bird spreading wings as a symbol of unlocking your potential

Spread your wings

How can you spread your wings and unlock your potential? Here's a little story to first reflect upon. Once there was a man who found an eagle’s egg on the ground in a forest. It had fallen out of the nest. He picked up the egg and ...

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Awakening is not the absence of pain

In my courses, you learn how to live differently in relation to your pain as a form of pain management. You are invited to touch, to embrace the nature of your experience, without judging it. Your experience is neither good nor bad, it ...

monk hands symbolizing letting go around death

Sky gazing, death, and letting go

When my father died, he did so without much struggle. It was clearly time for letting go. For some hours I was breathing with him, then the breathing just stopped, leaving space and peace. I will live a little longer and then die as ...

Stephan Pende in a field, opening his arm to represent guided meditations

How to listen to my guided meditations

Where to access my guided meditations You can find some of my guided meditations on this website, but you can access even more through several podcasts and my YouTube channel. For English speakers, I have podcasts on Soundcloud and ...

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How to deal with pain

Guided meditation on how to be with your feelings Are you struggling with physical or emotional discomfort? This guided meditation helps you to learn how to deal with pain and continue on with life. You have the strength within ...

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We are already at home

There is nowhere else to go Frequently in my courses the whole group slides effortlessly into a place of deep stillness and contentment. This shift happens from identifying with thoughts, feelings, backgrounds, likes, and dislikes, to ...

a mouse and a buddha, signifying stay close and do nothing through compassion

Compassion to stay close

Stay close and do nothing is the title of a book on caring for the dying. It is also sound advice for meditation practitioners, psychotherapists, and caregivers. However, in moments when compassion is most needed, it can be very ...

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Body scan meditation

Begin your body scan meditation For this meditation, sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes if you wish, or leave them half-closed so that some light comes in and you don't fall asleep. However, if you fall asleep, ...

Stephan smiling in a tree, encouraging you to face your fears

Smile at Fear Course

Do you want help to finally face your fears? This course is essential watching for anyone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety. Whether you are struggling with the endless stresses of modern life or particular situations, this course can help. ...