Episode 1 - A Journey Inward: Mastering the Art of Meditation with Micki Abels

Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual Journey

Is mindfulness a midlife superpower? Absolutely. Midlife is a period of reflection and transformation, where most of us as women seek deeper meaning and balance in our lives. Meditation, mindfulness, and prayer can be invaluable tools in this journey, as they provide a sanctuary from the stresses of daily life, allowing us to reconnect with our inner selves and find clarity amidst the chaos. These practices help cultivate inner peace and reduce anxiety, encourage living in the present moment, appreciate what we have and where we are at in life, and enhance emotional resilience. Practicing meditation can empower you to navigate midlife with grace, fostering a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and profound inner peace.
In this episode, we talk about religion, spirituality, meditation, mindfulness, prayer, past lives, and how to crack the code on weight loss with a special guest, Micki Abels. Micki is a writer, author, intuitive transformational life coach, and meditation instructor. Micki loves writing and is the author of My Soul Contract, A Teaching Memoir of Trauma, Truth, and Transformation, and a children's book, What Made You Smile Today? A book of feelings and connection. Micki also loves music, yoga, and dancing and welcomes time in nature, allowing her bare feet to connect to the earth. She loves her solitude and spending time with family and friends equally. A perfectly relaxing afternoon includes a body of water, a crackling fire, and a good book.

Tune in!

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest, Micki Abels
• [01:52] What are soul contracts, and what can we do with them?
• [06:19] Humanness and the 3 -dimensional reality
• [09:33] Micki’s self-discovery moment that sparked her journey
• [11:28] The difference between religion and spirituality
• [14:34] How to heal and honor your soul contract
• [19:09] The struggle with meditation and tips to master it
• [25:02] How long to meditate to get results
• [30:49] The difference between prayer and meditation
• [32:36] The stages of sleep and how to get to beta as a beginner
• [36:31] Mindfulness and how to practice it and be present
• [38:23] Tips on how to be present in the moment
• [40:48] How to crack the weight loss code
• [42:36] Building a morning ritual based on what you need
• [49:06] How to balance what is in your heart, thoughts, and tongue
• [51:34] Healing and paying attention to your physical reaction
• [56:02] What to expect and do in group meditation
• [01:00:06] Breathing and how to tap into it to quiet your body down
• [01:04:06] Shifting your energy to change the world in a positive way
• [01:05:37] Wrap up and end of the show

Resources Mentioned

My Soul Contract by Micki Abels: https://www.amazon.com/My-Soul-Contract-Teaching-Transformation-ebook/dp/B09N7JN5JX/ref

What Made You Smile by Micki Abels: https://www.amazon.com/What-Made-You-Smile-Today/dp/B0CFCLRGF7/ref

Let’s Connect

Micki
Website: https://mickiabels.com/

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