Here’s a longer episode that guides you though a savasana, which typically ends a yoga class. Whether you finished a series of yoga poses or not, lie down and let the healing begin.

C.S. Lewis writes about aspects of morality in his book, “Mere Christianity.” He never judges, and he writes honestly of the human condition. This passage echoes the current issues of division in the U.S. and other parts of the world.

If we struggle with loneliness, we might hastily reach for something—or someone—that might pull us away from what our loneliness can teach us. Henri Nouwen writes about this in “Inner Voice of Love.”

Covering up our dark side, or our shadow, can cause us much pain and anxiety because it doesn’t allow us to live authentically. Debbie Ford, before her passing, wrote how important it is for us to “become intimate with our shadow.” This passage is from “The Shadow Effect,” a book that she co-wrote with Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson.

In a society that offers infinite distractions, it’s most important for us to consider the bliss that can be found in “ananda,” the bliss of being. This is a passage from “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle.

The Chandogya Upanishad has some thematic parallels to the Gospel of John. Both speak, “In the beginning...” You can hear themes of loving one another. I also seem to like saying “certainly” this morning. Call it “end-of-semester” brain clog.

Kahlil Gibran writes beautiful accounts of encounters with Jesus in his book, “Jesus the Son of Man.” This story is about Mary Magdalene seeing Jesus for the first time.

It’s ironic how we abandon dogma associated with religion, yet we adopt various dogmatic practices when it comes to the physical body. Although US culture emphasizes the physical, yoga is more about the inward journey.

The Tao Te Ching has many teachings on leadership. This episode reads two versions—one from Stephen Mitchell and the other from Andy Smallman. Contemplate how this teaching could apply to our leaders today.

Hearing Isaiah’s prophecy gives a beautiful perspective of the peace and justice the Lord brings. This is the meaning of Christmas—preparing for Who is to come.