Podcasts about mindful silence

In this episode, we delve into the profound power of silence and its ability to transform our lives. Discover how mindful and intentional silence can enhance your focus, improve communication, and foster emotional intelligence. We'll explore both the light and shadows of silence—its potential to isolate or connect, depending on how it is used.Join us as we uncover how to harness the strength of silence, turning it from a source of fear or suppression into a tool for growth and self-discovery. Whether through meditation, reflective journaling, or simply appreciating the stillness of nature, learn to embrace silence as a pathway to clarity, serenity, and deeper connections.The Voice of Silence: Silence is not merely the absence of noise; it has a profound and meaningful voice of its own. Embracing silence allows for clarity and self-reflection, enabling one to connect with their inner self and the world around them.Intentional Silence and Its Benefits: Practicing mindful silence can lead to enhanced focus, improved communication, emotional regulation, and increased self-awareness. Silence can serve as a sanctuary for personal growth and emotional intelligence.The Power and Magic of Silence: Silence sharpens the mind, allowing individuals to focus on what truly matters. It facilitates deeper communication by providing space for reflection and listening, which can lead to a better understanding of oneself and others.Challenges and Misinterpretations of Silence: While silence can be powerful, it also has a shadow side. It can lead to isolation, misunderstandings, suppression of issues, and emotional distress if not used wisely and intentionally.Mindful Silence as a Tool for Growth: Cultivating mindful silence through practices like meditation, journaling, or simply spending time in nature can transform one's relationship with themselves and others. Silence should be embraced as a tool for growth, connection, and personal empowerment.FOLLOW ME

Phileena Nikole (formerly Phileena Heurtz)  is our guest on this episode of the Tales of Recovery Podcast.  I am forever grateful for Phileena, who is also an author, teacher, spiritual director, retreat guide and trauma informed yoga instructor. She has been INSTRUMENTAL in my unraveling from religious beliefs and with the utmost compassion I have ever encountered.  I met her many many years ago when some dear friends of mine recommended her as a spiritual director.  I had read her first book and reached out for what turned out to be a year of incredible transformation and liberation of my heart.  As we chat about here on the podcast,  Phileena helped me move from the prison of religious belief systems to the REMEMBERING of who I am and coming into contact with my inner intuition, and a she calls it, "my Inner Knowing".  Phileena shares with us her own unraveling with religion, through contemplative practices and a somatic approach as she explains how the body has a way of alerting us when something is just not working out.   Our conversation includes talking about what it is to have a teaching/learning experience vs a lived reality and how listening to your body is key in this journey of Spirituality.  You can find Phileena on IG as @phileena and on her webpage www.phileena.com Phileena's discerning guidance has been featured by Center for Action and Contemplation's Conspire, Sojourner's Summit, Q Ideas, The Work of the People, Catalyst, Immerse, Darkwood Brew and more. She is also the author of Pilgrimage of a Soul, a provocative theological narrative set along the Camino de Santiago, and Mindful Silence, a vulnerable exploration of the Christian contemplative tradition.     She does live up in the mountains of New Mexico, so we had a tiny bit of technical issues but I edited it the best I could and I appreciate your patience with this because this recording is just TOO good to be true :)    Grab your cup of tea and listen in ~ May this podcast be helpful on your journey to your True Self.    With much Love,  Gris  

All major religions practice forms of mindfulness. This week we discuss what mindfulness could look like for those of us that believe in a God that is always present and Who is loving & compassionate. We define mindfulness as: a way of being; a state of choosing to be conscious of mind & heart moment-to-moment; awareness of thoughts, feelings, responses, reactions, & attachments; AND being awake to the fact that God is present in your personal reality. When life gets rough, throws a curve ball, or solid ground is elusive - mindfulness can ground you, center you, and above all - connect you to the Divine. Check out: "Mindful Silence", by Phileena Heuertz

