Today, author, former fashion model, and meditation leader, Light Watkins joins us on the podcast. Light has been active in the wellness space, first as a practitioner, and later as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally in 2007 as a meditation teacher himself. He writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. Light also sends out a popular daily inspirational email each morning called The Daily Dose of Inspiration.  Our community is always buzzing about meditation; Light shares with us how he discovered yoga and meditation, the last decision he made for money and what it taught him, and how he distinguishes between roadblocks. We also talk about how Light transformed his health and lifestyle, his mindset around the happiness myth, and what his movement, The Shine, is all about + how it’s sparking random acts of kindness.   We also talk about… Our meditation practices Being a model Listening to the different voices within The sleep deprivation we have as a society The different types of meditations Light’s book, Bliss More, and why he was inspired to write it   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: lightwatkins.com ; theshinemovement.org Instagram: @lightwatkins Read: Bliss More Listen: Monique Benabou   Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love   Sponsors: Dirty Lemon | Use code ALMOST30 for 1 FREE case in your first order at dirtylemon.com Kalumi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% on kalumibeauty.com Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order. Visit thrivemarket.com/almost30 peep and purchase our morning ritual essentials! Bioclarity | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off first month of a routine at bioclarity.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters