"Through every generation of the human race, there has been a constant war, a war with fear. Those who have the courage to conquer it are made free and those who are conquered by it are made to suffer until they have the courage to defeat it, or death takes them." ~ Alexander the Great Do you struggle with competitive negative thoughts or actions? If so, you may suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even if you don't suffer from OCD, research reveals that most people experience repetitive negative thoughts a whopping 90% of the time! In this week's series, you'll discover ways to use meditation to manage repetitive negative thoughts and actions. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series Conquer Your Hidden Fears, episodes 2355-2361. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Release Fear Journal This week, notice negative thoughts that influence your fears and doubts. Become aware of any thoughts that may lead to compulsive actions. Begin to replace negative thoughts with more empowering thoughts. MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: Day 1:  Visualization  Day 2:  Affirmation Day 3:  Breathing Technique Day 4:  Mudra Technique Day 5:  Chakra Technique Day 6:  Layer Meditation Techniques Day 7:  Reflection + Introspection   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! I'm thrilled to finally have discovered a company that sells comfortable and sustainably produced meditation cushions!   Mindful & Modern is a company that solely focuses on meditation. Many brands offer meditation products, but very few brands make meditation gear their primary focus, so they never really seem to get the comfort part right.   *** For a whopping 15% off your entire order use code ‘MEDITATEDAILY’ at checkout for 15% off your entire order (the coupon never expires and can be used once per customer).     SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS   Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/thedailymeditationpodcast FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.