A Short Meditation Podcast

First This

First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath, and be gently led through a meditation practice.

First this, then that.

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The Platinum Rule

This mindfulness practice explores the Platinum Rule, inviting us to move beyond assumptions and respond to others with curiosity, awareness, and compassion.

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Three Good Things

This practice is about slowing down, noticing three good things from your day, and gently training your attention toward the moments that bring gratitude, resilience, and joy.

Kathryn Nicolai 7/13/26 Kathryn Nicolai 7/13/26

The Lights in Your House

This practice is about gently illuminating your inner world, noticing your experience without judgment, and discovering the quiet space between awareness and reaction.

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Non-Grasping

This practice is about exploring aparigraha, the practice of non-grasping, by letting go of control, embracing enough, and finding peace in the present moment.

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Too Hot to Handle

This practice is about slowing down, embracing patience, and learning to savor the present moment instead of rushing toward what's next.