A podcast that explores how we can live and apply spirituality outside of the world of meditation and deep breaths and in our daily lives of chaos, systemic oppression, injustice, and inequality.
Although both from privileged backgrounds, your hosts, Monique and Colin, have each undergone their own spiritual dark nights of the soul in one way or another and have gone through hell and back. Now, they share their experiences and explore what our everyday world could look like from a spiritual lens.
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A podcast that explores how we can live and apply spirituality outside of the world of meditation and deep breaths and in our daily lives of chaos, systemic oppression, injustice, and inequality.
Although both from privileged backgrounds, your hosts, Monique and Colin, have each undergone their own spiritual dark nights of the soul in one way or another and have gone through hell and back. Now, they share their experiences and explore what our everyday world could look like from a spiritual lens.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Understanding the Essence of Meditation: Techniques, Myths, and Personal Experiences
In this episode, hosts Monique and Colin delve deep into the essence of meditation, discussing its core purpose, techniques, and significance. They address common misconceptions, particularly the notion that meditation should result in an empty mind or prolonged stillness. Monique shares her unique perspective as an autistic individual and explains her challenges with traditional meditation forms due to aphantasia—a lack of mental imagery. Colin emphasizes that meditation is more about the act of returning to focus rather than the duration or the method. The duo also discuss their personal experiences, the changes meditation has brought to their lives, and the neuroscience behind its benefits. Additionally, they highlight the importance of repetition and patience in building new neural pathways. For those interested in practical application, their extended Patreon version includes a guided meditation by Colin, designed to help viewers get grounded and refocus.
00:00 Introduction to Meditation
00:56 Personal Experiences with Meditation
01:25 Challenges and Misconceptions
03:04 Understanding Meditation for Different Minds
05:24 The True Goal of Meditation
17:31 Scientific Insights on Meditation
23:36 Practical Tips and Daily Practices
24:43 Conclusion and Next Steps
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