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It's easy to smile when you are hanging out with people you Love. easy when you are watching a funny movie or listening to a joke. But what about in the quiet moments; when you are alone, no media in sight? Today I talk about being overcome with joy, and how that shows up on your face.. More to the point, what are some things that make that smile appear or broaden. Let's talk about it. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Welcome to Calmer in 5. Today's episode is a powerful reminder: you are not broken. So often, we move through life believing there's something wrong with us—something that needs fixing. But the truth is, you are whole just as you are. When we begin to understand and embrace that truth, we stop fighting ourselves. And in that space of self-acceptance, calm naturally begins to rise. Links from the Episode! Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time with Thom (Free Consultation)   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: [email protected] Instagram: @thom_walters Twitter: @thom_walters Facebook: www.facebook.com/zencommuter Donate: Support the Podcast! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Rate and review in Apple Podcasts! Calmerin5/review Support the show on Patreon for bonus content!

Today, I invite you to explore a different way of moving through your day—not by seizing it, but by gently holding it. The Latin phrase tene diem reminds us that life isn't something to chase or control, but something to experience with presence and care. When we stop gripping and start allowing, we create space for calm, clarity, and even joy to arise naturally. So today, instead of asking "How can I get the most out of this moment?", try asking, "How can I be with this moment?" You might find that everything you're looking for is already here. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

One of the greatest gifts of a meditation practice is it's ability to allow us all to slow down enough to truly see what is going on. Specifically with our thoughts and how they sabotage us at any time. But here's the thing, thoughts are mutable. If we slow down, extract the drama, anger and judgment, then we can create anything, namely peace. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Calm isn't something that needs to be chased or captured. It resides in each of us. It is our default. the only thing we need to do to feel it is peel away the veil that keeps it hidden. Today I talk about how that is done. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

We all have nights when sleep is elusive and the mind seems determined to wander everywhere except toward rest. When that happens, the next day can feel heavy before it even begins. In today's episode, I talk about how to meet those mornings with kindness rather than frustration. Instead of fighting the fatigue or judging ourselves for a restless night, we can approach the day with gentleness, patience, and a little extra compassion for ourselves. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Some people are naturally fearful. So what would be a good thing to do if they wanted to be calmer? That's easy; stop borrowing the fear of other people, sources Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Some of the greatest pain we will feel comes from distancing ourselves from the world. Think about it. So many people spend their lives trying to belong, whether it is to one person or a group. To feel connected. What if I told you that you could feel happier, less alone, if you would only seek to find connection…but not with just one person, or someone you know, but with everyone. Today I talk about the effort needed to find that bond with people. But I'll also talk about the benefits. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Life can seem very chaotic. The good thing to know is that your lack of awareness leads to that belief. When we are chasing, conquering and living in the past or future, we miss the lessons that our soul is guiding us to experience. When we have any practice that cultivates silence and introspection, we are able to hear the whispers of our soul. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Judgment may feel protective, but it never creates closeness—internally or with others. In this episode, we explore how judgments quietly shut down curiosity, compassion, and connection, often without us realizing it. By becoming aware of our judging mind and gently loosening its grip, we create space for understanding and authentic connection. Calm doesn't come from being right—it comes from being open. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

So much of the beauty, kindness, and quiet magic of life is already here—but we often move through our days without truly seeing it. In this episode, I invite you to slow down and notice what awareness reveals when we stop living on autopilot. Awareness doesn't add anything new to our lives; it simply lifts the veil that keeps us from recognizing what's always been present. When we see more clearly, calm follows naturally. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

In today's Calmer in 5, we explore a simple but powerful shift in perspective: life doesn't happen to you—you happen to life. When we see ourselves as passive recipients of events, life can feel overwhelming and out of control. But when we remember that our presence, awareness, and response shape how each moment unfolds, something loosens. This episode invites you to step out of reaction and into participation—meeting life as it is, with intention and calm. Nothing needs to change for this shift to begin—only how you meet the moment. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

It's no secret that the world seems pretty fast-paced. Do you want to know an even bigger secret? The world is not fast-paced…you are. As I will talk about today, you are the one who sets your pace, harried or calm. Once you know this, you can take the steps to find a pace that creates calm. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

Without some practice to help us understand what is right for us, we are at the whim of the world, society and all others we don a mask for. Today I explain how knowing yourself can put your mind at ease. I'll give a very topical example as it relates to my life and ZC and CI5. Come listen Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter  

In our search for calm, it's easy to think we need to withdraw, disconnect, or figure everything out on our own. In this episode, we explore a simple truth that often gets overlooked: calm doesn't come from isolation—it comes from connection. Whether it's with others, with the present moment, or with yourself, connection creates a sense of safety, grounding, and peace that the mind alone can't manufacture. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let's Connect: Instagram: @thom_walters Email: [email protected] Support the show: patreon.com/zencommuter