Awaken Your Inner Urban Monk: Discover the Podcast for Spiritual Growth
The Urban Monk Podcast is a virtual platform that taps into the offerings of ancient wisdom, translating the insights of various sources into information which
The Urban Monk Podcast is a virtual platform that taps into the offerings of ancient wisdom, translating the insights of various sources into information which
The Urban Monk Podcast is a virtual platform that taps into the offerings of ancient wisdom, translating the insights of various sources into information which
The Japanese call it “Manpo-kei” — literally, 10,000 steps meter.
Since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, when all of Japan was rigidly focused on fitness, both individual and collective, there has been a pervasive theory among fitness gurus that 10,000 steps is necessary as a base line to maintain proper health. Any exercise beyond 10,000 steps is simply extra.
10,000 steps, by the way, is about 5 miles.
We can gain valuable insights into the factors that contribute to the quality and availability of this essential grain by studying it
In the journey of mindfulness, the intermediate stage can often feel like a plateau. You’ve mastered the basics, but perhaps you’re yearning to deepen your practice.
It’s likely that as you sit reading this, you’ve been alive for several decades, two centuries, and two millennia.
You’ve now added another decade to your resume. Pretty impressive. Take a moment and pat yourself on the back.
It’s also likely you’ve experienced tragedy, loss, growing pains, transitional periods, and heart capacity expansion. A lot of social ideals have changed in the last few decades, centuries, and millennia.
One significant change that we’ve experienced as a society has been looking closely at the friendships in our lives, and what they bring us measured against what they ask of us.
Sleep is essential for our overall well-being. It helps us to recharge, stay focused, and maintain a healthy mind and body. However, when we’re feeling