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What is emptiness? In this short but profound talk, Taoist teacher George Thompson offers a unique explanation of emptiness from the Taoist perspective.
Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Taoism, he explores the origin of the universe, the concept of The Way (Tao), and the importance of cultivating stillness and spaciousness.
These qualities, George explains, are essential not only for understanding the nature of reality, but for allowing intuitive insight to arise naturally.
Whether you're new to Taoism or deepening your understanding, this video offers a clear exploration of:
- The Taoist view of emptiness
- How the universe emerged from wuji (formlessness)
- Why stillness and space matter in everyday life
- How intuition grows when we stop grasping
🎙️ Full podcast episode: youtu.be/qihoRNh6ZdQ
🔗 Learn more about George Thompson and the Taoist path: balanceispossible.com & https://www.taoistwellness.online/
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What is emptiness? In this short but profound talk, Taoist teacher George Thompson offers a unique explanation of emptiness from the Taoist perspective.
Drawing on the ancient wisdom of Taoism, he explores the origin of the universe, the concept of The Way (Tao), and the importance of cultivating stillness and spaciousness.
These qualities, George explains, are essential not only for understanding the nature of reality, but for allowing intuitive insight to arise naturally.
Whether you're new to Taoism or deepening your understanding, this video offers a clear exploration of:
- The Taoist view of emptiness
- How the universe emerged from wuji (formlessness)
- Why stillness and space matter in everyday life
- How intuition grows when we stop grasping
🎙️ Full podcast episode: youtu.be/qihoRNh6ZdQ
🔗 Learn more about George Thompson and the Taoist path: balanceispossible.com & https://www.taoistwellness.online/
🧠 Subscribe for more teachings on meditation, mind, and meaning.
_________________________________________________________________
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all.
Website: fitmind.org
App: bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: fitmind.org/podcast



![Day 19: How to Enter Flow State Meditation - 10 Minutes | 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss
This 10-minute training teaches how to enter a flow state meditation, focusing on developing samadhi, a state where the mind is aware and stable.
We examine the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic networks in the brain during meditation and provide step-by-step instructions for a meditation practice that involves relaxation, cultivating positive emotions, and maintaining awareness through different postures.
Share the course with your friends! Heres a link to the complete 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: https://bit.ly/30-day-course
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all. With your support, we can spread wellbeing and mental health. Even the smallest contribution makes a significant impact: https://fitmind.org/donate.
Website: https://www.fitmind.org
App: https://bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: https://www.fitmind.org/podcast
Resources & Science
- Paper 1: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2011.00183/full
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![Day 9: Experience Unconditional Love - 10-Minute Meditation | 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss
In this training, you will learn to experience unconditional love for yourself and others. A 10-minute meditation of metta, or loving-kindness, is a powerful way to cultivate these positive feelings for a happier life.
This meditation guides practitioners through cultivating unconditional love (metta), starting with oneself and gradually expanding to include all living beings.
Research suggests that regular loving-kindness practice leads to increased positive emotions and builds personal resources like mindfulness and life satisfaction.
The practice emphasizes generating and sustaining warm feelings of goodwill, which can eventually develop into a natural, boundless state that requires minimal conscious effort.
Share the course with your friends! Heres a link to the complete 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: https://bit.ly/30-day-course
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all. With your support, we can spread wellbeing and mental health. Even the smallest contribution makes a significant impact: https://fitmind.org/donate.
Website: https://www.fitmind.org
App: https://bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: https://www.fitmind.org/podcast
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![Day 2: Science of Now - How to Live in the Moment | 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss
Welcome to the Day 2 lesson of the 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course.
Weve all heard you should try to be present and live in the moment. But how? In todays lesson, youll learn why this can be hard for humans and the science of now.
The brain constantly predicts the future based on past experiences, making it challenging to stay fully present.
Research shows our conscious experience occurs about 0.2 seconds after actual stimuli, with our attention constantly scanning for threats and opportunities.
Understanding this natural tendency toward craving and prediction allows us to work with our minds more effectively by recognizing and releasing tension patterns, helping us develop a more present-centered awareness.
Share the course with your friends! Heres a link to the complete 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: https://bit.ly/30-day-course
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all. With your support, we can spread wellbeing and mental health. Even the smallest contribution makes a significant impact: https://fitmind.org/donate.
Website: https://www.fitmind.org
App: https://bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: https://www.fitmind.org/podcast
Resources & Science
Paper 1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3081809/
Paper 2: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2016.0011
Paper 3: https://clinicalmovementdisorders.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40734-015-0025-4
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![Day 8: Mind-Body Connection Explained - How to Overcome Stress | 30 Days of Meditation, Science...
This lesson explains the mind-body connection about how to overcome stress.
By observing how mental states influence physical movement and vice versa, you can see that mindful movement, meditation, and regular physical rhythms can reduce stress.
Key principles include the 4Rs—Recognize, Release, Relish, and Remain—to alleviate mental and physical tension.
Embracing the natural link between body and mind encourages a balanced approach to stress, promoting overall well-being.
Share the course with your friends! Heres a link to the complete 30 Days of Meditation, Science & Bliss course: https://bit.ly/30-day-course
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all. With your support, we can spread wellbeing and mental health. Even the smallest contribution makes a significant impact: https://fitmind.org/donate.
Website: https://www.fitmind.org
App: https://bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: https://www.fitmind.org/podcast
Resources & Science
- Paper 1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23649562/
- Relaxation Techniques for Mental Wellness: https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/relaxation-techniques-for-mental-wellness
- The body is not a machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ950Oq-Kzs
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