Podcasts about Contemplation

Welcome to the listener questions series from our sessions on Mechthild of Magdeburg. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make two episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the last of the two episodes on Mechthild of Magdeburg. In this episode, Jim Finley and Kirsten Oates reflect on listener questions about Mechthild of Magdeburg and other mystics. They discuss Mechthild's view of the body and how it influenced her spirituality, the difference between psychological and spiritual truths, and the challenges of living a contemplative life in a busy world. They also explore the concept of longing as a path to God, the role of personal experiences of God, and the unique qualities of different mystics. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Join us December 7 - 10, 2023 for Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat: The Way of the Mind and the Way of the Heart. Learn more and register at cac.org/retreat Connect with us: This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

The Year Behind Reading: I'm excited to announce a new offering, The Year Behind Reading. If this resonates, I encourage you to book now, as there are only 10 spots available. Booking will close by Monday, December 11th, 2023, or until all 10 spots are filled.What does your heart desire, but your body feels threatened by? How would it feel to gently relax your body into this desire? What might open up when you allow yourself to surrender?In this offering, I share my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. With the invitation of astrology as the portal and with the guidance from my sacred ancestors, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 12.04.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, we have Venus entering Scorpio, trining Saturn and opposing Jupiter. Neptune stations direct. Mercury trines Jupiter.If you resonate with this episode, I'm excited to offer support through for 1:1 sessions. I invite you to click here to book a Year Behind reading, an astrology reading or an Akashic reading with me.Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. 

Sponsors:  Jon Cunningham, Owner, Cunningham Financial GroupWebsite:  www.cunninghamfinancialgroup.com    Phone:  205-326-7364Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Fairway Independent MortgageWebsite: www.tylercainatfairway.com    Phone:  813-380-8487First things first, here is a link to Mannish Zomorodi's Ted Talk(note - at least one curse word in the presentation)Also, she wrote a book by the same title:  Bored and BrilliantWhat do you think about when you hear the word BORED? Is that a bad thing? For some of us, it feels like a distant memory, something that had to be abandoned in adulthood. Something... bad. But if I asked about BRILLIANT, I suspect you'd have a better disposition. We've been watching Harry Potter movies as a family, so we've heard this word a lot. (British folks use it to describe pretty much anything awesome). But I think most of us would like to be more brilliant, imaginative, astute and... awesome. Today we will explore the connection between the two. We will see that down time, thinking time, and especially --- non cell phone time --- is the missing ingredient for lots of folks. Something as simple as a long shower, or a short walk can do wonders. This is part of working smarter, not harder. And I hope you find benefit for your everyday life.Sponsor Disclaimer:The information in this podcast contains personal opinions and may not entirely represent those of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation NMLS#2289. Fairway does not guarantee any services, information and/or advice provided by the individuals. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates and programs are subject to change without notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. Equal Housing Opportunity. LO NMLS #118156.

600 God Brings Gis FirstBorn Into The World,  A Guided Christian Meditation on Hebrews 1:5-6 with the Recenter With Christ app   The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation NIV 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son;     today I have become your Father”? Or again, “I will be his Father,     and he will be my Son”? 6 And again, when God brings his first born into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him.” KJV 5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? 6 And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. Meditation: A couple days ago I looked at a calendar and somehow, despite being familiar with which day it was I found myself surprised it was already December. Although I knew the day I didn't have an internal experience with it.  We are now entering the month where we celebrate the birth of Christ. This is the time when we remember that God brought his firstborn into the world. The birth of Jesus Christ. The whole universe should worship including the angels in heaven.  As you hear these words, which you have heard many times, don't let it be like when a certain fate or month sneaks up with you. Don't let it be an intelectual fact that does not have sway on your experience. Pause and embrace the thought in your heart and mind. The Son of God has been born and we can rejoice in it. Because he was born we are able to overcome death and sin. Praise be to God for this unbelievable and most precious gift of His redemption.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod    

