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Practicing Human

Practicing Human is a daily podcast, hosted by Cory Muscara, offering insights and practices into how to live a fulfilling life. Cory pulls on his time living as a Buddhist monk in Burma, his many years as a mindfulness and meditation teacher, and his work in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Personal Development Self-Improvement Buddhism Wellness Personal Growth Mindfulness Meditation Mental Health Health & Fitness Education Self Improvement
Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
9 minutes
Episodes
780
Years Active
2019 - 2024
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Lingering In Happiness

Lingering In Happiness

In this episode, we discuss the meaningful and lingering impact of good experiences.

The poem that was shared is called "Lingering in Happiness" by Mary Oliver.


00:06:49  |   Thu 31 Dec 2020
Why There Are No Wrong Emotions

Why There Are No Wrong Emotions

In this episode, we discuss the difference between wrong emotions and self-judgment (and why there is no difference).

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guid…

00:07:06  |   Wed 30 Dec 2020
Ghandi's Thoughts on Happiness

Ghandi's Thoughts on Happiness

In this episode, I share a quote by Mahatama Ghandi about his thoughts on happiness.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendati…

00:06:11  |   Tue 29 Dec 2020
Fill Your Cup

Fill Your Cup

In this episode, we're going to discuss the importance of filling your cup to be able to offer to others.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditatio…

00:07:48  |   Mon 28 Dec 2020
The Experience of Wholeness

The Experience of Wholeness

In this episode, we discuss why there is no amount of "fixing yourself" that could possible make you more whole than you are right now.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource libra…

00:06:04  |   Fri 25 Dec 2020
Awaken to Life

Awaken to Life

In this episode, I share a poem that was very meaningful for my transition from the monastery to the real world, and how we can use it as an invitation to bring more aspects of life into our awakenin…

00:08:26  |   Thu 24 Dec 2020
Not Feeling Good Enough

Not Feeling Good Enough

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of not being "good enough" and a simple practice to work with it.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditatio…

00:07:46  |   Wed 23 Dec 2020
The Power of the Unconscious

The Power of the Unconscious

"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -Carl Jung

00:10:22  |   Tue 22 Dec 2020
Losing Friends As You Grow

Losing Friends As You Grow

In this episode, we will discuss the unfortunate reality of growth, which is that you may need to let go of people who are not willing to support who you're becoming.

As always, if you'd like to get f…

00:12:35  |   Mon 21 Dec 2020
The Imagery of Enlightement

The Imagery of Enlightement

In this episode, I share a passage from the 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk, Dogen. As you listen, see if you can feel the words expand someone within you.

As always, if you'd like to get free acc…

00:06:48  |   Fri 18 Dec 2020
The Periodic Pause

The Periodic Pause

In this episode, we discuss one of the many (but often undermentioned) benefits of taking a few minutes, every few hours, to stop, drop, and be.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resou…

00:08:33  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
Finding Your People

Finding Your People

In this episode, we talk about how to surround yourself with people who care about you, accept you, and celebrate you.

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including gui…

00:08:08  |   Wed 16 Dec 2020
A Contemplation on Life

A Contemplation on Life

Who made the world?

Who made the swan, and the black bear?

Who made the grasshopper?

This grasshopper, I mean-- the one who has flung herself out of the grass, 

the one who is eating sugar out of my hand…

00:03:03  |   Tue 15 Dec 2020
Ultimate Surrender

Ultimate Surrender

In this episode, we explore the quote by Chogyum Trungpa, "The bad news is you're falling to the ground without a parachute. The good news is there's no ground."

As always, if you'd like to get free a…

00:11:34  |   Mon 14 Dec 2020
Bell Meditation (practice)

Bell Meditation (practice)

This episode is different from others. Instead of talking, I'm going to ring the bells for a full ten minutes straight. The invitation here is to bring your full presence to the sound of the bell, al…

00:10:35  |   Fri 11 Dec 2020
The Feeling of Being Behind In Life

The Feeling of Being Behind In Life

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of "being behind" in life that so many of us experience, and why there's no actual way of being behind; there's only the path you're creating.

As always, if you…

00:05:24  |   Thu 10 Dec 2020
Savoring

Savoring

In this episode, we're going to talk about the simple practice of mindful savoring, and how it can be used to amplify the goodness you experience in all facets of life.

As always, if you'd like to get…

00:06:06  |   Wed 09 Dec 2020
Deep Relaxation Strategy

Deep Relaxation Strategy

In this episode, I share my go-to strategy for releasing stress and tension in my body. It's an especially useful technique to use before bed or before starting your day.

As always, if you'd like to g…

00:09:29  |   Tue 08 Dec 2020
Complain or Rejoice?

Complain or Rejoice?

“You can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorns have roses.” -Unknown

As always, if you'd like to get free access to my resource library, including guided meditations, book recommendat…

00:04:12  |   Mon 07 Dec 2020
Weaving Your Life Together

Weaving Your Life Together

In this episode, I'll share a poem by Vera Agnes, and we'll explore what it would look like to weave the various threads of your life into a tapestry that is yet to be created.

To register for the upc…

00:05:07  |   Fri 04 Dec 2020
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