Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Contemplative Life
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| Ep 191 The Importance of Place | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:18:28 | |
There is something deeply spiritual about places and our orientation to particular places. Poets, photographers, and families remind us of their importance and meaning. Join us as we explore our relationship with place through a contemplative lens. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 190 Seeking Shalom in our Neighborhoods (With Justin Markofski. | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:22:07 | |
Today non-profit community director, Justin Markofski, shares insights on what it means to love our neighbor as ourselves. He dives into the delight of deepening our love of God and how that overflows into the community around us. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 181 Wisdom from the Generations with Jo Giarrante | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:24:52 | |
Today we are joined by spiritual guidance trainer, Jo Giarrante. Together we explore what Jo has learned in her decades of spiritual guidance ministry and hear wisdom as it relates to her hopes for the future of this work. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 91 Engaging Calm | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:18:49 | |
“Being calm” seems to be all the rage these days. But what we need at any given moment isn’t always the same. On this week’s podcast we share about how desperately each of us has needed this calm lately and the wide array of things we’ve been doing in order to get back to those places of stillness. What are some of your go-to ways of finding your center? We’d love to hear from you. Additional Resources #SpiritualPractices #BreathPrayers #Stillness #CandleMeditation #Awareness #SpiritualJourney #BreathMeditation #LovingKindness #CoRegulation For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 90 Spirituality and Trauma | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:24:37 | |
Today we are joined by Claudia Greco who speaks to us about the intersection between spirituality and trauma. Oftentimes, it feels hard to be present to what goes on in the world. We struggle to know who to talk to about our experiences and feelings. But what we know is, with trauma, we often experience life as feeling fractured, as if we have a before and an after. Claudia offers us hope today for reconnecting our bodies, minds, and spirits. Join us as we explore our need for grounding and internal safety. Additional Resources: #Trauma #Veterans #ChildhoodTrauma #Yoga #Reiki #SpiritualGuidance #SpiritualDirection #BodyAwareness #12Step #Counseling For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 89 Art, Creativity, and the Contemplative | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:19:17 | |
Art and creativity can be a useful way of opening our awareness. So many moments in our lives can leave us feeling disconnected and out of touch. Today we talk about how engaging our creative side can help us slow down and open to possibility. We name our own struggles with feeling vulnerable and inadequate. And we share our moments of feeling like we’ve broken through the veil in order to encounter the Divine. We hope you’ll join us as we engage in the reality that art is everywhere, painted into the very fabric of our world. #Poetry #Retreat #Labyrinth #Mandala #Vulnerability #MovementMeditation #Crafts #Haiku #Color #Chakras #VisioDivina For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 88 Mental Health and Spiritual Journey | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:18:00 | |
Today we are joined by Sister Denise who speaks to us about her own spiritual journey, the struggles and the surprises. We hope that hearing her story will be a source of inspiration for others looking to connect with the Divine Spark within. We hope it will allow us to ask ourselves about our own stories, to look compassionately at the dynamics we’ve lived in the middle of, and to lovingly seek out spaces where we can experience healing and freedom to become our authentic selves. Additional Resources: #MentalHealth #SpiritualJourney #Bipolar #Depression #Divorce #Counseling #Transformation #Listening For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 87 Releasing Our Inner Critic | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:18:18 | |
We all have an inner critic - a voice that tells us we are “too this” or “not enough of that,” a voice that chides us for not doing things the “right way,” a voice that tells us in one way or another: You’re bad. Today we take some time to talk about developing our awareness so that we can recognize when this voice is coming in, dampening our experiences and creating disconnect in our lives. Join us as we explore ways to release this voice so that we can hear God’s voice more clearly. Additional Resources: #Awareness #Release #GettingStill #Shame #Healing For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 85 Compassion in Today’s World | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:26:30 | |
Today, Marv Baldwin joins us to talk about the experience of engaging the spiritual journey to discover the pull on our hearts towards love and compassion, the struggles we tend to encounter once we become aware of that internal desire, and what we can do to stay grounded and centered in the midst of it all. Marv Baldwin is a pastoral counselor and spiritual director living in Western Springs, IL. He founded Soul Journeys in 2018 and is honored journeying with small groups, individuals and organizations as we explore the Divine in our midst. Marv's compassion to serve those who are hurting led him to join the Butterfly PAC who is shifting the political focus to first think about those in need. By honoring and listening to the voices of those who suffer and providing opportunities to speak truth to power, the Butterfly PAC's aim is to invite those with position, power, and or resources to answer their compassionate call from within to prioritize those hurting and in need. Marv's beloved is Amy and they have 3 wonderful adult-ing children. Additional Resources: Website: Soul Journeys #CenteringPrayer For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 84 What We Learn from Kids | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:23:00 | |
