Podcasts about contemplative life

Show Notes  Our guest today is Rich Lewis—an author, speaker, and personal coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means for inner transformation. Rich's newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer. In preparing for this show, it occurred to me that many of us know very little about Centering Prayer, although it is a widely used vehicle for fostering a deeper Contemplative Life.  Let's see what Rich has to teach us today regarding Centering Prayer and the Contemplative Life. LINKS Check out the Rich Lewis website HERE.   You will also want to look at his latest book, Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self through Centering Prayer.      

Send us a textThis week, Jonathan and Ryan discuss two early medieval selections from Richard M. Gamble's The Great Tradition, one taken from Gregory the Great, perhaps the most significant pope in the history of Christendom, and another from Alcuin of York, adviser to Charlemagne and architect of the Carolingian Renaissance. Both Gregory and Alcuin were churchmen, statesmen, scholars, and are linked closely to the Christianization of Britain. Jonathan and Ryan discuss the relation between rational thought and proper grammar, the Great Books according to Medievals, and whether education properly belongs to the contemplative life or the active life.Richard M. Gamble's The Great Tradition: https://amzn.to/3Q4lRnOBede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780140445657New Humanists episode with Tim Griffith on Latin Teaching: https://newhumanists.buzzsprout.com/1791279/episodes/14692390-the-art-of-language-teaching-feat-tim-griffith-episode-lxivAndrew Beck interview in Align: https://www.theblaze.com/align/interview-beck-stone-co-founder-andrew-beckNew Humanists episode with John Peterson: https://newhumanists.buzzsprout.com/1791279/episodes/12698279-education-that-makes-aquinas-look-modern-feat-john-peterson-episode-xlviNew Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

What is the never-ending healing loop? How do we know we're stuck in one? How might we break & transform the cycle?This is a small snippet of my thoughts on a large, complex, nuanced topic that's often talked about, but often not fully understood. Recently, I've had an energetic shift around this concept that's had a massive impact on my relationship to my inner & outer work. I'm excited to share about it.I'm curious to hear what you think! Leave a comment, a review, or reach out to me. I'm curious. Join my upcoming 6-week container to explore the practical wisdom of mutable signs, SHAPESHIFTING ACADEMY. We begin Thursday, October 3, 2024.If you enjoyed this podcast, consider booking a reading with me. I offer astrology, divination, and subtle alchemy sessions.I also offer a 6-month mentorship container Night Vision. 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 @jonathankoeofficial, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.

Dr. Mary Cuff joins Steve and Becky to explore the parallels between contemplative nuns and lay mothers. Her book Mother to Mother: Spiritual and Practical Wisdom from the Cloister to the Home invites mothers to bring the contemplative life into their vocation.

Send us a Text Message.Today we explore a modern contemplative, Brother Roger.  Join us as we talk about the inspirational community in Taize, France and how it has captured the imagination of people around the world.Additional Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngA8BFbjrE0Check out past episodes of exploring contemplative figures:The Contemplative LIfe, episodes 130-136Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/about/newsletterSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Today we talk about the Desert Fathers and Mothers from the 3rd-5th Centuries.  Join us as we explore their values of hospitality, storytelling, and the spiritual landscape of the desert.Additional ResourcesCheck out past episodes of exploring contemplative figures:The Contemplative Life, episodes 130-136Support the Show.

Today we discuss the legacy of Clare of Assisi.    Learn how her choices as a young teen continue to inspire people today in the areas of focus, mission and care for the poor.Additional ResourcesCheck out past episodes of exploring contemplative figures:The Contemplative Life, episodes 130-136Support the Show.

In this episode we had the pleasure to speak with Ven. Clementia Will, nun within the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives - one of the member organization within the European Buddhist Union. The leading question for our question was: What does it mean to lead a Contemplative Life? The Order of Buddhist Contemplatives (OBC) consists of female and male ordained monks – as well as lay ministers. The Order is active in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Latvia. In addition to two large monasteries in the US and England, and to the many temples and priories that have been founded, many meditation groups and lay communities have also formed over the decades.  The male and female monks in the order are fully equal, and are recognized equally. All have taken celibacy vows, and most of them live together in mixed monastic communities, either in our two large monasteries or in the smaller temples.  The heart and foundation of the practice is Serene Reflection Meditation. A very important aspect of the training is also the effort to keep and act in accord with the Buddhist Precepts. At the very core of the teaching and practice in this tradition is the recognition that all beings possess Buddha-Nature, which gives rise to thinking and acting with compassion, to selfless giving, and to gratitude. https://obcon.org

Those unlearning the ways of an anxious culture are leaning into queerness as a metaphor for approaching the sacred: We are leaning into “possibilities beyond”...We're learning a new path.   Find Jonathan Merritt's children's book My Guncle and Me here. Find Queering Contemplation by Cassidy Hall here. Find the Contemplating Now podcast episode I quoted from with Therese Taylor-Stinson here. The prayer we pray in A Slow Practice can be found in The Asian Journal of Thomas Merton.  Here's a link to Micha's new book Blessed Are The Rest of Us: How Limits and Longing Make Us Whole. Find it at Target, Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Bookshop.org. Leave a review for Blessed on Amazon here!  It's availble at 40% off the price of other booksellers at BakerBookHouse. Just use the code SLOWWAY at checkout. Learn more about Micha's other podcast The Lucky Few at their website and instagram.   Micha will be hosting a weekly virtual book club for paid subscribers this spring, following the release of her new book. If you're interested, become a paid subscriber and support her work! Here's a link to learn more. Find a transcript of this episode here.  Find Micha's website and sign up for her weekly newsletter here. Find Micha on Instagram.  Find Micha on Threads. 

In our proliferating spiritual environment, with easy access to diverse teachings and practices, Kate Sheehan Roach and Jeff Genung are providing services to help all spiritual explorers find what works best for them. Kate was the founding editor or Contemplative Journal and managing editor at Patheos.com. She currently works at ContemplativeLife.org and Prosocial World. As does Jeff, who is managing director of Prosocial World (a non-profit whose purpose is "to consciously evolve a world that works for all") and co-founder of Contemplative Life ("a digital hub connecting people and communities with transformative practices"). Jeff is also a core team member of transformation365.org.  Meet Philip Goldberg Author, Speaker, Spiritual Counselor, Writing Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you sign up for 'The Monk Class?' Students take a vow of silence, abstain from drinking, and put away their phones. You'll meet a few students who did it — and the professor behind the course called “Living Deliberately: Monks, Saints, and the Contemplative Life.”

In this episode, Carey is joined by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline, and Pastor Brenda Quinn. They talk about Richard's journey from a Type A leader to a contemplative life and the disciplines of solution, humility, and silence. Plus, Richard reflects on knowing Eugene Peterson, Henri Nouwen, and Dallas Willard and what made them who they were. Show Notes FREE GUIDE: 4 Steps to Engage Your Church Around Money and Generosity On The Rise Newsletter Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network  

This lecture was given on June 30th, 2023, at the Thomistic Institute Student Leadership Conference at the Dominican House of Studies. For more information about upcoming events, please visit our website: thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events Speaker Bio: Dr. Paige Hochschild is a professor of historical and systematic theology at Mount St. Mary's University (MD), specializing in Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and the early Church. She also teaches philosophy courses at the Seminary at Mount St. Mary's. She has written a book on the place of memory in Augustine's theological anthropology and publishes on the Church, education, tradition, 20th c. theological debates within the Church (Scripture, history; marriage).

The lecture was given on June 29th, 2023, at the Thomistic Institute Student Leadership Conference at the Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website: thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming events Speaker Bio: Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P. was born and raised in Michigan. He pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies in Philosophy, and completed his doctorate in Philosophy at Saint Louis University on the epistemic status of Christian beliefs according to Saint Thomas Aquinas. He has articles in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy on Natural Theology, in the Oxford Handbook of Thomas Aquinas on “God's Knowledge and Will”, and on “Thomas Aquinas” in the Oxford Handbook of the Epistemology of Theology. He earned his STL from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception. He taught in the School of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America from 2010-2014, and spent the year of 2014-2015 doing full-time itinerant preaching on college campuses across the United States. Since then, he has been an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Dominican House of Studies.

Sometimes the words fly out of our mouth too fast, or we hit the send button too soon. Our desire to have a good relationship is there, but we need a do-over. On this week's podcast, we talk about what it takes to do more than put a bandaid over the wounds we inflict on one another. Sometimes, it's as simple as starting the conversation over. But at other times, we may need more. When this happens, it's likely time to take steps related to the deeper journey of forgiveness, or even deeper still, the journey of reconciliation. Join us as we talk about the needs that exist when relationships go awry. Additional Resources: Podcast: Ep 119 Caretaking as a Spiritual Practice by The Contemplative Life#do-over #forgiveness #reconciliation #apologizing #contemplative #timeout #DesmondTutu #trust #innerwisdomSign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/about/newsletter

The Integrity Crisis in Today's Churches [ mini-series ] In Part 3 of our mini-series on Integrity in the Church, Eugene Peterson's son Eric Peterson and biographer Winn Collier talk about Eugene Peterson's battle over not losing his soul, overcoming his workaholic tendencies, Bono and celebrity, and the tension Eugene had to overcome to create a contemplative life. Plus, after an epic 90-minute interview with Erin and Winn, I replay the interview I did with Eugene Peterson in the summer of 2017—one of the final interviews Eugene gave before he died. Show Notes Free Preaching Workshop On The Rise Newsletter  

Our stories are powerful. We make sense of our own soul stories as we find ourselves in God and his story becomes our story. Living reflectively, engaging curiosity, and cultivating a calm presence requires slowing down in our ordinary, day to day existence, so our story is woven together with Jesus.Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk with Rich Villodas about his new book, Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World. You'll be encouraged to live out of your true center, practicing abiding in Jesus, the calmest presence of all. As we live the contemplative life, Jesus himself enters our wounds, redeeming our stories so we can become wounded healers.Resources for this Episode:Good and Beautiful and Kind: Becoming Whole in a Fractured WorldEnneagram and Emotions ResourcesSoul Shepherding InstituteSoul Shepherding NetworkEarn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction

Bryan Chapell is a well-known pastor and teacher best known for his groundbreaking book, Christ Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. He presently leads the Administrative Committee of the Presbyterian Church in America and serve as Pastor Emeritus of the historic Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He also serves on the faculties of numerous seminaries and Bible colleges in different parts of the world, and conducting pastors' conferences in several nations each year. Dr. Chapell is also the founder and host of “Unlimited Grace,” a daily half-hour Bible teaching program that has been heard on radio stations across the United States and in more than 80 countries around the world, and is now also available to listeners online. More information on Dr. Chapell's ministry and courses is available online at bryanchapell.com. Dr. Tavis Bohlinger (⁠⁠⁠@tavisbohlinger⁠⁠⁠) is the host/producer of The Modern Puritan Podcast, and Director of Media at ⁠Reformation Heritage Books⁠ in Grand Rapids, MI. He was associate producer and cinematographer for the feature-length documentary, “⁠Revival: The Work of God⁠,” and he has earned accolades for his ⁠documentary photography⁠ work on autism. Tavis is a Navy veteran, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and he holds an MDiv from The Masters Seminary and both a Masters and PhD from Durham University in Biblical Studies. The Modern Puritan podcast is a production of Reformation Heritage Books, the premier publisher of Puritan, Reformed, experiential Christian literature worldwide. Visit ⁠heritagebooks.org⁠ for more information about our ministry and to browse our extensive catalogue of exceptional resources for every Christian, young and old.  *We are honored to part of the ⁠⁠Confessional Podcast Network⁠⁠, an online directory of trustworthy, confessional/Reformed podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernpuritan/support

Fr. Nathan discusses the Peaceful Hiker's spiritual practices arising from the story of Clare and Celie, The Stewardess.Show notes: -Visions versus dreams-Hiking -Contemplation, forgiveness, humility-Holy Spirit course correction-Rushing forgiveness-Contemplative readingBooks recommendations:The Choice, Embracing the Possible by Dr. Edith EgerThe Healing Path A Memoir and an Invitation by James Finely The Cloud of Unknowing by AnonymousEssential Monastic Wisdom, Writings on the Contemplative Life by Hugh FeissContemplative practices:Hallow App - Lectio Divina: A Conversation with GodGive Us This Day by Liturgical Press​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.http://www.nathan-castle.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODkwNTE1LnJzcwPurchase books on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate:https://nathan-castle.com/donate/ My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast and feel called to donate please do. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province. #fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakeni...

What do we do in the face of the unraveling? What can we do in the heat of the explosion? What have we learned about the power of anonymity? 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 03.20.23, I also offer the possibility that that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week holds some major astrological changes - the Sun enters Aries, Pluto enters Aquarius, and Mars enters Cancer. In addition, we will also experience the first New Moon in Aries this year.  If this episode calls to you, I have some spots available for astrology readings and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. I also mentioned Devany Amber Wolfe's She Wolfe Tarot Deck and my conversation on Pluto in Aquarius with Verena Borell.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 me tomorrow, Tuesday March 14, 2023 at 8 PM EST for a live guided meditation titled Dissolving Into You. The event is free of charge and no recordings will be shared. You can read more about the event and reserve your spot here. Where can we practice a healthy dose of detachment and surrender? Where can we use our imagination to fortify our energetic boundaries? Where can we use our creativity to enact a natural buffer between ourselves & the world around 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 03.13.23, I also offer the possibility that that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Mars in Gemini squares Neptune, the Sun, and Mercury in Pisces. Meanwhile, the Sun and Mercury conjoin Neptune. Venus also enters Taurus, and Mercury enters Aries. If this episode calls to you, I have some spots available for astrology readings and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.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 Neil's Own words:"I have spent more than twenty-five years immersed in the practice of meditation. This span includes leading events of 100+ people both in-person and online. Through this time, I have also been a parent and partner, a teacher, author and competitive swim coach. In recent years, 'survivor' has been added to this list as I recover from a relationship with a dysfunctional spiritual mentor. This last piece lends a compelling and affirming sense of story to my discussion of meditation. Talking about what I went through in that relationship, speaking to how I am recovering from this experience, and sharing how all of this is animating my work in remarkable new ways communicates much to listeners. First, that turning toward the difficult in our lives can reveal fresh perspectives and direction to us. Second, that meditation has much to offer our ‘turning toward' process.  Put another way, all I've been through of late suggests that our lives - our lives as they are - hold an inner wisdom that has much to offer us as individuals and more. And meditation can play an important role in our deepening relationship with this wisdom, our deepening relationship with the path we are born to express. In many ways, these revelations now form the core of the story and work I'd like to share with you all"Learn more about Neil at:www.neilmckinley.com  

Where may we be making life more difficult by hardening our minds? Where may we be forcing the puzzle pieces to fit when perhaps, in fact, there were no puzzles to solve in the first place?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 02.20.23, I also offer the possibility that that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Venus enters Aries shortly after the New Moon in Aries. Meanwhile, Mercury in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus and trines Mars in Gemini. I pulled two cards for this reading: Invocation from Begin Oracle and Illusion-Dragonfly from Brynja Magnusson's Animal Totems & The I-Ching Deck. You can find the photo here. If this episode calls to you, I have some spots available for astrology readings and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.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 Dr. Jenkins is joined by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon (who was also welcoming Dr. Jenkins to his own show) as they discuss Fr. Pat's past as a Trappist monk, a student in Rome, and his interaction with some of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century (and a few nefarious ones thrown in). You can find Fr. Pat's books at Ancient Faith, and his one mentioned specifically on Chronicles here: store.ancientfaith.com/chronicles

This episode Dr. Jenkins is joined by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon (who was also welcoming Dr. Jenkins to his own show) as they discuss Fr. Pat's past as a Trappist monk, a student in Rome, and his interaction with some of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century (and a few nefarious ones thrown in). You can find Fr. Pat's books at Ancient Faith, and his one mentioned specifically on Chronicles here: store.ancientfaith.com/chronicles

This episode Dr. Jenkins is joined by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon (who was also welcoming Dr. Jenkins to his own show) as they discuss Fr. Pat's past as a Trappist monk, a student in Rome, and his interaction with some of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century (and a few nefarious ones thrown in). You can find Fr. Pat's books at Ancient Faith, and his one mentioned specifically on Chronicles here: store.ancientfaith.com/chronicles

How can we make more space for the spiritual and philosophical dimensions in our lives? Where in your life are you yearning to fall in love with solitude? Where are we unconsciously buying into the illusion of separation between the dimension of the mundane & the spiritual or philosophical dimensions?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 02.13.23, I also offer the possibility that that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Venus and Neptune will make a conjunction in Pisces. Meanwhile, the Sun and Saturn will make a conjunction in Aquarius. Later in the week, the Sun will enter Pisces. Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. If this episode calls to you, I have some spots available for astrology readings and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.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.

