First This

First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath and be gently lead through a meditation practice. First this, then that.

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Don't Be a (Knee) Jerk

In the tiny space between something happening and you reacting, there is a chance to choose.

11-18
10:03

Put It Away

Sometimes you can choose, right away to discard something.

11-11
10:30

Three Good Things

Let's prime your brain to see and feel more good things.

11-04
10:34

Zoom Out, Zoom In

Reset your perspective.

10-28
10:37

Say Less

Less talk, more space.

10-21
10:15

Calm About It

Make a shape, notice how it feels, be calm about it.

10-14
10:26

I Got Nothin'

Showing up is enough.

10-07
10:21

It Only Has To Make Sense To You (Encore)

A simple reminder. Your life only has to make sense to you.

09-30
10:54

First and Second Level (Encore)

09-23
10:47

Let It Be (Encore)

 Visit Nothing Much Happens for more.

09-16
10:34

The Presence That Watches (Encore)

 Explore more at Nothing Much Happens.

09-09
10:48

Sitting In Your Own Fire

A tricky skill, but let's learn it together.

09-02
10:41

Mood Boost; Facial Feedback

08-26
10:26

Map Maker

 If you find this practice helpful, visit nothingmuchhappens.com and share it with someone who could use a moment of mindfulness today.

08-19
10:41

Are You Sure?

Stop asking if you're sure.

08-12
10:35

When It Doesn't Get Easier

Sometimes it doesn't get easier. What then?

08-05
10:41

The Thing

If you're waiting to find the thing that is going to make everything make sense, you're losing a lot of now.

07-29
10:34

What If You Don't Need To Improve Yourself?

Hear me out, maybe your purpose in life isn't to constantly fix yourself.

07-22
10:28

Getting Caught Up In What Others Think

07-15
11:10

Where They Can Meet You

Something you may need to hear today.

07-08
10:57
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Crystal Pollock

I have not listened yet is it for sleep like nothing much happens

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Angela Weisser

I've been using First This for a few weeks now as my morning meditation, and I cherish these practices. It's such a lovely, accessible way to meditate. I teach yoga and these sessions have inspired my classes. I love your gentle voice and clear instruction. Thank you so much Kathryn!

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Theresa Viramontes-Gutierrez

powerful.

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Theresa Viramontes-Gutierrez

I am so so grateful to having this tool, First This, for my peace and serenity...a beautiful way to start my day. THANK YOU

08-16 Reply

Laura D

THIS... a beautiful way to help let go of recurring unhelpful thoughts from the past. I'll be listening to this one frequwntly.

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