Summer Series Pt 1: Presence

In this special 4 part summer series, we're focused on self-development instead of professional development. Every other week in June and July, I'll bring you a short episode to help you focus on what matters most. I'll also share some things that have been on my heart that might be otherwise off-topic for a teaching podcast. If you normally listen to the podcast on 1.25 or 1.5 speed, I encourage you to go down to 1.0 for these 4 summer episodes. This series is not about consuming as much information as fast as possible — which is certainly a fine goal in other contexts. This series is about savoring the time, and being present with yourself for each moment of it. Let this be a short time together to reflect, think deeply, and go big picture. We'll explore a different word each time. In part one, we're talking about PRESENCE through immersion in both silence and healing sounds. How can you create short, regular rituals in your life where you enjoy the benefits of silence, and experience sounds that are calming? You'll get to experience a few moments of "sound therapy" in this episode and discover how to use sounds and silence to help you experience more presence this summer. Don't...