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I'm talking with Brenden Kumarasamy https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/ about how to become a better speaker. Brendan Kumarasamy is a master of improvisation and public speaking. Through his unique approach of creating presentations on random topics like tomatoes, potatoes, and trophies, he helps people deal with uncertainty and make sense out of nonsense. He believes that if you can talk about anything for 30 seconds, you can talk about anything, and this philosophy has propelled him to become a sought-after speaker and coach in the world of public speaking. Brenden's ability to turn the mundane into captivating presentations has inspired many to conquer their fear of public speaking and become confident communicators. Brenden Kumarasamy, creator of the Master Talk YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalks, talks with me on this episode of Desitny Architecture® about public speaking, stage fright, Toastmasters, fear of judgment—and so much more! From Brenden's "random word exercise" to sending video messages of gratitude, we're driving into simple yet effective ways to enhance communication skills. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of becoming a better public speaker and living a more fulfilling life through improved communication. FULL SHOW NOTES AND MORE AT DESTINYARCHITECTURE.NET https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
I'm talking with Brenden Kumarasamy https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/ about how to become a better speaker. Brendan Kumarasamy is a master of improvisation and public speaking. Through his unique approach of creating presentations on random topics like tomatoes, potatoes, and trophies, he helps people deal with uncertainty and make sense out of nonsense. He believes that if you can talk about anything for 30 seconds, you can talk about anything, and this philosophy has propelled him to become a sought-after speaker and coach in the world of public speaking. Brenden's ability to turn the mundane into captivating presentations has inspired many to conquer their fear of public speaking and become confident communicators. Brenden Kumarasamy, creator of the Master Talk YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalks, talks with me on this episode of Desitny Architecture® about public speaking, stage fright, Toastmasters, fear of judgment—and so much more! From Brenden's "random word exercise" to sending video messages of gratitude, we're driving into simple yet effective ways to enhance communication skills. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of becoming a better public speaker and living a more fulfilling life through improved communication. FULL SHOW NOTES AND MORE AT DESTINYARCHITECTURE.NET https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 Hey Everyone! I just wanted to give you a quick update on what's been happening with Destiny Architecture. It's been a whirlwind of change, growth, and new opportunities, and I'm thrilled to share some amazing updates with you. __ __ 2. COMMUNITY https://heather-larson-s-school.community.teachable.com/?ref=destinyarchitecture.net: I've launched a community on our website where we can connect and discuss meditation, Reiki, yoga, and personal development. It's a space for sharing ideas, getting inspired, and building a supportive network of like-minded individuals. 3. EXCLUSIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM https://destinyarchitecture.com/p/12-week-mind-body-wellness-program-for-deep-transformation-with-yoga-reiki-meditation-and-personalized-coaching?ref=destinyarchitecture.net: Introducing a 12-week mind-body wellness program that blends yoga, Reiki, meditation, and personalized coaching. This program is designed for deep transformation and includes private coaching sessions, meditation courses, self-care planners, and access to guided meditations. I'm truly excited about the opportunity to continue supporting you on your journey towards becoming the architect of your own destiny. If any of these updates resonate with you, feel free to reach out or visit destinyarchitecture.com https://destinyarchitecture.com/p/home?ref=destinyarchitecture.net for more details. ✨ Time stamps: 00:00 Moved from Wichita to Phoenix, Reiki. 03:48 Releasing old podcasts, offers content assistance. 07:51 Dispelling myths about needing coordination for yoga. 12:25 Squarespace is not recommended for established content creators. 13:58 Teachable app for meditation and personal instruction. 16:05 New school community for wellness and coaching. Enroll in the course https://destinyarchitecture.com/p/meditation-for-beginners-med-101?ref=destinyarchitecture.netJoin my community https://heather-larson-s-school.community.teachable.com/?ref=destinyarchitecture.netBegin 12 weeks of intense mind-body wellness https://destinyarchitecture.com/p/12-week-mind-body-wellness-program-for-deep-transformation-with-yoga-reiki-meditation-and-personalized-coaching?ref=destinyarchitecture.net Oh! One more thing, which I mentioned during the podcast and it's worth saying again here. The Destiny Architecture® online school is through Teachable. So if you're already in that ecosystem, and have the app on your phone or tablet, great! You can sign up there. Or you can sign up with your browser on my site. (If you do that, you'll also be able to sign on through the Teachable app). This will make learning really portable. You can take the meditation course on your lunch break, while traveling, while waiting for the kids to get done at practice... All you need is your phone. I recommend some great headphones, earbuds, or any other way you prefer of really getting into the sound of the guided meditations. Try to immerse yourself in them! Make your meditation practice your own. 🧘 THESE PODCAST NOTES WERE MADE WITH ASSISTANCE FROM CASTMAGIC AI https://www.castmagic.io/?via=heather-larson&ref=destinyarchitecture.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
