Weathering our inner storms, by Ginger Zee
Meditative Story
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4.6 • 3.2K Ratings
🗓️ 14 October 2020
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
As chief meteorologist for ABC News, Ginger Zee has traveled the world to cover historic storms and extreme weather. But her passion for storm chasing and adventure belies an emotional turmoil that’s been churning since childhood. It’s not until an assignment in Nepal, paragliding off a mountain cliff, that Ginger finally lays claim to the pain she’s long denied.
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| 1:08.0 | The discipline it requires gives me a sense of control |
| 1:17.0 | of being able to find a part of this chaotic world that I can predict. As Chief Meteorologist for ABC News, Ginger Zee has travelled the world to cover historic storms and extreme weather conditions. |
| 1:31.0 | But her lifelong passion for storm chasing and adventure has |
| 1:35.1 | enabled her to run from an inner storm of her own. In today's episode of |
| 1:40.0 | meditative story, Ginger shares a powerful story about how an assignment in Nepal gives |
| 1:45.6 | her the courage and strength to embrace the deep feelings she's pushed away since childhood. |
| 1:51.8 | Please note that this story contains scenes that may be difficult |
| 1:54.8 | for some listeners including a reference to suicide. In this series we combine |
| 2:01.6 | immersive first-person stories and breathtaking music |
| 2:04.8 | with the science-backed benefits of mindfulness practice. |
| 2:08.0 | From wait what and thrive global this is meditative story. |
| 2:14.0 | I'm Rowan and I'll be your guide. You're going to. The body relaxed |
| 2:46.0 | breathing. |
| 2:49.0 | Your senses open, |
| 2:51.0 | your senses open, your mind open, meeting the world. |
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