Calmer in Five

Calmer in Five

Despite how noisy the world around you is you can still live a calmer life. Thom Walters, host of the Zen Commuter podcast, shares ways of looking at the world through a more peaceful lens. Each week he suggests ways of thinking, acting and being that can enhance your level of serenity.

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March 18, 2024 11 mins

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One of the easiest ways to become calmer is to learn how to simply allow things to be as they are, including you.  Stress levels become high and stay high every time we have thoughts about things being different then how they are.  Most times when we feel unsettled or discontent, it's because we are comparing ourselves to the people around us.  You don't need t...

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The words we speak even casually have tremendous power.  Today I talk about how to be more conscious with our words and our thoughts.

 

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Regardless of who we are, we all want to feel as if we are moving toward something. And maybe it isn’t specifically toward something, but just that we are not standing still; in a rut. When we do feel stagnant that can lead to uneasiness. Today I talk about a way to avoid that and increase your level of calm

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A few weeks ago I told you of a word, that when uttered, restores our thinking to a more quiescent state.  It is a powerful word.  But as I recently found out, there is another word that goes along with it that emphasizes its power.  Come listen.

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March 4, 2024 11 mins

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The word "home" evokes images and feelings of warmth and safety.  Today I discuss the concept of home as not solely being a place, but a feeling...one that we can take anywhere and find a quiet calm.

 

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I think it is safe to say that any time we’re afraid, we are not calm. So how about today I share with you three sources of fear that often go unnoticed, and how to deal with them so they don’t upset your level of calm

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February 26, 2024 11 mins

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Sometimes the things we see and use everyday become invisible to us; they become a given. Given or not, they have done us a tremendous service throughout our lives and they deserve recognition.

 

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When we look back on our lives, there is often a tendency to see it through rose-colored glasses. We regale in all the good times, turning a blind eye to the challenges we faced. Regardless of how we look back, we still run the risk of missing the moments right here…now. Today I share with yo...

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We are told that life is about doing things big; enjoying the big things. But as you will learn today (or maybe relearn) there is such profundity and joy in noticing the smaller moments. There is great peace in understanding that there are no insignificant moments.

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February 15, 2024 10 mins

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Do consider yourself to be a belligerent person; ready to fight if someone invades “your” space. You are not alone. I have even had a moment or two like that; as you’ll hear. In my case, I found out something really important. Maybe in asking yourself that question you’ll have an epiphany too...

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February 12, 2024 7 mins

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Our level of calm can be easily upset when something we value gets stolen, or broken; including our bodies and our health. Imagine how much more peaceful our lives would be if we understood that we, and all our things, are safe. Interesting concept. Let’s talk about it.

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Each of us has different values and beliefs. We see the world in a unique way.  But to that point, how do you see the world, what has meaning for you.  If you haven't asked yourself that question, now might be the time, because your calm could be riding on it. Let's talk about it.

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February 7, 2024 13 mins

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While I know it is not everyone, the majority of people listening to this episode have poured a glass of water, whether it is in the form of coffee or right from the tap. Did you think about the gift that it is? Or the fact that it is as abundant as it is? My guess is no. How about for today,...

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I came across a commercial while at my Dad’s house the other day that was the perfect example of how advertising ads to our level of anxiety. In this episode, I will break down that ad to demonstrate the subtle ways that marketers propel us to feelings of unworthiness; how they tell us to avo...

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The poet Joyce Kilmer had it right along when talking about trees. As abundant as they are (hopefully becoming more abundant) you would think we would have a fuller appreciation of them. Well, today I’m going to do my part to right that wrong, and discuss how trees can be the perfect reminder...

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January 31, 2024 7 mins

There is a predominant belief in the U.S. and many other parts of the world, and it is a huge cause of stress. It’s the misbelief that we need to be the best at what we do. It is a thought that is perpetuated in almost every facet of life; definitely in advertising, and definitely in the workplace. Today I talk about how this leads to anxiety and how to rethink this...

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January 25, 2024 9 mins

One of the most insidious parts of stress is its ability to sneak up on us. But here’s the thing; it doesn’t. It just seems like it does because we have a limited awareness. Our body gives us plenty of cues as to whether we are stressed or not, we usually just ignore them until they get un-ignorable. Today, let’s change that.

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It’s no secret that our society in the U.S. is mainly focused on doing things…doing things faster. It’s no wonder why any slight delay in us getting “our stuff” results in impatience. Today I talk once again about shifting our perspective to achieve a deeper level of calm. In this instance, being thankful for delays.

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January 17, 2024 13 mins

While I encourage everyone to review their lives whenever they choose, most people opt for this time of year to see what is working and what is not. In keeping with that mode of thought, today I ask you to think about your level of calm last year. More to the point, I talk about ways to make this year (or any year) more peaceful.

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