The Destiny Architecture® Podcast is Back with a New Episode to Kick Off 2024: Master Mindset with Author Terry Tucker! Host: Heather Larson I'll preface this by saying I recorded it in March of 2023...then sat it on for a good 9 months as I focused on the weekly guided meditation podcast. I'm happy to bring back the Destiny Architecture® Podcast after a long hiatus since June 2022—and since renaming it. (It was formerly the Fearless 5). New episodes will drop on Wednesdays wherever you get your podcasts! Terry Tucker is a former Division One college basketball player who overcame three knee surgeries in high school to achieve his dream of playing at the highest level. Despite the challenges, Tucker had the opportunity to play against legendary players such as Michael Jordan and teams like North Carolina State. His journey is a testament to perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Welcome to Destiny Architecture®, where we explore stories and insights that inspire personal growth and resilience. In this episode, I share my journey of healing a ligament injury and defying medical prognoses, while also delving into the power of mindset in the face of physical and emotional challenges. Joined by guest Terry Tucker, a former hostage negotiator and athlete, we unpack the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and embracing discomfort in healing and personal growth. From defying medical odds to finding inner strength during health crises, we explore the transformative impact of controlling the mind and facing pain with resilience. Join us for a powerful conversation that will shift your perspective on overcoming challenges and creating an extraordinary life. Timestamped overview 00:00 Initial NCAA basketball experience shapes mindset and foundation. 05:56 Mindset is 4 times more important than physical. 08:36 Overcame injury with determination and willpower. 12:20 Balancing family needs and self-care through yoga. 13:36 Maintaining a positive and productive mindset is crucial. 18:43 Intense guilt and remorse can lead to addiction. 20:15 Avoiding discomfort leads to indulgence and distraction. 23:26 Afraid of needles since childhood 27:57 Neighbors and friends provided essential support. 32:48 Friend with severe long COVID shows resilience. 34:50 Podcast host finds fulfillment in creative work. 37:17 Appreciative thanks for the insightful conversation, Terry. "Embrace the pain and the difficulty that we all experience in life, and use that pain and difficulty to make you a stronger and more resilient individual." — Terry Tucker "Winners think about what they want to happen. Losers think about what they don't want to happen." — Terry Tucker "You need to become comfortable with being uncomfortable. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional."— Terry Tucker Responsible AI statement: These show notes were written in part with Cast Magic AI. Read more at https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Welcome back to another episode of the Destiny Architecture® podcast. In today's episode, we delve into the art of doing an end-of-year reflection. I share insights on the significance of self-reflection, especially at the end of the year, and how it ties into personal goals. From journaling to setting goals to incorporating practices such as yoga, Reiki, and meditation, we explore various ways to chart progress and evaluate the past year. Join me, Heather Larson, as I help you navigate the introspective journey to enhance self-awareness and well-being. (If you're interested in the Self Journal, use the code "HEATLAR" for 15% off). 00:00 I work with Chakras, Reiki, yoga, meditation. 03:48 Tracking progress, reflection, and introspection tips. 06:25 Evaluate life areas and find balance priorities. 09:31 Improve habits through meditation, yoga, nutrition, exercise. 12:47 Yoga teacher records practices for online access. 16:50 Destiny Architecture offers meditation, yoga, coaching, and more. Timestamped overview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Welcome back to another episode of the Destiny Architecture® podcast. In today's episode, we delve into the art of doing an end-of-year reflection. I share insights on the significance of self-reflection, especially at the end of the year, and how it ties into personal goals. From journaling to setting goals to incorporating practices such as yoga, Reiki, and meditation, we explore various ways to chart progress and evaluate the past year. Join me, Heather Larson, as I help you navigate the introspective journey to enhance self-awareness and well-being. (If you're interested in the Self Journal, use the code "HEATLAR" for 15% off). 