Since the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves, for about the next year, we’re focusing on Self-Love.  This week we’re starting to work on self-care.

Please listen to podcast 27 - 32 before you continue listening to this podcast since each episode builds upon the last one. Otherwise, you’ll miss important steps in your spiritual self-love journey.

Today, I’m going to talk about how powerful creating a morning routine can be and what you can do to release “feel-good” hormones and decrease your depression. Of course, this includes eating a healthy breakfast. If you’re pressed for time, start out by making your routine a short one. Other than breakfast, take a few minutes for each of the 4 other parts I suggest, and you’ll set the tone for your day while nurturing the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit.

Find transcripts on my website at DivinefulnessLiving.com/Podcast. No sign-up needed. Send me a message or email your questions to me at mary@divinefulnesslivng(dot)com.  I'm using (dot)com to block spammers.

Find more details about eating healthy here: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/eat/index.htm

Since the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves, for about the next year, we’re focusing on Self-Love.  This week we’re working on transforming #1 negative beliefs about feeling helpless into positive beliefs about feeling powerful.  Next time, we’ll start working on self-care.

Please listen to podcasts 27 – 31 before you continue listening to this podcast since each episode builds upon the last one. Otherwise, you’ll miss important steps in your spiritual self-love journey.

Find transcripts on my website at DivinefulnessLiving.com/Podcast. No sign-up needed. Send me a message or email your questions to me at mary@divinefulnesslivng(dot)com.  I'm using (dot)com here to avoid scammers.)

Regardless of your spiritual belief, you can create your own MORNING LOVE MANTRA or MORNING LOVE MEDITATION from anything.  You can use a poem, a song, or just one or two words like in CENTERING PRAYER that I showed you how to do in podcast 18.

You can also create one from one or more sentences from your Holy Book, or even a cool bumper sticker you saw.  Listen to a my original one paragraph version and my current one for ideas it might spark for how to do your own.

For a PDF of both MORNING LOVE MEDITATIONS and an MP3 download, please subscribe to this podcast at DivinefulnessLiving.com.

We’ve all had one of those days that didn’t start out so great and didn’t get better.  That’s why I believe it’s important to start the day out right by choosing a morning, love-filled, spiritual practice.

Check out my non-traditional suggestions which include a few modern songs from different faiths: a Jewish, Muslim, and Christian song.  Below are the YouTube links.

1) HEBREW! How Great is our God / Gadol Elohai by Joshua Aaron in Jerusalem, Israel / Messianic Worship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSKtoURGAg

2) The second song is sooooooo soothing.  It reminds me of Monks I once heard chanting on a church retreat.  It’s called Tum Hi Ho.  It’s a Muslim Version of a song by Omar Esa (Vocals in Arabic and English Only) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt5QY-W77pM

 3) Our last song is a Christian song called “How He Loves Me” by the David Crowder Band.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCunuL58odQ

It’s time for some fun!  For the next step in your Spiritual Awareness Journey, I want you to focus on your favorite Dream Life vacation.  I think your Higher Power agrees, and I believe they want you to live a life filled with joy, laughter, and lots of smiles.  Enjoy your Dream Life Vacation Guided Visualization Meditation.  You deserve it!!!

For a PDF of instructions and an MP3 download of this Guided Visualization Meditation of your Dream Life Vacation in this podcast, please subscribe to this podcast by completing the short form at this web page: divinefulnessliving.com/podcast.

For the next step in your Spiritual Awareness Journey, I want you to focus on empowerment and what it feels like to do the ONE thing that you want the most.  You’re going to create a vision of the most important thing your Dream Life will empower you to do, so we’ll be doing another Guided Visualization Meditation. 

For a PDF of instructions and inspiration as well as an MP3 download of your Guided Empowerment Visualization Meditation in this podcast, please subscribe to this podcast by completing the short form at: divinefulnessliving.com/podcast.

In preparation for your next step in your Spiritual Awareness Journey, I want you to focus on self-care and self-love.  You’re going to create a dream life vision for yourself, so we’ll be doing another Guided Meditation. 

For a Bonus PDF of instructions and an MP3 download of your Dream Life Guided Visualization Meditation in this podcast, please visit my website: DivinefulnessLiving.com/Podcast and  subscribe to this podcast by completing the short form at the top of the page. 

Albert Einstein said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.”  That means we need to change, and we’re going to be uncomfortable for a while, but without that discomfort, we’ll NEVER grow, NEVER get that NEW job or career, NEW love, NEW life.

