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The Case For Bringing God Back Into Weddings
On the Equinox I attended a lovely wedding for two dear friends of mine. Their relationship was tried and tested over and over again, sometimes from internal forces, and sometimes from external forces. Sometimes the Husband's ego gets the best of him and he acts in a way that is less than divine. Sometimes the Wife's emotions get the best of her and she lashes out when she doesn't feel seen. The couple is relatively famous in Conservative circles, and this has also been a trial for...
Meeting Quakers
The Religious Society of Friends, more commonly known as Quakers, originated in the mid-17th century in England during a period of religious and political turmoil. The emergence can be seen as a reaction to the established Church and its practices, which many believed had strayed far from the teachings of Christ. Our movement's founder, George Fox, had a series of religious experiences in which he felt a direct communion with God, leading him to believe that each individual could have a...
George Fox and the Birth of Quakerism
In the religious landscape of 17th-century England, a remarkable figure emerged whose spiritual quest and revolutionary ideas would lay the foundation for the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers. George Fox, the founder of Quakerism, embarked on a transformative journey that challenged established religious norms and inspired a movement characterized by direct spiritual experience, egalitarianism, and social justice. Born in 1624 in Leicestershire, England, George Fox...
Your Narrative is Holding You Back
Today, I want to talk to you about your default programming. And this is a topic we've been revisiting over and over again here on the show, and it is a topic we will continue to revisit because your default programming is responsible for so much of what goes on in your world. It is responsible for so much of what happens in your life. Your default programming is a set of beliefs, habits, routines, rituals, and narratives that have come together to coalesce into the underlying software of your...
One does not simply find peace
Peace is illusive. It is not something that can be bought like a trinket in a shop. It's not something that is merely willed into reality, nor obtained through violence. Peace must be cultivated within oneself. It is a state of being that must be actively pursued. Only through stillness and introspection can one hope to find the peace that so often eludes us in our busy lives. And even then, it is not always easy to maintain. Life has a way of intruding on our best...
You are an ethereal being
You, in all your divinity, in all of your Youness, are ethereal. You are more than this body you possess. You are more than the human suit with which you navigate this realm. You are an ethereal being. You are otherworldly. To be ethereal is to transcend the physical world and touch the divine through your own divinity. To be ethereal is to be light and airy, like a feather floating on the breeze. To be ethereal is to be the echo of a blissful dream, a memory that lingers long after...
Self-actualisation conquers despair
Becoming your highest self is an essential part of being human and breaking karmic cycles that keep your soul stuck. But becoming your highest self is hard. Especially when you're depressed. Anxious. Exhausted. And really tired of this whole human life lesson thing. During these times it's easy to sit back and go, "you know...I'm just going to exist. I'm not going to try...I'm just going to sit and exist. Existing is good enough." But for most people who experience this...
Rituals are part of sentient life
We all have rituals that help us to thrive in life. Some rituals are as simple as making a cup of tea every morning, or taking a few moments to appreciate the sunrise each day. Others are more complex, involving specific actions and words that we repeat on a regular basis, such as religious ceremonies and observances. But what they all have in common is that they help to create a sense of order and stability in our lives. In a world that is constantly changing, ritual can be...
Managing Energy: Signs of Qi Imbalance
While all the signs of qi imbalance and energy misalignment are slightly different for everybody, there are some signs that are universal: You can't meditate to save your life. No matter how hard you try to focus on your breath and let your thoughts float by, you just keep getting sucked into thought loops. Whenever you try to focus on your work or your hobbies, you just zone out instead. An hour or three will go by and you'll realise you've done absolutely nothing of "value." You're unusually...
Understanding Energy: Qi and Meridians
Qi is the vital life force or energy that flows through all things in the universe. Qi governs all aspects of life, including health, happiness, and prosperity. Qi is within us, without us, and all around us. Within your own body, qi flows along pathways called meridians. Meridians are like rivers that carry qi throughout the body and nourish the organs and tissues. There are 12 main meridians in the body, each of which is associated with a different organ system. There are 12 main meridians...
16 Minute Meditation for Gratitude
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can have a profound effect on our lives. When we feel grateful, we are acknowledging the good things in our lives and recognizing that we are fortunate. This attitude of gratitude can lead to increased happiness, improved health, and greater success. In this meditation, we're going to focus on cultivating gratitude and creating a healthier attitude.
Share serenity; it’s contagious
There is so much turmoil and chaos going on in the world today. So much my heart hurts. And -- like everyone else -- I feel powerless. But the one thing we can control is our response to the stimulus entering our perception. We can choose to not respond with fear or anger. We can choose to turn our eyes towards peace, towards love. It may seem like a pointless endeavour. It may seem like since the world is burning, why bother putting forth the effort? But as Patanjali said...
Stop Focusing on The Wrong Things
While at times it felt like 2021 would drag on for an eternity, now it feels like the year flew by. Here we are, 2 days into February 2022, and I can't believe where the time has gone. Last month I was standing in line with my husband, and there was an advertisement for the New York SNAP program. It showed pictures of blue collar workers and talked about how they can often qualify for SNAP, too. In that moment it struck me how short life is. Something about seeing a 60 year old man in a hard...
How to Realign Your Energy
How to Realign Your Energy aka...The Myth of Magical Days You know those days where everything just flows? Everything you do feels golden; blessed by God. Your feet feel light. You move with ease. Your existence feels simple and balanced. Your countenance is serene; your attitude joyful, and everything just seems to go your way. Those days are magical, right? It feels like you are being guided by a higher power and your path is blessed. The reason those days feel so magical, so powerful, is...
Going Back to Mindfulness Basics
I was at my day job recently -- I'm a server at a diner currently -- and one of my coworkers told me she's struggling with anxiety and just went on a new medication. I suggested she gives meditation a try because there are zero negative side effects. The worst thing that could happen is you fall asleep. And she said, "Oh, no, I can't meditate. I'm Catholic." I looked at her confused, and said, "Yeah...? And?" "Oh, meditation isn't allowed. It's like praying to another God." I had to just shake...
Get Swept Away in the Act of Doing
Today's meditation exercise is around cleaning and the act of focusing your mind on the task at hand. To get the most out of today's exercise, listen to it before you start cleaning so as to minimise your distractions. I have long had a thing for art. I began painting as a small child, and was actually in an art show at a university as a toddler. For years I made my living as an artist, yet my art really fell to the wayside in my late twenties and early thirties. My health got worse. I...
Growth Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum
When I was a teenager, I loved the show Nip/Tuck, a drama on FX about two plastic surgeons in Miami, Florida. One scene from the first episode left an indelible impression. In the first episode, Sean -- one of the doctors -- blows up his life. His business partner, Christian, says (I'm paraphrasing): "Big change isn't easy. You want a change? Go the nip and tuck route. Subtle, imperceptible changes, like we recommend to our patients. You don't need to go through a whole life lift."The...
Breath Meditation to Raise Your Vibration
We're ending the week with a breath-focused meditation to help you raise your vibration as you move into the week ahead. Thank you so much for joining me this week here on Sūvatacast! We'll meet back here and in your podcast player on Monday morning.