Thom Walters on cultivating a meditation practice

As a meditation teacher and host of the global ZEN commuter Meditation Podcast Thom has taught meditation to thousands of people wanting to live a calmer, fuller life. He began a meditation practice back in 1980, when he was eighteen years old, and considers it to be the most impactful skill learned in his life. " Through the years, and up to now, I have kept my meditation practice alive, practicing over 5,000 hours. In between those times, I have interviewed noted meditation thought leaders on my podcast, ZEN commuter, and studied extensively on a variety of meditation practices. I have devoted my life to helping people becoming calmer and more purposeful through mindfulness practice." Support Thom on Patreon 

Listen to the song I wrote after being inspired by my conversation with Thom called Master of Mind and all the other Podsongs. 

 

 

 

Lyrics to the song that was inspired by the interview:

ARE YOU THE MASTER OF YOUR MIND? 

(CAPO 1st) 

VERSE 

You can build your body and hone yourself an incredible physique 
Perform fantastic physical feats that must be seen to be believed 

BRIDGE 
C                                              G 
But can you breathe and only breathe 
C                                              G 
Yes can you breathe and only breathe 

VERSE 
Or buy an education that's the envy of all 
Become an economic mastermind know the workings of the world 

BRIDGE 

CHORUS 
Em                                         G 
What good is such a powerful force 
Em                                                           G 
If you can't still your mind and hold it on a course 
C                           D 
Are you the master of your mind? 

VERSE 
You could study the languages learn Sanskrit and Greek 
Understand the ancient texts and find long-forgotten techniques 

BRIDGE + CHORUS 

VERSE 
Or become a leader of the military with power over men 
Put a country to the sword or show mercy upon them 

BRIDGE + CHORUS 

INSTRUMENTAL 

VERSE 
Or use your life as a politician and be an honest one at that 
Make the world a better place or at least a part of it