We think there are misconceptions and misunderstanding about "hearing the voice of God". So, we try to clear up the comparisons, the expectations, and the limited way we've viewed God's communication with humanity. Have you doubted God speaks? Have you wondered why you don't hear from God like others seem to? Do you desire conversation with The Divine but are unsure how to go about it? We hope this episodes conversation encourages, and empowers, you to get curious and open-up to the many possible ways God may "speak" to you. Books mentioned: "Mindful Silence", by Phileena Heuertz

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Centering Prayer incorporates silence, stillness, and solitude. These three things can be hard to find and hard to create... or even hard to choose! It's a challenge to silence the mind and simply be, even for a brief interval of the day. But of course we're going to encourage you to try it on. This practice welcomes the awareness of God's presence, helping us to rest in the fact that the loving God is with us. You may find the more you practice this discipline, the more peace you will experience, and suddenly you'll notice transformation has happened, almost taking you by surprise.  Notes from the episode: Father Thomas Keating on Centering Prayer; Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz; Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Alberg Calhoun

“Christian life is not a life divided between times for action and times for contemplation. No. Real social action is a way of contemplation, and real contemplation is the core of social action.” Henri Nouwen Continuing our series on Action & Contemplation, Phileena Heuertz talks about contemplation. How do contemplation and action work together? Why are practices of reflection and contemplative prayer essential to meaningful impact in the world? Phileena Heuertz spent 20 years working as an activist in some of the worlds toughest places. And then she had a crisis of faith. "I really needed a practice that could hold me. Before, it was me holding my faith. But I needed my faith to hold me. I needed to let go. I needed to be held by God." Today, Phileena is a spiritual director and teacher of contemplative prayer. She helps other activists and ministry leaders deepen their relationships with God, discern their unconscious motivations for service and cultivate practices of stillness, silence and solitude.  “Solitude teaches us to be present. Silence teaches us to listen. Stillness teaches us what appropriate engagement looks like.” - Phileena Heuertz Phileena’s new book Mindful Silence examines these three contemplative themes. She asks how we can offer a different kind of presence in the world that activates redemptive impact? Phileena Heuertz is the author of Pilgrimage of the Soul and her new book Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. She is a spiritual director and founding partner of Gravity, a center for contemplative activism in Omaha Nebraska where she lives with her husband Chris. "There are unconscious motivations that drive us into service that may appear to be selfless and altruistic but upon deeper introspective may be self-serving. And it’s that self-serving aspect of activism that perpetuates exploitation of others." - Phileena Heuertz Listen to Part 1 with Kathy Khang. Kathy talks about Action and her new book Raise your Voice: Why we Stay Silent and How to Speak Up!  This Podcast relies on shares & reviews from listeners like you!  Subscribe/Rate/Review Betwixt on iTunes! Learn more about the podcast at betwixtpodcast.com

In this episode of Love or Work, we have the opportunity to learn from Chris and Phileena Heuertz, Founders of Gravity, a center for contemplative activism. Chris helped launch South Asia’s first pediatric AIDS care home — creating a safe haven for children. Phileena has spent her life doing social justice work among the world’s poor. As a couple, Chris and Phileena served with the Word Made Flesh community for nearly 20 years, working for women and children victimized by human traffickers in the commercial sex industry. Then in 2012, they founded Gravity. This duo has devoted their lives to others, and they share about making the choice to not have children. It wasn't a decision made out of selfishness; it was a decision made over years, full of hard conversations, grief and so much more. Also, in this episode, we get into the Enneagram! Chris is the author of the Sacred Enneagram, so we had to dive in with an expert. Phileena, who wrote Mindful Silence, helps us understand the importance of mediation and contemplation as an essential practice to know ourselves and improve our relationships. To learn more: https://gravitycenter.com/sacredenneagram/ https://gravitycenter.com/mindfulsilence/ https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mindfulsilence Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting. Website: www.loveorwork.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveorwork Love or Work is a project of Plywood People. Plywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. www.plywoodpeople.com

I enter today’s conversation with great anticipation. I’ve recently read Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz and cannot wait for you all to learn from her. She’s such a wealth of wisdom and heart. In addition to Mindful Silence, Phileena is the author of Pilgrimage of a Soul and a founding partner of Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. For nearly twenty years she and her husband, Chris, codirected an international nonprofit. As a spiritual director, yoga instructor, public speaker, retreat guide, and author, Phileena is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place. Phileena also wanted to share this resource with you: This is a rare and vulnerable conversation. Join her as she reflects on the themes of her book, Mindful Silence. Eight, inspiring mini films (10-20 minutes in length) edited by Travis Reed of The Work of the People, accompany each of the eight book chapters. Each video draws you into Phileena's heart, where you discover your own. Let these films support you along the transformational path of contemplative spirituality. Check it out HERE.

