1-Minute Buddhist Meditation for Jealousy & 'Not Enough' (Day 4) — Beyond Hungry Ghosts | Mike Tr...

10 Sept 2026 · 3 min

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The video opens with a brief Toyota C‑HR advertisement, then transitions to a one‑minute guided meditation led by Mike (Speaker B). The meditation addresses feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and the restless craving often described in Buddhist teachings as the "hungry ghost". Mike invites listeners to acknowledge these emotions without identifying with them, to breathe in awareness, and to exhale compassion toward the part of themselves that is hurting. He encourages a shift from fighting the feeling to caring for it, ending with a gentle wish for safety, happiness, and ease, plus a call to share the practice and a link to his website. The piece concludes with an Azure Standard advertisement that frames abundance as a lifestyle choice. The overall content blends a mindfulness practice with commercial interludes, offering a concise, compassionate approach to managing jealousy and self‑criticism.

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Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. You know that feeling? The one that shows up as jealousy or not enough or the thought that your life would be better if you were someone else? It can feel relentless, like no matter what you give it, it wants more. Here's the practice. You don't have to fight it or feed it forever. You just have to see it clearly. That feeling is not who you are. It's a part of you that's hurting and asking to be cared for. Please take a breath in, and as you do, take a moment to acknowledge that you are not your hungry ghost. Or those limiting thoughts. Hold. And as you exhale, feel compassion for yourself and the confidence that separation brings. Today, if that voice shows up, try meeting it with a little compassion instead of a fight. See what happens when you stop running from it and choose to care for it instead. This is a brief note from Mike. Thank you so much for listening. I truly hope this is helpful. If you think someone might benefit from this, please share it with them. May you be safe, may you be happy, may you live with ease. If you'd like to learn more about Mike or to reach out to him directly, please visit theartofmondaymorning.com. We are both sending you so much love.
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