This episode launches our new series, Contemplation Sessions. We begin with a livestream aired on Sattva Connect 26th of November 2023.On the surface of life, there is seeming separation, boundaries, but when you go deeper you realise the underlying unity that is our reality. And when you perceive this unity, you experience immense kindness and compassion; you begin to treat the other as yourself. Then our world becomes a much more loving place. Here is only limited by the boundaries of our perception. So expand those boundaries now!For more medative wisdom, knowledge and integrative teachings visit : www.sattvaconnect.com sattvayogaacademy.comwww.instagram.com/theanandmehrotra/#AnandMehrotra #meditation #here #self-realisation #awakening #wisdom   #consciousness #mind #intelligence #growth #unity #sattvayogaacademy   #sattvaconnect #knowledge #yoga   

Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas during the Advent season. Today we will contemplate on Isaiah 64:1-9. Connect with us: Website: NikkiRach.com Twitter: @MeditationBible Facebook Group: Spiritual Disciplines for Today Email: Nikki.Rach@NikkiRach.com

Joshua Johnson, a resident of Whitefish, Montana, is a spirited adventurer and spiritual seeker. He has wholeheartedly embraced the world of outdoor exploration while also delving into the realm of spiritual cartography as an apprentice to Jesus of Nazareth. Joshua's unwavering passion for life shapes his distinctive approach to spirituality. In this episode Joshua Johnson and Sathiya discuss:[01:47] Nature for character and toughness.[09:04] Abiding in Jesus, becoming like Him.[10:04] Spiritual growth with Jesus over time.[11:25] Discipleship vs. inner character.[16:41] Connecting outdoors with others or God.[21:29] Four quadrants of our being.[24:28] Formation triangle, Holy Spirit's role.[25:18] Dynamic spiritual formation, God's closeness.[32:27] Creation for connecting with God, rest.[37:10] Nature reduces stress, boosts well-being.[40:56] Wilderness, challenges, and parallels to Jesus.[42:47] Growth zone, stepping out for change.[46:10] Confronting fears, personal growth.[49:04] Outdoors and intimacy with God.[50:32] Starting intimacy with God through nature.[56:32] Facing challenges, overcoming fear.[58:02] Contemplation and curiosity in nature.[01:00:37] Backcountry ski trip, growing with God in winter, joining details and resources.Check out Ski Telos AdventuresDownload Resist the Busyness PDFBook A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

In an immature contemplative practice, we tend to assume that the whole point is to learn to draw as much pleasure from each meditation session as we possibly can. As we become more experienced, however, we learn that it is natural to traverse many “realms” throughout the day and throughout our lives. The question becomes, can we remain as fully awake in the realm of the gods as we can in the depths of hell.  If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas's new book here

In today's episode, Ron & Allison discuss study, meditation, and contemplation.Connect with The Palatine Institute.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of A Cord of Three Strands. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

"Oshida's life and legacy is an experience of the spiritual senses knowing the mystical voice. Biblical in sources and Buddhist in form, reading this book took me as a reader to the great pause of silence." — Sister Meg Funk, OSB   Lucien Miller received his PhD in comparative literature from Berkely and taught Comparative Literature and Chinese at the University of Massachusetts. He is a deacon, spiritual director, and author.  Lucien and I talk about his book, Jesus in the Hands of Buddha: The Life and Legacy of Shigeto Vincent Oshida, OP. Fr. Oshida taught with a clarity born of mystical devotion, bent towards right action, flowing from community.  Lucien regales me with stories about Fr. Oshida; his memorable first visit traveling to Takamori Hermitage that landed him in jail, Fr. Oshida's elemental fire-mass, the foundational difference between word-idea and word-event, and much more. Visit Contemplify.com for shownotes

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Welcome to the listener questions series from our sessions on Mechthild of Magdeburg. Due to the volume of questions this season, we have decided to make two episodes dedicated to listener questions. This is the first of two on Mechthild of Magdeburg. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Join us December 7 - 10, 2023 for Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat: The Way of the Mind and the Way of the Heart. Learn more and register at cac.org/retreat Connect with us: This podcast is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