Author and spiritual director Phileena Heuertz joins us to introduce the idea and practice of Christian contemplation.

Robert and Holly give 13 practical self-care tips & discuss ways to help maintain your mental & emotional health while working in ministry (or any helping profession). Tips we mention, along with accompanying links to things we mention: Eat + sleep- episode 48 - How Does Nutrition Impact Our Mental Health? (feat. Dr. Leslie Korn)- episode 57 - Why We Need Better Sleep (& How to Get It) (feat. Dr. Michael Scullin) Change your socks Count your spoons- episode 63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis)- The spoons metaphor Robert mentions is found in Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson (Jenny credits the idea to Christine Miserandino) Map your route Spend time creating- article: Stress-related hormone cortisol lowers significantly after just 45 minutes of art creation- article: This Type of Date Night Activity Could Make You Feel Closer to Your Partner Give things away- Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion by Wayne Cordeiro Pause- Insight Timer (search for CXMH to join our group!) Pay attention to your warning lights- episode 21 - Emotions Aren't Evil (feat. Marc Alan Schelske)- episode 62 - Social Anxiety, Shyness vs. Confidence, & How to Make Friends (feat. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen) Let it matter- Let It Matter by Johnnyswim- episode 42 - Everyday Grief & Learning to Feel Feelings (feat. Aundi Kolber) Be honest & bold Learn about yourself Go to counseling. - (go to counseling) greeting cards- various directories to find local counselors are listed on Robert’s resource page Spiritual practices/rhythms Sabbath, centering prayer, journaling, gratitude Silence + solitude + stillness- episode 56 - Centering Prayer, Solitude, Stillness, & Mindful Silence (feat. Phileena Heuertz)   Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook! Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website. Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

Robert and Holly give 13 practical self-care tips & discuss ways to help maintain your mental & emotional health while working in ministry (or any helping profession).Tips we mention, along with accompanying links to things we mention:1. Eat + sleep- episode 48 - How Does Nutrition Impact Our Mental Health? (feat. Dr. Leslie Korn)- episode 57 - Why We Need Better Sleep (& How to Get It) (feat. Dr. Michael Scullin)2. Change your socks3. Count your spoons- episode 63 - Uncluttering Our Spaces, Our Schedules, & Our Lives (feat. Courtney Ellis)- The spoons metaphor Robert mentions is found in Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson (Jenny credits the idea to Christine Miserandino)4. Map your route5. Spend time creating- article: Stress-related hormone cortisol lowers significantly after just 45 minutes of art creation- article: This Type of Date Night Activity Could Make You Feel Closer to Your Partner6. Give things away- Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion by Wayne Cordeiro7. Pause- Insight Timer (search for CXMH to join our group!)8. Pay attention to your warning lights- episode 21 - Emotions Aren't Evil (feat. Marc Alan Schelske)- episode 62 - Social Anxiety, Shyness vs. Confidence, & How to Make Friends (feat. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen)9. Let it matter- Let It Matter by Johnnyswim- episode 42 - Everyday Grief & Learning to Feel Feelings (feat. Aundi Kolber)10. Be honest & bold11. Learn about yourself12. Go to counseling. - (go to counseling) greeting cards- various directories to find local counselors are listed on Robert’s resource page13. Spiritual practices/rhythms- Sabbath, centering prayer, journaling, gratitude- Silence + solitude + stillness- episode 56 - Centering Prayer, Solitude, Stillness, & Mindful Silence (feat. Phileena Heuertz)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

“A life of faith is big enough to hold our doubts and our questions.”

