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Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate resurrection. Today we celebrate renewal. Today we celebrate revival. Just as this time of year brings lush, green grass growing anew, flowers budding & blooming, & trees bursting to life.. So this time is a reminder that Renewal is all around us. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced...

Send us Fan Mail A meditation on the last words of Yeshua. Words of Love Love.  Even for those who rejected him. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Love Conquers All”.   To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:   https://harkeningdeer.square.site/  And...

Send us Fan Mail A Palm Sunday meditation on Yeshua entering as King, based upon Matthew 21 & John 12. For a PassOver meditation, please listen to Episode 140. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is titled “Be Still”.   To check out more meditative offerings & content by Harkening Deer, go to:...

Send us Fan Mail A words of affirmation morning exercise in mindfulness. Words of Affirmation to start the day can have a profoundly positive impact on the whole day. Having compassion for & a positive view of self can boost your mood, enhance inner peace, & even reduce stress. Let this meditation guide you into a positive mindset & a healthy view of self. The contemplative music in th...

Send us Fan Mail When Moses is on the top of Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:6) & asks to see God & know God’s name. God passes before him & says the name YHWH & gives Moses a list of attributes. Rachuwm (or Compassionate) is at the top of the list.  The root of the word Rachuwm is womb, as in a mother’s womb. YHWH Rachuwm God is compassionate. Today's meditation is upon this Name Of G...

Send us Fan Mail This Mantra meditation is a great reminder that Loving Kindness is both the Path & the Destination;  the means & the end. Words of Affirmation such as these are a great way to begin & end the day; setting ourselves up for a peaceful, thoughtful day or restful night's sleep.  This meditation is a great way to increase Compassion for self & others.  The contempl...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 193: The Prayer Of St Patrick”      Today's meditation is inspired by Saint Patrick & is an often used snippet from one of his more popular prayers.      The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hy...

Send us Fan Mail 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, previous, & future Patron-exclusive daily meditation challenges &amp...

Send us Fan Mail A meditation on Letting Go for Ash Wednesday The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn “More Beautiful Than Diamonds”.   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 Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 191: The Universe Arcs Toward Light & Love”    Today's meditation is inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn “Be Thou My Vision”.   To check...

Send us Fan Mail Reminding ourselves that we are Stardust can be a helpful way to also remind ourselves of a number of other characteristics we inhabit: We are majestic, awesome, wonderful beings. We are unique. And we are connected to the very stars. We are connected to each other. We are connected to everything. These reminders can be helpful for cultivating resilience, compassion, confidence, &...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 189: Loving Kindness Visualization”       The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Be Still”. Glorious Things Podcast (the second best pod on the inter webs ;P): https://www.gloriousthingspodcast.com/podcast  ...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 188: Letting Go of Anxiety (Thru Being Present)”     A mindfulness meditation on Matthew 6:34. This passage teaches us the importance of focusing on the Present.  Worry and Anxiety are almost always a product of dwelling on the past, or speculating about the future. When we are truly Present, worry and anxiety...

Send us Fan Mail "Face It, Replace It, Connect" is a great tool for overcoming addictive or compulsive behaviours and mindsets. Neurologists have discovered people are much more likely to be successful in changing habitual thought patterns and actions by replacing them, than by simply attempting to delete them from one's life. This is one of the reasons why people who have overcome...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 186: My Body is a Temple”    Today's meditation is inspired by 1 Corinthians 6:19    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn “All Creatures”.  To check out more meditative offerings & content...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 185: I am a Log. God is The River”   Today's meditation is a visualization exercise in manifesting a more peaceful day and life.  This mindfulness practice can also be very encouraging, as you let these positive words of affirmation flow through you and into you.  The contemplative music in the background...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. ShowNotes for “Episode 184: The Holy Spirit”    Today's meditation is inspired by John 16:13 (& the Glorious Things podcast).    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is called “Moon Shadow”. Glorious Things Podcast (the second bes...

Send us Fan Mail Harkening Deer Christian meditation podcast. ShowNotes for Episode 183: Every New Morning (A New Year's Meditation)    Today's meditation is inspired by Lamentations 3:22-23.    The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old Carol Hymn "Auld Lang Son".   Not on A...

Send us Fan Mail Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for “The Christmas Story” Today's meditation is inspired by Matthew 1-2 & Luke 1-2. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by creator/host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old Carols “Oh Come...

Send us Fan Mail Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for “Hope: Fear Not” Today's meditation is inspired by Isaiah 7:14, & Matthew 1:23. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by creator/host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old Carols “Oh Come...

Send us Fan Mail Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for “Joy: The Star” Today's meditation is inspired by Matthew 2:1-2, & 9-11. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by creator/host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old Carols “Oh Come All Ye...

Send us Fan Mail Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for “Peace: The One Who Calms The Sea” Today's meditation is inspired by Mark 4:35-41. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by creator/host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old Carols “Oh Come A...

Send us Fan Mail Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for “Hope: Fear Not” Today's meditation is inspired by John 12:46. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by creator/host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old Carols “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” &amp...

Send us Fan Mail Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for “The Light of Hanukkah” Today's meditation is inspired by the Story of Hanukkah. The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is composed, performed, & produced by creator/host, Sean J Stevens & is inspired by the old hymn “This Little L...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. friends! Welcome to Harkening Deer. Christian. Meditation. Podcast. Contemplative Spirituality through Christ-centered, guided meditation. ShowNotes for "Episode 176: Starting the Day with Gratitude" The contemplative music in the background of this meditation is written, composed, performed, & produced by creator & host, Sean J Stev...