On this episode of Point of Relation, Thomas is joined by author, poet, ordained Zen Buddhist priest, teacher, and artist, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel. They discuss the gateways in Zenju's life that put her on her spiritual path. Zenju beautifully describes the joyful curiosity of spiritual inquiry, and the power of ritual and ceremony to create sacred spaces where collective pain and trauma can be expressed, witnessed, and healed. She explores the rhythmic quality of ritual and meditative practices, and how they can help us access a deep silence from which creativity and presence naturally emerge. She and Thomas also explore the accessibility of meditation, the benefits of ancestral healing, and the spiritual qualities of social justice work.   ✨ Registration is open for Thomas' all-new, live online course: The Spiritual Healing Journey Learn more and sign up here:

In July 2019 I had the privilege of attending the CiRCE National Conference. The topic that year was “A Contemplation of Form,” and the event was nothing less than a celebration of absolutes in a world of relativism. The conference opened with a panel discussion designed to “set the tone for the conference,”[1] and set … The post The Relativization of Classical Education first appeared on Charlotte Mason Poetry.

On the first pages of the Bible, we see that God created us for relationship. Relationship with God and with one another. God's vision for life is that it would a shared journey, and we cannot experience the life He has for us without intimate and vulnerable relationships with others. At a time of increasing loneliness and isolation, we need this value more than ever. We are currently processing our six core values together. If you would like to see our values statement visit: https://commonwealthknox.org/vision-values

What patterns and templates of relating are we ready to hold with deeper honesty, clarity, and commitment to authenticity? How do we resource ourselves and those we love while moving through the discomfort of relational adjustments? What might relational adjustments teach us about our own needs and agency?In this offering, I share my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. With the invitation of astrology as the portal and with the guidance from my sacred ancestors, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 11.27.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, we have a Full Moon in Gemini, Mercury moves into Capricorn, and Venus makes aspects to the South Node and Pluto. If you resonate with this episode, I'm excited to offer support through for 1:1 sessions. I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. 

Join us for an insightful chat with Dr. Cristina Leira, an extraordinary individual with a profound passion for bridging the gap between science and spirituality. Cristina walks us through the unique characteristics of science, spirituality, and religion, offering a holistic perspective that could enhance your understanding of these distinct yet interconnected fields. We unravel how science provides a methodical, evidence-based approach to knowledge, while spirituality represents an individual's unmeasurable experience of life.   We then turn our focus to the crossroads of spiritual practices and mental health, exploring how rituals such as meditation, prayer, and contemplation can help reduce stress and mind wandering, and alter consciousness states. Dr. Leira paints a fascinating picture of how advancements in neuroscience can trace the neurochemical changes linked to these spiritual practices, thus improving mental health outcomes. We also discuss the importance of finding a practice that suits your individual needs and proves helpful during times of distress.   We further explore how neuroscience and technology allow us to comprehend the intricate cognitive and emotional processes involved in spiritual experiences. Dr. Leira talks about the effects of these mystical experiences, such as dissolving the illusion of 'self', and the potential drawbacks of attempting to bridge science and spirituality. Listen in as we discuss whether it's possible to measure what we believe and how we can integrate science and spirituality into our lives. This enlightening episode is not to be missed!   Listen to this episode to discover: 1. How to cultivate spiritual practices like meditation, prayer and journaling to build resilience and better regulate emotions, especially during times of crisis. 2. How to gain a more holistic understanding by exploring the connections between neuroscience and spiritual experiences. 3. How to integrate science and spirituality in a way that enhances mental and physical well-being, such as reducing stress, increasing compassion, and supporting self-healing. ⠀

If meditation practice hinged solely on the effort we put into it, the hours and minutes we logged each day, we'd be in trouble. Sooner or later, we would exhaust ourselves from all our diligent efforting. But the deeper we move into this practice, the more we become aware of effortless practice—the free ride that Nature provides, if we know how to catch that updraft. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas's new book here

