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Meditative Story

The strength we seek is all around us, by Mirna Valerio

Meditative Story

WaitWhat

Meditation, Mindfulness, Society And Culture, Personal Stories, Mental Health, Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Storytelling, Society & Culture

4.63.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

As a runner of marathons and ultramarathons, author and advocate Mirna Valerio knows a thing or two about finding reserves of power within herself. When she makes the decision to leave her job as an educator and build a new career around inclusivity in the running world, she must find a different kind of strength to take action and learns that it’s always there for her, even when her fear doesn’t go away.

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0:00.0

I hear the muted sound of rain falling on our bodies and the leaves around us.

0:26.6

The mini splashes of our footfalls on the ground.

0:31.6

A soft blanket of pine needles provides a cushion for most of the trail.

0:36.6

Every part of me is connected.

0:39.5

My heart and my lungs and my legs.

0:42.9

My whole body finds a flow.

0:46.3

I often start with fear as I start running,

0:49.2

but it always dissipates.

0:56.5

Ultra runner, author and adventurer.

1:00.2

Merno Valeria has made a career out of tackling big athletic goals

1:04.7

and modelling what's possible in the running world for people of all kinds.

1:10.7

Her boundless positivity leaves you with the impression that she is fearless.

1:15.9

But in this week's episode,

1:18.3

Myrna tells a story of confronting fear head on

1:21.2

and realizing that while fear is ever present,

1:25.8

the strength we need to take action is always there too.

1:31.7

In this series, we combine immersive first-person stories, breathtaking music, and mindfulness prompts,

1:40.6

so that we may see our lives reflected back to us in other people's stories.

1:45.0

And that can lead to improvements in our own inner lives.

1:49.0

From Wait What? This is meditative story.

1:55.0

I'm Rohan and I'll be your guide.

2:00.0

I'm Rohan and I'll be your guide. I'm Rahan and I'll be your guide. The body relaxed.

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