It can be easy to get caught up in feeling like kids need things from us and that our job is to teach them. And this is true. But it’s also true that kids have the ability to teach us. Today we talk about what has surprised us and mesmerized us in our work with kids. We talk about how taking the time to provide space for them to move from their ordinary world into the special world of contemplation and beauty winds up offering us the exact same gift. Join us as we explore the invitation to let the lives of the younger generation touch our own. Additional Resources: Kids & Youth Retreat: Celebrating Each Other. Sunday, October 23, 2022 Book: I am an Emotional Creature by Eve Ensler #Labyrinth For Transcript:
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| Ep 83 The Art of Hospitality | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:18:42 | |
There’s something special about enjoying connection and abundance in the context of hospitality. Across time and culture, it would seem that each of us is hard-wired to give and receive from one another. And yet, for some, we may find we feel more comfortable in the giving role. Or we may feel we need to adhere to a certain style of hospitality that just doesn’t work for us. Today we take some time to talk about the contemplative aspects of connecting through the art of hospitality. Join us as we talk about this gift of being able to truly be with one another, seeing each other, and savoring this moment now. #Aesthetics For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here: https://foundrysc.com/connect/newsletter Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 82 The Importance of Play | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:22:12 | |
Many times, when we think of contemplative practices, what comes to mind is stillness and silence. But it turns out that there are so many ways to engage with the contemplative – art, movement, and even play! Both rest and play are important to our lives. And for each of us, there are often specific-to-us ways we like to do that. In this week’s episode, we ask: What all can count as play? How do others fit into our experience? And what can we do if we realize that something just isn’t working for us anymore? Join us as we talk about the experience of feeling rested as a result of our play. Additional Resources: #Vacation For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 180 Contemplative Canoe Trips with Becca Langhough | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:17:38 | |
Today we are joined by spiritual guide and avid paddler, Becca Langhough. Learn how she combined her love for canoeing, spiritual direction and outdoor adventure. Additional Resources: becca55nb@gmail.com Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 81 Living into Uncertainty | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:17:30 | |
For many of us, being an adult can sometimes look like trying to have all the answers. We can easily feel foolish to have to say, “I don’t know.” But what if the thing that lies on the other side of “struggle and not knowing” is possibility? What if choosing to live with “the question” is what allows us to evolve and transform? For certain, this requires an internal culture shift. But given the anxiety and stress that comes with feeling like we have to have all the answers, perhaps this freedom to ask and keep on asking can be a welcome divergence into a much larger expanse. Join us as we talk about embracing the journey, not with dread, but with wonder and curiosity. #LifelongLearner For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 80 The Practice of Transformation | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:18:16 | |
Transformation can happen in both big and small ways. It may come as we intentionally nourish our souls, or it may come quite by surprise. We may find ourselves feeling the sting of impatience or the burden of rigidity, both of which can feel unsettling to our souls. But the contemplative can help us find joy in this moment now, even as we journey towards our next moment. Join us as we talk about the remarkable journey of transformation. Additional Resources: Tree: The Buckthorn #LovingKindness For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 79 Brain Chemicals + the Contemplative | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:24:03 | |
Today, we’re talking about the benefits of our contemplative practices as it relates to the brain. It turns out there are four main brain chemicals playing a role in how we experience happiness and wellness in our lives. But no two people are exactly alike. What helps one may not at all be helpful for another. Join us as we talk about what we’re learning in regards to our motivations and anchors. Additional Resources: Movie: What about Bob #BrainChemicals For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 78 Are Our Personalities Fixed | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:19:44 | |
Today we’re talking about the possibility for evolution in our personalities as we grow and mature. For many of us, we tend to notice personal internal variances. Maybe we behave one way at home, one way at work, and another way in social situations. Maybe spiritual practices that used to work for us seem not to offer us the same spark and connection to the Divine that they once did. Today we talk about what might be going on for us as we walk through our lives, looking to understand who we are. Join us as we consider the questions and emerging data of our time regarding personality. Additional Resources: #Personality For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 77 Making Space for One Another in Our Ordinary Lives | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:22:11 | |
Today we talk about the spiritual practice of paying attention to the people around us, making space in our days for each other, and being willing to be interrupted. For some of us, this comes naturally while for others, we may need to schedule it in to our days. But the delight and the closeness we can experience by living in to the present moment is worth it. Join us in seeing the person in front of us with full attention. Additional Resources: #Noticing For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 76 Calming the Nervous System | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:20:30 | |