The Purpose of Life: "With Swamiji there is no such thing as idle chatter; he talks of the impermanence of the body and the purpose of life -- attaining spiritual enlightenment to avoid samsara (endless rebirth). He reminds me that when I die nothing will go with me; I will have to leave everything behind, except the accumulated spiritual wealth of my personal sadhana [meditation practice]."   "In conversation with Swamiji, he suddenly bursts out enthusiastically with 'Brahma Muhurta!' This, I learn, is the time between 3;00 AM and 6;00 AM known as the most favourable time for Sadhana (one's spiritual practices). During Brahmamuhurta, so called as it is considered the most auspicious time for meditating on Brahman (God), the mind is calm and less engaged with worldly thoughts, worries and anxieties. Also the atmospheric energy during this time is more charged with sattva (purity), increasing the likelihood one's practice will go deeper, with the corresponding health and well-being benefits." (India: Glimpses Into Sant Mat Ashram Life: Rishikesh, Sanctuary of Sadhus, Sages and the Occasional Enlightened Master)   Egypt: Members of the Therapeutae order wore white like some Sikhs and Sufis: "... and being clothed in tunics of the most delicate texture, and of the purest white..." (Philo of Alexandria) In the case of most Gnostic groups, and the Jewish Essene sect, we only know them through their writings -- their teachings, not much else. In the case of the Therapeutae no collections of their writings have ever been found, but through Philo of Alexandria we have a fairly detailed description of their daily life and weekly format of worship. (Meet the Children of the Dawn: The Therapeutae -- The First Monastery Mentioned in History, an Ancient Spiritual Community that Once Existed Near Alexandria)   In Divine Love, Light, and Sound, At the Feet of the Masters, James Bean Sant Mat Satsang Podcasts Spiritual Awakening Radio https://www.SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com    

What is your relationship to stillness? How may we cultivate curiosity around the stillness that's already present in our lives? What is the connection between listening to stillness and deepening our relationships with our bodies?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.This week, we're exploring the idea of stillness. What does stillness mean to you? What does stillness bring up for you? Fear? Relief? Possibilities? I also suggested a dance practice as a way to process for this week. If you'd like to try, I've gathered some songs that may be supportive to this practice (Spotify and YouTube).I mentioned the work of Zaneta Sykes of Sound Art Magic (website and IG). I also mentioned Madison Nees of Ritual Body (website and IG) as well as my conversation with Madison on this podcast.If this episode calls to you, I have some spots available for astrology readings and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading with me.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 lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Aristotle's work of moral theory, the Nicomachean Ethics. Specifically it focuses focuses on Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics book 10, and examines his discussion of life centered around the good of contemplation (theoria). In this portion of his work, Aristotle clearly decides in favor of this as the best type of life for human beings to live. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 2000 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics - amzn.to/30S00ZT

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Reflection w/ practice of the Examen

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Scott Avett is perhaps best known for his work in the acclaimed and much-loved band, The Avett Brothers, but he's also a very accomplished visual artist who has two exhibitions running concurrently this fall. Scott Avett: Purpose at Random, is showing at the SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, NC until November 2. You can learn more about this show here. Meanwhile, Scott Avett: After the Fact is at the Greenville Museum of Art from October 7 until January 21, 2023. Click here for tickets to this show. Recently, Scott joined the show to discuss some of his favorite books, his ongoing journey as an artist, the question of truth in art, his affection for the mystics, the role of books in his home, and much, much more. Thanks for checking out our show—and happy reading! The Exhibitions Scott Avett: Purpose at Random, is showing at the SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, NC until November 2. You can learn more about this show here. Scott Avett: After the Fact is at the Greenville Museum of Art from October 7 until January 21, 2023. Click here for tickets to this show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

Lauri Raymond reflects on how embracing contemplative prayer opens us to the Love, Wisdom and Wholeness of God that transforms us individually and collectively. [Ephesians 3:14-19]   Reflection What is getting in the way of vulnerability and trust? How can I spend more quiet time with God? How can I bring contemplation into my life and relationships?

The Contemplative Life is Primary *Voluntary and Involuntary *What is a Parable?

