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September

Meditation for Rebels + Spiritual Cleanse

This month

you will learn:

  • What is mindfulness and how it is different from meditation
  • Different types of meditation and what works best for you (even if you can't sit still;)
  • The science of mindfulness and meditation
  • Why mindfulness is key to any wild, adventurous rebellious life
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Welcome

You asked for it, you got it!

This month's theme is Mindfulness for Rebels, and you'll be experimenting with and creating a meditation practice of your own (yes, even if you can't sit still, we have options for you) as well as embarking on a 28-day Spiritual Cleanse.

What exactly is a "spiritual cleanse?" It will help you explore different types of meditation and other practices so that you can see what totally lights your fire. Some people just try one type of meditation and think, "Oh well, mindfulness isn't for me." But there are so many other ways to practice!

It will be a nice break from the more "cerebral" work we've been doing around thoughtwork...and just as powerful - if not moreso.

The 28-Day Spiritual Cleanse Guide has daily prompts and worksheets, so be sure to check those out at your own pace. You can also download Meditation: A Brief Overview which gives a basic background to meditation and offers different types to explore. It acts as a companion to the 28-Day Spiritual Cleanse.

But this is about more than meditation. 

While meditation is a way to establish a regular practice, mindfulness is the overarching theme through all of this. And mindfulness happens OFF THE CUSHION as well.

the whole purpose of this is to live a more mindful life.

Which means you'll naturally live a more full life. A more present life. A life more AWAKE. WILD awake (and no, that wasn't a typo - I mean WILD.)

I recommend you move through the month in this order:

  • Watch the Introduction to Mindfulness video
  • Watch the short Why Mindfulness is a Superpower video
  • Download and read Meditation: A Brief Overview and start the 28-Day Spiritual Cleanse using the downloadable guide

Here we goooooo!

Introduction to Mindfulness Video 2 Why Mindfulness is a Superpower HOMEWORK
Introduction to Mindfulness

Intro to Mindfulness

Video 2 Why Mindfulness is a Superpower
HOMEWORK

Downloads

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Meditation - A Brief Overview

This briefly reviews the origins of meditation and gives examples of different meditation techniques and styles for you to try out. It's also a companion to the 28-Day Spiritual Cleanse daly prompts.

DOWNLOAD

Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners

This booklet gives you an overview of mindfulness meditation and helps you establish a home practice.

DOWNLOAD

28 Day Spiritual Cleanse

Over the course of 28 days, explore what spirituality is for you and establish your own home practice. Use the Meditation booklet to give you more information about the different topics each day.

DOWNLOAD

Your Next

Steps

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Learn more!

Interested in more? Check out these awesome resources:

Watch Myths About Meditation. Dan Harris had a panic attack on live television on Good Morning America - which led to him meditating and writing 10% Happier about his journey. He then started a podcast and a popular app to help meditation be more accessible to others. 

Listen to this guided Tong Len meditation by Pema Chodron. This is one of my favorite meditations and comes from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. My teacher, Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen, said if I were to pick one meditation to do forever, it should be Tong Len. Pema Chodron does it a bit differently than how I was taught, but I like it. This is a powerful meditation for when you are struggling with someone interpersonally as well.

Read, "How to Meditate" by Pema Chodron.
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One small thing

Don’t forget to do just one small thing that moves you closer towards a more authentic life of freedom, adventure, and purpose!

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September Calls

September 3

12pm Pacific
1pm Mountain
2pm Central
3pm Eastern

GO TO CALL/REPLAY

September 10

12pm Pacific
1pm Mountain
2pm Central
3pm Eastern

GO TO CALL/REPLAY

September 17

12pm Pacific
1pm Mountain
2pm Central
3pm Eastern

GO TO CALL/REPLAY

NOTE: These are generally video ON. If the video is off, don't worry if you can't see Ana. It only means she's in some adventurous place with slow internet;)

Can't make the call? Not a problem! Email us and put "Live Coaching Call Question" in the subject line and Ana will answer it on the call and you can listen to the replay.

If you don't have access to the web, you can join by phone! See you email invite for the call for a link to a list of U.S. and international dial-in numbers.

Please note replays are posted within 24-48 hours of the call.

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Missed the calls?

Send your questions to us by September 24th.

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Track your progress...

Make sure you tick your progress off as you complete your objectives!

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  • Watch the Introduction to Mindfulness video
  • Watch the Mindfulness is a Superpower video
  • Download and read the Meditation: A Brief Overview booklet
  • Start the 28 Day Spiritual Cleanse - download the guide and take it one day at a time
  • In the last week, watch the Mindful Life Design video then fill out the Mindful Life Design worksheet
  • Establish a daily mindfulness practice for yourself - it can be as long or as short as you want, but commit to it from here on out!
  • As always - schedule the steps to your goals for this month in your calendar - with actual TIMES to do them!