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Mindfulness+ with Thomas McConkie podcast

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Mindfulness+ with Thomas McConkie

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  Thomas McConkie: Mindfulness Teacher  

Mindfulness+ is no ordinary mindfulness. It is a sweeping vision of how mindfulness can help us grow and develop into the fullness of who we are meant to become. From examining the latest research in developmental psychology to plumbing the depths of the world’s wisdom traditions, Thomas McConkie offers a personal tour of body, mind and spirit through bite-size lessons and guided meditation.

Mindfulness+ is no ordinary mindfulness. It is a sweeping vision of how mindfulness can help us grow and develop into the fullness of who we are meant to become. From examining the latest research in developmental psychology to plumbing the depths of the world’s wisdom traditions, Thomas McConkie offers a personal tour of body, mind and spirit through bite-size lessons and guided meditation.

 

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#172

Episode 25: The Preciousness of Death

You’ve heard something like this before—without death, we could never know the preciousness of life. When a loved one falls ill, suddenly our relationship with them is imbued with an entirely new quality. But what happens when the loved one who falls ill isn’t human? What if it’s a lake whose life we mourn? In this season finale, Thomas shares about a close friend of his who initiated him in death, and Great Salt Lake, who is now in dangerous decline. He invites us all to reconsider what personhood is, and what it might mean to open our hearts to the lands that sustain us. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

03 Jan 2024

25 MINS

25:34

03 Jan 2024

#171

Episode 24: Divine Confusion

Confusion gets a bad rap. When we feel clear, when we know who we are and where our life is headed, we often suppose that this is a desirable way to be. On the other hand, when we feel confused, it’s as if we can’t quite relax. There’s a queasiness in our body that we long to get rid of. But what if clarity and confusion are just two facets of a single gem? What if we need confusion to truly be clear, and clarity to unlock the power of “divine confusion?” Have a listen to this episode and see if your relationship to confusion doesn’t start to shift straight away.  If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible <a href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate">donation</a> to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

27 Dec 2023

22 MINS

22:33

27 Dec 2023

#170

Episode 23: How to Be Love

A colleague of mine recently asked me, “How do we be love?” As soon as he asked, I felt any intellectual response buckle under the weight of his question. There were no words. But I walked around with the question, and let it in deep. The following meditation arose out of that inquiry, which I’m honored to share with you here. Love and Blessings on your day. -Thomas  If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

20 Dec 2023

20 MINS

20:11

20 Dec 2023

#169

Episode 22: The Metalineage of At-One-Ment (part II)

What is Metalineage? Gloria Pak returns to the studios for part II of this lively conversation. How can we take the best from all our influences without sacrificing what we take to be essential? How can the  lineages and traditions that speak to us individually bring one another to a greater fullness? The conversation culminates with a question for all of us: how is metalineage living through you? How will you express your highest values in this life, leaving nothing good behind? If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible <a href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate">donation</a> to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

13 Dec 2023

24 MINS

24:52

13 Dec 2023

#168

Episode 21: At-One-Ment

This is a special episode. Gloria Pak visits the Mindfulness+ studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts to engage Thomas in a conversation about his recent book, At-One-Ment: Embodying the Fullness of Human Divinity. What does it mean to belong to a tradition? What does it mean to leave a tradition? If we’ve left, are there meaningful ways to continue to embody and bring forth the best of the lineages that form us? How do we engage in our “local-ness” while also making way for the universal wonder of Spirit? Listen in to this soulful exploration of a new kind of spirituality that is showing up on our planet. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

06 Dec 2023

29 MINS

29:55

06 Dec 2023

#167

Episode 20: Of Hell Realms and Gods

In an immature contemplative practice, we tend to assume that the whole point is to learn to draw as much pleasure from each meditation session as we possibly can. As we become more experienced, however, we learn that it is natural to traverse many “realms” throughout the day and throughout our lives. The question becomes, can we remain as fully awake in the realm of the gods as we can in the depths of hell.  If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible <a href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate">donation</a> to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

29 Nov 2023

23 MINS

23:19

29 Nov 2023

#166

Episode 19: Updrafting: The Art of Hitching a Free Ride

If meditation practice hinged solely on the effort we put into it, the hours and minutes we logged each day, we’d be in trouble. Sooner or later, we would exhaust ourselves from all our diligent efforting. But the deeper we move into this practice, the more we become aware of effortless practice—the free ride that Nature provides, if we know how to catch that updraft. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

22 Nov 2023

22 MINS

22:15

22 Nov 2023

#165

Episode 18: Groundlessness

It is no secret that the Millennial and Gen Z cohort are losing their religion and seeking new ways to feel wonder and awe. But what is it about traditional religion that repels some? In a word, it may be certitude. What would it look like to honor all that our ancestors knew and realized, while being more open than ever to the Mystery and Unknowing of human life? The upcoming generations seem to be asking these questions intuitively, embodying new forms of wisdom on our planet. Listen to Little Moon’s moving anthem to an emergent spirituality: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/37N7VOw3uyycrCbiB8cDIa?si=d068dfcd57434c25"> https://open.spotify.com/track/37N7VOw3uyycrCbiB8cDIa?si=d068dfcd57434c25</a> If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1">here</a> ... Read more

15 Nov 2023

21 MINS

21:24

15 Nov 2023

#164

Episode 17: The Meditation Teacher Who’s Right For You

Sooner or later, if we get at all serious about integrating contemplation into our day to day life, we start to wonder what it would look like to have a bona fide teacher to guide us on the path. In this episode, Thomas articulates some of the principles that he has found most helpful in working with teachers of his own, as well as offering students guidance in calling in the right teacher at the right time.  If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible <a href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate">donation</a> to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.  Offerings: Join Thomas for a 3-day workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 5-7, 2024. For registration and details, click here. Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1"> here</a>   ... Read more

08 Nov 2023

24 MINS

24:20

08 Nov 2023

#163

Episode 16: The Art of Waiting

Waiting is something we end up doing just about everyday of our lives. And what makes waiting so difficult? Perhaps it’s the belief that if we could only be done waiting, then we would finally feel better. Given the situation, it would be wise to cultivate the art of waiting. That is, when we learn to bring our highest awareness to the experience of waiting, we discover that we will never need to wait again! If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1"> here</a> Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you.   ... Read more

01 Nov 2023

21 MINS

21:40

01 Nov 2023

#162

Episode 15: Heartfulness

“Mindfulness” is a word. And words have their power. When we call this practice “mindfulness”, it sets us up to have a particular kind of experience which in some ways, can be limiting. In this extended meditation, Thomas uses the word “heartfulness” to turn the tables and open up a new dimension of experience that perhaps you wouldn’t have expected—the boundless Reality and Intelligence of the Heart. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible [donation] (https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate)  to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>.  Also, check out Thomas’s new book! <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1"> https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1</a>  Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you. ... Read more

25 Oct 2023

20 MINS

20:57

25 Oct 2023

#161

Episode 14: Unique Self

One of the great joys of contemplative life is that it teaches us to be who we actually are. By holding our attention inwardly, rather than being scattered about by a million different things, we nourish the best, most unique parts of ourselves. As the unique self comes into being, it becomes a gloriously original expression of Creation through which we can offer our fullest gifts to everyone and everything. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible <a href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/donate">donation</a> to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We’re grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our <a title= "Practitioners Retreat" href= "https://lowerlightswisdom.org/classes" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">monthly online practitioners retreat</a>.  Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail <a title="Practice Question" href= "https://www.speakpipe.com/mindfulnessplus" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Voicemail</a>. We would love to hear from you. ... Read more

18 Oct 2023

22 MINS

22:15

18 Oct 2023