Imagine growing up with the talent of teaching and advising your parents from a very young age; this is the story of today's guest, Jayaji. An unusual story and life. It all started when his mother's psychic friend predicted his future at first sight. After many years, that vision became a reality because today, Jayaji is a yoga teacher and spiritual guide. From Australia to Guatemala, he still has a long way to go and hundreds of people to guide. Don't miss Jayaji's story! I'm sure you're going to love it. ABOUT JAYAJI Founder of Sound Ceremony, Jayā Saraswatī, Floresta Atitlan, and co-owner of the Yoga Forest. Author of more than five published books and two hymns (medicine hymn books). CONNECT WITH JAYAJI Website: https://linktr.ee/jayajii Instagram: @jayajii WHAT YOU'LL HEAR [3:14] Who's Jayaji. [4:50] Influenced by music and new age culture. [9:24] Thinking outside the box. [11:05] Where does true spiritual awakening come from? [16:00] Marrying music and spirituality. [23:04] The challenges of moving to a foreign country. [29:20] The relationship with the word practice. [37:30] A healthy relationship with our emotions. [40:07] Contemplating what it means to exist in the world as a man. [45:28] The male and female roles in marriage. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, YouTube, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here for dates and to signup for Summer Initiation in Colorado. Click here to sign up for the Kill the Nice Guy course. Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized

In this week's episode, Amos Smith shares from his decades of experience in contemplative mysticism. We talk about silence, solitude, and the inner life as well as insights from his latest book (releasing in June 2022): Journey of Holistic Mysticism: Experiencing the Integrated Spirituality of the Quakers. Amos Smith (D.Min) earned a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Religion from The University of California at Santa Cruz in 1993, a Masters of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley in 1998, and a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary in 2008. He is a lifelong student of three streams: Progressive Christianity, Contemplative Christianity, and Eastern Mystic Christianity. Check out his books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39oIxPs Connect with Amos Smith: Twitter: @amossmi Authors Recommended by Amos: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, https://amzn.to/3zBxxZX Barbara Brown Taylor, Luminous Web: Faith, Science and the Experience of Wonder https://amzn.to/3b4LMMF Brian Russell's Books Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ or sign up for information: www.centeringprayerbook.com (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/oneboo... Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #mysticism #contemplativeprayer #spiritualformation

Poetry can sometimes feel like an acquired taste, like maybe you either love it or you don't. But what many of us find as we pursue a contemplative life is that poetry can become a helpful way to slow down and take a nice, long look. We sometimes find that poetry becomes a doorway to being able to drink in that present moment. So join us as we talk about the power of poems to aid our engagement of the world around us using our senses, emotions, and intuitions. Additional ResourcesBook: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel SilversteinBook: The Amateur Contemplative by Li-Young LeeBook: Susceptible to Light by Chelan Harkin #Poetry#Haiku#Emotions#FeelingsFor Transcript: Go to the "Transcript" Tab. If you are in a player that does not have the Transcript Tab, use the link below: https://thecontemplativelife.buzzsprout.com/1642654/10628167-ep-70-poetry-and-the-contemplative-life

Technology has done wonders for our lives. We use it. We need it. And we're thankful for it. At the same time, sometimes it creates unhelpful patterns in our lives that affect us negatively. We feel it. We know it. And we want something different for ourselves. And so today we talk about how our contemplative practices can help us find the balance we're looking for when it comes to screens, media, and all the rest. Join us as we talk about outward engagement paired with inward letting go. Additional ResourcesReading: Liturgy for Mediaby John O'DonohueTea: Masala Chai TeaCreamer: Nut Pods Almond & Coconut Creamer #Mindfulness#Balance#BeingPresent#Media For Transcript: Go to the "Transcript" Tab. If you are in a player that does not have the Transcript Tab, use the link below: https://thecontemplativelife.buzzsprout.com/1642654/10542750-ep-68-technology-screens-and-the-contemplative-life

How do you define prudence? Better yet, how does prudence work in your life? Mike is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss the virtue of prudence and its importance in the moral life. Snippet from the Show By the grace of God, prudence is the virtue that allows you to be the protagonist of your own life. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Prosocial Spirituality training is based on the Nobel Prize-winning work of Dr. Elinor Ostrom and Br. Wayne Teasdale's interspiritual vision. It promotes greater harmony, collaboration, and equity within and among groups, as well as cultivating spiritual depth and maturity in the individuals who make up those groups. Prosocial Spirituality, co-developed by Contemplative Life and Prosocial World, integrates evolutionary scientific concepts with universal spiritual practices to assist formal and informal groups of all sizes gain the tools they need to flourish and contribute in these difficult times.