00:00 I work with Chakras, Reiki, yoga, meditation. 03:48 Tracking progress, reflection, and introspection tips. 06:25 Evaluate life areas and find balance priorities. 09:31 Improve habits through meditation, yoga, nutrition, exercise. 12:47 Yoga teacher records practices for online access. 16:50 Destiny Architecture offers meditation, yoga, coaching, and more. Timestamped overview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Manifesting Peace: A New Moon Meditation for Mercury Retrograde Season Welcome to "Destiny Architecture®," the podcast that guides you through navigating the energies of the universe to manifest your dreams and goals. In today's episode titled "New Moon in Mercury Retrograde," we go through a meditation about setting intentions during the challenging and transformative period of Mercury Retrograde. I'll give you tips on how to focus on our desires, nurture ourselves, and make the most of this time to reconnect, review, and rejuvenate. So, grab your headphones and get ready to embrace the energy of the New Moon and Mercury Retrograde as we tune in to this special episode. (THIS IS A FREE EPISODE! PLEASE CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING). 03:33 Repeating lessons, setting intentions during the retrograde period. 07:00 Close eyes, breathe, set peace intention, accomplish. 13:16 Set intention, stay calm, breathe, experience peace. 16:46 Connect with loved ones; set intentions. Enjoy. 20:49 Simplify tasks, and focus on intentions for new moon. TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Guided Meditation: Enhance Communication during Mercury Retrograde with Mindful Practices Welcome to another episode of Destiny Architecture® Guided Meditations, where we explore tools and techniques to align with our destiny. In this guided meditation, I'll help you focus on improving communication during Mercury retrograde. As we delve into the challenges that come with this astrological event, I'll lead you through intentional breathing and visualization exercises to help you navigate and respond to difficult communications with kindness and authenticity. Join me as I explore how to harness the power of mindfulness to enhance our communication skills during Mercury retrograde and beyond. 00:00 Consciously set intentions to keep peace. 03:42 Recognizing upset, breathing, and intentional response practice. 09:03 Embrace kindness and truth when stressed. 11:08 Intend to be kind and mindful always. Timestamped overview: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
As a yoga teacher with scoliosis, this is my go-to morning warmup! Join me as I guide you through a quick and easy yoga warm-up routine. I share my experience with scoliosis, a spine curvature that affects my daily life. These simple exercises help me start the day feeling more energized and flexible. From gentle movements on the yoga mat to centering breaths and poses like cat-cow, downward dog, and child's pose, I'll give you a practical approach to warming up the body and finding grounding in the morning. So, grab your mat, take a few centering breaths, and join me for this rejuvenating yoga warm-up session. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
As a yoga teacher with scoliosis, this is my go-to morning warmup! Join me as I guide you through a quick and easy yoga warm-up routine. I share my experience with scoliosis, a spine curvature that affects my daily life. These simple exercises help me start the day feeling more energized and flexible. From gentle movements on the yoga mat to centering breaths and poses like cat-cow, downward dog, and child's pose, I'll give you a practical approach to warming up the body and finding grounding in the morning. So, grab your mat, take a few centering breaths, and join me for this rejuvenating yoga warm-up session. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
In this episode of Destiny Architecture®, join me as I share reflections on this Small Business Saturday about going through a rough season. I talk about my small business, (which allows me to offer Reiki sessions and coaching), as well as my personal journey of sobriety and transformation through spirituality and personal development. I open up about the challenges I'm currently facing, including the impending loss of a family member, and how I'm navigating through it all with resilience and a sense of service. I hope this inspires you as I offer hope and encouragement to those going through tough times this holiday season and remind you that we are never alone on this journey of life. ⏰ Time Stamps: 02:01 Rent, service, family, uncertainty, death, tough times. 05:16 Reiki helped family member before passing. 06:38 Comfort, clarity, family, death, pain, self-care 11:55 Choose love, make better choices, and stay inspired. 13:59 Don't wait, just do it now. 🚨 Spoiler Alert: This is a vulnerable one! I open up about the challenges I'm currently facing, including the impending loss of a family member, and how I'm navigating through it all with resilience and a sense of service. I hope this inspires you as I offer hope and encouragement to those going through tough times this holiday season and remind you that we are never alone on this journey of life. ⏰ Time Stamps: 02:01 Rent, service, family, uncertainty, death, tough times. 