply impactful, but with the right approach, you can move forward. Traumatic memories are not just about the events that happened; they are about the long-term beliefs, patterns of thinking and emotional fee...
Sep 13, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the root cause of your anxiety from fear of the future and obsessing about worst-case scenarios and how to overcome this anxiety using Wu Wei Wisdom techniques. This is part two of our new five-part series on managing anxiety using Wu Wei Wisdom techniques. This episode unpacks fear of the future and obsessive anxiety, which is a common issue among many individuals. It manifests in various forms, affecting different aspects of life such as career, finances, health, and family. This fear of...
Sep 06, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover the root causes of your anxiety and how to overcome it using our Wu Wei Wisdom techniques. This is part one of our new five-part series on managing anxiety using Wu Wei Wisdom techniques. Living with anxiety can significantly impact your health, happiness, and potential. Through deep self-inquiry and Inner Child work, you can address the root causes of your anxiety and begin the healing process. This episode explores how childhood experiences shape anxiety and how empowering techniques ...
Aug 30, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a beautiful meditation journey with your Inner Child – led by Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This episode is the fifth and final part of our Inner Child Work Essentials series. WATCH Part 1: https://youtu.be/28-F9eGINf8 Part 2: https://youtu.be/vMr8QMAnPpY Part 3: https://youtu.be/jLbw7LVBYn0 Part 4: https://youtu.be/G-cInLYcd14?si=c698A6RMYQLohCdE This soothing meditation will recap our Inner Child...
Aug 23, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the fourth vital step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: nurturing exercises and activities that harness your Inner Child's energy and enthusiasm. This episode is part four of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. Many clients do the hard work of building a relationship with their Inner Child but fail to change their mindset about it: your Inner Child is not your enemy or out to mess up your life. If you keep treating your Inner Child negatively, it will cont...
Aug 16, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the third vital step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: how to build trust through consistency and honesty with your Inner Child. This episode is part three of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. Establishing trust with our Inner Child is essential because this part of our mind often believes it cannot trust anyone. This distrust stems from childhood experiences where promises were broken, leading to a mindset of control and self-protection. Before we can trust ...
Aug 09, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the second vital step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: how to speak to and teach your Inner Child. This episode is part two of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. You’ll learn how to compassionately and truthfully respond to your Inner Child’s fears and cries for help. Discover the mindset, language, tone of voice, and timing of your most effective conversations in Inner Child reparenting work. We also share how to handle when your Inner Child blocks you effec...
Aug 02, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn the first important step in Inner Child work and Inner Child reparenting: how to connect with and actively listen to your Inner Child. This episode is part one of our five-part Inner Child Work Essentials series. You’ll learn how to recognise your Inner Child’s voice and messages, encourage your Inner Child to speak clearly and calmly, and actively listen to your Inner Child in a way that helps them open up and share. When you experience intense, uncomfortable, or painful emotions, your in...
Jul 26, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy a transformative meditation journey to overcome fear and emotional triggers – with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This soothing meditation will help you overcome anxiety, fear, and emotional triggers and understand the role your Inner Child plays in creating emotional discomfort. The meditation allows you to master your emotions and understand the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit....
Jul 20, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to manage your fear response and take control of your emotional triggers for a more authentic response to life challenges. Episode highlights: Defining emotional triggers and why you seek emotional protection Understanding the ‘A-B-C’ model of how your beliefs and thoughts create your emotional responses The origin of your emotional overwhelm How to use the Golden Thread Process to overcome your fear and anxiety The helpful role of mindful acceptance and grounding yourself in your Shen...
Jul 12, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn practical steps to break free from people pleasing and worrying about others' opinions. Episode highlights: Introduction - defining the problem of seeking validation and people-pleasing Why your Inner Child is hooked on the drug of wanting approval from other people The link between anxiety and self-doubt, and how to use the Golden Thread Process to find the root of the problem Why approval-seeking behaviour stems from childhood experiences and our Inner Child The role of your Shen an...
Jul 05, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discover how to connect with your authentic spiritual self and live a life of deeper purpose and fulfilment. Episode highlights: What is the authentic spiritual self? Why your spiritual self can not be damaged or lost Signs and symptoms that you’ve disconnected from your authentic spiritual self Why you are a spiritual being having a human experience How we dishonour our authentic spiritual self and the consequences Are you living your life through your emotions or your authentic spiritual self?...
Jun 28, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and often distressing thoughts that can lead to a spiral of negative thinking, self-doubt, and overthinking, affecting your emotional well-being. In this episode, we discuss how to manage these thoughts and maintain a healthy mind. Highlights include: Understanding and overcoming intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, and overthinking The Inner Child's role in self-perception and overcoming negativity Building self-value and wisdom for life's crossroads Embraci...
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