On Episode 131 of Are You Real purpose we talk to Phileena Huertz. Phileena grew up as a pastor's daughter, graduated college, and joined a non-profit group for 20 years along with her husband, Chris Huertz. During this time she worked alongside others, and did intense social justice work. Phileena explains what it means to have a daily contemplative practice, and the importance of that. She says there are things we must "unlearn to know." This is a very thought provoking, and inspiring episode you don't want to miss!   Connect with Jon Connect with Phileena Mindful Silence By: Phileena Huertz

Phileena Heuertz joins the show to discuss the connection between justice and contemplation, personality, self-awareness,  discernment, and her new book Mindful Silence. And a word from this month's sponsor Come and See. To pre-order the entire project with the special NEWSWORTHY WITH NORSWORTHY discount, go to https://comeandseeaudio.com/product/volumes-1-3/, add it to the cart, and go to checkout. You will have to create an account with your name and email address. Use the coupon code LUKE, and the price will drop from $20 to $15. This will give you access to all the chapters as they are produced. If you want to check it out first by getting a free download of the first chapter, go to https://comeandseeaudio.com/product/free-come-and-see-volume-1-chapter-1/, add it to the cart, and go to checkout. You will create an account with your name and email address, and the download will be in your account.

Ok, ok, so you’ve given in to your friend who won’t stop talking about it and tried your best to figure out what Enneagram type you are. Where do you go from there? Chris Heuertz (author of The Sacred Enneagram) comes by to explain how that information can help in your life, what contemplative practices might be good for you, and how it intersects with our mental health. He also talks about working with Ryan from Sleeping At Last on the series of songs he’s releasing about the Enneagram types. In the intro, Holly and Robert talk about favorite Christmas movies (including some weird ones!)Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- episode 38 - The Enneagram & Our Faith Journey (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler & Dr. Jon Singletary)- episode 39 - The Enneagram & Communities (feat. Dr. Holly Oxhandler & Dr. Jon Singletary)- episode 51 - Pilgrimage of a Soul (feat. Phileena Heuertz)- episode 56 - Centering Prayer, Solitude, Stillness, & Mindful Silence (feat. Phileena Heuertz)- The Sleeping At Last podcast, where Chris & Ryan discuss the Enneagram songs Ryan’s been writing- Helen Palmer’s books on Amazon- Don Riso & Russ Hudson’s books on Amazon- The Enneagram Field Guide, Notes on Using the Enneagram in Counseling, Therapy and Personal Growth by Carolyn S. BartlettConnect with Chris on his website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Buy The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth on Amazon.Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like an exclusive Facebook group, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

"Phileena writes here with such simple clarity—and easy readability—because she knows she does not need to prove, convict, or defend anything. Mindful Silence contains not just her wisdom but the spiritual wisdom of the ages that is again standing the test of time and showing itself in the fruits of incarnational holiness. It is the great tradition of action and contemplation again showing itself." -Richard Rohr, OFM Eleven years ago I was a work intern at the Center for Action and Contemplation. A season of life that would unknowingly tether me to the contemplative journey. As a work intern, I lived in community with 6 other interns. If that weren’t enough, we were also the guest house for retreatants. One evening as we were settling into our dinner, there was a knock on our door. I hustled over to welcome our unknown guest, who happened to be Phileena Heuertz. Over the course of the meal we would come to learn about Phileena’s work with folks living in poverty and on the margins. She had just completed the pilgrimage, Camino de Santiago, and regaled us with stories of that experience. It was over the course of that meal that I first recognized the depth of Phileena’s being and presence. I’m grateful for my friendship with Phileena and the ways our paths have crossed over the years. Phileena has written a book that will surely find its place in the new contemplative canon, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. In Mindful Silence she weaves her story, contemplative themes and teachers alongside practices, with the invitation always at hand to take another step into greater healing and wholeness by embodying the contemplative way. In our conversation we sink into the themes of Mindful Silence, how her dog Basil has been a contemplative guide, the passing of one of her mentors Fr. Thomas Keating, and how on a pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy Phileena had an unexpected experience that continues to impart wisdom into her journey.  Phileena is a founding partner alongside her husband Chris of Gravity: A Center for Contemplative Activism. A spiritual director, retreat leader, writer, yoga teacher and exactly the type of person you want to find yourself in conversation with. Head over to mindfulsilence.org to learn about Phileena’s book. Get a copy for yourself and a friend. This is the type of book that is resonates when read alone and relished when read alongside fellow travelers.  You can learn more about Phileena Heuertz’s work at mindfulsilence.org, gravitycenter.com and phileena.com You can follow Phileena on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. 