"Maybe we should just call this book Tips for the Road, a sort of roadside assistance program." - Richard Rohr, Falling Upward, pg. xv Introduction In the final episode of this mini-series, we are giving you a test drive for how an episode will look and feel, with the commentary and banter of the architects behind it from a production and pedagogical standpoint. We thought, what better way to do this than with the introduction to the book of our first season, Falling Upward. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: How'd the series land for you? We'd love to know. Email us: podcasts@cac.org or leave us voicemail. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

This episode celebrates Thomas McConkie's incredible new book, At-One-Ment--Embodying the Fullness of Human-Divinity, and dives into several of its topic areas that LDF Host Dan Wotherspoon chose as potentially helpful to this listening audience. In both a personal and descriptive tone they discuss the importance of training our minds to "concentrate," for it is the primary key that can unlock our ability to live in a state of endless energy, depth, beauty, love, and connection. Tom also talks about "transfiguration."  In another important section of the conversation, Tom describes for us certain "energy centers" in our bodies (such as our needs for safety/security, pleasure, esteem/affection, and to experience power within situations) and how these centers often get activated (with negative effects) within our daily lives. He also discusses ways to mitigate in healthy ways the discomfort they create within us. Another topic here is ways to convey what we can expect as we step more fully into a life as a "human-divine." What is it like? What kinds of experiences await? How does yielding to the transfiguring power of the Sacred World affect us? Throughout, both Tom and Dan share from their own personal experiences as travelers stumbling through adolescence before being captured by Spirit and drawn into these kinds of lives. Listen in! And rush to purchase, At-One-Ment--Embodying the Fullness of Human-Divinity!

This meditation provides support for deepening the stability and tranquility of the mind through using breath/body awareness, with the intention to keep “letting go” and accepting whatever physical discomfort that might occur, while still going deeper.

This guided meditation focuses attention on how to mindfully investigate the transient nature of all subjective experience–of sensations, feelings, thoughts, and the characteristics of consciousness.

This guided meditation provides an investigative review–how to recognize and cultivate each of the Seven Awakening Factors in order to facilitate the development of each, individually and as a coherent group.

As we expand into all areas of our lives, how do we work with the tensions and adjustments that inevitably arise? How do we re-center into an authentic sense of spiritual clarity?In this offering, I share my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. With the invitation of astrology as the portal and with the guidance from my sacred ancestors, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 11.20.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Mars and the Sun sextile Pluto and square Saturn.If you resonate with this episode, I'm excited to offer support through for 1:1 sessions. I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. 

This episode we talk about the part of the Shema that calls us to love God with all our "mind." What is the mind, and how can we love God with it?  Support us on Patreon HERE! To find more about our ministry and apprenticeship programs, visit https://shemasd.org

Ever wondered how a shift in your beliefs can change your life? Get ready to explore the power of introspection and contemplation, as we step beyond melancholy and onto the next rung of the emotional reference chart. I am God - a profound statement that we'll unpack through a free-writing exercise, allowing the subconscious mind to flow. We'll highlight the importance of self-acceptance and love as markers of spiritual growth, emphasizing how mindful choices resonate with our authentic selves.As we go further, we delve into the concept of duality and the mastery of our inner child. It's more than just achievements; it's about using these pathways to intentionally manifest and engage with reality. We'll converse about acceptance, peace, and how to unlock the life you desire. To boost your manifesting journey, I invite you to join our exclusive Facebook group. Transform your beliefs, evolve your reality, and align your desires with us, one emotional perspective at a time.Support the showWhile you're here:Join Greg's Facebook manifesting Group, where you'll get exclusive content from me, available nowhere else: https://www.facebook.com/groups/manifestthebigstuff/Subscribe to Greg's FREE newsletter, Quantum Thoughts, where you'll also get exclusive content from me twice a month: https://manifestthebigstuff.com/newsletter/And, please, become a part of MANIFEST the Big Stuff by supporting our work here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1925601/support