Today we’re talking about how contemplative practices can help us when our bodies and nervous systems are feeling unsettled due to stress or trauma. Many of us have heard about the body’s ability to access fight, flight, or freeze at the turn of a dime. When that happens, the thing that we most need is Fawn – the chance to shake off the aftermath of whatever caused us to feel dysregulated in the first place. Join us as we talk about ways to process, calm, and shake off the triggers, stresses, and traumas we encounter. #FightFlightFreezeFawn For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 75 Grief | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:17:53 | |
Grief is a universal experience. And yet, how it manifests, what we need in that time, and how long it takes to work out our grief will vary from situation to situation and from person to person. We’ll also talk today about how residual grief can affect our present griefs. We’ll embrace the importance of naming our grief. And we’ll close by taking a moment to honor even this part of who we are and how we experience life. We hope you’ll join us. #NamingGrief For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 74 Summer Solstice | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:18:38 | |
The Summer Solstice is a time to relish the abundance of light, beauty, and life, soaking it all in with great joy. Today we talk about accepting the invitations that come at this time of year, to take a more leisurely pace, shift our schedules, and celebrate by paying attention to the things that allow us to see that goodness and hope are available to us. Everywhere we look, life is radiating! Join us as we take a contemplative moment to bask in the wonder and awe of it all. Additional Resources #Light For Transcript: Sign up for our newsletter here. Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 73 Finding Our Outdoor Personality | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:16:32 | |
We often talk about nature as a pathway to the contemplative here on the podcast. But what if we don’t consider ourselves outdoorsy? As it turns out, how we engage the outdoors seems to involve both our personalities and the evolution of our personalities. Today we take some time to celebrate the many different and wonderful ways that each of us connects with nature, engaging in its wonder and beauty, and noticing the role nature plays in our great ecosystem of life. Additional Resources For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 72 Aging and the Contemplative | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:20:21 | |
Many of us have hopes for what life will look like as we age. The question is: What will it take for us to live well, and even thrive, in our later years? It turns out that those who are in that stage of life often have helpful words of advice – lived experience that we can soak up and benefit from. Join us as we muse about our own aging experiences and take time to embrace the words of wisdom that are coming from the sages who have crossed our paths. Additional Resources #LifelongLearner For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 179 Contemplative Figures: Brother Roger of Taize | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:16:24 | |
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=ngA8BFbjrE0 Check out past episodes of exploring contemplative figures: The Contemplative LIfe, episodes 130-136
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| Ep 71 Stress | 31 May 2022 | 00:17:53 | |
Stress is an unavoidable part of our lives. And fortunately, there’s a certain kind of stress that’s really good for us! But when we find ourselves in distress, the question becomes, “What resources do we already have – and what resources do we still need – to carry us through this moment?” Join for a conversation about our mind-body responses to the external pressures and challenges we face. Additional Resources #Noticing For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 70 Poetry and the Contemplative Life | 24 May 2022 | 00:17:26 | |
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 Resources #Poetry Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 69 Spirituality Today | 17 May 2022 | 00:19:55 | |
In recent years, many of us have watched stores and spiritual communities alike, places that embodied the fabric of our childhood, disappear. The American landscape is changing. Many people today are opting to take a mosaic approach to meeting their spiritual needs. And at the same time, many are looking backwards, remembering times when they felt more spiritually alive than they do right now. Today we’re taking some time to talk about the spiritual landscapes many of us are finding ourselves in. We talk about the struggles we’re facing, the needs many of us are feeling, and then we close by asking: Where does this leave us? Join us as we explore the landscape of spirituality today. Additional Resources #OneStopShop For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 68 Technology, Screens and The Contemplative Life | 10 May 2022 | 00:20:30 | |
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 Resources #Mindfulness For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 67 Parent-Child Dynamics | 03 May 2022 | 00:18:09 | |
Each of us, regardless of the relationship we currently have with our parents, is someone’s child. And throughout our lives, how we relate with our parents tends to evolve as both us and our parents enter into new seasons and experiences. Today, we talk about how Contemplative Practices have helped us – and continue to help us – engage lovingly, compassionately, and with gratitude. We hope you’ll join us. #Compassion For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 66 Inner Wisdom | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:18:27 | |
As we engage in deep listening, we discover the inner wisdom of the spirit. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of having companions to help us notice the deep well that lies within. When we begin to listen to our bodies, our intuitions, and the quickening of the Spirit, a world of empowerment opens to us. Join us as we explore the art of paying attention in contemplative ways. Additional Resources #SpiritualCompanioning For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 65 Non-Duality | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:16:31 | |
