Episode #79- Contemplation of Nature with Ro

Hi friends,

Sending love and hope to you today.  

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I give a little intro, finding it hard to remember what happened during the week. When we do, we realize it was a lot, including a visit from dear friends, another grocery packet drop off, and putting a new roof on the sala.

* Ro guides a contemplation of nature meditation. (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 8:26)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

Thank you so much for your support through Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast We are delighted by and thankful for every Patron.

Much love to you all.

Episode #77- Imagination meditation on "Who is my neighbor?" with Ro

Hi friends

Today’s meditation is a lovely one and made us all think really deeply. I hope you enjoy.

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I give a little intro, talking about roof building and book editing. 

* Ro guides an imagination on Jesus answering the question, “Who is my neighbor?” from Luke 10: 25-37

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:48)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

Over the next few weeks, I’d like to highlight our need for ongoing support through Patreon. Your patronage helps us to keep going in our community, so thank you so much. The link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast We are delighted and thankful for every Patron.

Much love to you all.

Episode #76- Lectio Divina on Matthew 22: 35-40 with Neil

Hi beloved ones,

I am praying for all of you who are having hard conversations about racism and oppression. I am thankful for the ways we as followers of Christ can align with those who have had wrongs committed against them. And I am glad that we can offer guided meditation, which can help to center the heart and mind.

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* I give a short intro. 

* Neil guides a meditation on Matthew 22: 35-40.

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:48)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #75- A Short Lectio Divina on Jeremiah 17: 7-8

Hi, beloved ones,

My heart hurts for the world and for the U.S. right now. There is so much sorrow and pain, erupting from years of injustice. I am thankful for those who are stepping up to speak out against racism and injustice. We should all be using our voices and praying for justice and for peace. 

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Ro and I were able to sit together this week after a labyrinth walk meditation and record an intro to the podcast. This labyrinth meditation at the garden since February, and we did it with social distancing and masks. A new reality, same garden, same Spirit, same Creator.

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* We talk about what’s been going on around here, including the little bits, step by step attitude we’ve been holding. 

* We’re introducing some shorter meditations, and this is the first. Ro guides a Lectio Divina from Jeremiah 17: 7-8, and the whole thing is only about 20 minutes long.

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:00)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #74- Lectio Divina on Ephesians 3: 17-19 with Rae

Dear friends,

It’s a hot day here in Pai, and it hasn’t rained in a while, so the air is growing smoky again. We are planning a labyrinth weeding mission on Monday, and I need to plant my basil.  

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* I give a short intro on life right now, including our adventures to Brasang Village to give away

  food packets. 

* I guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Ephesians 3:17-19 (taken from The Passion Translation.)

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:25)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #73- Lectio Divina on James 1: 2-5 with Ro

Dear friends,

I pray that these meditation episodes are helping you as you move through life as it is now. 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* I give a short intro, including news about Ro and Neil and Scion and Erika finally getting back into Pai, and a little about our food giveaway tomorrow. 

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on James 1: 2-5 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:58)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #72- Lectio Divina on 2 John : 1-6 with Neil

Dear friends,

Hang on! Light is coming. Light in your heart, light in the sky. We have a living hope.

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* I give a short intro with a little of this and a little of that.

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on 2 John: 1-6 (the whole book is only one chapter!)

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:01)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #71- Lectio Divina on Psalm 116: 1-9 with Rae

Dear ones,

I pray that you are well, hanging in there, and finding peace in each day.

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro talking about rain, relief packages for people in need in our area, and a little about how to join our Patreon group.

* I (Rae) guide a Lectio Divina meditation on Psalm 116: 1-9.

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:17)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #70- Lectio Divina on John 14: 25-27 with Ro

Hi beloved ones around the world,

A lot has changed in the world and I know we are all reeling from the shift. Illness, grief, loss. These things are heavy in the heart. And at the same time, each day brings beauty and love. Gifts from the Father of Lights for each moment. 

We are still on our regular, scheduled break here in Pai, and will slowly begin to figure out what the next months look like for us as we are still scattered around the globe.

We will continue to podcast meditation. I have found Christ-centered meditation to be the best training ground for my heart to find stillness in the midst of the vast unknown. And also to lift me out of the immediate circumstances of my life. I hope it brings you peace as well.

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, including a little of where we are in the world, and thoughts about meditation.

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on John 14:25-27. This is the last of the sessions that we recorded at Shambhala festival in Northern Thailand. It is the most authentic experience of guiding meditation at a festival, as a drum circle starts up nearby, partway through. Enjoy! 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 7:09)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. Special thanks to D.J. for becoming a patron, and to Beccy and Nick for increasing their pledge! We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! 