It is no secret that the Millennial and Gen Z cohort are losing their religion and seeking new ways to feel wonder and awe. But what is it about traditional religion that repels some? In a word, it may be certitude. What would it look like to honor all that our ancestors knew and realized, while being more open than ever to the Mystery and Unknowing of human life? The upcoming generations seem to be asking these questions intuitively, embodying new forms of wisdom on our planet. Listen to Little Moon's moving anthem to an emergent spirituality: https://open.spotify.com/track/37N7VOw3uyycrCbiB8cDIa?si=d068dfcd57434c25 If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.  Also, check out Thomas's new book here

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events.Sign up today at https://helloalma.comDo you struggle with your inner critic? How does inner work lead to positive changes on an individual and collective level? MEET Andrew LangAndrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr's Living School for Action and Contemplation, and author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life. Along with writing regularly, he facilitates workshops helping people to navigate their inner lives and explore their sense of identity and spirituality. You can find more of his writings and offerings at www.AndrewGLang.com.Find out more at Andrew Lang and connect with Andrew on InstagramUnmasking The Inner Critic by Andrew LangIN THIS PODCAST:Reasons we struggle with our inner critic 3:25What is “Unmasking?” 10:33Inner work and communal healing 21:39Reasons We Struggle With Our Inner CriticRecognizing how our inner critic shows upHow does capitalism feed into our collective unconsciousWhat are constrictions?An exercise for overcoming constriction What Is Unmasking?”Examples of a maskHow to begin the unmasking processHow does our energy affect others?IFS and unmaskingInner Work And Communal HealingHow does inner work connect with communal healing?What is Shadow Work?The benefits of journaling when doing inner workGetting in touch with the body's wisdomConnect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupSign up for my free email course: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.comThe Art of Breath: How to Integrate Breathwork Techniques for Effective Therapy Sessions with Chris McDonald, LCMHCSRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts,

Cette semaine, Nicole nous invite à explorer la place du « sacré » dans nos vies. À l'heure où les urgences s'additionnent dans nos sociétés, quelle importance doit-on accorder à nos vies intérieures ? Comment découvrir ou redécouvrir ce qui donne de la valeur et de la profondeur à nos existences ?Musique originale : Hélène DalairBibliographie : Retrouver l'essentiel, Édito, octobre 2023Suivez Nicole sur les différents réseaux sociaux : YouTube. Instagram - FaceBook Site web : https://nicolebordeleau.com/

What do our wounds want us to know about the world? What do you need to bring with you into your personal underworld? What do your hidden parts desperately want to share with you, if you were willing to listen?In this offering, I'm sharing my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. With the invitation of astrology as the portal and with the guidance from my sacred ancestors, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 11.13.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, we have a New Moon in Scorpio conjoining Mars and opposing Uranus. In addition, Mercury sextiles Venus, and the Mars cazimi trines Neptune. If you'd like support, I'm excited to offer support through for 1:1 sessions and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. 

In this episode, we distill Richard Rohr's teaching philosophy into three animating questions: What do we want to know? How do we want to grow? How do we want to show up in our lives and in the world? These questions serve as foundational guides for embodying incarnational mysticism in our own unique contexts. Join us in Richard's living room as Mike explores these questions with him, while Corey impresses with his Scripture references. Richard's legacy as a spiritual teacher inspires fuller participation in life's cosmic dance, and we gather on the CAC campus to delve into communal wisdom, creating our own contemplative laboratory. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: How'd the series land for you? We'd love to know. Email us: podcasts@cac.org or leave us voicemail. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

