**Announcement** A Keen Mind will host a NEW Online Community Meditation Group: Next Meeting: May 17rd, 4pm EST- Details and how to register below.

This episode will help you explore how to respond to stress with wisdom and gratitude. Following this brief talk, there is a guided meditation that focuses on gratitude.

The NEW Online Community Meditation Group is an opportunity to learn and practice mindfulness-meditation with the support of others. The group is open to everyone on a drop-in basis. There is no need to have prior meditation experience; however, you may find listening to this episode #43: Understanding Mindfulness and Meditation will help you understand more about mindfulness and meditation as you prepare to join the group. This community group draws on traditional meditations practiced in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and beyond. To learn more about the Online Community Meditation Group or to register, visit: http://akeenmind.com/services-3/community-meditation-group/

If you are in North Carolina and would like to learn more about counseling services (currently offering teletherapy sessions only) visit http://akeenmind.com/services-3/mindfulness-based-psychotherapy/

I have a two-part Mindfulness for Beginner series on Simple Habit that includes 14 meditations. If you would like to try out Simple Habit Free use the coupon code meditatewithjude to have access to Simple Habit with all of his meditations as well as over 100 other experts. Make sure that you apply the coupon code online prior to downloading the app. Directions are below to obtain your free trial. This is a 30 day FREE Trial. Input the following link: https://www.simplehabit.com/redeem/meditatewithjude Create a login or the automatic login options like Facebook or Google. Download the app and enjoy! The free trial will then be applied to your mobile app as well (ios and Android) You will have access to over 500 meditations on the app even if you do not use the paid version.

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#31: Quieting Your Inner Critic