05:16 Reiki helped family member before passing. 06:38 Comfort, clarity, family, death, pain, self-care 11:55 Choose love, make better choices, and stay inspired. 13:59 Don't wait, just do it now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Once a month, I drop a guided meditation before the New Moon 🌚 so you can enjoy setting intentions for a new beginning on/around the New Moon 🌚 according to your own schedule. This month, let's intend to create greater peace ☮️ ✌️ and love ❤️ in a world 🌎 that is hurting. Read more https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/monthly-new-moon-meditation-for-october/ & see the transcript. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Welcome to Destiny Architecture®, the podcast where we explore the power of the human spirit and navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. In today's episode, titled "Guided Meditation” For When Your Heart Is Hurting," we delve into the profound healing journey of guided meditation when faced with emotional pain. As we collectively navigate uncertain times, it's essential to create a safe space where we can acknowledge our feelings and process them in a way that nurtures our well-being. Join me as I explore the wisdom of going within, listening to our own heartbeat, and finding peace amidst the turmoil. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let us guide you on a transformative journey to ignite the flame within your heart. Get ready to embark on a soulful exploration of self-care, resilience, and the eternal light that burns within us all. This is Destiny Architecture®. Let's begin. SPECIAL NOTE: TIME STAMPS: [00:00:01] Safe space for guided meditation, releasing tension. [00:03:23] Relax, breathe deep, focus on basic needs. [00:06:32] Keep your flame burning with every breath. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
This is part one of a new chakra series for meditators. Welcome to another episode of Destiny Architecture™ Guided Meditations, where we explore the power of meditation and yoga to unlock your inner potential. In this week's episode, we dive into the first chakra, known as the Muladhara or root chakra. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and grounding. You’ll connect with the earth and find stability in your life. Learn about the significance of the root chakra, its association with survival needs, and how it influences our physical and emotional well-being. As you practice this guided meditation, you'll experience the power of breath, visualization, and affirmation to balance your root chakra and create a harmonious energy flow throughout your body. TIME STAMPS: [00:00:00] Yoga meditation with Heather celebrates chakras. [00:06:00] Visualize grounded stance, glowing red energy exchange. [00:07:38] White light cleanses chakras and aura. LOVE THIS? THERE’S MORE! SUBSCRIBE HERE, OR FOR MORE BENEFITS, HTTPS://WWW.DESTINYARCHITECTURE.NET/ https://www.destinyarchitecture.net/ FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DESTINYARCHITECTURE https://www.facebook.com/DestinyArchitecture INSTAGRAM/X: HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/HEATHERLARSON https://twitter.com/heatherlarson OR HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/HEATHERLARSON/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherlarson/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CHANNEL/UCUPTDVLOTFQTLGGF1TPAJLG https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuPtdvlOTFQTlggf1tPAjlg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Releasing Negativity and Embracing Discipline: The Fires of Change Meditation Welcome to another episode of the Destiny Architecture™ Guided Meditations, where we explore the transformative power of meditation. In this episode, titled "Fires of Change Meditation," we delve into the concept of tapas and the fiery energy of transformation. We embark on a journey of self-discovery, focusing on what needs to be burned away and replaced with discipline, focus, and determination. As we immerse ourselves in this guided meditation, we will explore the possibility of something better emerging from the flames. So find a comfortable position, breathe deeply, and let the fires of change ignite a new path in your life. Get ready to uncover your true potential in this powerful meditation experience. TIME STAMPS: [00:02:06] Leave space to reflect and make changes. [00:05:56] Being open, notice tense body, breathe, relax. [00:06:59] Letting blue flame burn, exhaling tension. [00:10:41] Timing is crucial, no need to rush. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
*The Destiny Architecture™ Guided Meditation is a weekly ad-free podcast supported by subscribers and hosted by meditation teacher Heather Larson. Welcome back to Destiny Architecture™, the podcast dedicated to exploring the depths of consciousness and unlocking our true potential through the power of meditation. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey as we navigate through the seven energetic centers of the body. From the grounding root chakra, to the expansive crown chakra, we will explore their meanings, affirmations, and how to bring balance to these powerful energy centers. The session ends with a brief shot of Reiki by proxy. TIME STAMPS: [00:00:49] Chakra basics: root chakra, red color, flexibility. [00:05:53] Solar plexus chakra: yellow gem, personal power. [00:07:59] The green heart: body and spirit unity. [00:14:12] Beautiful violet, indigo color for crown chakra. [00:15:23] Miracles, peace, transcendence through the crown chakra. UNLOCKING YOUR CHAKRAS: A GUIDED JOURNEY TO BALANCE AND EMPOWERMENT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
Finding Inner Peace: Clearing Your Mind for a Refreshing Weekend By Heather Larson Welcome back to Destiny Architecture™, the weekly guided meditation podcast that explores the power within you to create the life you envision—using meditation as a tool to get you there. Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, or simply a way to let go of attachments, this episode is for you. We live in a society that loves to label things as good or bad, creating attachment and limiting our perspective. But what if we could embrace the concept of things just being, without judgment? By letting go of attachments to outcomes or judgments, we create space for new opportunities to enter our lives. Today, we focus on clearing our minds for the moment or the weekend ahead. We encourage you to leave behind any thoughts or emotions from the week, whether positive or negative and step into a space of calm and tranquility. Explore the power of focusing on the breath, the gateway to finding peace in body, mind, and spirit. As we dive into this meditation practice, we'll discover that clearing the mind can lead to feelings of gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose. Join us as we embrace the present moment, letting go of the past and future, and tuning into the sensation of our breath going in and out of a specific space. We'll explore the power behind the phrases "I am" and "enough," as we repeat them with each inhale and exhale, reminding ourselves that we are complete just as we are. So whether you're a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, this episode is your invitation to turn inward, embrace the power of your breath, and clear your mind. Let's embark on this journey together, discovering the transformative potential that lies within each of us. Remember, YOU are the architect of your own destiny. TIME STAMPS: [00:02:18] Find peace by focusing on your breath. [00:04:36] Ignore thoughts, find peace, embrace coexistence, and gratitude. [00:08:18] Focus on breath, you are enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
BREATHING LIFE INTO YOUR NEW CHAPTER: A MEDITATION FOR STARTING ANEW As you may know, I’m a Reiki Master, so I’m all about energy—and setting the right intentions with the right energy when taking steps forward. This guided audio meditation will help you release the old and call in the new as you set your intention for a fresh beginning. Today, you’ll dive into deep relaxation and renewal as we explore the power of this guided meditation for a new beginning. You’ll focus on techniques to release tension, rejuvenate the body, and tap into your inner wisdom. This is a journey of deep introspection, setting intentions, and embracing a fresh start. Join me as you learn to slow down, savor each breath, and unlock your immense power within. Get ready to breathe in new energy, embrace the guidance of your higher self, and begin a new chapter energetically. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:06] Guided meditation as I encourage a fresh start. [00:06:43] Bathing in light, releasing old beliefs. [00:08:24] Tap into higher self, breathe in guidance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
There's Always a Barking Dog: A Quick, Guided Meditation to Help You Navigate Distractions As You Meditate Navigating Distractions is a master class in meditation. In fact, it's the entire point! This week's guided meditation is FREE, BTW. No reason. It could easily be called: __ How To Handle Noisy Neighbors While Trying To Meditate "Barking Dog" and Other Meditation Challenges The Power of Being Present During a Storm Lessons on Overcoming Triggers in Meditation Heather Larson: The Destiny Architect of Your Thoughts (Ok, the AI came up with that one 🤣 but it's SO on brand!) Stop Spiraling with Simple Meditation Techniques A Destiny Architect's Guide to Quieting Your Mind __ That last one is my favorite because that's why I'm here. YOU are the architect of your own destiny and YOU are also the one and only human who can quiet your mind. It's up to you. I'm just the coach/Reiki Master/meditation teacher who's here to help you facilitate this commitment to yourself. This week...helicopters, fireworks storms, barking dogs, a jackhammer, a repair guy...the distractions were many. I can't go live in Walden for God's sake... Meditating is hard; recording meditations is harder. "So," I thought to myself, "Let me go see what I have recorded on that hard drive." THIS. I had a meditation about how to deal with the always-barking dog. 🐩 Which is funny and ironic. It's also proof that we're never done learning what meditation has to teach us. (And some of us seem to find the same lesson over and over). 🪷 In this episode of Destiny Architecture Guided Meditations, we explore the challenges of meditating with distractions and external noises like a barking dog. Focus on your breath and surroundings for about a minute and a half and then let go of the need to react or label noises with negative or positive judgments. Listen as I open up about my own struggles with external noises during recording sessions and how I cope with this challenge. 🕉️ TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW: [00:02:17] Disturbances trigger our worst-case scenario thoughts. [00:05:10] Summary: Choose response over reaction in meditation practice. [00:06:23] 10-min meditation w/ weekly tips, $5/month. 🤓 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 1. What is the "barking dog" metaphor in meditation? Answer: The "barking dog" can be a literal or metaphorical trigger that disrupts one's focus during meditation. 2. How can external noises affect a meditation practice? Answer: The sound of external noises such as a malfunctioning refrigerator can lead to "awfulizing," where one starts to imagine worst-case scenarios. 3. How can becoming aware of triggers improve meditation practice? Answer: Becoming aware of one's triggers can help improve meditation practice by allowing the meditator to choose a conscious response instead of automatically reacting to the trigger. 4. How has meditation helped Heather handle external noises and negative thoughts? Answer: Meditation has helped Heather to stop spiraling into negative thoughts and stay more present in the moment. 5. What is offered in the weekly meditation subscription service? Answer: The weekly meditation subscription service includes 10-minute meditations that also provide a little bit of learning about meditation each week. The cost of the service is $5 per month. 6. How does Heather reflect on the distractions and noises during meditation? Answer: Heather reflects on the idea that there will always be distracting noises during meditation, including one's own thoughts. 7. What does the phrase "destiny architecture" refer to? Answer: The phrase "destiny architecture" refers to the idea that one can design and build their own destiny and purpose in life. 10. What is Heather Larson's profession and current training? Answer: Heather Larson is the founder of Destiny Architecture, a certified life coach, a Reiki Master, and a meditation teacher who is currently in yoga teacher training. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
A FEW THINGS WE’RE COVERING IN THIS FIRST NEW MOON MEDITATION + MANIFESTATION PRACTICE—USING INTENTION-SETTING DURING NEW MOON MEDITATION __ Vision Boards and the Law of Attraction Manifesting and Visualizing with a Canva Template Louise Hay and "You Can Heal Your Life A Nontoxic Approach to Manifestation Guided Meditation and Worksheet for Manifesting Ignoring Popular Manifestation Techniques in favor of what works Finding Motivation through Meditation for Goal-Setting A Quick Meditation Exercise for Manifesting Goals __ Join Heather Larson as she explores the importance of finding a comfortable seat for meditation before diving into the topic of vision boards. She explains that while putting something on a board does not guarantee its achievement, vision boards can still be helpful for motivation. Heather provides a Canva template and an example of a woman named Susan who has made a vision board with various aspirations: https://www.canva.com/create/vision-boards/ Listeners are encouraged to visualize their life as a garden filled with things they want to achieve and plant the seeds of their intentions. Heather also offers a guided meditation for the new moon and discusses the benefits of incorporating meditation into goal-setting. Listeners can access a worksheet in Google Workspace (please don’t writer in this! Make a copy!) 👇 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RSpOcriPxw459-MMLe7p5A1XnDb82rfQV2HonjK3shc/edit?usp=sharing Members can access the meditation recording on the website and sign up for a membership that includes access to all guided meditations. Heather concludes by promising to explore different manifestation techniques and encourages questions and community engagement. Time stamps: [00:03:11] Vision boards can be motivational, but there are better ways to manifest goals than simply putting them on a board. This text discusses using a Canva template to create a visual aid for goals and desires. [00:06:35] Setting goals and finding motivation through identifying the benefits of achieving those goals, such as meditating each morning to lower stress and blood pressure. Heather suggests finding personal benefits and incorporating them into daily lifestyle choices. A brief meditation exercise is also included. [00:12:07] Heather guides you through a meditation for the new moon. You focus on your breath and set intentions for what you want to create or let go of during this time. [00:20:15] Visualize and plant intentions in a garden, feeling abundance and trusting the process during the new moon cycle. [00:28:56] Heather encourages you to make space for new things in their lives through meditation, affirmations, and intention-setting, with a focus on non-toxic manifestation. She then suggests a book and other exercises as resources for achieving this. Readers are invited to engage with the author and community. [00:31:10] Thank you for participating in the new moon manifestation and being with destiny architects. You may find help or other books for your interests. "The Power of Affirmations: 'You Can Heal Your Life' is one of the OG new thought books. This will teach you all about affirmations. This will teach you how to change." Manifesting and Setting Intentions: "You can make space for the new in your life." — Heather Larson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