In this episode of the Enneagram and Coffee podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing transformative leadership and narrative enneagram coach, Micky ScottBey Jones. We delved into the significance of learning in public, how to navigate difficult conversations, and finding sustainable ways to operate as a changemaker. Micky graciously shared her personal transformation journey and her dedication to supporting individuals who are striving to make a positive impact in the world. We also explored the challenges of staying informed and engaged in a world filled with crises, the responsibility we have in having difficult conversations, and the value of empathy and understanding diverse perspectives. Micky's free workshop - https://idyllic-king-30063.myflodesk.com/dgbxu0yv39 -- About Micky - Micky ScottBey Jones is a womanist, certified and accredited transformative leadership and Narrative enneagram coach and facilitator and with an international and intersectional understanding of social change and fierce dedication to cultivating personal transformation and resilience in social sector leaders. She authored Keep the Fires Burning: Conquering Stress and Burnout as a Mother-Baby Professional and contributed to multiple books including Becoming Like Creoles: Living and Leading at the Intersections of Injustice, Culture and Religion and Keep Watch With Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers, the Journal of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community and Center for Action and Contemplation's Oneing Journal. She's contributed to online and podcast communities The Porch Magazine, Love Period & more. Micky is a co-host on Bruce Reyes-Chow and Friends. You can find more: mickyscottbeyjones.com. -- Thank you to this week's podcast sponsor Copilot! Start feeling fit and fabulous! Use this link go.mycopilot.com/EGRAM to start your free 14 day trial on CoPilot! Enneagram University ( bonuses available when you sign up through my link ) - https://www.theenneagramuniversity.com/?ref=6708b5 FREE coaching business roadmap: https://sarajane-case-3grp.squarespace.com/freecoachingroadmap Notion Templates here - www.sarajanecase.com/shop  Enneagram Coffee here - https://www.summitcoffee.com/sarajanecasestore Call/text your enneagram questions to (828) 338-9127 Grab a copy of my books at www.thehonestenneagram.com & www.theenneagramletters.com Check out my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/sarajanecase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Contemplation, Illness & Ordination' - Q&A session with Ajahn Anan on 30 Oct 2023, translated from Thai to English. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

Sooner or later, if we get at all serious about integrating contemplation into our day to day life, we start to wonder what it would look like to have a bona fide teacher to guide us on the path. In this episode, Thomas articulates some of the principles that he has found most helpful in working with teachers of his own, as well as offering students guidance in calling in the right teacher at the right time.  If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat. Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.  Offerings: Join Thomas for a 3-day workshop in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 5-7, 2024. For registration and details, click here. Also, check out Thomas's new book here  

In this episode of the Tell Me Somethin' Good podcast, Clint Swindall shares a little something he does this time every year – contemplate. Before creating objectives and targets for a great 2024, the first thing he does as he looks toward the end of the year is dedicate some time for contemplation. While it's not difficult, it's essential. Check it out! ---------- If you like the podcast, you'll love the Tell Me Somethin' Good! book. Check it out: Tell Me Somethin' Good! - https://www.tinyurl.com/yxcsg3sh ---------- Have Clint bring his message of positivity to your organization, either in person or virtually. Check out his Speaker Video   ---------- Follow me: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/clintswindall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmsg_clintswindall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clintswindall2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clintswindall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-swindall-csp-9047174/ ---------- Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

What is the role of teachers and students on the spiritual path?  In this episode, we explore Richard Rohr's evolving role as a spiritual teacher at the CAC, as he gracefully steps back to join the Core Faculty. With Opie by his side and church bells ringing, Richard's infectious smile sets the tone for a conversation that connects us all in the spirit of generosity. We also delve into Brian McLaren's extraordinary vision as the new Dean of Faculty, and hear from Gigi Ross, who brings wisdom to shaping student experiences at the Living School. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: How'd the series land for you? We'd love to know. Email us: podcasts@cac.org or leave us voicemail. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

On this special bonus episode, James Finley and Kirsten Oates interview Dr. Bernard McGinn about Christian mysticism and how Cristian mystics guide us in living faithfully to the mystical dimensions of God's presence. They also discuss the distinctive approaches of Christian mystics Meister Eckhart and Mechthild of Magdeburg and how their teachings complement one another. Resource Section: A transcript for this episode can be found here. The book we will be using this season, The Flowing Light of the Godhead, can be found here. Connect with us: We'll be back in two weeks with a listener questions episode. We are no longer accepting questions for this season. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

