Being Present Before Things End

Being Present Before Things End

Author: Meditation and mindfulness daily practice to remain interested in, and remember, being present in every day life and living December 21, 2016 Duration: 27:44

How can we feel present in our life, and stay that way? In this talk we explore what it means to be mindful beyond trying to remember to “pay attention.” Typically, we’ll “remember” to be present for something when it is just about to end, whether it’s a meditation or even at the end of […]

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Finding a consistent space for quiet reflection can be a challenge, but I Should Be Meditating with Alan Klima offers a direct and practical path back to the present moment. This isn't about achieving a perfect state of silence, but rather cultivating a daily practice of mindful curiosity. Alan provides guided mindfulness meditations that feel like conversations with a knowledgeable friend, blending direct instruction with thoughtful discussion. You'll encounter fresh perspectives on foundational techniques-breath awareness, body scans, and loving-kindness-along with subtle tweaks and surprising approaches that can reinvigorate a routine practice. The podcast serves as a gentle, recurring nudge to remain interested in the texture of everyday life, whether you're new to meditation or have been sitting for years. Each session is designed to be a tool for personal investigation, helping to dissolve the distance between formal practice and simply living. Tune in for a blend of calm guidance and insightful talk that makes the intention to be present feel both accessible and deeply worthwhile.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 84

I Should Be Meditating with Alan Klima: Guided Mindfulness Meditation and Discussion
Podcast Episodes
55: Hanging out with Yourself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:31
The pure pleasure of hanging out with yourself! Find the most direct way to enjoy the inwardness that meditating on a regular basis provides. Through this guided lesson you will get closer to that inner refuge that is wi…
54: Appreciating Presence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
Thoughts and worries can seem to distract you. By practicing this simple exercise you are reminded of the power of feeling your breath. Staying with the breath allows your inner mental attitude to brighten. Appreciating…
Meditation on Loyalty to Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:21
When we think about life we often make judgements about it, have ideas of how it is, or how it should be. In this guided meditation we commit to life as it already is. Through this practice we move from what our idea of…
Relax with the Breath All Over the Body [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:54
Use this guided meditation to connect with the breath in all kinds of ways you haven’t tried before. Playing with the Breath hones our skills in relating to what feelings and emotions arise in our experience later. Pract…
Pleasant Breath Now For Hard Times Later [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:35
There is a powerful breathing technique for facing hard times, but you must practice it now if you want to use it later. It’s not always a good idea to try and zap your problems with meditation while they are happening.…
Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Breathing Meditation: Talk 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:06
How should one breathe for panic attacks and how to breathe for regular worry? Panic Attacks and every day worry have some things in common, but also a big difference. We can learn a lot from panic attacks, whether we ha…
53: Guided Compassion Meditation Formula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
This classic formula for cultivating compassion is an excellent way to bring us back to the fact that mindfulness attention is a kind attention. It is also a great meditation to use at bedtime to sleep great!! Mindfulnes…
53: Guided Compassion Meditation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:31
This classic formula for cultivating compassion is an excellent way to bring us back to the fact that mindfulness attention is a kind attention. It is also a great meditation to use at bedtime to sleep great!! Mindfulnes…
52: Being Simply As You Are [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:46
This guided meditation is very simple and short, giving you the space and pause to do nothing but remain as you are. Simply being is a refreshing, restful pause that brings us back to ourselves, from one point of view, b…
Talk 16: Surrender or Self-Improvement? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:10
Meditation is about more than Self-Improvement. That is only its possible side-effect. If we bend meditation to our will and make it serve us, the only definite side-effect is frustration. At some point the meditator wil…