1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Softening our self-critical voice, feeling love for ourselves when we have a human moment, and the evolving journey of meditation practice in messy real life...these are just a few of the illuminating moments in my conversation with Elena Brower, poet, Zen practitioner, mother and creative soul. Elena shares a gorgeous reframe on what life can be as a woman beyond the age of 50, and profoundly important wisdom on parenting and when we are&amp;nbsp;not responsible for the course of another person's life.&amp;nbsp; You can find all the beautiful courses, mentorships and meditations Elena offers at elenabrower.com. Follow Elena on IG @elenabrower This episode of the MLB Podcast comes in collaboration with EkotexYoga, a woman-founded and family-based company for sustainable yoga mats and props. Our practice should align with our ethos. Products contain zero plastic, mats are made from plant-based natural rubber or reclaimed PVC, meditation cushions are made with organic cotton and filled with buckwheat or spelt. &amp;nbsp;Find all their beautiful products at ekotexyoga.co.uk and use code MESSYLUMINOUS at checkout for 10% off. What a weekly dose of Messy Luminous Being? Just tell me where to send it! https://mailchi.mp/sarahbhunt/messyluminousbeing Messy, Luminous, Being Podcast http://messyluminousbeing.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28364660/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/162955724