Explore every episode of the podcast Daily Meditation with Michael Mackintosh

Something heavy lifts. The weight you have been carrying without knowing starts to dissolve. A guided meditation to release what no longer serves.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• A gentle practice for releasing emotional weight and reducing stress
• Relief from the grip of decisions you keep turning over in your mind
• A felt shift in your body as tension you forgot you were holding releases
• Space inside for what wants to come next

Whether you are holding onto a conversation that stung, a decision you keep turning over, a relationship that no longer fits, or a version of yourself you have outgrown, this meditation helps you release what no longer serves. Something loosens in your chest. Your shoulders drop. Your breath gets deeper. You stop rehearsing the past, and the tight grip of trying to control what's ahead softens. You walk away lighter, less cluttered, more present.

Use this meditation when: you are carrying something you cannot put down, when stress is making your chest tight, when you need to reduce anxiety, or when you are ready to create room for what wants to come next.

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Before the practice, the why. An introduction to spiritual breathwork. What it actually is and why it reaches deeper than regular breathing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What spiritual breathwork is and how it differs from regular breathing techniques
• Why the breath can be a doorway, not just a tool
• How to prepare your body and mind before a practice
• Why understanding the why makes the how actually work

This introduction walks you through what spiritual breathwork actually is, why it reaches deeper than regular breathing techniques, and how to use the breath as more than a nervous-system tool. The invitation settles in your chest. The mental frame shifts from "another technique to fix myself" to "a doorway back to myself." You come out of this not just informed but prepared.

Use this meditation when: before your first spiritual breath practice, when you want to understand what you are actually doing, or any time regular breathwork has stopped reaching the deeper layer.

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Something steady returns. The striving stops. An affirmation practice for the truth of a self already whole.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• An affirmation practice that resets you out of chasing and scarcity
• A felt release of the hunger that runs under most of our days
• A reminder of the self that has always been whole, beneath the striving
• A way to arrive full instead of grasping

This affirmation practice speaks the truth of a self already whole, already enough, already complete, already arrived. The hunger that usually runs in the background releases in your chest. Your breath deepens. The voice that keeps saying "not yet, not enough, not there" gets quieter. You stop identifying with the version of you that is always chasing and start resting in the version that has always been whole.

Use this meditation when: any time you catch yourself chasing what is already yours, before a high-stakes meeting, first thing in the morning, or whenever you need to reset out of scarcity.

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Something steady returns. The striving stops. An affirmation practice for the truth of a self already whole.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• An affirmation practice that resets you out of chasing and scarcity
• A felt release of the hunger that runs under most of our days
• A reminder of the self that has always been whole, beneath the striving
• A way to arrive full instead of grasping

This affirmation practice speaks the truth of a self already whole, already enough, already complete, already arrived. The hunger that usually runs in the background releases in your chest. Your breath deepens. The voice that keeps saying "not yet, not enough, not there" gets quieter. You stop identifying with the version of you that is always chasing and start resting in the version that has always been whole.

Use this meditation when: any time you catch yourself chasing what is already yours, before a high-stakes meeting, first thing in the morning, or whenever you need to reset out of scarcity.

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The simplest truth returns. You are a soul, a guest here. A soul-identity affirmation practice.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• An affirmation practice for the truth underneath every other truth
• A felt shift from identification with role and pressure to grounded presence
• A reminder of the one who has been there underneath every role you have ever held
• A way to arrive at the next moment as the real you

This affirmation practice brings you back to the one statement that changes everything underneath it. Something steady arrives. Your breath deepens. The identification with body, role, pressure, and small self quiets. You walk away grounded in the simplest possible truth.

Use this meditation when: any time you need to remember who you actually are, before a hard moment, after a setback, first thing in the morning, or whenever the small self has taken over.

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Something steady returns. The part of you that was never small remembers itself. An affirmation practice for soul identity.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• An affirmation practice that reconnects you with your real identity
• A felt shift in your chest from small-self to grounded presence
• A reminder of the eternal part of you that was never actually small
• A way to arrive at the next moment from the real you, not the roles and pressures

This affirmation practice brings you back to the one truth that changes everything. You are a soul, a powerful one, a guest here on this earth, not lost in it. Something steady returns. Your breath deepens. The mental chatter that identifies you with roles, pressures, and small self quiets. You walk away grounded in your real nature, quieter, steadier, more available.