Try out a one-word, spiritual practice that can change your life.  I credit this listening prayer with helping me stop  bad memories from childhood sexual abuse hijacking me back in time when I had post-traumatic stress.

 For a bonus  MP3 download and a PDF of instructions of the 5-minute Centering Prayer session, subscribe to this podcast by completing the short form at the top of my podcast website page.

After finishing last week’s podcast episode: “Looking and Listening for Love,” that is God’s love, I realized a lot of you out there are struggling with post-traumatic stress like I did for decades.  That’s why today, after we meditate on my poem, “My Divine, Sacred Self,”  I want to talk about calming the storm inside you.  By that I mean calming your nervous system.    

Below are links to the three tools I mentioned that can help you calm your nervous system.   I have also included a PDF of national 24/7 hotlines, online chats, and support groups.  Please also check out local organizations and nonprofits in your community.  Additional support on a regular basis will help nurture your healing process.    

For a bonus MP3 audio and a PDF of a Longer Version of  "My Divine, Sacred Self ," a Guided Empowerment Meditation, subscribe to this podcast by completing the short form at the top my podcast website page.


Tool #1 - Havening YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2WrbUSCVxg

Tool #2 - 5-4-3-2-1 Calming Infographic: https://divinefulns.us/5-4-3-2-1-Calming-Infographic

Tool #3 - Andrew Weil 4-7-8 Technique: https://www.drweil.com/videos-features/videos/breathing-exercises-4-7-8-breath/

PDF with 24/7 US Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotlines: https://divinefulns.us/DV-Sexual-Violence-Resources

Want to have God as your mentor and coach?  It’s not complicated.  First, you need to broaden your awareness.  It starts with looking and listening for his love and showing up as the real you.  If you’re serious, listen to this episode to find out how.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast, your ideas for future shows, and email me with any questions.

When Jocelyn Jones heard God’s call to move on, she left her full-time job with benefits not knowing where her move would take her.  After a roller coaster ride, God led her to her company, Faith on the Journey.  In partnership with the Trauma Healing Institute, Faith on the Journey, offers healing groups for people who have experienced trauma.  They combine biblical and mental health principles to support people on their healing journey.

Find free resources, her podcast, and more at FaithOnTheJourney.org.

Grounded in his Christian faith, by listening to God, Christian Harris found his life’s mission and an important woman in his life when he wasn’t looking for them.  Of all the worthy causes he’s involved with, reparations is near and dear to his heart, and so is a woman he recently met after listening to God’s call to go back to his childhood church.  

An entrepreneur who’s also an independent and corporate consultant, Christian Harris has served on quite a few boards.  His causes are centered on economic equality and equality in education.  For more information about reparations nationally, go to ADOS101.com.  Chicagoland residents can find out more about reparations and economic and racial equality in Oak Park by going to the “Walk the Walk OP” Facebook page.  You can also leave a message for him there.  The racial wealth gap book he mentioned is “From Here to Equality” by Dr. Sandy Darity.

Since the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves, for about the next year, we’re focusing on Self-Love.  This week we’re working on transforming #1 negative beliefs about feeling unlovable.  Next week, we’ll work on transforming #1 Helpless negative beliefs.

Please listen to podcasts 27 – 30 before you continue listening to this podcast since each episode builds upon the last one. Otherwise, you’ll miss important steps in your spiritual self-love journey.

Find transcripts on my website at DivinefulnessLiving.com/Podcast. No sign-up needed. Send me a message or email your questions to me at mary@divinefulnesslivng(dot)com.  Using (dot)com to keep spammers away.

“God’s paradise is the human heart.”  “Your God is always with you, indeed inside you.”  Those are words spoken by a saint who reminds us that God is a part of our spiritual DNA.  

 For today’s show, you’re my guest.  That’s right, you’re my guest today, and we’re going to do things a little bit different.  Without giving it all away, I'll just say, you can get a free PDF download of this episode on my website.  Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page, find the Podcast 13 description, and look for “free PDF download.”

Don’t forget to let me know what you think about this poem / meditation and your experience by emailing me here.  I would love to set up a time to talk to you about it. 

Originally from the mountains of Tenneessee where it wasn’t safe to dream, each day, Jane Rubietta’s goal was to survive.  Today she’s an author of 21 books, a minister, and an international speaker.  Listen to how God, her Higher Power, revealed Jane’s power to her and how she learned to embrace it.

