The One And All Wisdom Podcast

In this second in a series of podcasts relating this current election season to bits of our country's history, Glenda Taylor draws on her experiences of working in Washington DC.

Glenda Taylor, while remembering some of her experiences living and working in Washington DC, reminds us of some of our country's history and of its bearing on today's turbulent and critical times.

Glenda Taylor shares her remarks at a recent conference on Peace in the World and in Ourselves.

Glenda Taylor explores, with discussion, story, and history, ways that many of us us deal with disturbing social change and suggests how we may do so more creatively both to have more peace of mind and to be an active participant in creating positive change.

Glenda Taylor dives deep into the complex and fascinating history of the area along the Sabine River in the late 17th and early 18th centuries in this podcast that also highlights how important it is to sit with strong opinions or judgments long enough for complexity to reveal itself.  Glenda uses a story from her own family history as an example of how all our stories, including family experiences, traditions, and geography, contribute to shaping our opinions and actions. The podcast underscores the importance of listening to diverse perspectives, so that through open-mindedness and a willingness to understand complexity, we foster reconciliation and positive changes like equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity.  By embracing a multiplicity of narratives, we gain a more comprehensive understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the possibility of addressing change in our world with discernment and compassion.

Glenda Taylor speaks about the meaning and importance of synchronicity by sharing some of her own experiences and insights.

A Perspective on Critical Current Events, by Glenda Taylor

A perspective on critical current events in our culture, by Glenda Taylor

In this fourth in a series of podcasts, Glenda Taylor considers impacts upon culture of various historical and archetypal definitions of masculinity, patriarchy, and other things.  

By coincidence, this third in a series of podcasts by Glenda Taylor is published one day after a Supreme Court decision on Roe vs. Wade, making Glenda's insightful comments on the critical and changing notions of "archetypal femininity" and gender roles for men and women more important than ever.

Glenda Taylor interviews Jim Lemon on his 75th birthday about eldering, service, and finding meaning in difficult and vulnerable times

In the second of this series of podcasts, Glenda Taylor looks through various lenses, contemporary and ancient, to continue her "meandering" journey, without judgment, around current critical issues in our society.

Glenda Taylor ventures into some of the issues and complexities of our time, uncovering backstory that can broaden our awareness and add to our healing.

Glenda Taylor reflects on her experiences throughout her long life in search of open-mindedness and the ability to convince others.

Glenda Taylor considers the mythic dimensions of dilemmas personal and cultural.

I stood on the porch this morning and recorded spontaneously with my phone what I was thinking and feeling, without prior consideration or any editing afterward.  It felt so right I send it along with love.  Glenda Taylor

Glenda Taylor describes a meditation experience during recent winter storms, pandemic, political mayhem, and loved ones in crisis, attempting to evoke in words the peace she ultimately attained.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the power of certain words and phrases that just "come to mind.," particularly with reference to recent events in our world.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the things coming to the surface in our culture today and ponders the underworld of our psyches with all its mystery, dangers, and beauty.

In this second of a series of podcasts for kids (of all ages) during this pandemic, Grandma Glenda Taylor tells the ancient story of Queen Berta of France as an example of what "superpowers" one can get during hard times.  Share this story as you choose!  And visit us on the OneAndAllWisdom.com website for other podcasts and much other information for adults and children.

"Grandma Glenda" Taylor tells stories and talks with kids about how they can gain superpowers from this pandemic time.  In this podcast, she explores the legendary story of Parsifal's hero's journey and also the lessons Cinderella and her Handsome Prince have to learn.  Young and old will enjoy this down-to-earth visit with an elder storyteller.

"Years ago, I went once a month to a maximum security prison for men..."  Thus begins this podcast in which Glenda Taylor draws lessons that apply to today's social and political challenges.

Glenda Taylor reflects on current and historical divisions that threaten our country's union, recalling an instructive backstory about the first man in history to define freedom in the ways that we understand it, a story that challenges us to carry this living history forward in our own time.

Departing from her usual tone on these podcasts, Glenda Taylor speaks out on something dear to her heart.

Glenda Taylor shares a story from history that speaks to the issues of social justice today, focusing on the challenges of living up to our core values in the midst of conflict, even conflict within ourselves, over how to define right action.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the way one important individual dealt with inequality and the ambiguity of the means to change it.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the practice of listening, especially now, to all the voices demanding and needing to be heard

In this podcast, Glenda Taylor recalls a quiet elder's voice that can speak to us today during this pandemic.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the meaning of mothering and of Mother Life in this time of global pandemic. 

Glenda Taylor explores the importance of sacred humor and crazy wisdom to enlarge our perspective during dark and dangerous times.

Glenda Taylor shares a story with a lovely connection to today's experience when springtime comes on in beauty despite whatever challenges face us.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the trap of inflated attitudes toward victimization and offers suggestions for healing and wholeness

Glenda Taylor reflects on the amazing beauty and generosity of the cycles of being taking place around us in every moment, there for us when we are listening and paying attention.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the questions we all ultimately come back to, touching poetically on wholeness, boundaries, mystery, and meaning.

Glenda Taylor, in a discussion of three recent encounters, reflects on the current state of polarity, chaos, and violence in our country.

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Glenda Taylor reflects on current events in the light of wisdom teachings that may heal the damaging splits in our cultural life.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the possibility of renewal in the aftermath of tornadoes, death, social change, including the wisdom of numerous poets and sages.

Considered from the vantage point of age, Glenda Taylor reflects on the values to be gained in different stages of life.

Using a Hopi Creation Story, Glenda Taylor explores resonance and music as instruments of creation and harmony in ourselves and in our world.

A consideration of wildness, wolves, and a spirit dog, by Glenda Taylor

Glenda Taylor reflects on what she calls "hollowing" within nature, within ourselves, within our souls, and considers what is gained thereby.

A thoughtful, poetic meditation on the natural of reality, incorporating mythic themes along with scientific notions, a sweeping voice for wholeness.

Wholeness includes paradox and ambiguity, as we discover in traditional spiritual sources, although this is often ignored in contemporary religious teachings.

Glenda Taylor describes some of the important moments in her long life when she was given powerful instructions about sharing her authentic self.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the meaning and impact of love in our lives in dealing with depression and despair.

Glenda Taylor reflects on the overlapping "tracks," people and places in our lives that determine our perspective on life.