This week I have my co-host, Taylor again!  We talk about our experience at the mala making class at the Shambhala Center as well as what malas are. 

Since malas are used for counting mantras, we talk about the Compassion Mantra, 'Om Mani Padme Hum' and what it means.

This week we take a twist and have the first ever interview on the Enlighten Up Podcast!  So this week I talk to my daughter Taylor, age 14.  She's been practicing meditation and studying Buddhism for about 3 years now.  We talk about her first experience at a meditation center, how she learned to meditate, what Buddhism means to her and a couple of other fun things. 

We had a blast and I think she's going to join me on our next podcast as well.

After a short break, we are back!  This week we're talking about meditation off the cushion.  Driving meditation and meditating while washing dishes.  We explore the concept that any activity allows us a platform for meditation practice.

We are sending a great big Get Well Soon to Michael De Leon of the Spurscast!  He's just gotten out of the hospital and is on the mend.  Hope to see ya soon, Mike!