Zen Commuting With Thom Walters

This April 16, 2024 recording with Zen Commuter podcast host Thom Walters gets into how Thom was introduced to mediation by his Mother at age 18, communication with guides (including his Mom), non-separation, challenges and rewards of teaching meditation in corporate environments, perspectives on various meditative experiences, attitudes to/about meditation, teaching meditation to prisoners, stillness, suffering, beauty, etc

About Thom Walters:

'For years, I wondered what i was meant to do with my life. How was I supposed to help the world (a desire that was always present in my life). The majority of my earlier years I worked counseling emotionally challenged adolescents. During these times I saw the abject pain that all of the residents experienced. My meditation practice kept me from adopting that pain; allowed me to simply be an observer. Even though I had my meditation practice, I didn't feel called to use it to help. Instead I used the compassion and heart that I learned from my practice to be of the most benefits to the residents. In every position I held after that, my empathy allowed me to see the pain that many people were experiencing, regardless of where I went, or what job I held. And then, about ten years ago, I was on the highway in heavy traffic on my way to a new job. The traffic was heavy and even rocked my typically calm demeanor. It was then and there that I decided to start the Zen Commuter podcast, to help everyday people experience calm. The show focused on the positive aspects of living. And then, about five years in, during a meditation, coincidentally enough, I realized the benefit that meditation has had in my life. At that point I decided to focus solely on meditation for Zen Commuter. And it wasn't long after that I decided to leave the corporate world to focus on teaching meditation; to helping the many people I knew were suffering with minds that kept them worrying and in fear. I have taught meditation to hundreds of students, even incarcerated men who are serving extended time. I now teach mindfulness and meditation to those suffering from anxiety and depression. I help listeners finally free themselves from the crippling thoughts that keep them troubled and feeling alone.'

Biography

'Thom Walters is a meditation instructor who offers relief to those who suffer from anxiety. As a meditator with over 40 years of experience, and the host of the widely popular Zen Commuter and Calmer in 5 podcasts, he is deeply skilled at helping his students get free of the pain that accompanies anxiety and depression. Through meditation, which is firmly believes is available to everyone, he helps the world become calmer, wiser and happier.'

https://calendly.com/thom_walters/30min
The link invites listeners to schedule a free 30 minute call with me to discuss how meditation can help them break free from anxiety and depression once and for all. In this call, listeners can learn the variety of programs I offer that will help them become calmer and freer

Find Thom and his work:

https://www.zencommuter.com
https://www.facebook.com/zencommuter
https://www.instagram.com/thom_walters
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-walters-5636391b
https://twitter.com/thom_walters

Original blog post: https://integratingpresence.com/2024/06/07/zen-commuting-with-thom-walters/