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Becoming calmer in today's fast-faced world takes a concerted effort.  It will serve you to look at the choices you are making and see if they help you become calmer or more stressed.  Today I talk about how your devices keep you from getting a good night sleep, which in turn, has you waking up cranky and on edge. Links from the Episode: Why Is Blue Light Before Bedtime Bad for Sleep by Scientific American Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. If y

This week I have been focusing on calm.  Have you?  If you haven't, chances are good that it isn't going to just fall in your lap.  Today I talk about the benefits of one source of calm, nature.

There is a simple way to achieve calm, yet many people go their whole lives not doing it. Come listen

Links from the Episode: How to be a Calm Person by Psychology Today and Carrie Barron M.D. Questions of the Day: Are the majority of the people I hang around with calm? Do I watch the news, and why? Do I define myself by calm or drama? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. If you have

Most people start and end their days stressfully. So much so that they don't know what calm is. Today I talk about ways to determine your stress, and how to change it. Links from the Episode: How to be a Calm Person by Psychology Today and Carrie Barron M.D. Questions of the Day: Do you know how to listen to your body?  Do You know what that means? Are the majority of your thoughts more in the present, past or future? How much do you worry? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it r

"The Universe reveals itself when you are calm."  - Thom Walters Links from the Episode: How to be a Calm Person by Psychology Today and Carrie Barron M.D. Questions of the Day: How calm is your life? When was the last time that you experienced a profound sense of calm Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I

Hey my friends and thanks for coming back to Five Minute Mojo.  I am your host Thom Walters and this is your peaceful ride home.My goal is simple.  Help you achieve calm and peace of mind each day.  The best way to do that is to help you think about what works in your life and ditch what doesn't.  Let's get right into it today by talking about authenticity. There is a very common belief that adds stress to your life.  That belief is that you need to wear different masks depending on who you are speaking with.  You have to change bits and pieces of who you are, in relations to where you are.  For instance, when you're at work you are supposed to act differently than you do when you are out with your friends.  When you are spending time with your parents you are supposed to act differently than when you are spending time with friends at a club or sports event. Those are just two examples.  I would imagine that many people change who they are at various times of the day.  Is that accurate for you? Of course, on

"Beauty Surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a gardern to know it."  - Rumi Links from the Episode: Rumi - Wikipedia Questions of the Day: What was the most beautiful thing you saw today (no people) What is one thing you saw today that was beautiful that not everyone would agree with you on? Actions of the Day: List five things that are beautiful about the building in the picture above. Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positi

"Because of your smile, you make life more  Beautiful "  - Thich Nat Han Links from the Episode: Thich Nat Han - Wikipedia Questions of the Day: When was the last time you smiled broadly Do you like your smile? When was the last time you made some one smile with your smile? Actions of the Day: Help someone to smile today. Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace

"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each others' eyes for an instant?"  - Henry David Thoreau Links from the Episode: Friendship by Henry David Thoreau Questions of the Day: Who is one person you could forgive right now? Who is someone you disagree with at this moment? Is there a way to see through their eyes about a certain situation. Is the way you live your life perfect for everyone? Actions of the Day: Spend five minutes visualizing the life of someone you do not get along with.  See them with their family at a holiday dinner.  See them spending time with a member of their family Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If

"It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we make ourselves happy"  - Immanuel Kant Questions of the Day: Are you happy more times than not? What was the last thing you bought to pick up your spirits? Do you know of anyone, including yourself, who looks for things outside of who they are to make themselves happy?? Whether that is a thing, a relationship or even a substance? Actions of the Day: Review the last five purchases you made and determine if you bought them out of need or from a desire to boost your spirits. Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media button

"Beware the barrenness of a busy life"  - Socrates Questions of the Day: Are the majority of your days busy or productive? Do you know the difference between the two? How many breaks do you take in a day, if any? Actions of the Day: Schedule at least one 10 minute break in your day tomorrow. Determine the biggest priority for your day tomorrow. Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course

"Men must live and create.  Live to the point of tears"  - Albert Camus Questions of the Day: Have you ever cried tears of joy? Do you feel you are living a full and passionate life? If so, how did you get to this point? If not, what 5 minute thing can you do to start getting there? What is one thing you created today?  How did it make you feel? Actions of the Day: Sketch for a minimum of 5 minutes Spend 5 minutes daydreaming about the happiest day in your life Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely

Today I passed by a memorial that was surrounded by four cannons. They looked nice until I thought a little deeper.  Why is it that we are so attracted to weapons?  Let's talk about it. Questions of the Day: Have you ever held or fired a gun? Do you feel this life, in human form, is the only one you have? What is the last thing you killed, if anything? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of

Until you understand why you buy the things you buy, your life will feel empty.  Our culture has distorted our understanding of need and want, so instead of obtaining things for function, we go all out to try and buy happiness.  Let's talk about where that will lead.

Today is throw-back Tuesday...yeah, yeah, I know it's supposed to be throwback Thursday, but I am a man who plays by his own rules...lol.  This rebroadcast talks about the benefits of thinking in ways that are not always so cut and dried.

Hey my friend, thank you for coming back to Five Minute Mojo.  I am going to do my best to help you get home in a relaxed way, and the cool thing is, working together, you are going to understand yourself better when you get there.  That is the 5 Minute Mojo way, relaxed and wiser, more introspective. Today I am going to talk about the last time you got fired from a job.  Don't you worry; it's not as ominous as you may think. I'll start with a concept that will blow your mind.  Some of you may even think I have lost it altogether.  But hear me out and you might just possibly have a new way of looking at things.

I fully understand that some people are unhappy; maybe for a short time and maybe longer.  But there is a way to be happy, and it's a simple first step.  Let's talk about it today.

Questions of the Day: Are you a competitive person? What was the last competition you were in and how did you feel afterwards, shortly and long afterwards When was the last time you competed with yourself? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes.  Of course that means more peace in the world.  So please let me know what you think.  I read ever one of them. If you have an idea for a topic or just w

One of the most profound lessons my Mom ever taught me was that all people are worthy of kindness and respect.  Today, I share a story with you that helped me reaffirm that belief. Questions of the Day: Do you treat absolutely everyone with Love, kindness and respect? What was the last lesson you learned from an unexpected source Have you ever dismissed anyone in your life?  If so, why?  How did it make you feel? Resources from the Episode: Join the ZEN commuter/5 Minute Mojo newsletter and get your meditation resource guide along with tools and tips on how to live a calmer life.  Join others who are living peacefully by clicking here. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience.  The