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 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.

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Hey, That's Nice

This practice is about training your attention to notice moments of delight, embracing simple pleasures, and allowing yourself to enjoy the goodness already present in your day.

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Zip It

This practice is about letting go of the need to control your thoughts and simply observing the breath, returning to the present moment again and again with patience and ease.

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Number 3

A calming mindfulness practice about observing sensations, releasing emotions, and allowing experiences to move through without judgment.

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