Our fast-paced lives are filled with distractions, frequently leaving us disillusioned and dissatisfied―with ourselves, with others, and even with God. Spiritual practices that used to sustain us fall short when life circumstances bring us to the limits of our self. Phileena Heuertz' latest book, Mindful Silence, illuminates some of the fundamentals of contemplative spirituality, drawing from a wellspring of wisdom from the tradition and Phileena’s personal experience. For more information, visit www.mindfulsilence.org.

In this episode, Caleb talks with, spiritual director, Phileena Heuertz about how to practice contemplative spirituality. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- Phileena's website ( http://phileena.com ) Phileena on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/phileena ) Phileena on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/phileena ) Phileena on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/phileena/ ) Mindful Silence by Phileena Heuertz ( https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Silence-Heart-Christian-Contemplation/dp/0830846492/ref=sr_1_1?dpID=31LlrKt4YxL&dpSrc=srch&ie=UTF8&keywords=phileena+heuertz&preST=_SY344_BO1%2C204%2C203%2C200_QL70_&qid=1542068359&s=books&sr=1-1 ) Gravity Center ( https://gravitycenter.com ) ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- Episode 44 with Christopher Heuertz ( https://simplecast.com/s/e9d20e91 ) ------------------------------------------- *The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* ------------------------------------------- The Liturgists Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liturgists-podcast/id903433534?mt=2 ) ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- The definition of contemplative spirituality. How Phileena was introduced to contemplative spirituality. Centering Prayer Why there is resistance to silence, solitude, and stillness The practice of Lectio Divina. Let go and learn to say yes. The dark night of the soul. Where to begin implementing contemplative spirituality. It's one thing to know in your mind and it's another thing to know with your entire being. There is a relationship between centering prayer and the renewing of our mind. --------------------------- *New Episode Every Tuesday* --------------------------- Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.

Our good friend Phileena Heuertz is back with a new book, Mindful Silence! She joins us to talk about centering prayer and the role that things like solitude, silence, and stillness play in our callings to social action.

Our good friend Phileena Heuertz is back with a new book, Mindful Silence! She joins us to talk about centering prayer and the role that things like solitude, silence, and stillness play in our callings to social action.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Phileena’s last appearance on CXMH: episode 51 - Pilgrimage of a Soul- Obviously, the book we talk about in this episode! Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation- MindfulSilence.org, where you can learn all about the book.- Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church (2nd edition) by Barbara A. Holmes- Insight Timer, a meditation app (we have a CXMH group within Insight Timer, search for it and join us!)Connect with Phileena on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Or buy her books on Amazon!Quotes:- “Contemplative spirituality is anything that helps us wake up and see more clearly who we are and who God is.” (tweet)- “The capacity to see and to know who we are is fundamental to the Christian experience.” (tweet)- “How many of us are really living into the reality of being a child of the divine? Someone with divine DNA?” (tweet)- “Contemplative prayer & social action must go hand in hand for effective social change.” (tweet)- “As we give ourselves to contemplative prayer we grow in discernment, hearing ‘this is yours to do, this is not.’” (tweet)- “We don’t practice presence very well.” (tweet)Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like an exclusive Facebook group, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

A talk with Phileena Heuertz about her new book, Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation. You can help us keep this podcast going by donating athttps://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GK72ULV8X66ZY&source=urlSupport the show (https://contemplativelight.org/)

One day a young boy came to his father and asked, “Dad, what is the next thing a man needs to learn after he learns to speak?”  “To keep his mouth shut,” dad answered.  I read this story several decades ago, and over the years I’ve heard a number of similar statements, just in different words...