How might hope serve as the bridge between our past and our future, our nightmares and our dreams, our pain and our love? What might practicing hope look like in our everyday lives?In this offering, I'm sharing my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. Combining astrology, tarot, the Akashic & Cosmic Body perspectives, and guidance from my sacred ancestors, healing guides and my own spirit, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 11.06.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Venus enters Libra and Mercury enters Sagittarius. If you'd like support, I'm excited to offer support through for 1:1 sessions and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. 

Alex Jones, one of the three founders behind Hallow, joins this episode of Continuum™ to share his transformative journey from growing up in Columbus, Ohio, to creating the top faith-based prayer and meditation app. Drawing from his mechanical engineering background at Notre Dame and his MBA experience at Stanford, Alex emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, embracing technical challenges, and the profound spiritual reconnection that inspired Hallow's inception. With over 12.5 million downloads, Hallow stands as a testament to Alex's dedication to bridging spirituality with modern technology.

 592 Christ Made Peace Through His Blood,  A Guided Christian Meditation on Colossians 1:19-21 with the Recenter With Christ app   The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation NIV 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[g]your evil behavior. NKJV 19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled Meditation: This scripture is powerfully concise. It shows multiple important things. Number one is that Jesus has the fullness of God. The scripture says it is inside of Jesus. The empowering part for followers and believers in Jesus is that fullness can reside inside of us. We can have the fullness of God reside in us because that is what He has offered. That is part of His role as Savior. Not a distant God who will forgive us as we try and sneak into heaven. He is God and has offered to reside in us, to fill us.  A related and equally important thing is that God is what offeres peace. Just like Imsay in the intro of the podcast Jesus is the source of true and eternal peace. We seek peace in our lives both from personal anxieties but also from conflict. If we seek our own interests we are selfish. If we constantly yield to the demands of others we are at the mercy of their human grace. When we trust in God as the source to conflict, fear, or the stressors of life, we can be empowered by His fullness. I think there is an enormous psychological benefit to see Gods fullness working in us. We have no need to fear.  Gods fullness makes us full. It makes us sufficiently strong. With God all things are possible.    Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates:  Final Question:  Final Thought:   FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod    

Waiting is something we end up doing just about everyday of our lives. And what makes waiting so difficult? Perhaps it's the belief that if we could only be done waiting, then we would finally feel better. Given the situation, it would be wise to cultivate the art of waiting. That is, when we learn to bring our highest awareness to the experience of waiting, we discover that we will never need to wait again! If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat.  Also, check out Thomas's new book here Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.  

