A Moment of Mindful Meditation
By Stacey Tirro
A Moment of Mindful MeditationJul 16, 2021
Solitude
Solitude is not lonely and far from alone. It gives us the time and space to listen to our own wisdom and attend to our intuition. When you connect with your inner voice, you can find your next big idea, make a big decision, or figure out your next steps. Find a pen and paper and be ready to capture the musings of your inner voice.
Music Attributions
“Absent” Emanuele Dentoni storyblocks.com
“Introspection” Chris Collins indiemusicbox.com
What is Mindfulness?
What is mindfulness? How can we use it to reclaim our sense of calm, peace and feeling centered?
Join me to practice a box breathing strategy that may help you get unstuck, regroup and move forward in your life in less than 15 minutes.
I wish you the best of health, a calm heart and peace of mind.
MUSIC:
“Absent” Emanuele Dentoni storyblocks.com
“Introspection” Chris Collins at indiemusicbox.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano” Danail Draganov storyblocks.com
Imposter Syndrome
Why do some people think they don’t deserve what they have?
What makes them think they don’t have the right to do what their hearts are begging them to do?
Why are they constantly worried that someone will find out that they are not really deserving of what they have or actually capable of what they’ve already done?
What makes people pause or stop themselves from moving forward?
This meditation focuses on the success-dampening effects of imposter syndrome and how we can start to interrupt the cycle of self-doubt, so we can truly live our best lives. It's time to change the narrative so you can give yourself the credit you deserve, lean into your passions and take the step forward you've always wanted to take.
Tune in for A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
Dealing With Pain, Part 2
Hi. I’m Stacey Tirro and welcome to A Moment of Mindful Meditation. Today’s session focuses on separating ourselves from the conscious sensation of pain.
I got a message from a friend who recently had surgery. She had heard that meditation can help the recovery process and decided to listen to my last episode (Episode 10) about dealing with pain. Feeling that it was indeed helpful, she asked if I could make another one to continue to help her with her recovery. Of course, I’m always up for helping a friend, so this episode is inspired by her healing journey.
Find a comfy, quiet space and let's get started as you work on easing your pain.
MUSIC
“Absent” Emanuele Dentoni at storyblocks.com
"Soft Ambient Piano Drone” Bobby Cole at storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano” Danail Draganov at storyblocks.com
Dealing With Pain
Welcome to Episode #10!
Every day, people have the burden of managing aging, achy joints, acute injuries, or chronic conditions that leave them desperate for relief. While I always advocate for appropriate medical interventions, there are also more and more studies now being done on the benefits of using meditation as part of your pain-management plan.
Today's episode, Dealing With Pain, I will take you through a meditation that acknowledges the pain you may be feeling, and try to divert your attention in a way that may help you to better tolerate and cope with the discomfort you experience.
Join me for some soothing time in A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
I wish you the best of health, a calm heart and peace of mind.
Music attributions
"Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
"Starry Night" John Williamson www.storyblocks.com
"Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
Hurry Up and Wait
In today's episode, I’m going to talk about that uncomfortable feeling we get when we want to act, but doing so might not be the prudent thing. It’s the moment we have all experienced of “hurry up and wait.”
Together, we can consider some thoughts that might be help you quell some of the anxiety of feeling stuck in that awkward moment.
Give yourself the gift of slow, quiet time, as you enjoy A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni, www.storyblocks.com
“Riviere” Chris Collins, indiemusicbox.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
3-Minute Meditation
When you’re really busy, and you don’t think you have any time to slow down, today’s 3-minute meditation is the perfect opportunity for you to hit the pause button and check in with yourself.
Give yourself the gift of slow, quiet time. Take a few breaths and enjoy A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
Music attributions:
"Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
"Meditation Music for Relaxation and Yoga" Jeff Hanley www.storyblocks.com
"Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
Gratitude
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
In a world where we face such adversity and distraction, it is easy for our minds to get stuck on feelings of disappointment and anger. One thing that can help ease the burden of those ill-feelings is by shifting our attention to what and who we are thankful for.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on simple ways to make that shift happen.
Find a comfy place to sit, so you can enjoy A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
"Beyond" Roberto Diana www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
Mental Decluttering
Everyone deals with clutter. Whether it is things that pile up on your kitchen table, or the swirl of thoughts that invade your brain, we spend so much of our waking moments trying to manage the clutter in our lives. Since it is unlikely that we will get rid of all of our possessions and responsibilities we have amassed in our lives, we need to find ways to take breaks from the incessant nature of our clutter.
Today's episode is an exercise in giving ourselves permission to make some space to step away from the clutter for a few moments, and enjoy the gift of slow, quiet, time.
Join me for A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
"Dreams" Lance Conrad www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
Nature Walk
There is something soothing about sitting in the middle of nature. As we go about our busy, distracted lives, we tend to become more and more disconnected from the calming force of what the universe has provided for us.
Today's meditation takes us through a nature walk I recently took where I was able to experience the wonderful transition from monkey mind to tranquility. This episode is an example of the benefits we can gain, just from spending a little quiet time outdoors.
Join me today for A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
When Sleep Won't Come
When you lie awake at night, struggling to settle your busy brain, sometimes you need a little help to slow things down.
In this special night time episode of When Sleep Won't Come, we'll take a few minutes to help you relax, settle in, and give you some quiet space to fall asleep.
Get yourself all ready for slumber, turn off the lights, and enjoy A Moment of Mindful Meditation. Good night!
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
"Dreams" Lance Conrad www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
Setting Boundaries
What happens when what you are giving and others are taking seems off-balance?
What if it feels like you are always offering something of yourself and you are not able to replenish and restore your own sense of well-being?
When you start to feel drained and overwhelmed by your role in the relationships you have, it may be time to start setting some boundaries.
In this episode, we will explore a few things to keep in mind when it comes to maintaining equilibrium between caring for others and caring for yourself.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
A Moment of Mindful Meditation - I am...
Have you ever thought about how you define yourself? How do you measure how "successful" you are within that characterization? In today's episode, we are going to explore how we look at our identity and how our barometer of success can limit or expand our perception of who we are.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com
A Moment of Mindful Meditation - At The Beach
Connecting my creative spirit, my focus on mindfulness and my years of teaching adolescents, I am introducing my new podcast, A Moment of Mindful Meditation.
This episode, At The Beach, is an homage to my students. Together, we enjoyed our occasional yoga practice with a special ending where we would "go to the beach" to close out our practice. My overwhelmed, stressed-out teens emerged from the meditation calmer, quieter, more centered, and smiling.
Enjoy this re-creation of our post-yoga Savasana.
I wish you the best of health, a calm heart, and peace of mind.
Music attributions:
“Absent" Emanuele Dentroni www.storyblocks.com
“Ambiance Calm Piano" www.storyblocks.com