Today we’re talking about the expansiveness that non-duality can bring to our awareness and thinking. Feeling like things are either/or can be comforting to us at times. But it can also cause us to feel stressed out, limited, and disconnected from the Divine. What do we do with suffering? What do we do when we’re afraid we’ll do the wrong thing? Join us for a tour of some of the many ways that non-duality can help us to experience more of the nuances life has to offer. Additional Resources #NonDualAwareness For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 64 Lifelong Learners | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:17:48 | |
Today we talk about how being a lifelong learner connects to the contemplative life. For many of us, adulthood brings with it the pressures of feeling like we need to know the answers. And over the course of months and years, we can begin to lose track of what can emerge when we see the world with wonder. We lose that willingness to start from wherever we are and grow from there. But the good news is: There’s an antidote! Join us for a conversation of inspiration. Additional Resources #BeginnersMind For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 63 Spiritual Journey | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:17:50 | |
In many ways, the spiritual journey is about putting language to what is hidden in our souls. And in order to do this, many of us benefit from companions and mentors along the way. We need someone to help us ask ourselves: How do I leave “this” and move into “that?” And when we’ve reached some of those goals that once seemed so far away - now what? Join us for a conversation about our universal quest to uncover the emerging soul. Additional Resources Book: The Critical Journey by Janet O. Hagberg and Robert Guelich #HerosJourney For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 62 Evolving Faith | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:20:39 | |
Evolution is defined as the gradual changing of something from a simpler form to a more complex one. And what we’ve noticed in our spiritual lives is that faith, like all of life is evolving. How we experience the Divine in our lives, what that means to us…our understanding and experience of these things changes over the course of our lives. In this episode, we talk about the importance of feeling like it’s okay to ask our questions. We notice that change can feel disorienting and even difficult, but at the same time, change also brings more depth and richness to our connections and experiences. Join us as we explore these ideas together! Additional Resources #DynamicFaith For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 178 Contemplative Figures: Desert Fathers and Mothers | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:15:05 | |
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 Resources Check out past episodes of exploring contemplative figures: The Contemplative Life, episodes 130-136 Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 61 What’s All the Hype about Gratitude | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:18:40 | |
“I’ve been on a gratitude journey for many years. And I’m still not where I want to be. But I see change…” “I was up in the middle of the night, and I realized my brain was still working. I had to breathe. I had to slow down…” Life is a mix of good and challenging. Join us as we explore the spiritual practice of gratitude as a means of living our lives to the full. Additional Resources Book: A View from the Ridge: Morris West #Gratitude For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 59 Legacies | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:18:00 | |
Today we’re talking about what it looks like to live a life that continues to offer meaning and impact for future generations. Certainly, our culture seems to indicate that, collectively, we’re developing an increasing interest in this notion of legacy. But for many of us, this is also a brand-new idea. Not all of us grew up in families that were telling us the tales of our great-great grandparents and beyond. And so we’re looking for models, teachers, and guides. Join us as we engage our collective experiences in order to both discover the wisdom of our past and embrace our own ability to leave behind a story of meaning for the people of tomorrow. Additional Resources #Storytelling For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 58 Learning from Indigenous Wisdom | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:19:19 | |
Today we’re digging deeper into the wisdom of Indigenous populations from all over the world. And, in particular, we’re drawing inspiration from leaning into the power, meaning, and beauty of circles. The circle, for many of us, can represent a helpful decentralizing of power and a sense of community. Join us as we explore some of our own experiences with circles, seasons, and cycles. Ask questions with us. And in the end, may each of us find new delight and admiration for the beauty and life that exists both in us and around us. #Circle Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 57 The Spiritual Practice of Staying Steady | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:17:58 | |
For most of us, it’s easy to get tossed around by our circumstances. Conversations we’re in can throw us for a loop, and before we know it, we’re drowning in the emotion and struggle of it all. But today we talk about ways to get this thing that Scripture calls “Transcendent Peace” – beyond understanding, out-of-this-world, supernatural peace. Join us as we talk about the art of being present in our lives without getting overly weighed down by the baggage. Additional Resources #HelpingVocations For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 56 Limiting Mindsets | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:16:09 | |
