Welcome to Part 3 of our Underland meditation series — the final journey into our inner depths. Over the past two weeks, we've learned to linger in uncomfortable spaces and discover gifts hidden in our shadows. Today, we complete this transformative journey by learning how to protect and preserve the wisdom we've unearthed.
Inspired by ancient traditions of burying treasure for safekeeping, this episode explores how our underground consciousness can serve as both a storage place for pain AND a vault for our most precious insights. Host Meryl Arnett shares why journaling after meditation isn't just helpful — it's essential for integrating the "message of the heart" that emerges from deep practice.
What You'll Learn:
- How to capture non-linear meditation insights and daydreams
- The ancient wisdom of "sheltering" precious discoveries
- The three-step Underland process: descend, mine value, shelter wisdom
Related Episodes: Listen to Parts 1 and 2 of the Underland series for the complete journey of descending into difficult spaces and mining value from shadow work.
Journal Prompts: After your meditation, spend 2-5 minutes writing down what you saw, thought, remembered, felt, or daydreamed — even if it seems nonsensical. This is your inner treasure worth preserving.
Podcast Break Notice
Our Mindful Nature will be taking a brief hiatus for the holiday season. We'll return in the new year with fresh nature-inspired practices to support your meditation journey. Thank you for being part of our mindful community — may your practice continue to flourish during this restful pause.
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New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).
Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/.
Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:
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This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.
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