Use this meditation when: any time you need to remember who you really are, before a hard meeting, after a setback, first thing in the morning, or whenever the small self is running the show.

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Something warm opens in your chest. A loving-kindness meditation for sending real warmth toward someone who is struggling.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• A loving-kindness practice for someone you care about who is in pain
• A way to do more than worry when you cannot fix it
• A felt shift from helplessness to participation
• A reconnection with the love you actually have to give

You become the one sending love, the one the wave is moving through. This meditation helps you direct real warmth toward someone specific. The contraction of your own day releases. Your breath deepens. The feeling of being helpless in the face of someone else's suffering softens, because you are no longer just watching. You are participating in their healing, even from a distance.

Use this meditation when: someone you love is suffering and you cannot fix it, when you want to do more than worry, when a stranger's situation is heavy on your heart, or any time you need to reconnect with the love you actually have to give.

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Something steady returns. The part of you that was never small remembers itself. An affirmation practice for soul identity.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• An affirmation practice that reconnects you with your real identity
• A felt shift in your chest from small-self to grounded presence
• A reminder of the eternal part of you that was never actually small
• A way to arrive at the next moment from the real you, not the roles and pressures

This affirmation practice brings you back to the one truth that changes everything. You are a soul, a powerful one, a guest here on this earth, not lost in it. Something steady returns. Your breath deepens. The mental chatter that identifies you with roles, pressures, and small self quiets. You walk away grounded in your real nature, quieter, steadier, more available.

Use this meditation when: any time you need to remember who you really are, before a hard meeting, after a setback, first thing in the morning, or whenever the small self is running the show.

Free meditations: https://awakenedmeditation.com

Awakened Academy: https://awakenedacademy.com

Something deeper than the mind begins to settle. A guided meditation for soul-level peace that lives underneath the noise of the day.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• A meditation that takes you past surface relaxation into real calm
• A felt release of the background hum of stress you forgot you were carrying
• A shift into the stillness that was always underneath the agitation
• A way to actually restore, not just rest

This meditation takes you past surface relaxation and into the kind of peace that lives underneath the noise of your day. Your chest opens. Your breath lengthens. The mental chatter softens. The background hum of low-grade stress releases. You stop identifying with the agitation and start resting in the stillness that was always underneath it.

Use this meditation when: any time you need real rest, before sleep, between demanding hours, during overwhelm, or whenever stress has reached into the deeper layers of your body.

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Your nervous system settles. Your shoulders drop. The racing stops. This breath practice brings your body back to rest fast.

In this episode, you'll experience:

• A simple breath technique that calms anxiety and reduces stress in minutes
• A practice you can use between meetings, before sleep, or during overwhelm
• A tangible shift in your body within the first few rounds of breathing
• A way back to ground when willpower and positive thinking won't reach

Whether you are between meetings, recovering from a difficult conversation, or lying awake unable to switch off, this breath practice brings your whole body back to rest. The tightness in your chest loosens. Your jaw unclenches. The background hum of stress gets quieter. You walk away breathing differently, standing differently, carrying less.

Use this meditation when: your body is stuck in overdrive, when you are trying to calm anxiety before a hard moment, or when you need to reduce stress fast. Before work, between tasks, or before sleep.

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This guided meditation invites you to settle into the deepest truth of who you really are — a soul, a point of eternal light sitting right behind your eyes, here on this planet as a guest for a short time. You will visualise that light clearly, feel the stillness of your true nature in your body, and rest in the silence that exists beneath all thought and worry. Your take-home anchor is simple — one breath, one hand on your heart, and the words: I am a soul — something you can return to any moment the world pulls you away from yourself. Perfect for anyone seeking to reconnect with their higher self or start the day grounded in what is eternally true.

This is the first of many mini-meditation practices to remember who you are and connect to God.

In this episode, Sister Shireen, explores the paradox of indulgence and how constantly chasing sensory pleasures—like food, sex, and material desires—actually shortens our lives. It delves into the idea that while we seek more pleasure and longer life, overindulging in the body's desires wears us down physically and spiritually. Drawing from scientific insights on DMT and spiritual teachings, the episode reveals that true fulfillment and longevity come not from indulgence but from balance, detachment, and recognizing ourselves as souls rather than just physical beings.