Limiting mindsets can show themselves in so many ways: The Inner Critic, Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Stuck…and they tend to show up even more profoundly when we’re growing and changing. But that said, they can also occur in smaller ways, impacting our joy for entire seasons at a time. So today we talk how being aware of those mindsets, and then engaging more mindfully, can make a huge difference in how we experience our days. Additional Resources #LimitingBeliefs For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 55 How "Yes, And" Empowers Us | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:18:31 | |
“Yes, And” has been a powerful tool in the improv world for years. But recently, it’s been hitting the business world as a way to foster connection and creativity. And today, we talk about it from the perspective of the spiritual life. How can “Yes, And” help us remain in open and expansive places as we relate to people in every area of our lives? Join us as we consider where the sticking points for “Yes, And” may be as well as where each of us is feeling motivated to employ these two empowering words in our day-to-day experiences. #Listening For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 54 The Gift of Self-Awareness | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:19:16 | |
Self-Awareness involves learning to recognize and understand things like our moods, emotions, and internal drives. And for many of us, self-reflection can be hard to get a grasp on or even want to engage with at all. But in this episode, we look at numerous ways to work on this foundational piece of our lives towards the goal of living into a thriving life. Join us for the journey! Additional Resources #Wellness For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 53 The Great Shift | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:18:12 | |
It turns out there’s a big trend going on in our society right now. In 2021, over 1 million people left their jobs. And if the statistics are correct, over 95% of people have considered, or are considering, leaving their jobs. But, while some of these shifts may be due to the desire for things like higher pay or better benefits, many are leaving over questions of meaning and purpose. Something in us is asking: Why am I here? What do I want my life to be about? And so in today’s episode, we talk about three major components that have contributed to this amazing phenomenon. And we offer up some resources that may help others who are currently exploring these very same questions. Let’s ask the questions together! Additional Resources Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski #burnout For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 52 Dreams as a Spiritual Practice | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:16:58 | |
Dreams happen to all of us, even if we aren’t in the habit of paying attention to them. In this episode, we talk about how setting an intention to engage our dreams can be both informative and even transformative. Join us as we talk about the practice of allowing our dreams to become a part of our spiritual experience. Additional Resources Podcast: Finding God in Your Longing, Spiritual Direction Example with Chris Roberts & Kristina Kaiser #Dreams For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 177 Contemplative Figures: Clare of Assisi | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:17:24 | |
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 Resources Check out past episodes of exploring contemplative figures: The Contemplative Life, episodes 130-136 Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 51: Divine Encounters | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:16:16 | |
Today we talk about Divine Encounters and how it relates to Epiphany – moments of sudden revelation or insight that can come, sometimes, quite unexpectedly. Join us as we share the ways in which the Divine has broken into our very ordinary moments, changing us, blessing us, and bringing us together with others in surprising ways. May each of our listeners have a moment to slow down, breathe deeply, and find that the Divine has found us in the middle of even our most regular of days. Additional Resources #Epiphany For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 50 Celebration as Exhale | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:21:40 | |
Celebrations, whether big or small, take even the ordinary moments of life and make them special. It’s easy to feel anywhere from bogged down to outright traumatized by our lives. Celebration provides the exhale we need – that moment to relax, to look around, and say, “Yes! This IS the day. And I am fully living in the middle of it.” Join us in taking a few moments to let out our “Yay!” Additional Resources #Celebration For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 49: Invitation to Year-End Examen | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:16:28 | |
In today’s episode, we take a look at a spiritual practice that can help us make sense of our lives. Whether the questions are big or small, whether we’re looking for themes or goals, whether we use paper or conversation, it all brings us to a space of reflection that can help us enter our new year with excitement and hope. May your next year be blessed! Additional Resources #collage For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 48 Lessons from the Winter Solstice | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:16:46 | |
The Winter Solstice is an opportunity for natural pause. In today’s episode, we ask a lot of questions: How do we lean into the darkness and even enjoy it? What resources will we need? What’s the significance of community? What does it mean to immerse ourselves in a “deeper soaking?” Sacred, beautiful, and important things happen in these winter months. Join us as we discover them together. Additional Resources #Hiking For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||
| Ep 47 The Perennial Wisdom of Awe | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:15:54 | |
Awe is a universal emotion that we experience and has been paid attention to by both spiritual and scientific communities. It turns out that experiencing awe is (amazingly!) good for us. And when we are tuned in to it, we can find awe everywhere, from nature to – wait for it – shiny trash can lids. Join us as we talk about ways to open to even more awe in our lives. Additional Resources #Mindfulness For Transcript: Some of our show notes contain affiliate links. We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support. | |||