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“The Heart’s Coronation”
The Heart's Coronation The pawn Always sits stunned, Chained, unable to move Beneath God's magnificent power. It is essential for the heart's coronation For the pawn to realize There is nothing but divine movement In this World. ~ Hafiz
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Poetry and Meditation
Poetry is a wonderful accompaniment to meditation, especially when the poet speaks of a deep spiritual, human truth through skillful use of words. Naomi Shihab Nye is such a poet, and I first found her through her popular poem, Kindness. Here, I share a ...
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Last Words at Bedtime
Storm: Mama, you love me everyday. Me: Yes, I do! (I kiss him on his blond head.) Storm: Mama, you love me everyday SO MUCH!!! Me: Yes, I love you so much everyday! (I'm smiling.) Storm: Mama, you love ...
Read More “A New Flute”
One of my very favorite stories.... A new flute was invented in China. A Japanese master musician discovered the subtle beauties of its tone and brought it back home, where he gave concerts all around the country. One evening he ...
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Good Morning
I start my day like this: with tea & poetry. I have to. They work together to pull me out of the tired doldrums comprised of early morning wake-ups and half-dreams. They rock me into the early bright light of ...
Read More 70 Days of Weaning: Days 11-12
Day 11: I was with my son's feelings for around 20 min or so tonight. I am not sure of the exact timing. It was dark, and we were in his room. Maybe it was a half hour total. My ...
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48. Miracle Happening (Meditation Journey)
10 Minutes | June 7, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/51u0zSN8wYEpntZSp9n4pl Open to miracles. Imagine the miracle most meaningful to you. Miracles happen. They do! This guided meditation honors the present moment, exactly as it is, and supports you in building a bridge from this moment into the reality desired. Try it out! Open to the miracles happening all around us, and open to the miracle of YOU!!! Beginning Bell: 2:57 Ending Bell: 8:49 Visit a Stillwater Meditation group ...
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47. I Am Lovable With Christina Sommers (Healing Conversation)
70 Minutes | June 5, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ybRviCV9rtU32YYr9Fw7d Healing from a toxic relationship, Christina Sommers discovers the superpowers of empathy and being a highly sensitive person. Together, we discover and affirm how lovable she is... as are we all. Christina Sommers is the host of the Loving Your Life Again podcast, a single mom to a 19 year old daughter, and she loves the outdoors. Christina is passionate about helping women find joy in the journey ...
Read More 46. The Power Of Gentle Acceptance (Meditation Journey)
19 Minutes | May 24, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/23kFtLAxHnVHeZ2letavNp Notice what is happening for you right now. Gently accept yourself completely. Trust your place in whatever is unfolding as well as your unique place in this world. Great trust begins with gentle acceptance. Enjoy this guided meditation as many times as you would like. Rate, review, and share freely. Thank you! Beginning Meditation Bell - 6:40 Ending Meditation Bell - 17:54 Visit an online Stillwater Meditation group ...
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45. Eudaemonia With Emily Geizer (Healing Conversation)
45 Minutes | May 17, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kx5UOhwFJjilFL4VqQus3?si=e54af293ebae4554 What do cinnamon, neuroscience, and sugar all have in common?! When used (or not used) in a unique way for you to support your own flourishing, they all are part of eudaemonia. Eudaemonia is an old word from Aristotle meaning wellness for your highest good. These are three topics explored in this fun-loving and honest conversation with Emily Geizer, Health Coach. Emily is a life and wellness coach ...
Read More 44. Integrity of Composure (Meditation Journey)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/69VcrkpnflA2Z9E0yoNAaT?si=3036a55001954698 19 Minutes | May 10, 2023 Today is our first Wednesday episode! Every Moment Is Sacred will now air once a week on Wednesdays and interchange topics of meditation, healing, and tidbits from my personal life. Listen in to find out what is growing in my garden and to hear the latest Stillwater guided meditation. Through meditative guidance, we breathe into REST, PRESENCE, and COMPOSURE. What is composure really, and what does it have ...
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43. Self-Care For Everyone (Announcement!)
11 Minutes | May 5, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KET9aOwIYpc7ZiIXSR7nn?si=3d4605f866a243c0 Happy Cinco de Mayo! I have a special announcement for everyone about Self Care. Taking excellent care of myself is how I am able to do the work I do with individuals, couples, parents, meditators, and all of you through this podcast! Beginning next week on May 10th, this show will air once a week on Wednesdays!!! This is a rebalancing of self-care and how much time I ...
Read More 42. Spaciousness & Presence (Meditation Journey)
16 Minutes | May 1, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pi7PpmuD5aTITZUhshup2?si=3e3b027a79184a23 There is space all around you and space within you. Breathe into this space and exhale, completely. Notice what is above you; notice all the space above you... This meditation is an exploration of spaciousness and presence. Learn to discern space from presence, your very personal and precious presence. This is the most recent meditation from Stillwater Meditation. It is a beautiful practice to rest in silence prior ...
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41. You Can Do This! With Darci Hawxhurst, Part 2 (Healing Conversation)
36 Minutes | April 28, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6P1iyxJTtDXDCpRM272Fsr?si=364bcec3d66344ee I invite you back into Darci's healing story, this time stepping into the moment when she heard her own intense call into self-care. After many, many years of supporting her daughter in the healing of a serious brain injury, Darci's body created symptoms that could not be ignored. It was Darci's turn to heal and find her own way from rock-bottom burnout to thriving! She made it, addressing ...
Read More 40. Prayer & Grace (Meditation Journey)
16 Minutes | April 24, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mpt5TFRjJjpqWvwigZngG?si=c9755c843aba4b01 Meditation and prayer can feel similar sometimes. Here are some simple instructions for prayer that can be embodied in a meditative way. Through prayer and meditation, we can open to grace. Acceptance helps. Release of control helps. Allowing for what comes helps. Grace is the magical gift that answers prayers. ~~~~~~~ FREE Online Meditation Retreat Monday, May 8 - Thursday, May 11, 2023 Email with any questions & ...
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39. You Can Do This! With Darci Hawxhurst, Part 1 (Healing Conversation)
62 Minutes | April 21, 2023 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qAYmKtChDaJDhBFRECojM?si=ecbe89edcf85473e Darci Hawxhurst has my heart. She was a young, single woman in college, pregnant and excited about becoming a single mom! What she didn't know then was at 12 days old, her newborn daughter would spike a high fever and initiate them both on an intense and profound healing journey that involves brain injury and addressing the root cause over time. This episode is the first part of ...
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