This lecture was given on January 28, 2022 at the Dominican House of Studies as part of "Thomas Aquinas on Prayer, An Intellectual Retreat." The handout for this lecture can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8k24zu. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org. About the speaker: Adam Eitel is on the Yale Divinity School faculty as Assistant Professor of Ethics. Dr. Eitel focuses his research and teaching on the history of Christian moral thought, contemporary social ethics and criticism, and modern religious thought. Dr. Eitel has roughly a dozen books, chapters, edited volumes, and articles published or in progress. These include an ethical analysis of drone strikes and a theological account of domination. His current book project explores the role of love in the moral theology of Thomas Aquinas. A 2004 Baylor University graduate and a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Fribourg, Dr. Eitel received his M.Div. and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, completing the latter in 2015.

In this episode, we are joined by Rory McEntee, a leading figure in both the new monasticism and interspirituality movements, with whom we explore the origins of Charis Foundation, ‘old' and ‘new' ways of teaching spirituality, the idea of new monasticism and what is ‘new' about it, interspirituality and its pioneers, the “growing edge” as spoken of by the Rev. Howard Thurman, contemplative life and ways of being interspiritual, the nine new monastic vows as framed by Rev. Diane Berke, goal-oriented spirituality and ‘spirituality for me', service to others, and stories of interfaith challenge.Rory McEntee is the co-founder of Charis Foundation for New Monasticism and Interspirituality (with Netanel Miles-Yépez and Adam Bucko) and co-author (with Adam Bucko) of The New Monasticism: An Interspiritual Manifesto for Contemplative Living). As a student of both Father Thomas Keating (the founder of the Centering Prayer movement) and Brother Wayne Teasdale (the coiner of the word ‘interspirituality'), Rory helped to found the Interspiritual Movement, traveling around the world and participating in dialogues with world spiritual leaders, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis. A former administrator for the Snowmass InterSpiritual Dialogues, Rory now runs The Future of Religion & Interspirituality Dialogues (with Netanel Miles-Yépez). He has taught at both Keane University and Drew University, and is currently finishing up a Ph.D. in Theological and Philosophical Studies in Religion at Drew University. Links: Charis Foundation"New Monasticism: An Interspiritual Manifesto for Contemplative Life in the 21st Century"by Rory McEntee and Adam Bucko  (pdf of original manifesto) "The New Monasticism: An Interspiritual Manifesto For Contemplative Living"by Rory McEntee  and Adam Bucko (book)Golden Turtle Sound

Kayleen Asbo is one of the most interesting conversationalists you'll ever meet. Weaving threads from her studies in depth psychology, music, mysticism, myth and history, she crafts a warm and beautiful tapestry before your very eyes. Today we'll talk about:

In this episode, Charlotte reads an essay she wrote about how the church years helps her feel less alone. This essay was originally published in Christianity Today. As we engage more deeply with the ancient streams of art and faith, how they inform one another, and how all of this can create profound new possibilities for belonging, we need ways to respond. Through her work as a spiritual director for writers, artists, and those all along the belief-and-unbelief spectrum, Charlotte Donlon explores how belonging intersects with the contemplative life. Charlotte Donlon helps readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Charlotte is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, the Writer-in-Residence for a local coffee shop and bookstore, and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website. She's also the host for the Hope for the Lonely and A Writer's Diary podcasts. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Curator, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Catapult, The Millions, Mockingbird, and elsewhere. Her first book is The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other. (https://charlottedonlon.com/the-great-belonging-book) You can subscribe to her newsletter (https://charlottedonlon.substack.com/) and connect with her on Twitter (https://twitter.com/charlottedonlon) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/charlottedonlon/). Learn more about Charlotte, her writing, and her work at charlottedonlon.com. (https://charlottedonlon.com/)

Join Erin  Thomas in another episode of bonus content from "The Contemplative Child." On this week's episode, Erin will discuss the importance of margin for our children. What is margin and how do we achieve this in our family lives? Erin will also unpack the hurried lifestyle components that feel contrary to Contemplative Life, how that impacts our children and why this lays a foundation for practical spiritual disciplines. Erin will also provide simple steps for integrating the practice of silence with our children, a seemingly impossible task. This is the quentessential episode of a "gentle start" to spiritual practices with our children.