Kia Miller and Elena Brower discuss Elena’s continuing journey into her Zen practice, covering her methodology and some key insights that the practice has brought her. They discuss how their spiritual practices have led them to positively embrace imperfection, and steer away from perfectionism.

They discuss the challenges and rewards of meditation, and how to bring a fresh perspective to one’s practice. Elena emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and shares techniques for practicing nonviolent communication, both internally and with others. Kia and Elena reflect on how their practices have evolved over the years and what it means to accept and grow from one’s imperfections. They delve into the role of teaching and how to connect with and inspire students in the ever-evolving journey of spiritual and personal development.

As “Elena says in the interview, “The best celebration of your humanity is to sit and be present with what is."

You’ll come away from the episode with insightful strategies for integrating meditation and mindfulness into daily life.

Key Takeaways for this Episode

00:00 Meet Elena Brower

02:13 Elena’s journey into zen practice

06:04 The simplicity of zen practice

08:41 Letting go and cultivating compassion

12:35 Nonviolent communication and acknowledging humanity

25:04 Dropping negative thoughts

32:46 Embracing imperfection on the spiritual path

36:49 Self-compassion and self-acceptance

40:29 The evolution of Kia and Elena’s personal practices

43:20 Gratitude and love as healing forces

Links:

Kia Miller: Website | Instagram

Elena Brower: Website | Instagram

Glo: Website | Instagram

GLO classes:

Practice with Kia

Practice with Elena