Shekina Meditation Podcast

Hi loves, I hope you’ve had a beautiful weekend, and if you’re in any space that celebrates Father’s Day this weekend, an excellent Father’s Day. Maybe a day of remembering, or celebrating, or even sifting through the good and bad of your experiences of fatherhood, whatever they are. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I chat about a busy week, shouting out to my parents...

Hi beloveds, I’m getting the podcast out after a day of unpacking at our new house, as well as a bit of puzzle time with Christy. Good times. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I chat about the week, including a labyrinth, moving strong people, and singing our hearts out. *Ro guides a Lectio Devina meditation on the theme of peace. She reads from Ezekiel 37:26-27, Phili...

Hi beloveds, Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: *Ro is back! We chat about her travels and what’s been going on around here, including her visit to Nomad’s Land, hobbit houses, moving house, and vision talks. *Mili guides an imagination meditation on the man beside the pool of Bethesda. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 08:33, but don’t skip the intro because if you do, you...

Hi beloveds, We’ve had rain! It’s glorious. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: *In the introduction, I chat a bit about fences, climbing plants, and community lunch. (Next week Ro will be back for the introduction- yay!) * Ro guides a Lectio Divina on Psalm 19:1-3. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 06:07.) This week, let’s take some time to wander and see the things that God...

Hi beloveds, Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * In the introduction, I share a little about the beginning of the new season. * Mili guides a Lectio Divina on Psalm 23. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 06:26, but don’t skip the introduction because I love you!) Surround one another with kindness this week, friends. Many blessings, ~ Rae The podcast will always be free, but...

Hi beloveds, I’m posting this late after a traveling day and a long power out yesterday. It’s Easter Sunday where I am, and I am spending a week in solitude, writing and reflecting. I’m very, very thankful for the opportunity. I have a lot of work to do and a lot of silence to catch up on. The seasons are changing again, the first rains have come, and our rhythms will start up again at the beginni...

Hi beautiful ones, Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * I chat a bit about the quiet season of Pai, as well as talking about worry and its phantom suffering. * Neil guides a lectio divina meditation on Matthew 11:25-30. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 05:30, but don’t skip the introduction because it’s pinker than a flamingo!) My brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces are...

Hi meditators! It’s been an eventful week, and here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and Neil chat about their week, with the music of cicadas, many birds, and a duck in the background. They also give a shout out to Warm Heart Community in Mexico City, who listens to our podcast every week. Don’t forget to let us know if you are listening by yourself or with a group! * Rae gui...

Hi everyone, Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Chinua sits in for Ro and we chat about his last trip, birdwatching, music from Poland and a culinary experience that may have been better than our wedding day. (!) * Chinua guides a contemplation of nature meditation. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 11:42, but don’t skip the introduction. You’ll miss Chinua singing Polish...

Hi everyone, it’s been a good week! Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I chat about Chinua coming home, veggie beds and trench digging, paper writing, and heading down south. * Neil guides a Lectio Divina on Mark 10: 17-27. (If you want to skip to this, it’s at 09:01, but don’t skip the introduction. You’ll miss my hoarse voice from the smoke!) I pray that this is a wee...

Hi dear ones, I’m writing this while taking shelter from the smoke that covers the valley. Here’s hoping for a stiff wind to carry it all away! And here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro is back! She and I chat about beach meditation and a puppy, trucking along, taking breaks, and writing papers. * Adam guides a Lectio Divina on John 15:12-13, Rom 5:8, and Eph 2:4-5. (If you wa...

Hi everyone. I’m writing at my outdoor table, watching trucks and motorbikes go by, listening to loud mynahs shrieking in the trees. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Neil and I chat about the week, including smoky season, spouses in India, costumes and angler fish, being awash in papaya, and the beauty of turmeric. * Neil guides a Lectio Divina on Psalm 139:1-16, 23 and 24....

And… we’re back! The smoky season is upon us, and seeing the mountains feels like a far-off dream. Many of our community are away in India or other places, and here I am, sending off a podcast episode. We love you! Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I talk about our recent festival experience, including mango trees, dancing, painting, and singing. And a special thanks t...

Sorry for the late podcast this week! I’m posting from the outdoors in Chiang Dao, while volunteering at a Japanese music festival. The wonders of modern technology are making podcasting while camping possible, while the slowness of a cellular connection are making it take a long time. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and Neil chat about friends who are visiting, and the...

Hi beautiful ones. I hope you’re keeping warm wherever you are. It’s chilly here, but we’re admittedly soft. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I talk about how we feel about reaching episode 20 of the podcast, tree signs, Vanna White, a Devotion Circle on spirituality and play, and birthdays. * Neil guides an imagination meditation from John 11. If you want to skip str...

Hi friends! The light is shining through the red-leafed tree next door, and it’s beautiful, but I somehow have cactus spikes all over my hands. This is life. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I talk about our week: visitors, hordes of gardeners, when you run out of steam, beloved people, and tree signs, and we have an update on life at Shekina Community in Goa, includi...

Hi, it’s a beautiful Saturday here and I’m thinking about how I want to truly know that God is taking care of everything. That’s what I’m going to focus on this week. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Josh and Ro have a chat about the week, including a prayer bead meditation, visitors coming and going, and a devotion circle about how we tell ourselves the truth. * Chinua guid...

Hi everyone! The break has been wonderful and we’re ready to get back into life at Shekina Garden. We had a massive Christmas celebration and it rained exactly at midnight on New Year’s Eve, which was wet but lovely for the garden. It’s going to be a full season going forward, and we’re thankful to be here still, in this community of travelers from around the world. Here’s what to expect in this e...

Ah, beautiful things are ahead this week. We celebrate Christmas Eve with our traveler friends, both in the Shekina Community in Goa and at Shekina Garden in Thailand. Tons of food, lots of candles, light and music and stories. The next time we post a podcast will be after the New Year as we take a Christmas break. I’ll have the extra audio for Patrons up before the New Year, though. Here’s what t...

Hi listeners, I hope you are well! We’re supposed to see the Geminids meteor shower tonight, and Ro and Neil went off camping to see it, but we’re under cloudy skies, so we don’t really know whether it will be visible. Hopefully the clouds will break for a little while. Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro and I chat about the rainy weather, our benefit concert complete with...

Hi everyone, here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: We have a new patron! Thank you Leona Raptis! This podcast is always free, but you can support it for as little as a dollar a month on Patreon. * I was away this week, so Neil and Ro introduce the episode, chatted about passionfruit jam, an excellent discussion on race and white privilege, carpentry, and a benefit concert. * Chinua...

These days are so golden. The high season is upon us and I’m thinking about our fellow communities as we all gear up for Advent and Christmas. It never snows here, but sometimes it gets cold enough to wear socks on our hands. :) Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast: * Ro is back and though she was sick with a cold yesterday, she recovered enough to record the introduction with me....