Scott Ambrose on Finding Presence Through Meditation and Inner Growth

Moving so fast you forget to simply be where you are? On The Mindful Journey, host Swati and Scott Ambrose explore navigating inner growth through presence, from everyday mindfulness to a simple meditation practice. You will learn why a wandering mind is part of meditation and how to shift from fight or flight into rest and digest. About the Guest: Scott Ambrose is an attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona, who has meditated since age twelve and teaches meditation. He studies mystic traditions and wrote Demystified Mystic. Key Takeaways: Presence spans your actions, emotions and thoughts, not just time on the cushion. Create a calm, honoured space for meditation and protect that time. Try three anchors: sound (a mantra), the body, or the breath. Simple awareness, returned gently. A wandering mind is part of the practice. Try "so hum": silently say "so" as you inhale and "hum" as you exhale. Outside meditation, be like light in all you do. Connect With Scott Ambrose: Website: https://www.demystifiedmystic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demystified_mystic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemystifiedMystic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@demystifiedmystic Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to The Mindful Journey: slowing down enough to notice [01:30] Meet Scott: nearly 50 years of meditation and a lawyer's lens on mysticism [04:00] The Many Layers of Presence: actions, emotions, thoughts and connection [09:00] Making Space to Sit: honouring your meditation time [12:00] Three Anchors: sound, body and breath [16:00] Simple Awareness, Returned Gently: why a wandering mind is welcome [22:00] Restful Alertness: from fight or flight to rest and digest, and being like light 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #themindfuljourney #presence #mindfulness #meditation #mantrameditation #innergrowth #restfulalertness #mysticism #spiritualgrowth #breathwork #consciousness #meditationforbeginners #interconnectedness