In this episode, Sister Shireen explores the deeper understanding of the soul as an eternal, spiritual being playing temporary roles in the physical world. Drawing on the metaphor of life as a grand stage, She discusses how souls originally resided in a pure, peaceful state before descending to Earth to act through bodies. By seeing ourselves as actors in the drama of life, we can cultivate detachment from worldly concerns and embrace our true nature. This perspective helps us recognize the soul's timeless journey and eventual return to its pure, peaceful home.

“All of us souls were up above. We then came down here to play our parts. A soul is called an actor. The soul acts through this body. The soul needs his organs. The soul is so tiny.”

Sakar Murli September 5, 2024

 

In this episode, Sister Shireen shares the hidden key to true, lasting happiness: the third eye of knowledge. Are you constantly searching for fulfillment but always feel like something's missing? She explores how opening your spiritual vision can transform your life, bringing clarity, purpose, and unshakable joy. Tune in to find out how awakening your third eye can change everything.

If your third eye of knowledge remains constantly open, your mercury of happiness will stay constantly high.

Sakar Murli September 8, 2024

In this episode, Sister Shireen, explores the spiritual concept that the soul is eternal and cannot be purified or affected by external elements like water, as taught in the Bhagavad Gita. It critiques the common belief that bathing in holy rivers, such as the Ganges, purifies the soul, emphasizing instead that true purification comes from connecting with Divine Truth, not external rituals. The episode also reflects on how water is used symbolically in many religions for purification, but underscores the fact that true purification happens through self awareness and connecting with God.

In this episode, Sister Shireen explores the profound spiritual and societal impact of the influx of 6 billion new souls that have incarnated over the past century. She discusses how these new souls bring fresh energy, ideas, and perspectives that have shaped advancements in technology, science, and innovation, while also influencing social movements. From young tech innovators to global environmental and social justice leaders, new souls are reshaping the world, challenging older generations to reflect and adapt. The episode reflects on how this influx has contributed to humanity’s collective evolution and the rapid advancements we witness today.

"Now, no one would be able to tell whether someone is a new soul or an old soul. New souls would definitely become well known. When new souls come there is an impact on the old souls too. Because of being new souls, there is attraction in them."

Sakar Murli September 3, 2024

Who are you? Where are you from? Why are you here? Where are you going next?

This is the main thing.

 

Wealth is not Maya...

In this episode, Sister Shireen, emphasizes that the Supreme Soul, or Divine, is the universal guide and not limited to individual requests for personal favors. Instead, the Supreme Soul’s purpose is to guide all souls back to their spiritual home and establish a new, harmonious era for everyone. To benefit from the Supreme Soul, individuals should align their actions with this broader mission rather than seeking personal gains. Understanding the Supreme Soul’s role as the unlimited guide encourages spiritual maturity and alignment with His divine plan for the collective good.

Sakar Murli of August 29, 2024, "(The Supreme Soul) is the unlimited Guide. He would not liberate just one person. God says: I come and grant salvation to everyone. I have come to take everyone to the land of peace. Those people come into limitations and continue to say, "Me! Me!" “O God, give me happiness! Remove my sorrow! The Supreme Soul says: I have come to make the unlimited old world new."

When the Sun of Knowledge comes, there will be light. Sakar Murli August 28, 2024

In this episode, Sister Shireen explores the metaphor of the "Sun of Knowledge," which symbolizes the Supreme Soul. It discusses how the Sun of Knowledge dispels darkness and confusion, bringing understanding to spiritual truths, the nature of our eternal souls, the unfolding drama of life, and the importance of focusing on what is eternal. When the Sun of Knowledge rises, or when the Supreme Soul descends to earth, they illuminate our spiritual path, guiding us toward the eternal and the original.

 

Gita chapter 5 verse 16 says that the sun illumines everything when it rises.

"Today, at this moment, any of you children can receive whatever blessing you want. You have to repeatedly remember this blessing in your heart in your karma yogi stage." November 4, 2001 Avyakt Murli

In this episode, Sister Shireen, explores the timeless nature of divine blessings, emphasizing that they are always available in the present moment. It encourages an open-hearted approach to receiving blessings, highlighting the importance of verbalization, visualization, and embodying blessings in daily life. By understanding neuroplasticity and the spiritual transformation involved, it suggests a practical exercise to envision future interactions with these blessings, replacing worry with spiritual growth.

