Ep. 99 - Freaking Out, Small and Large - Anxiety Check-In and Guided Meditation
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Holding the awful events of the world in mind, Ethan discusses anxiety as we try to hold together our personal world, our relationships, and the larger world in chaos. He goes further into the nooks and crannies of the four noble truths in relation to generalized anxiety, and closes by offering a guided meditation to work with your anxiety right now.   Check out all the cool offerings at Dharma Moon, including the free online event on Feb 27 with David Nichtern and Robert Thurman, "Teaching Mindfulness and The Role of The Teacher." Also check out upcoming in-person retreats in May and June. For an easily downloadable, self-paced video course to establish a mindfulness meditation practice, check out Foundations of Mindfulness. Pre-order Ethan's new book Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds, due out May 21, 2024! You can get an advanced PDF of the book and a free audio meditation if you order in advance! For more info on Ethan visit  EthanNichtern.com and DharmaMoon.com
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