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We're kicking off the new year with an exploration of the ways in which we can capture the energy and freshness of a new calendar year to every day moments, creating new beginnings whenever we need them. Topics include:

• how temporal landmarks, like a new year, pull us out of the ordinary
• how walking meditation teaches us how to start over in the present moment
• and we can train up the capacity to let go in order to embrace a fresh moment in mindfulness of breathing meditation

We'll also go through ways to reaffirm your values, not only as a ritual way of starting over, but also because following your values will capacitate you for the challenges head.

Resources mentioned on the show:

• Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.sati.yoga/letter/index.html
• VIA Virtues and Strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths
• Schwartz's Values Wheel: http://theschwartzmodel.com/

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Working through dilemmas and challenges usually involves trade-offs, compromises, or imperfect third options. After all, if there was a lot of internal consensus, it wouldn't be a dilemma.

Sometimes, parts may feel bruised and disappointed, making you feel unsure about whether you made the right choice.

In this parts work practice, Jen helps you connect with your inner skeptics and naysayers where you can soothe their nerves and solicit their advice on how to move forward more confidently. Skeptics can be a well of insight for how to navigate tricky situations - in other words that can be great allies if you take the time to get to know them.

If you want to skip the intro, jump to 2:02 or use the chapter marker if it's supported by your app.

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The busy holiday season is here, and that means lots of demands on our time and attention. It also means navigating tricky family gatherings with difficult people.

A common question this time of year is whether or not to engage your trollish Uncle Jerry or stand down to keep the peace.

This episode is all about how to tap into what will feel true and authentic to you, so you can walk this line confidently and on your own terms.

In this episode you'll find:

• Perspectives on authenticity and values from psychology
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work strategies for solving your interpersonal dilemmas
• Guidance from Buddhism and The Yoga Sutras

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SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga

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