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Sensei Paul David

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Sensei Paul David is a teacher, author, private pilot, jiu jitsu blackbelt and business owner with a practical curiosity: how can we give our best to our responsibilities and still have attention left for the people and moments we love? His teaching brings together research, everyday stories, and small experiments. With a calm voice and an encouraging approach, Paul invites listeners to notice their habits, try something different, and discover what earns a place in their lives. There is room to question, go slowly, and begin again. His particular interest is mental clarity: the skill of protecting attention under decision pressure. He shares practices for health and business leaders, and anyone whose mind sometimes keeps working after the day is done. Costa Rica is his second home, and he looks forward to sharing that part of his life with this community. He is developing the Costa Rica Clarity Experience, a retreat planned just minutes from his home. He hopes to welcome Insight Timer members to spend time learning together, refining this skill, and practising ways to carry it into everyday life. Paul has been part of Insight Timer since 2019. He is grateful for everyone who makes time to listen, practise, and share their experience. His familiar reminder: It's a great day to be alive! ------- Hi Folks, Paul David here. Aside from the formal introduction. I want to thank you - the Insight Timer community for your support throughout the years. I'm grateful & honored.

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Janet

Janet

Oct 4, 2026

Very helpful information.

Angie Schwartzentruber

Angie Schwartzentruber

Sep 18, 2026

Pivotal. Thank you 🙏

Angie Schwartzentruber

Angie Schwartzentruber

Sep 13, 2026

Pivotal. Much gratitude 🙏 thank you.

Rachel Jenkins

Rachel Jenkins

Aug 27, 2026

Loved this meditation. I am going to start my days early and with more discipline. Thanks.

Eva

Eva

Jun 2, 2026

Very inspiring and insightful practice. I’ll definitely follow your advice. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🔆☮️

Mike

Mike

May 23, 2026

Enjoyed that I'm trying to find meditation for my morning walks and this was just right.

Kristi Gem

Kristi Gem

May 13, 2026

This is a wonderful catalyst of seeing who I am and who I can become with great tools! Thank you!!

Sabi Tomorro

Sabi Tomorro

Mar 14, 2026

My takeaway: Imagine I'm stranded on a desert Island and have to fend for myself = fear and doubt and despair.... Instantly the opposite of self encouragement and self trust. Replaying that mindset with the "your mind is an island" was interesting because I better know the landscape there. 🦜 Thanks [KEY: 5=Insightful, 4=Interesting, 3=Okay, 2=Not For Me, 1=Irritating]

Karl

Karl

Mar 4, 2026

This was an excellent meditation! The visualization exercise resonated with me, and I came away from this meditation feeling lighter, and also more knowledgeable about myself and how I'd like to feel about myself moving forward. Thank you Sensei!😊❤️🙏 Karl

Lauren

Lauren

Jan 19, 2026

I’m a runner for many years but this was so wonderful about gratitude !!!

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