In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren talks to mothers who are doing some of the most important work on the planet. Yet integrity in parenting means recognizing what we've learned from our parents. She shares a story to illustrate how learned behaviors from parents shape our responses and reactions and there’s great integrity in that. This episode is a reminder that every parent is doing their best, and how meditation can help us learn new ways of responding to challenges.

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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

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In our final episode of Season 2 of the Meditation Momma Podcast, Caren shares a teaching story called 'The Wall to Paradise' and explores the theme of personal growth and transformation. She emphasizes that it's not about achieving a specific goal, but about who we are becoming in the process of living our lives. She also discusses the importance of love, service, and remembering, and how our actions towards others ultimately impact ourselves.

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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 shares the story of The Glass of Water. The story follows a servant who is sent to get a glass of water for his master but gets distracted and forgets his purpose, which is true for all of us, right? Caren uses the wisdom of this story to highlight how meditation helps us quiet the mind and remember our connection to something greater.

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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

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In this episode of the Meditation Momma podcast, Caren shares the teaching story 'Where Should God Hide?' which explores the divinity within each of us. Drawing on the wisdom of her own life experience, she emphasizes that meditation allows individuals to discover their own truth and connection to something greater, highlighting how meditation accommodates all faiths.

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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.

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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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To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website:

⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠

To learn about our online classes visit:

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

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.

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To learn more about Meditation Momma visit our website:

⁠https://www.meditationmomma.com/⁠

To learn about our online classes visit:

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

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