Mindful Elevation

Heartfelt Healing: Meditation for the Mourning Soul

In today's Energy Elevator, we offer a soothing guided meditation designed to support and comfort those navigating the pain of loss. Through gentle breathwork, mindful reflection, and compassionate guidance, this meditation helps to ease the heaviness of grief, allowing space for healing and inner peace.
Remember that healing from grief is a journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself the space and time you need.
 
Resources:
https://grief.com/
 
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The Greatest Secret… Revealed: Everlasting Happiness, Joy and Awareness, with Carla Kessel

In today's episode, we welcome back Carla Kessel, LICSW!! In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve into the realms of self-help and psychology, exploring two influential concepts that have shaped modern thinking: Rhonda Byrne’s The  Greatest Secret and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
We begin by unpacking Rhonda Byrne’s The Greatest Secret, an evolution of her earlier work, The Secret. What new revelations does Byrne present about the Law of Attraction and the nature of consciousness? We’ll explore how The Greatest Secret expands on its predecessor and the implications for those seeking to harness the power of their thoughts and beliefs.
Then, we shift gears to examine Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a foundational theory in psychology that outlines a pyramid of human needs from basic survival to self-actualization. How do these needs shape our motivations and behaviors? We’ll explore each level of Maslow’s pyramid and discuss how understanding this hierarchy can help us better navigate our personal and professional lives.
Join us as we unravel the secrets behind these influential ideas and consider how they intersect to offer insights into achieving personal fulfillment and understanding human motivation. Don’t miss out on this engaging discussion that bridges the gap between popular self-help theories and established psychological frameworks!
 
 
Resources:
Rhonda Byrne “The Secret” Series:
The Secret
The Magic
The Power
Hero
 
The Greatest Secret:
The Secret Daily Teachings
The Secret Gratitude Book
The Secret to Love, Health and Money
How the Secret Changed My Life 
 
Also available on other mediums, audiobooks, Movie- The Secret, YouTube, etc. There are other authors who write about the same subject material and links to other books on the subject in Thriftbooks.com 
 
Maslow’s Expanded Hierarchy - Motivation Model
Simplypsychology.org 
 
Lester Levenson -  Happiness is Free Volumes 1-5
 
Rupert Spira - The Art of Peace and Happiness
 
Retreat: https://imiloainstitute.com/project/the-homecoming-retreat/
 
 
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Mindful Scribbles: Harnessing the Power of Journaling for Inner Calm

In today's Energy Elevator, we explore how journaling can be a powerful tool for achieving inner calm and clarity. Discover practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into your journaling practice, learn how to use writing as a means to process emotions and thoughts, and hear from experts about the transformative benefits of making your journal a space for reflection and serenity.
 
Resources:
https://www.intelligentchange.com/blogs/read/benefits-of-journaling
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-journal-for-anxiety
Journal Apps: https://zapier.com/blog/best-journaling-apps/
Gratitude Journal: Five Minute Gratitude Journal on Amazon
 
 
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Pathways to Peace: Understanding the Eightfold Path

In today's Energy Elevator,  we delve into the Eightfold Path—a core teaching of Buddhism that offers a practical guide to achieving inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. We explore each of the eight principles, from right understanding to right concentration, and discuss how integrating these practices into daily life can lead to profound transformation and a deeper sense of harmony.
 
Resources:
https://www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/eightfold-path/
https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/ 
 
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Life's Essential Truths: The Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism

Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the Three Marks of Existence, fundamental principles that lie at the heart of Buddhist philosophy. These marks—impermanence (Anicca), suffering (Dukkha), and non-self (Anatta)—offer profound insights into the nature of reality and human experience. We'll delve into each mark, uncovering how understanding these universal truths can transform our perspective on life, reduce suffering, and lead us towards greater wisdom and compassion. 
 
Resources:
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/various/wheel186.html
 
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Frontline Healing: Mental Health Support for First Responders, with Josh Berthiaume

Join us on this conversation with Josh Berthiaume, LMHC, as we explore the mental health challenges faced by first responders. Today's episode offers practical strategies and resources to support the well-being of firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other emergency personnel. Learn how to recognize stress, build resilience, and access essential mental health support, all while breaking the stigma around mental health in emergency services. Tune in for insights that empower our everyday heroes.
 
Resources:
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac/supplementalresearchbulletin-firstresponders-may2018.pdf
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2023/08/dismantling-mental-health-stigma-in-public-safety/
https://responderstrong.org/tools/
https://grief.com/
 
Apps:
Headspace
Calm
PTSD Coach
 
Books:The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk
 
 
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The Path to Peace: Exploring the Four Noble Truths

In this Elevator, we journey into the core of Buddhist wisdom by examining the Four Noble Truths. These fundamental principles offer profound insights into the nature of human suffering and the path to overcoming it. Be sure to journal your thoughts about what you learned!
 
Resources:
https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm#:~:text=The%20Four%20Noble%20Truths&text=They%20are%20the%20truth%20of,to%20bring%20about%20its%20end.
 
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Mindful Transitions: Meditation for Turning Awareness into Action

Did you know that July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? Let us bring awareness of the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental health in the United States, such as less access to treatment, poorer quality of care, higher levels of stigma, language barriers, and bias. With awareness comes the opportunity for action and change!
Join us as we share a powerful meditation designed to convert awareness into tangible action, created by Michelle Maldonado, founder and CEO of Lucenscia. Through a serene and focused meditation, this meditation provides tools to enhance your mindfulness practice, allowing you to transform inner reflections into deliberate and impactful actions. 
 
Resources:https://www.mindful.org/guided-meditation-scripts-from-the-powerful-women-of-the-mindfulness-movement/
https://www.chcw.org/july-is-minority-mental-health-month/#:~:text=National%20Minority%20Mental%20Health%20Awareness,illness%20in%20the%20United%20States.
 
 
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Holding the Emotional Body: A Meditative Path to Connection

Embark on a meditative journey to connect with your emotional body. This guided meditation by Leslie Booker helps you gently explore your emotions, offering a space for self-reflection and inner peace. Discover how to hold and honor your feelings, enhancing your emotional clarity and fostering a deeper sense of self-compassion.
 
Resources:
https://www.lesliebooker.com/
https://www.mindful.org/guided-meditation-scripts-from-the-powerful-women-of-the-mindfulness-movement/
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/knowledge-and-news-women-owh-blog/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
 
 
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Empowered Freedom: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Independence Day

Today's episode explores the intersection of trauma awareness and the celebration of Independence Day. Listeners can gain practical tips and a deeper understanding of fostering supportive communities and empowering personal journeys through a trauma-informed lens. Let the Fourth of July be a time for celebration and unity by  being mindful of how the day impacts our community.
 
Resources:https://giveanhour.org/celebrating-independence-day-with-sensitivity-understanding-ptsd-and-fireworks/
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/fireworks_ptsd.asp#:~:text=Fireworks%20can%20be%20a%20trauma,who%20are%20affected%20by%20fireworks.
 
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