Subscribe to this podcast and find out more about Jane Rubietta, her practical spirituality books and more on her website at JaneRubietta.com.  Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.  Check her out on YouTube Channel where she’s currently preaching on the book of Matthew.

While our country is far from perfect, with the Fourth of July coming up, don’t you think it’s cool that we have the freedom to be ourselves?  

About 20 years ago, when I was having suicidal thoughts, I was so lost, I didn’t even know who I was, but I had the freedom to figure it out.  The road was long and painful, yet God always knew just what to say to keep me going.

Listen and find out how surprisingly sweet God responded when I wasn’t so kind.

In addition to some inspiration and a bible verse, I’ve included a YouTube video of a song by Justin Timberlake, “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru0K8uYEZWw&list=PLW9z2i0xwq0F3-8LieqflLLWLWZQgvhEX

Subscribe and book a complimentary EMPOWERMENT CLARITY SESSION with me at divinefulnessliving.com.  

Of course, there aren’t any Happy Heavenly Father’s Day cards we can give God.  With Father’s Day coming up next weekend, I wanted to thank our Lord and God for being the best father I could ever wish for especially since my earthly father who abused me was the worst.

In addition to a few bible verses, I’ve included two songs by David Crowder: “How He Loves Us” and “Good God Almighty.” 

Subscribe AND download a PDF of my poem “Healing You.”  As always for your bonus downloads, go to divinefulnessliving.com/podcast.

 Yes, “The wisdom of the universe lies inside you."  As St. Paul tells us we are heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.” This is a lifelong lesson that I’m still learning, too, but I’m definitely wiser and stronger than I was before I started meditating. Listen and find out about the path to your wisdom journey. 

Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s or advanced book on meditation, I highly recommend “Meditation” by Eknath Easwaran.  When I first read his book, I was surprised that the number one meditation he recommends is the prayer of St. Francis.  He recommends prayers from various faiths and poems for anyone who has no spiritual beliefs, too.  Receive "Meditation" preview pages you won’t find online that include his first chapter and recommended meditations when you subscribe to this podcast and future bonus downloads at  divinefulnessliving.com/podcast. 

On this Memorial Day, if you feel lost,  need some love, don’t know God, or if you don't think you deserve His love, listen to this podcast.

In today's gospel, Jesus sounds like a general commanding his troops.  However, his command is for us to love each other.  He uses the word "command" three times for emphasis, so we won't miss it.

Subscribe and book a Complimentary "Connect with Your Sacred Self" Discovery Session with me, Divinefulness Mary, at DivinefulnessLiving.com

During her own personal tragedies, today’s guest, Deaconess Catherine Inserra, held onto the words, “Trust God 10 Minutes at a Time.”  Listen to her story behind this quote and an inspiring bible verse that guides her through her personal life and vocation: “Do you not know you are God’s temple, and that God’s spirit dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16).

Subscribe now, and find out more about the nonprofit Kids Above All at KidsAboveAll.org or email Deaconess Catherine at CInserra@KidsAboveAll.org.

At different times in her life a doctor told Christine that she, her husband, and one of her daughters could possibly die and there's more.  Listen to Christine's story about how her intimate relationship with God sustained her through a lifetime of physical and emotional pain.

Subscribe now, and find out more about Christine Kish’s cookbook at https://www.instagram.com/mymotherssecrets/ and My Magnificence Magnified, one of her three businesses, at www.mymagnificencemagnified.com.  

God calls us to love ourselves.  You heard right.  Listen to the message I missed out on for over 40 years.  

Subscribe and book a complimentary "Connect with Your Sacred Self" Discovery Session with me at divinefulnessliving.com.

Today’s guest is Marcy Vautour.  Marcy’s Higher Power is love.  Listen to Marcy's powerful journey from bullying survivor to bullying advocate. 

Find out more about the international anti-bullying nonprofit resources for people with disabilities and Marcy’s business coaching services by finding Marcy Vautour on Facebook.

Since the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves, for about the next year, we’re focusing on Self-Love.  This week we’re working on transforming negative beliefs about feeling worthless. Next week, we’ll work on transforming #1 Unlovable negative beliefs, and the following week we’ll transform #1 negative beliefs about feeling helpless.

Please listen to podcasts 27 – 29 before you continue listening to this podcast since each episode builds upon the last one. Otherwise, you’ll miss important steps in your spiritual self-love journey.

