Exploring Peace Meditations

Are you longing for more peace? Take a moment to receive these words from Christ for your life today. Pause, breathe, and welcome God's gift of peace.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine Connect with...

Need some loving-kindness? Let distractions fade away, take a few deep breaths, and extend peace, love, compassion, and care to yourself and, with God's help, even to those with whom you might disagree. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the noise of the world around you? Join Whitney as she guides you through a 20-minute practice that embraces peace and stillness in God's presence. Let’s explore the art of Centering Prayer, a meditative practice with our whole selves.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God...

Let's embrace this holy time of reflection and prayer together as we unwind and give thanks for today, resting in God's love and care as we prepare for tomorrow. This Prayer of Examen concludes with a soothing bedtime blessing, enveloping you in God's peace for a restful night's sleep.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations :...

Unwind and rejuvenate with this mini session of Yoga Nidra. Whether perched in a chair, stretched out on your mat, or even nestled in a parked car, this practice offers a gentle reset for your body and spirit, inviting stillness, balance, peace, and tranquility into your day. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books:...

No matter what you're facing, God longs to meet you there. Take 15 quiet minutes to practice Centering Prayer. Relax your body, focus on your breath, and let the soothing presence of God envelop you in this time of stillness. If 15 minutes feels like too long to be in the quiet today, look back for the 5 or 10 minute versions and start there. This session is your invitation to release tension...

Feeling tired or worn down? Pause and soak in God's healing light with this time of prayer and meditation. Open yourself up to receive and share God's energy, love, and light.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Hum...

Pause and reflect on the past 24 hours with intentionality and grace, you'll learn how to identify and cherish moments of both consolation and desolation—those times you felt God's presence and joy as well as when you felt disconnected or far from God.  This practice is designed to help you feel God's presence in the everyday moments of life, transforming both your highs and lows in...

This loving-kindness meditation is rooted in the Christian tradition. It invites you to foster God's love and kindness within yourself and then extend it to your loved ones, those in need, and even those we struggle to love. With gratitude for God's loving-kindness, we'll practice carrying the peace of Christ into our daily routines and ordinary moments of life with God. Take a deep...

Let this prayer time be your guide if you want to be more present in your body and find some quiet with God in our deafening world. Take a deep breath, settle into a seated posture, and pause to enjoy 10 minutes of quiet presence with your Creator. If you're new to Centering Prayer, consider starting with 5 Embodied Minutes posted previously.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the...

This Yoga Nidra practice will help calm and soothe your body, mind, and spirit. Sink into a comfortable, reclined position and allow yourself to relax through a calming body scan, designed to release tension and invite serene stillness into every part of your being.  From visualizing a peaceful garden, to counting your breaths, just relax and let your whole being discover calmness with God.  Send...

Allow the rhythmic pattern of box breathing to steady your mind and heart as Whitney guides you through each breath, inspiring you to find your own pace and settle into God's presence and peace.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit...

Ever wondered how just five minutes of silence with God could transform your day? Pause and discover (or re-discover) the goodness of quieting your mind with God and then make it a practice to transform your life. Centering Prayer is a wonderful tool for resting in God's presence and is accessible to newcomers to meditation as well as seasoned practitioners. Let Whitney guide you into this ti...

Can embodying Christ's love, compassion, and forgiveness truly transform your relationships? Ground yourself with deep, purposeful breaths and the wisdom of Ephesians 4:32 as we invite God's presence into this time of mindful prayer. May God's peace be with you always. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney'...

Discover a state of profound relaxation in this Yoga Nidra practice, often referred to as yogic sleep. This practice allows you to rest deeply while staying fully aware, making it ideal for unwinding before bed, rejuvenating during the day, or simply finding a moment of peace whenever your soul craves it. This episode promises to be a sanctuary for your body and soul, helping you embrace stillness...

Make space to be filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit and rest in God's presence. Take a deep breath and listen anew to God's word! Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine Connect wit...

Quiet prayer does not have to be intimidating. Allow Whitney to guide you into the practice of Centering Prayer. Choose to simply be with God to find stillness, peace, and presence as you center your body, breath, heart, and mind.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening wi...

Sensing the need to pause and relax? You can be present and experience the gift of God's peace and presence in just a few minutes with this brief Yoga Nidra meditation. Take 15 minutes for yourself to be with God. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath , Holy Listening with Breath, Bo...

Embark on a journey of extending loving kindness to yourself,  your loved ones, and ultimately, all beings everywhere. Through repeated affirmations and moments of quiet reflection, we invite God's peace and love to permeate our hearts and minds. By the end of our meditation, you'll feel prepared to infuse your daily life with this spirit of kindness and compassion.  Send us a text! Supp...

With the transformative practice of the Prayer of Examen, pause and welcome God's presence into your everyday life. Take this time to reflect on the past 24 hours and welcome gratitude into the ordinary moments. Through mindful breathing, scriptural reflection, and emotional awareness, you'll learn to identify precious instances of God's loving presence and welcome them fully throug...

The season of Ordinary Time on the Christian calendar begins with an invitation to BE with God and sense God's love in this time of meditation.  Listen to 1 John 4:16 in the style of Lectio Divina.  Be open to the path of receiving love, being love, and staying close to God's love as you breathe today.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditat...

Immerse yourself in a guided visualization that intertwines Jesus's profound wisdom with your body's energy and the rhythmic pattern of your breathing.  Carry Christ's light into your life, and let the peace of God be your ever-present guide. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every...

In this calming Yoga Nidra session, we will tenderly tune into our bodies, acknowledging every sensation without judgment, and anchor ourselves in the present with each mindful breath. Pause now to be present, practice gratitude in its purest form, and set the stage for a more peaceful existence.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out...

Discover the profound connection between breath and spirit with this breathwork meditation. We delve into the practice of the three-part breath technique—an approach that promises a deeper sense of calm and a more present state of being. Then allow the familiar words of Psalm 46:10 to wash over you as you settle into the quiet. This isn’t just about finding a moment of peace; it's an opportun...

Discover the transformative power of quiet prayer in your morning as we explore the practice of Centering Prayer, guided by Thomas Keating's wisdom. With 'peace' as our anchor, Whitney leads you through a calming and peaceful morning prayer session designed to help you release the mental clutter and embrace the serenity that awaits in the quiet of God's presence.  Whether you&a...