Contemplative Living

Contemplative Living episodes:

• 06.02.2024

  Navigating the Uncharted: Embracing Spiritual Guidance

  In this episode, we delve into the profound concept of spiritual guidance. Discover how connecting with your divine nature can help you navigate the unknown waters of life with resilience and inner wisdom.

  
• 05.26.2024

  The Divine Spark: Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life

  Welcome to another enlightening episode of Contemplative Living with David Bennett. In today's discussion, we delve into the source of inspiration, exploring how it stems from our higher selves and our connection with the divine. David shares profound insights on...

  
• 05.19.2024

  Unveiling Doorways to Joy and Wonder

  Welcome to another episode of 'Contemplative Living' with your host, Dave Bennett. As we aim to encourage a peaceful way of experiencing life, this episode invites you to delve into the profound concepts of joy and wonder. Guided by the...

  
• 05.12.2024

  Embracing Fearlessness with Contemplative Living

  Tap into your true potential, embrace life’s aspects fearlessly, and navigate challenges gracefully.

  
• 04.28.2024

  Awareness to Navigate Life with Peace and Purpose

  Welcome to another episode of Contemplative Living, hosted by David Bennett. In this episode, we delve into the powerful concept of awareness and how nurturing it can lead us to harmonize and uplift every area of our lives. We discuss...

  
• 04.21.2024

  Creativity - A Pathway to Self-Discovery and Divine Connection

  Welcome to another episode of Contemplative Living. In this episode, we explore a critical subject for everyone, our inherent creativity. We delve into how creativity collects the forces of the universe and orchestrates entire new realities, offering immense potential to...

  
• 04.14.2024

  The Power of Living a Centered Life

  Welcome back to another episode of Contemplative Living. In today's discussion, we explore how fostering a contemplative lifestyle can bring more meaning to our everyday lives. Guided by the divine energy of love within us, we discuss how integrating love...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Breaking Free of Separateness Discovering Your Divine Nature

  Welcome back to another episode of Contemplative Living. In this episode, host David Bennett discusses the concept of breaking free from separateness, a vital aspect of our spiritual journey. Too often, we see ourselves as separate individuals navigating life, when...

  
• 03.31.2024

  Embracing Authenticity and Non-Judgment

  Welcome to another episode of Contemplative Living with David Bennett. In this heart-moving discussion, David discusses the importance of authenticity and nonjudgment. We dive deep into how embracing our true selves, with all our imperfections and vulnerabilities, not only sets...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Tollarance Nurtures Inner Peace and Harmony with David Bennett

  Welcome to this empowering episode of Contemplative Living with David Bennett. In this heartening discussion, we delve into the profound concept of tolerance, a crucial virtue that David discovered during his near-death experience. This episode emphasizes the importance of tolerance...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Unlocking our Potential Through Acceptance - A Journey in Contemplative Living with David Bennett

  Welcome to another episode of "Contemplative Living." In today's session, David Bennett shares profound insights about acceptance and its profound impact on our lives. He maintains that acceptance is the doorway to freedom and the key to experiencing life as...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Who Are You - Contemplative Living with David Bennett

  Welcome to another insightful episode of Contemplative Living with David Bennett, your go-to podcast for spiritual reflections and meditations to help pave your way towards inner peace. In this engaging episode, David, while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the Dominican,...

  
• 02.25.2024

  A Stable Foundation

  Join us this week on the Contemplative Living Podcast as we explore the concept of "A Stable Foundation." Discover ways to cultivate inner strength and compassion within yourself. Have faith in your ability to understand and know yourself honestly. Know...

  
• 02.18.2024

  New Beginnings

  On this week's episode of the Contemplative Living Podcast, we explore the idea of "New Beginnings." Recognizing the ebb and flow of circumstances can be a powerful tool in challenging moments. By freeing ourselves from fixed perspectives, we open the...

  
• 02.11.2024

  Make Small Shifts

  We are encouraged to create significant changes through small shifts in thought and behavior. Embracing a compassionate, gentle spiritual perspective can transform our internal world and societal interactions. This process involves deliberate thought, self-care, and kind gestures

  
• 02.04.2024

  Being Natural

  This week on the Contemplative Living Podcast, we delve into the concept of "Being Natural" in our spiritual practices. Instead of constantly chasing every thought that arises, try to let go and be more spontaneous. Allow yourself to align with...

  
• 01.28.2024

  Taking Spiritual Responsibility

  Taking Spiritual Responsibility emphasizes the empowerment and control we gain through acknowledging our actions. It discusses the ripple effects of our behavior on others and encourages a mindset of compassion, peace, and positive thinking.

  
• 01.21.2024

  Tips For Contemplation

  This episode of the Contemplative Living Podcast offers tips on engaging deeply with spiritual material, emphasizing resonance with personal truths, and encouraging prolonged meditation on teachings for a deeper understanding. The process of contemplation shapes our personal growth, leading to...

  
• 01.14.2024

  Do it your way

  This week on the Contemplative Living Podcast, we explore the concept of "Doing it your way." We observe situations through our unique perspective and engage with life's teachings. Through deep reflection, we understand the significance of each present moment as...

  
• 01.07.2024

  Adjusting To New Energies

  Join us for a new season of Contemplative Living, this week we delve into the concept of "Adjusting To New Energies." Keep an open mind and maintain a positive attitude towards these fresh energies. Tune in to your senses and...

  
• 12.31.2023

  Finding Our Way - New Years Podcast

  Finding our path requires us to be true to ourselves and come to know our inner world. Connect with your true nature, physical body, and cognitive mind. They’re all linked.

  
• 12.24.2023

  Be Of Good Cheer

  Welcome to this week's episode of the Contemplative Living Podcast, where we explore the idea of "Being Of Good Cheer." This can be achieved by letting go of our desires and focusing on others. May you find peace and joy...

  
• 12.17.2023

  Investing The Sacred Within

  This week on the Contemplative Living Podcast, we explore the theme of "Investing in the Sacred Within." On our spiritual journey, patience is key, but procrastination is not an option. By quieting our minds and awakening the sensitivity of our...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Freedom To Be We

  In this week’s Contemplative Living Podcast, we explore the concept of our “Freedom to be We.” Our hearts yearn for the truth that liberates our individual self into a collective "we." When we lose our identification with our role and...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Finding Merry and Bright

  Finding merry and bright lies not in conforming or compromising but rather in honoring what makes us unique and staying true to ourselves through every twist and turn on life's journey.

  
• 11.26.2023

  Allowing Inner Wisdom

  Our inner wisdom speaks softly but persistently. It may manifest as a gut feeling or an unexplainable sense of knowingness. When we learn to recognize these signals, they become powerful tools for navigating life's twists and turns.

  
• 11.19.2023

  Giving & Receiving

  The topic of this week's Contemplative Living Podcast is "Giving & Receiving." Generosity is the act of sharing what you have with others, regardless of who is giving and who is receiving. It goes beyond our sense of separation and...

  
• 11.12.2023

  Imperfection Doesn’t Limit Us

  This week on the Contemplative Living Podcast, we explore how imperfection does not hold us back. I am fascinated by the concept of unconditional love, even though we may never fully achieve it in this lifetime. The pursuit of self-perfection...

  
• 11.05.2023

  Stepping Outside Our Patterns

  With awareness and mindfulness, we have the power to choose which patterns we focus on and how we approach them. Through this, we can break free from destructive habits and create healthier ways of responding. It’s about stepping outside of...

  
• 10.29.2023

  Every Moment Is Spirituality Foundational

  The spiritual importance of each moment, which provides the foundation for our spiritual journey. The path involves mindfulness and deep understanding, embracing spirituality through each interaction.

  
• 10.15.2023

  The Thresholds Within Us

  Thresholds can represent more than just a doorway; they can also symbolize new beginnings or limitations. Thresholds offer opportunities for both physical and mental exploration. Any idea has the potential to serve as a gateway.

