A Short Meditation Podcast 

First This

First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath, and be gently led through a meditation practice.

First this, then that.

 
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Non-Grasping

This practice is about exploring aparigraha, the practice of non-grasping, by letting go of control, embracing enough, and finding peace in the present moment.

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Too Hot to Handle

This practice is about slowing down, embracing patience, and learning to savor the present moment instead of rushing toward what's next.

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Hey, That's Nice

This practice is about training your attention to notice moments of delight, embracing simple pleasures, and allowing yourself to enjoy the goodness already present in your day.

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Zip It

This practice is about letting go of the need to control your thoughts and simply observing the breath, returning to the present moment again and again with patience and ease.

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Each Moment

A guided mindfulness meditation on observing thoughts, emotions, and sensations without reacting. Learn how awareness and equanimity can help old wounds soften over time.

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Number 3

A calming mindfulness practice about observing sensations, releasing emotions, and allowing experiences to move through without judgment.

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A Generous Eye

A calming mindfulness practice for releasing judgment, softening tension, and inviting more patience into your day.

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Blankness

This practice is about finding rest in the simplicity of the present moment, allowing thoughts to settle, and returning again and again to the quiet rhythm of your breath.

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I Wish I Could Show You

This practice is about settling into the breath, reconnecting with your inner light, and remembering the goodness and strength that may be harder to see in yourself than in others.

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Say Less

A simple breath-focused meditation to help you reset, refocus, and return to the present moment.

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Froglessness

A short breathing meditation and the story of “frog mind,” reminding us that returning to the present moment is a practice everyone shares.

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Hang On With Me

A gentle breathing meditation about companionship, sharing the weight of the world, and remembering you’re not alone.

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