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Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Sixteen: A meditation inspired by Psalm 43.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “YHWH”.     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the current, pre...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Fifteen: A meditation inspired by Psalm 42.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Be Still”.     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the current,...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Fourteen: A meditation inspired by Psalm 36 & Psalm 57.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Connected”.     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participat...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Thirteen: A meditation inspired by Psalm 34.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "God Our Mother".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participat...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Twelve: A meditation inspired by Psalm 30.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Connected”.     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the current,...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Eleven: A meditation inspired by Psalm 27.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “YHWH”.     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the current, prev...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Ten: A meditation inspired by Psalm 25.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "More Beautiful Than Diamonds".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to p...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Nine: A meditation inspired by Psalm 23.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "YHWH".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the curre...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Eight: A meditation inspired by Psalm 22.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "NOG Ps23".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Seven: A meditation inspired by Psalm 20 & Psalm 33.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Connected”.     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate i...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Six! A meditation inspired by Psalm 19.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "21 Fruits".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the c...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Five! A meditation inspired by Psalm 17.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "God Our Mother".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Four! A meditation inspired by Psalm 16.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "21 DOC".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the cur...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Three! A meditation inspired by Psalm 9.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called "Be Still".     To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:     https://harkeningdeer.square.site/    And to participate in the c...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day Two! A meditation inspired by Psalms 3 & 9. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Connected”.  To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:   https://harkeningdeer.square.site/  And to participate in the current, prev...

Send us Fan Mail Psalms of Summer, Day One! A meditation inspired by Psalm 1. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Connected”.  To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:   https://harkeningdeer.square.site/  And to participate in the current, previous, &am...

Send us Fan Mail Today I sit down with author Victoria Loorz (Church of the Wild!) & learn how she went from being a pastor, to environmental activist, & then found a way to combine the two!!  Join us in celebrating Harkening Deer’s 200th episode with one of the most amazing guests we’ve ever had & learn how Victoria is learning (& teaching!) how to reconnect with God, ourselves, e...

Send us Fan Mail Today's meditation is another one we did on a Psalm for a previous 21 Day Meditation Challenge! It was Day 4 of the very first 21 Day Meditation Challenge we ever did called 21 Days Of Cleansing, in which we focused on cleansing ourselves of anxiety, stress, worry, & other unwanted negative feelings. This meditation also gives us a taste of what to look forward to as we a...

Send us Fan Mail Hidden throughout Psalm 23 are many Names of God. This meditation is a contemplative look at the characteristics of God revealed in Psalm 23 & how they correlate to some of the Names for God in Ancient Hebrew culture. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn “All Crea...

Send us Fan Mail Self-discipline can be a difficult, or even triggering word for some of us. It can conjure up images & feelings of not begin "good" enough. This meditation, however, seeks to reclaim the notion of self-discipline, in a sense. Thinking of it as a dance between "what we want now" & "what we want most" can be a beautiful image, giving us clarity...

Send us Fan Mail Starting the day off in a Peaceful, relaxed state can have a positive affect on the entire day. This meditation also integrates visualization & intentional hand postures to enhance this affect. Let this mindfulness meditation guide you into a heart & mindset of Gratitude, Peace & Compassion.   To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go t...

Send us Fan Mail A Meditation about Forgiveness. It is important to note that forgiveness is not about letting another person "off the hook."  Forgiveness is about removing the toxicity of resentment from one's own heart & mind. Let this meditation give you the tools you need to let go of whatever unwanted thoughts or feelings exist within you & the resilience & self-awa...

Send us Fan Mail YHWH is like a Mama Bear who loves her cubs ferociously. (A meditation upon Hosea 13:8) The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “God, Our Mother”. Ways to support: To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:   https://harkeningdeer.square.site/...

Send us Fan Mail A Morning (or anytime!) Meditation focusing on gratitude for the Sun & to the Sun.  The Sun provides us warmth & light, & shows up for us each & every day! Beginning the day with a simple recognition of this & an intentional display of gratitude & compassion can have a positive impact on the whole rest of the day.  Let this meditation guide you into an atti...

Send us Fan Mail This meditation is inspired by Debra Rienstra and her work in Eco-Theology. Based upon Genesis 1&2, Psalm 104, The Prophets, John 1, Romans 8, Colossians 1, Revelation 21. As a caveat, I use the word "Nature" a few times throughout this meditation. It is important to note that we are not separate from the rest of creation, in the sense that we are part of said-creati...