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Day of the Dead meditation: a celebration of life

Day of the Dead meditation: a celebration of life

On the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, we allow ourselves space for our memories and our grief about those we’ve lost — as well as for joy, and even humor, around the continuity between life and death. While many cultures try to tiptoe around death, the rituals of Día de Muertos ask us to look clearly at it, recognize death’s place in our lives, and honor both its everyday-ness and its mystery.

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Cherishing every moment in time, by Louie Schwartzberg

Cherishing every moment in time, by Louie Schwartzberg

During an extended stay in a remote corner of the California coast, award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg gains a new perspective on the universe. While pioneering techniques for capturing time-lapse and high-speed photography, Louie learns that the human conception of time is very narrow. It’s only by opening himself to the expansiveness of time that he’s able to gain a new appreciation for the here and now.

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Creating my own sanctuary, by Angela Ahrendts

Creating my own sanctuary, by Angela Ahrendts

The strawberry field past the maple tree. A hidden nook beneath the stairs. The magical hour before anyone else is awake. Throughout her life, Angela Ahrendts has sought out sanctuaries – sacred spaces to reconnect and to dream, quiet moments to visualize what her next big decision might lead to, to stay open to the signs that help guide her. Now, after a series of bold career choices, Angela reflects on the decades-long journey that has brought her to this moment, and comes to realize that with each new day she has an opportunity to discover a new sanctuary – because the truest sanctuary is the one within us all.

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Navigating life in my own skin, by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

Navigating life in my own skin, by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

In precisely chosen words, the writer, artist and Zen priest Zenju Earthlyn Manuel tells a story from her girlhood, a road trip from LA to Louisiana in 1957. While five-year-old Zenju sits in the back seat dreaming of cowboys, her parents navigate an altogether different landscape. From them, from the trip, Zenju now believes she’s learned how to find her way in the world, in her skin.

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Through friendship, a better version of myself, by Reid Hoffman

Through friendship, a better version of myself, by Reid Hoffman

How do you find joy in your life? For entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Reid Hoffman, it’s through the act of genuine, honest, and intimate conversations with friends. Once a self-described misfit, in college, Reid finds his place. He connects with people who share not necessarily his interests but his curiosity, and his dedication to asking big questions. It is in asking the big questions, in discussing the answers, that Reid learns and grows – and begins to discover the meaning of his life.

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Calming the mind and body for sleep, by Rohan Gunatillake

Calming the mind and body for sleep, by Rohan Gunatillake

Having trouble quieting your mind at night? Join Rohan for this soothing, nighttime meditation designed to ease your body and mind into a restful sleep. Drawing on the close connection between mindfulness and relaxation, Rohan takes you step by step through the process of turning down your senses until all that remains is the quiet calm of rest.

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Trusting love’s infinite possibilities, by Morgan Saylor

Trusting love’s infinite possibilities, by Morgan Saylor

Morgan Saylor is an actor of stage and screen, best known for her portrayal of the teenage Dana Brody in the series “Homeland.” But, before acting, her first passion was mathematics. Morgan unfolds how math has given her a way to approach the unknown with trust and openness, accepting that each moment and every relationship contains infinite possibilities.

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Diana Nyad: Giving life everything we’ve got

Diana Nyad: Giving life everything we’ve got

By the 1980s, Diana Nyad had left competitive swimming behind, embarking on a successful career as a sports broadcaster. But after a meeting with “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve — whose throw from a horse left him paralyzed from the shoulders down — she is reminded of a challenge that fueled her early athletic ambitions, and re-commits to living everyday just past the limit of what seems endurable.

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Reaching our full potential is not a solo act, by Terence Blanchard

Reaching our full potential is not a solo act, by Terence Blanchard

As a legendary Jazz trumpeter, winner of 5 Grammy Awards, and composer of over 60 films including the works of director Spike Lee, it’s easy to assume Terence Blanchard is someone with a lot of confidence. But growing up in New Orleans, he’s just a shy kid with glasses and a lot of uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Terence tells the story of how his mentors, teachers, and heroes gave him the confidence to find his voice and live to his full potential.

Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

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Bio of Meditative Story

Meditative Story is a unique podcast that blends captivating human stories with meditation prompts seamlessly woven into the narrative, accompanied by immersive music and exceptional production values. It offers listeners an alternative approach to mindfulness practice, inviting them to embark on a meditative journey through vivid storytelling and cinematic elements. The series is created by WaitWhat and receives support from its members, fostering a vibrant community around the podcast.

Meditative Story's episodes have garnered remarkable engagement from its dedicated audience. Listeners often find themselves revisiting the same episodes repeatedly, drawn to the transformative power of the stories and the immersive experience they provide. In fact, data from Apple Podcasts suggests that Meditative Story may have one of the highest levels of engagement among all podcasts worldwide. This recognition fills the creators with pride, knowing that their work has resonated deeply with listeners and made a positive impact on their lives.

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