In this episode, Caren shares the teaching story of Buddha. The story highlights the importance of awakening and realizing that the world we live in is temporary. Buddha's teachings focus on understanding the cause of suffering and finding a way out of it. Through meditation, we can release fear, stress, and anxiety, and experience deep calm, joy, and compassion. The story emphasizes the concept of Earth school, where we learn to respond to challenges with equanimity and cultivate the quality of our soul. Ultimately, the goal is to be content and happy in the present moment.

Transcript

This episode of the Meditation Momma podcast tells the story of Ah So or Is That So? Caren shares this story about equanimity and acceptance to teach the importance of letting go of resistance and attachment - the two sources of suffering and unhappiness. This story is layered with wisdom and compassion.

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Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice

Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack,

Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, Host

Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode of the Meditation Momma Podcast, we’re learning about letting go of what no longer serves us. Caren uses the teaching story The Disciple and the Raft to explore the fear of change and the need for safety and recognizing how our attachment to old ways and the resistance to change can affect us. She talks about the courage it takes to step into life with acceptance and trust that what we need will be there for us.

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Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice

Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack,

Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, Host

Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares one of meditator’s favorite teaching stories - The Muddy Road. The story teaches the importance of letting go and not carrying unnecessary burdens that keep us trapped in resentment and judgment. This story illustrates how understanding the spirit of the law rather than just the letter can help us take a step back and find a new perspective. Caren relates her personal experience of dealing with a frustrating situation and finding a way to let go and move on with equanimity.

Transcript

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Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice

Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack,

Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, Host

Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares the teaching story of The Thorn Tree. She uses this story to explore the human tendency of clinging to thoughts, behaviors, or beliefs that cause pain and suffering and offers ways to let go and find relief.

To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website:

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Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice

Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack,

Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, Host

Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

Transcript

In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren introduces a series of teaching stories that purposefully illustrate how living as a meditator means approaching each day with a different perspective and choosing attitudes that will help us be happier, wiser, and kinder.

This episode’s story, 'A Dog Walks into the Room,' models the power of attitude in shaping our responses and reactions to situations in our everyday lives.

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Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice

Lyrics: Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack,

Vocals: Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, Host

Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode, Caren discusses the concept of stress and how it is not caused by external situations but rather by our own thoughts and reactions. She uses the analogies of orange juice and diamonds to illustrate how stress reveals what is inside us. Caren emphasizes the importance of body awareness and recognizing the physical signals of stress. She encourages listeners to identify the underlying threats that trigger their stress and offers strategies for neutralizing and transforming those thoughts. Ultimately, Caren highlights the transformative power of meditation in helping individuals become more equanimous and find practical solutions to stress.

Takeaways

• Stress is not caused by external situations but by our own thoughts and reactions.

• Body awareness is crucial in recognizing the physical signals of stress.

• Identifying the underlying threats that trigger stress can help in neutralizing and transforming those thoughts.

• Meditation can help individuals become more equanimous and find practical solutions to stress.

Have thoughts or questions? Send us a note and we’re happy to answer them on a future episode.

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May you be blessed!

Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, HosT

Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

In this episode Caren gets super real about anger. She dives into the stunning, hard truth about emotions, one that’s hard to accept for many. She shares her journey from inner rage to inner calm and how she got there - a way that works time and again. 

Caren also discusses:

• The four main triggers for anger 

• How to show up for yourself when anger arises

• How to deal with other people’s anger

• Ways to neutralize our own anger

Have thoughts or questions? Send us a note and we’re happy to answer them on a future episode.

To learn more about Meditation Momma:

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Learn about our virtual meditation classes and offerings:

https://www.meditationmomma.com/classes-at-hamsa-meditation-center/

May you be blessed!

Meditation Momma Theme Music: Happiness Blessing

Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

Meditation Momma Podcast Team:

Caren Prentice, Host Darcey Bone, Producer

April Holt-Geiger, Creative Director

Transcript for Episode 5