In this episode, we dive deep into redefining masculinity and mental health with John O'Connor. With over two decades of experience and 10,000 hours logged coaching high-achieving men, John is one of the most qualified individuals I could possibly find to speak on the subject. As a husband, father, and former entrepreneur who got sober 22 years ago, John shares vulnerably about his own journey with alcohol addiction, suicidal ideation, and generational trauma, modeling a new paradigm of masculine strength through emotional openness.Key topics discussed:John's process of getting sober over 22 years ago and the tools that helped him create lasting change. We talk about the importance of community support and therapy in working through underlying issues.How fully embodying our struggles and sitting with discomfort is critical for growth, versus numbing or distracting ourselves. John shares his brilliant "90 day rule" for uncovering what we're masking.John courageously opens up about past suicidal thoughts, even amidst living a life he loves. We discuss how generational and ancestral trauma can unconsciously manifest. The power of sharing vulnerably to release shame.Practical somatic tools John uses when difficult emotions arise, like the C.O.R.E. method for non-reactive processing. How allowing our feelings to just be can dissolve their charge over time.The trap of ego and the discernment around what to share relationally vs. internally process first. How vulnerability invites reciprocity in intimacy.John's current work hosting men's retreats and how healing journeys invite a new paradigm of masculine emotional expression.Daily practices, like grounding through tea ceremonies, that keep John feeling centered amidst life's chaos.This conversation models a new vision of masculine mental health - one of courageous emotional work, inner exploration and interdependence. John demonstrates a grounded strength that comes from sharing vulnerably. His story inspires all of us to bring more truth into the light.Timestamps:2:00 - Being Truly Grounded7:00 - The Beginning of Waking Up15:00 - The Relationship To Death19:00 - What is the source of your calling?29:00 - Learning to be with your triggers39:00 - What it means to speak your truth.50:00 - Generational Trauma1:02:00 - Reperspecting ShameResources mentioned in this episode:The Art of Contemplation training Book: Essential Skills for Extraordinary Living (coming soon) Core blueprint audiobook (coming soon) Jayson Gaddis - Getting to Zero bookConnect with John: Website Instagram Connect with Raj:Website Instagram iTunes Spotify YouTube If you are on the path of emotional healing and self-discovery and would like to know how Liber8 can support your journey, head to www.rajjana.com/liber8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our introductory mini-series continues! Episode two finds us back in Richard's living room, picking up where we left off and widening the conversation to Richard's transition from the teacher in the spotlight at the CAC to joining the circle of teachers and a staff being empowered to carry these teachings forward alongside all of you listening. We also talk about how the CAC's evolution as an organization — with all its gifts, foibles, and growing edges — can serve the world in supporting transformation and inspiring loving action. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found here. Connect with us: How'd the series land for you? We'd love to know. Email us: podcasts@cac.org or leave us voicemail. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!

How do we welcome and integrate the messy parts of our experiences as humans? How might we create pathways of communication for our physical bodies and our emotional bodies, for our selves and the web of life that hold us? In this offering, I'm sharing my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. Combining astrology, tarot, the Akashic & Cosmic Body perspectives, and guidance from my sacred ancestors, healing guides and my own spirit, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 10.30.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Venus trines Uranus and opposes Neptune, the Sun opposites Jupiter, and Mercury opposes Uranus. Saturn stations direct. If you'd like additional support, I'm excited to offer support through for 1:1 sessions and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.Listen to & purchase my new song Friends on Bandcamp. You can also listen to it on your favorite streaming platforms.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. 

“Mindfulness” is a word. And words have their power. When we call this practice “mindfulness”, it sets us up to have a particular kind of experience which in some ways, can be limiting. In this extended meditation, Thomas uses the word “heartfulness” to turn the tables and open up a new dimension of experience that perhaps you wouldn't have expected—the boundless Reality and Intelligence of the Heart. If you feel fed by the show, please support Mindfulness+ by sharing with a friend, leaving a review or making a tax-deductible donation to Lower Lights School of Wisdom. We're grateful for your support! Want more guidance from Thomas? Come to our monthly online practitioners retreat.  Also, check out Thomas's new book! https://www.amazon.com/At-One-Ment-Human-Divinity-Thomas-Wirthlin-McConkie/dp/1953677169/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XK028CQKCUQV&keywords=atonement+mcconkie&qid=1698159281&sprefix=atonement+mcconki%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1  Have a practice question for Thomas? Leave a voicemail Voicemail. We would love to hear from you.

In this special episode, Jim and Kirsten review the season and offer a way for us to turn to Mechthild for guidance on our own spiritual path. To help you participate, we have provided the worksheet in the Resource Section below. Resource Section: A transcript for this episode can be found here. The worksheet for this episode can be found here. The book we will be using this season, The Flowing Light of the Godhead, can be found here. Connect with us: Have a question you'd like Jim or Kirsten to answer about Mechthild of Magdeburg? Email us: podcasts@cac.org or leave us voicemail. Questions for this season will only be accepted until October 30th, 2023. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would love to support the ongoing work of the Center for Action and Contemplation and the continued work of our podcasts, you can donate at https://cac.org/support-cac/podcasts/ Thank you!