As the title says, this guided meditation is for when Everything is F*cked Up: __ You’re in a bad mood There’s a barking dog (or other unpleasant noises, like your kids). You can’t focus, concentrate, or think You keep using your fat, potty mouth __ I typically try to practice saucha (or cleanliness) with my speech, but in this meditation, I’m dropping some F-bombs! Here’s the thing: your practices are going to suck sometimes. There will be noise, hurt, or stress that makes it hard to meditate. You may be over capacity and wondering HOW meditation can possibly help. This meditation will teach you a new mindset and approach to meditating during chaos SO THAT YOU CAN meditate during chaos! Embrace the chaos monkeys as teachers (but don’t forget your boundaries). Let’s say that barking dog is happening FOR you. That stress is happening FOR you. The noise and annoyances are happening FOR you. These are teachers. These are things you likely cannot control. So how do you deal with them? How do you learn to coexist with them? How can you make peace with the things you do not like? Is it possible to meditate even when there’s construction noise, a nagging feeling of existential crisis, or a whiny child in your house (whom you love very much) with a head cold who constantly cries, “MoM!?!?!?” Meditation is the absence of the fluctuations of the mind. There’s nothing in the yoga sutras (that I’ve found yet) that says we need to find a QUIET PLACE in order to meditate. The sutras teach that we are to calm the waves of our mind. Period. The sutras say we are to go within. I take that to mean we go within regardless of what’s happening on the outside of us. I get into this before the meditation begins. It will be a very sweary meditation! But since I recorded it with a chirping smoke alarm and construction noise in the background, this one is a freebie. Yes, due to poor audio and my potty mouth, I didn’t feel right charging for it! But this is also an important message for anyone learning to meditate (no matter how long you’ve been meditating). You can be a beginner meditator or a veteran and still benefit from this very f*cking sweary guided meditation practice! Enjoy a brief talk + meditation with a few minutes of relaxing music at the end. by Meditation Teacher Heather Larson DestinyArchitecture.com http://destinyarchitecture.com/ & DestinyArchitecture.net http://destinyarchitecture.net/ @WriterHeatherL on Twitter @heatherlarson on Lemon8 @destinyarchitect on Instagram & TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-larson3/message
A MEDITATION TO HELP YOU RELEASE THE WEEK’S TROUBLES (MEDITATION #5) This meditation will help you release any troubles or difficulties of the week as you step into the here and now. You’ll ground into the present as you release any negativity without becoming caught up in it through rumination or negative thinking cycles. You’ll become more aware of this type of thinking (if it’s present) so that you can choose better thoughts. You’ll use a tool from Reiki in order to decrease the discomfort caused by (over)thinking about problems. Heather Larson is your meditation teacher recording these guided 10-minute meditations weekly. This meditation is actually ~15 minutes long and features soothing music as well as Heather’s singing bowl. With the Destiny Architecture guided meditations by Heather Larson, the goal is to relax you while also giving you a mild amount of “how to” meditation instruction so that you have the tools to build your own practice if you so choose. However, it’s enough to merely listen to these meditations each week. Each meditation gets you started meditating right away. Heather releases them on Fridays so that you have a healthy, substance-free way to kick off the weekend because “It’s 5:00 somewhere—time for self-care.” Enjoy the peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
BEING THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR OWN DESTINY MEANS YOU: __ __ Learn more at: https://destinyarchitecture.com/blog/2023/2/14/you-are-a-destiny-architectnbsp https://destinyarchitecture.com/blog/2023/2/14/you-are-a-destiny-architectnbsp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
WHAT IS A DESTINY ARCHITECT? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR OWN DESTINY? A LIFE COACH SHARES ALL! BEING THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR OWN DESTINY MEANS YOU: __ __ Learn more at: https://destinyarchitecture.com/blog/2023/2/14/you-are-a-destiny-architectnbsp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
