Exploring Peace Meditations

The season of Lent invites us to release anything that gets in the way of drawing closer to Jesus. As we draw close to Easter, practice this breath prayer to breathe out anything you don't need within yourself and breathe in more of the gift of Jesus. 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 B...

Is everybody looking for you? They were seeking Jesus and he slipped away to pray and ground himself in God's presence. Will you slip away now?  Listen to Mark 1:35-45 in The Message translation and ponder how God might call you apart to feel grounded in God's presence this Lenten season.  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check o...

The German theologian Meister Eckhart writes, "God is not found in the soul by adding anything, but by a process of subtraction.”  Pause now and ponder with God what you might let go of this Lenten season. It may not be a thing. You may be nudged to let go of a habit or even an attitude. Ask God to meet you now and practice letting go.    Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the bene...

Listen to Philippians 2:12-14 MSG and ponder the gift of God's energy in you today. 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 others who support the podcast at  ExploringPeace.com/community   Fo...

How's your energy? Positive energy matters so much these days.  Let's find more of that good energy God longs for us to tap into and let go of anything else that gets in the way with this simple breath prayer. We'll practice breathing in positivity as we release negative emotions with each exhale.  Inhale: I breathe in the goodness God offers me today Exhale: I breathe out any negat...

Today's meditation invites you in to an evening reflection using the Prayer of Examen. Do you ever pause to review your day? Why not pause now and practice presence, reflecting on those moments where you noticed God? This evening meditation will help you wind down with gratitude. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney&apos...

The practice of Yoga Nidra invites you to full presence by exploring deep states of relaxation throughout your body. By bringing awareness to your breath and body, you are cultivating your mind-body connection and drawing nearer to God’s presence. Get comfortable and find rest or even prepare for sleep with this peaceful presence meditation. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefi...

The Prayer of Examen is an ancient practice that invites us into noticing God's activity in our lives on a daily basis. Pause today with this version of an Examen as you ponder and pray into the year ahead, practicing presence 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 L...

Season 7 Episode 4 Let the shepherds guide you on an embodied journey to meet the Christ child this Advent. Use your imagination to listen to this passage and notice what God wants you to see or hear in the scripture as you ponder and pray.  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 Li...

Use your whole self to listen and embody hope and the promise of God. Listen for God in this reading of Psalm 130:5 during the Advent season. 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 others who supp...

Season 7 Episode 2 Find a seated meditation posture as you gaze upon a lit candle, the lights of your Christmas tree, or some other image of light as you reflect with this meditation. You could even close your eyes and ponder the star that led the wise ones to Jesus! From where does the light come that guides you this Advent season? How does God's light offer you hope, peace, joy, and love? C...

Season 7 Episode 1 Embody hope, peace, joy, and love as you find rest with the practice of yoga nidra. Listen for God in this reading of Acts 17:24-28 during the Advent season. 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...

Season 6 Episode 12 Pause your worries and practice thanksgiving with this Lectio Divina practice... Using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina (or sacred reading), listen for God in this reading  of Philippians 4:6-7. If you would like to explore this passage with the companioning of yoga postures, breath prayer, or an essential oil, find this meditation on pages 68-69 of Holy Listening with Bre...

Season 6 Episode 11 Loving Kindness Meditation: Compassion. Pause in a seated meditation posture or another shape as you practice offering yourself care and compassion through loving kindness. Using the words from this meditation, repeat them in a silence or ponder what they mean to you today. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whi...

Season 6 Episode 10 Yoga nidra for the whole body. Pause with your presence for this yoga nidra meditation, allowing your whole body to be appreciated, rejuvenated with awareness, and rested. Practice this awareness meditation as an afternoon pick-me-up or to unwind in the evening and connect with your whole body.   Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Medi...

Season 6 Episode 9 Listen to this passage from Psalm 150 and in the silence reflect upon the word(s) or image(s) that stands out to you most. Allow what you hear to offer you praise in the ordinary of this day 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,...

Season 6, Episode 8 Longing for some energy and encouragement as your day begins? Use this morning meditation to clear the mind, start a fresh new day, and be energized for yourself and those you love with the gift. Take some deep breaths and let's breathe and soak in the sun!  Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out Whitney's...

Season 6, Episode 7 Is life getting loud? Need a moment to pause and practice listening to the one who created you? Find a place to pause and take a few deep breaths. You'll breathe in a name of God and ask your Creator to help you listen today - with your whole self - breath, body, and spirit. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check o...

Season 6, Episode 6 Pause for a short prayer of gratitude using the Prayer of Examen. Settle in and choose to reflect on the past 24 hours of your day with your body and a grateful heart. 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 Hu...

Season 6, Episode 5 Today’s meditation invites you into a time of silence during movement, like walking mindfully or practicing yoga as a form of contemplative prayer, without words. Silence is a simple yet challenging discipline and can be embraced in many ways. Embrace silence with this centering meditation as you move and breathe. Allow this time of movement and intention to practice presence a...

Season 6, Episode 4 It is courageous and brave to offer loving kindness to ourselves and others, and we need loving kindness now more than ever. Find your favorite seated posture or take a walk as you choose courage and a willingness to reflect. Allow yourself a few moments to cultivate kindness for yourself and others during this meditation practice. For additional practices in Loving Kindness se...

Season 6, Episode 3 Use your imagination to see light and be light today, as heard in Matthew 5:15-16.  This reflection is inspired by a guided meditation from the book Opening to God by Carolyn Stahl Bohler.  Will you let your light shine?  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 Li...

Season 6, Episode 2 Do you long to spend more time with God through journaling?  After a pause in the podcast, Whitney has returned with a guest for this special journaling meditation. Grab your pen and paper and listen to this guided meditation before you begin your next journaling session. Centering yourself in God's presence is an important way to prepare yourself for prayerful journaling....

Season 6, Episode 1 Love yourself as you find rest in your body and spirit. Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is the perfect way to rest and receive God's love today! Find a comfortable place to recline and relax as you rest in God's love. 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 Lis...

Season 5, Episode 5 Put your earbuds in and your shoes on, let's take a prayerful walk through your neighborhood. Use this time of mindful movement to purposefully pray for your neighbors and offer them God's love. This is the message that you heard from the beginning: love each other. 1 John 3:11 CEB Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditatio...