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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Learning to Stay (15-Minute Music Meditation)
A 15-minute music meditation for learning to stay present as sensations and experiences change, without grasping, resisting, or reacting to what arises.
Learning to Stay (10-Minute Music Meditation)
A 10-minute music meditation for practicing presence, strengthening concentration, and learning to gently redirect your attention whenever the mind wanders.
Learning to Stay (5-Minute Music Meditation)
A five-minute music meditation for practicing presence. Let your attention rest on sound, notice when the mind wanders, and gently return to the music.
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.
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.
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.
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.