  
• 10.08.2023

  Build Lasting Happiness

  Genuine happiness can be built by incorporating qualities such as goodness, caring, truth, and wisdom into our lives. However, building our happiness solely on our ego is like constructing a tower on unstable ground. As we work towards reducing suffering,...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Loved By The Universe - Contemplative Living

  Despite our imperfections, we are still cherished by the universe. As you breathe, allow yourself to open up and receive this love.

  
• 09.17.2023

  Recognize the Divine In Others - Soul Gazing

  It takes a sense of inner peace to look into someone else’s eyes. Our ultimate goal is to create a connection with each other. Keeping your focus and providing space for that connection strengthens us all

  
• 09.10.2023

  Perseverance Through Our Spiritual Practice

  We cultivate steadiness and consistency through our practice—which requires effort, energy, diligence, and enthusiasm.

  
• 08.27.2023

  Time for Seekers to Receive

  We are constantly searching for what will bring us back to ourselves and make us alive in the present moment.

  
• 08.20.2023

  Cultivate Inner Strength through Patience

  Patience gives us resilience and knowledge of ourselves and those around us in the face of life’s trials. It also helps us to rein in our strong emotions and cravings, helping us gain self-discipline and tolerance.

  
• 08.13.2023

  Where Me Meets We

  We can’t see each other because we are all stuck in our I. Understanding who I am and showing compassion for all creatures is true to who and what I am.

  
• 08.06.2023

  Discipline Forms A Strong Foundation

  This week on the Contemplative Living Podcast, we explore discipline and its impact on creating a solid foundation. Through careful discipline, we strip away layers of falsehoods until only our essence remains.

  
• 07.30.2023

  Be Curious Through Uncertainty

  This week's Contemplative Living Podcast looks into ways to explore curiosity within uncertainty. Acknowledge impermanence and identify the source of your unease. When faced with public discourse, we may be overwhelmed by our own views of suffering. Curiosity allows you...

  
• 07.23.2023

  Keep Moving Forward

  Embark on a journey of self-discovery, seeking not only answers but a deeper understanding of who we truly are and keep moving forward.

  
• 07.16.2023

  Desire Narrows Our Awareness

  Desires consume our thoughts and narrow our awareness to only what we lack, blinding us to the beauty that surrounds us every day.

  
• 07.03.2023

  It’s Our Nature To Bloom

  Our Spiritual Nature inspires and encourages us to enter a mystery of potential. It beckons us to explore the depths of our being, unearthing hidden treasures that lie within.

  
• 06.25.2023

  High-Spirited Awareness

  Becoming a High-Spirited Awareness person requires one to be energetic, upbeat and engaged in stimulating and enjoyable activities. When we engage with life in this way, we begin to see things from a different perspective.

  
• 06.18.2023

  Truthfulness

  In order to live truthfully, it’s important to listen to our intuition and follow our values instead of trying to conform to societal norms or expectations. By doing so, we create a life that is authentic and fulfilling.

  
• 06.11.2023

  A Mind Seeking Freedom

  Through contemplative practice, we obtain clarity of mind, clear sight, joy, and comprehension are released.

  
• 06.04.2023

  A Vibrant Life Practice

  Contemplative Living invites us to explore the components of a vibrant life practice. We are called to embody Love, Compassion, and Peace in all we do. As we fill our hearts with lovingkindness, our wish for all beings is simple:...

  
• 05.28.2023

  A Wondrous Life

  Wonder is a beautiful expression of our humanity; it reminds us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Awe-inspiring wonder abounds!

  
• 05.21.2023

  A Confident Mind

  Our minds are powerful tools that can shape our reality. A Confident Mind involves cultivating self-respect, accepting our natural cognizance, and intentionally turning towards it rather than letting our customary reactions take over.

  
• 05.14.2023

  The Joy Within

  From the birds chirping outside our window to the dog wagging its tail at its owner’s arrival home, there is an abundance of joy all around us. We just have to open our hearts and minds to it. Contemplative Living -...