Episode #69- Lectio Divina on verses from Psalm 91 with Rae

Hi friends,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Rae guides a Lectio Divina meditation on several verses from Psalm 91.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 5:20)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #68- Lectio Divina on Luke 18: 35-43 with Neil

Hello lovely listeners,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Luke 18: 35-43.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:30)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #67- Contemplation of Nature with Chinua

Hi, dear ones,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Chinua guides a Contemplation of Nature meditation. You’ll need an object of nature to examine or consider.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:30)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #66- Lectio Divina on Luke 18: 9-14 with Neil

Hello beautiful friends,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Neil guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Luke 18: 9-14- This one had a little extra ambient festival sound, so don’t be too alarmed. :)

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:30)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #65- Lectio Divina on Hebrews 1: 1-4 with Ro

Hello beautiful ones,

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Ro guides a Lectio Divina meditation on Hebrews 1: 1-4. 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:35)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #64- Lectio Divina on Matt 11: 28-30 with Brendan

Hello listeners and meditators,

And we’re back with the podcast! 

At Shekina Garden we are on break for the smoky season, so the podcast will have a special series for the time of our break.

We had the privilege of guiding Christ-centered meditation every day at Shambhala festival in Chiang Dao, and during the next weeks we will be posting a meditation each week, with a shortened, pre-recorded intro. All of these meditations were recorded during the festival as we guided with circles of travelers and festival-goers. I hope you enjoy them! 

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* A short intro by Rae, highlighting the series for the next weeks. 

* Brendan guides a lectio divina on Matt 11: 28-30. 

 (If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 4:35)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Enjoy! Thanks so much for your listening and support, we are so happy to be back!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps pay the bills for our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you! And a special thank you this month to our new patron, Jenness. Thank you so much Jenness!

Episode #63- Lectio Divina on Matt 12: 14-21 with Neil

Hi friends,

It’s been a wonderful, full, long day, and I’m happy to be thinking about sleep. Do you have days like that? 

Here’s what’s happening in today’s episode of the podcast:

* Ro and I sit in the garden and talk about the week to background noises of lovely music, the hum of conversation, and for a brief moment- a pack of rather loud motorbikes.

* Neil guides a lectio divina on Matt 12:14-21. This starts at 09:56.

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

You are so loved and cherished and cared for by our Creator!

Much love to you,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #62- Lectio Divina on Hope with Ro

Hi beautiful friends!

Here’s what to expect in this episode of the podcast:

* Ro and Neil talk about the week, including eco film night, turmeric lattes, and smoky season. 

* Ro guides a lectio divina on hope. She uses a variety of beautiful verses from the Passion Translation. This is such a great meditation.

Here they are:

1 Peter 1:3

Romans 15:13

Romans 5:3-5

Psalm 42:5

Psalm 27:14

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 6:48)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

Much love to you all today,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #60- Imaginative Lectio Divina on Mark 14: 3-9 with Claire

Hi listeners and meditators! 

What a beautiful thing it is to start a new year. I love it. I’m one of those people who truly enjoys a blank page and a new vision. 

May this year be a year of incredibly close connection with God for you. I know that I am examining my habits and hoping for more prayer, more meditation, more rest, and more awareness of the goodness of God and his love for me.

Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about our epic Christmas celebration and the past weeks, including epiphany, not running out of food, and welding. 

* Claire guides an imaginative lectio divina meditation on Mark 14: 3-9. If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 11:10)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on YouTube.

May you find rest and peace as you go through your days. Love to everyone!

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #59- Lectio Divina on the Lord's Prayer with Scion

Hi friends,

We are ramping up to our Christmas event, keeping our hearts soft and ready for all the beautiful things that may happen through our little efforts. We’re sorting out food, planning an evening of stories and song, decorating the garden, and getting some carols ready! It’s so fun and wild. 

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including another art launch from Leaf - this time at our garden in Pai!-, a sweet Sunday lunch, and the result of months of washing and drying turmeric- a golden spiced milk mix!

* Scion guides a lectio divina meditation on the Lord’s prayer, from Matthew 6: 9-13.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 08:37.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

We’ll be on break next week, but see you in the New Year!

I pray for the light of Jesus to be your guide in this beautiful and complex season,

Love,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!

Episode #58- Contemplation of Nature with Ro

Hi friends,

 Here’s what to expect in this episode:

* Ro and I chat about the week, including Leaf’s beautiful art launch, more Christmas prep, and what it takes to be cozy when we spend a lot of our time outside.

* Ro guides a contemplation of nature meditation. Remember to find an object of nature for this meditation! It can be something you can hold in your hand, or something you can see or imagine.

(If you want to skip to the meditation, it’s at 10:20.)

Here’s the podcast on iTunes. 

Here’s the episode on Youtube.

I pray for peace in your homes during this Advent.

Much love,

~ Rae

The podcast will always be free, but you can support us on Patreon.com and get extra audio each month. We're so thankful for your support, which helps our communities to offer this kind of meditation and other Christ-centered practices for free. We need it! So, thank you!