THE A-HA MOMENT THAT HELPED ME PIVOT TO REMOTE WORK There I was, two years ago—sick as hell and knowing I couldn't go back to a stressful full-time (and then some) job outside the home. * > SIDE NOTE: Who wants a job when you can have a career? But that's not the A-ha moment. I'd been a writer for 20 years; I didn't need to "go to a place" in order to do that work. So what gives? NO ONE WANTS "JUST" A WRITER This was the hard truth I accepted that rescued me from producing TV news. Even as a producer, I was more than just a writer. I was also an editor, circus master, reporter, interviewer, social media writer, and so on. When I did SEO writing, I was more than just a writer. I was also an SEO! In radio, I was more than just a writer. I was a guest booker, marketer, promoter, audio editor, talent, producer, social media manager, speaker, and event marketer... IF YOU WANT A WRITING JOB, MARKET YOURSELF AS MORE THAN JUST A WRITER What kind of writer are you? Are you a tech writer, marketing writer, or—like me—a journalist turned marketing writer? More specifically, I became a writer of B2B social media writer for tech startups. 🚨 SPOILER ALERT: BEING A WRITER DOESN'T PAY. BEING AN IDEALISTIC JOURNALIST DOESN'T PAY. But when I defined what kind of writer I was and used 20+ years of career experience to back it up, that became the first step to becoming a freelance remote worker who has more control over my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
THE A-HA MOMENT THAT HELPED ME PIVOT TO REMOTE WORK There I was, two years ago—sick as hell and knowing I couldn't go back to a stressful full-time (and then some) job outside the home. * > SIDE NOTE: Who wants a job when you can have a career? But that's not the A-ha moment. I'd been a writer for 20 years; I didn't need to "go to a place" in order to do that work. So what gives? NO ONE WANTS "JUST" A WRITER This was the hard truth I accepted that rescued me from producing TV news. Even as a producer, I was more than just a writer. I was also an editor, circus master, reporter, interviewer, social media writer, and so on. When I did SEO writing, I was more than just a writer. I was also an SEO! In radio, I was more than just a writer. I was a guest booker, marketer, promoter, audio editor, talent, producer, social media manager, speaker, and event marketer... IF YOU WANT A WRITING JOB, MARKET YOURSELF AS MORE THAN JUST A WRITER What kind of writer are you? Are you a tech writer, marketing writer, or—like me—a journalist turned marketing writer? More specifically, I became a writer of B2B social media writer for tech startups. 🚨 SPOILER ALERT: BEING A WRITER DOESN'T PAY. BEING AN IDEALISTIC JOURNALIST DOESN'T PAY. But when I defined what kind of writer I was and used 20+ years of career experience to back it up, that became the first step to becoming a freelance remote worker who has more control over my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
WHETHER YOU'RE CREATING A PODCAST, OR WRITING, AUDIO, OR VIDEO CONTENT, PEOPLE ALWAYS SAY THE SAME THING. "I DON'T HAVE TIME!" Here are a few ideas on how to find more time along with some hard truths. YOU are the architect of your own destiny, so YOU are also the architect of your schedule 😉 Let me be the one to break it to you: you DO have the time. You have to make the time, audit how you spend your time, and re-prioritize. All the AI tools in the world won't create your content for you (well, some will, but they're not recommended because Google will penalize you but that's another topic for another day). I share the one AI that helps me use my time more wisely. Also, you just have to do the thing and suck at it. Sorry, not sorry! Create your content and let it be a timesuck to start out. That way, you can learn how to streamline your processes in order to create your content faster. I share how I do this in this 270th episode of the Destiny Architecture podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
The Destiny Architecture podcast is back! Here's a quick meditation any busy person can take a few minutes and do. Also, an announcement! The ultimate weekend self-care companion—a 10-minute guided meditation—will come out on Fridays for podcast subscribers only! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message
This is an 18-minute guided meditation and yoga Nidra practice. Now that I've completed my meditation teacher training and am certified, I created this yoga Nidra practice for my Destiny Architecture newsletter subscribers. It's time to share it here now that they've gotten a listen. I'm not adding this is a "season" or "episode" number. Consider this a bonus edition of the Destiny Architecture podcast! Learn more about meditaiton: https://destinyarchitecture.com/meditation https://destinyarchitecture.com/meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/support
Now that I've completed my meditation teacher training and am certified, I created this yoga nidra practice for my Destiny Architecture newsletter subscribers. It's time to share it here now that they've gotten a listen. I'm not adding this is a "season" or "episode" number. Consider this a bonus edition of the Destiny Architecture podcast! Learn more about meditaiton: https://destinyarchitecture.com/meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-larson3/support