For this podcast, you’ll need to have figured out your #1 negative belief from podcast 28 and have completed your contract with your Divine Sacred Self and your Child Self in podcast 29.  No sign-up needed to download transcripts from my website at DivinefulnessLiving.com/Podcast. 

If you want to hear more about how much God loves you, listen to podcast 23 that’s filled with my Morning Love Meditations and podcast 24 where you can find my Evening Love Meditations.  Get bonus MP3s and PDFs when you join my email list at DivinefulnessLiving.com/Podcast. 

Send me a message or email me at mary@divinefulnesslivng(dot)com.  Using (dot) to avoid spammers.

If you've ever been told you have no talent or no business trying to do something your heart is set on doing, you'll want to hear how I accomplished what everyone thought was impossible without any knowledge or experience in the endeavor I pursued and hear my song, "When Life Gets You Down, Get Up!"

Subscribe and download an MP3 of my song at divinefulnessliving.com/podcast.

God is always sending us tender, loving messages to guide us along our life's journey.  How can you heighten your awareness for them?  Listen to today's podcast and find out.  Subscribe and download my MORNING LOVE MEDITATIONS and EVENING LOVE MEDITATIONS at divinefulnessliving.com/podcast.  Use them or lose them and create your own.

A powerful story about the inspiration for this podcast; hosted by Divinefulness Mary,  author, life coach, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse who conquered post-traumatic stress. 

Subscribe and Download “Divinity” an empowering poem at divinefulnessliving.com/podcast. 

Since the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves, for about the next year, we’re focusing on Self-Love.  Please listen to podcast 27 and 28 before you continue listening to this podcast since each episode builds upon the last one. Otherwise, you’ll miss important steps in your spiritual self-love journey.

In today’s episode, you’ll create a contract with Your Divine Sacred Self, the REAL you your Higher Power created you to be and your Child Self where you’ll commit to transforming your mind, body, and spirit. Don’t worry. I have a template to help you create your first draft.

Usually for podcast bonuses, I require you subscribe.  I decided to make an exception this one time for your Self-Love Contract Template: https://divinefulns.us/Bonus-PDF-Self-Love-Contract

Healing drumming rhythms: relaxation, power, and dancing rhythms YouTube video link.

You can email me at mary@divinefulnessliving.com.

Last week, I gave you steps to guide you on finding your Dream Life, writing your Dream Life story, and steps to refining it.  Then, you took your refined Dream Life story and created a bio of your Future Self.

Today, I’m going to provide you with an exercise that will help you find the negative beliefs that are keeping you from living your Dream Life.  You’ll choose the number 1 negative belief holding you back, and then next week, we’ll start talking about how to transform negative beliefs into a positive ones.

Email your questions to mary@divinefulnessliving(dot)com. 

Since the most important relationship in our lives is the one we have with ourselves, for about the next year, we’re going to focus on Self-Love.

Our monthly format will begin with one Self-Love  Guided  Visualization Meditation followed by a few weeks of coaching questions to guide you on your spiritual  self-love journey.”  Then, we’ll go on to the next Self-Love Guided Visualization Meditation and more coaching questions for a few weeks.  We’ll keep repeating this pattern until we’re done.

 Let me know how it’s going and email me your questions at mary@divinefulnessliving(dot)com.  

Personally and professionally, there will be days when others will challenge you, let you down, or put you down.  That’s why I want you to be prepared with a self-care memento for yourself that reminds you how special and precious you are RIGHT NOW at this moment in time.  Listen for a few examples that might spark ideas for you, so you can create your own self-care memento for tough times.

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Our Higher Power is always sending us tender, loving messages to guide us along our life's journey.  That’s why we need to work on our communication skills.  How can you heighten your awareness for messages from your Higher Power?  Listen to today's podcast and find out. 

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Why create EVENING LOVE MEDITATIONS?  For me, the answer is they remind me how much God loves me, make me feel safe, and calm my nervous system, so I can relax and go to sleep.  They remind me of my blessings, and that I am not alone because my Higher Power is always beside me: just a whisper away even while I sleep.

In case you’re interested in creating your own EVENING LOVE MANTRA or EVENING  LOVE MEDITATION, listen to mine which might spark some ideas for how to do your own.  There’s no right or wrong way.  There’s only your way.  That is, whatever feels right for you.   

For an MP3 download and a PDF of my EVENING LOVE MEDITATIONS, complete a short form and join other subscribers receiving weekly podcasts and bonuses.