Does it take a second to put a dot (full stop) to any situation or to stabilise in the stage of a dot? For instance, when a situation comes in front of you, does it take a second to put a dot to that? Avyakt Murli of November 4, 2001

The text explores how to mentally detach from past events by "putting a period" on them, helping to stop overthinking and regret. It emphasizes that our minds often get stuck in the past, causing unnecessary stress and clutter. By practicing this mental exercise, we can reprogram our brains and souls, creating new neural pathways and transforming at a deeper, spiritual level. This process leads to inner peace, personal growth, and living more fully in the present. The key is to learn how to quickly let go and maintain a state of calm and detachment.

It is only in the land of Bharat that there are so many temples to the deities and so much devotion. Sakar Murli August 24, 2024

In this episode, we explore how Bharat's (India's) unique spiritual heritage has remained unbroken for thousands of years. Unlike other ancient civilizations, India continues to worship its ancient deities with deep devotion, reflecting an enduring cultural and spiritual continuity that sets it apart as an "uninterrupted civilization."

This episode is about how we are affected by everything we see. This is also validated by the science of mirror neurons.  We explore the fascinating world of mirror neurons.

Do not look at anything evil with your eyes. Look at everything with your third eye of knowledge, your civil eye, that the Father has given you. Sakar Murli August 23, 2024

In this podcast, Sister Shireen explores God’s teaching on how Ravan (the vices) misleads us into sorrow. Ravan doesn't cause sorrow; he shows us the wrong path.

Even when God offers freedom, we often return to our sorrow out of habit. When we learn to appreciate and embrace freedom, staying out of the "cottage of sorrow." God provides an easy path out, step by step. Let's understand and value this freedom to avoid falling back into bondage.

Whatever His treasures are, He doesn't give them away just like that. You are claiming them with the power of yoga. Sakar Murli June 14, 2024

In this episode, we explore God's reciprocity. We delve into how cultivating a genuine connection with the God through disciplined spiritual practices, allows us to claim God's treasures of peace, wisdom, and grace. 

Sister Shireen explores the magnificient, transformational confluence age in this episode.

You are at the most auspicious confluence age. -- Sakar Murli June 29, 2024

A body would not say, "This is my soul." A soul can say, "This is my body." Let there be no attraction to bodies. Become soul conscious! We are souls and we will not go to the Father with our bodies. We have to go to Him having separated from our bodies. By seeing souls, rust will be removed and by seeing bodies.

Sister Shireen

In this episode, Sister Shireen explores the profound connection between a deep love to serve (seva bhav) and the extraordinary gifts seva bhav brings. We will delve into understanding the roots of this powerful synergy—how a genuine desire to help others can transform our inner strength and resilience.

The Supreme Source inspires us to have seva bhav because the act of serving can lead to unparalleled personal growth and an unshakeable willpower.

Everything depends on your pilgrimage of remembrance.

 It is by having this that you will receive power. You are incognito warriors. By your remembering the Father, the rubbish of your sins is burnt away. The Father says: You may do your business etc. but remember the Father. 

 

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The full moon is so bright, and it then decreases to just a line; it becomes completely dark and then it becomes completely bright. If you souls renounce those vices etc. and continue to remember the Father, you will become perfect.

There are two words: Sadhana (spiritual effort) and Sadhan (facilities).

 

You have all the facilities and will continue to receive all the facilities that you need all the time. However, in some cases, there are more facilities than there is the need. Therefore there is less spiritual endeavour and more use of the facilities. You have been using all of those facilities a great deal. Whatever you have done up to now has been very good. However, now, increase your spiritual endeavor, that is, create an attitude of unlimited disinterest.

Desire is the root of all suffering.

This episode invites listeners to reflect on this unique period in human history, the Confluence Age, as a moment laden with opportunities for enlightenment and spiritual transformation. Shireen discusses how the apparent calm of the modern world is a gateway to spiritual advancement, encouraging connecting with the Supreme Soul Shiv Baba. Join us on a journey through time as we decode the cosmic significance of our age and explore how to harness its potential for personal growth and global transformation.

We know we are spiritual beings having a human experience... are we really feeling it?