Deep Breath

Deep Breath

By Michelle TornettaReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Deep Breath episodes

  • What Do You Want to Weary Yourself Out With (and for Whom)
    It's unofficially SUMMERTIME! And the flow of life will change for a few months. So, we are asking 'where would we like to allocate our energy?'
    How can we make room for fun and structure and spontaneity and space to do nothing and still have those life-as-usual-days? These are our thoughts on the perfect summer rhythm. Book reference: Spiritual Rhythm - by Mark Buchanan
    17 min
  • The Art of Gathering
    Another great book that's changing the way we do things: "The Art of Gathering". Whether you're planning a family reunion, a birthday, or a neighborhood potluck this book draws out 'the why' of your gathering. Giving fantastic perspective and great questions to consider the purpose of bringing people together. Sometimes events are just to hang out, and sometimes we want deeper meaning, connection, and intention.
    The Art of Gathering - by Priya Parker
    Available as an affiliate link (helping to support Deep Breath) at: www.breatheandbe.net/affiliate-links
    20 min
  • A Life-Altering Book
    A year ago we read a book that impacted the way we see ourselves and treat ourselves. A 12 week course, homework and all, it opened us up to the truth that humans were created in the image of a Creative God, therefore all humans are creatives. Whether you've read this book, or ever will, we trust this episode will inspire you to play, create, and offer yourself compassion. The Artist's Way - by Julia Cameron; Creativity and Play S1 E30
    16 min
  • Meditation to Practice Being Present
    Do you long to be more present to God, yourself and to others? This meditation will give you three methods to foster present moment awareness. Think of this as your mini-retreat, your sacred pause for today. 
    David Benner quotes are from : Opening to God
    Royalty Music from Pixabay:  Reverie-Now, Beautiful Life
    Poem from Ted Loder's book, Guerilla's of Grace. The poem titled: Thank you for Each Moment
    17 min
  • Re-engage With Intention
    As the world begins to open up and opportunities to return to some of our "normal" pre-pandemic activities emerge, what have we learned? What treasures have we found in this past year that we want to carry with us as we move forward? We invite ourselves and you to practice discernment and awareness to intentionally re-engage so we don't get swept up into old familiar patterns and schedules.
    13 min
  • Discernment: Part Two
    We continue our conversation about discernment with ideas on "how to". Several of these practices can be mixed and matched, adding depth and focus to seeking God's activity
    within. Check out past episodes on these spiritual disciplines and let us know what's aiding your discernment process! Examen Practice S1 E27;
    Spiritual Direction S1 E25; Next Right Thing podcast, Episode #169. The following are affiliate links. As Amazon affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support of Deep Breath Podcast. 
    Both of these recommended books can be found here:  https://breatheandbe.net/affiliate-links 
    Discernment - by Henri Nouwen;
    The Next Right Thing - by Emily P. Freeman
    17 min
  • Discernment: Part One
    Discernment: we all need it, for all kinds of situations! But it's more than decision making, it's a way of guiding your life. Where is God active and how can you participate with Him? And if there are choices to be made, big or small, how can you know which one He'd prefer? In Part 1 we share some of our personal experiences of discernment and let you in on how it's more of an art form than a formula to be executed. Ruth Haley Barton: Strengthening the Soul of the Leader - podcast S1 E7; Discernment, by Henri Nouwen;
    In the Sanctuary of Women, by Jan L. Richardson. For these referenced books, and other books we love, use this affiliate link as a way to continue to support Deep Breath Podcast. (Amazon gives us a little kick-back for recommending these books, but it costs the buyer nothing. Thank you!). https://breatheandbe.net/affiliate-links
    20 min
  • Cease Striving & Be
    Michelle candidly shares a life long struggle around Being vs Doing and Lexie asks questions.  Maybe you can relate to this struggle? Why is it so hard to feel accepted as we are without "soldiering on" or striving? We'll walk you through a little journaling and meditation at the end so you can soak in the fact that you are loved without "doing" one more thing. 
    Book: Nice Girls Don't Change the World by Lynne Hybels
    Royalty free music: Slowing Down by Marshall Usinger
    17 min
  • Collaboration: One Year Anniversary

    Collaborating on this podcast just “happened”! And then we got surprised by all the joy it brings us. We share some behind the scenes stuff and what we’ve learned and experienced in our first year of partnership. Our one year anniversary calls for celebrating with gift gifting! For the first 5 listeners who leave a positive review we'll send you our very favorite candle from Hometown Candle Company!! Just drop a few kinds words on iTunes for Deep Breath Podcast and then shoot us an email (or DM) with your address so we can send you this special gift. (Leaving reviews on Google and Spotify is not possible, but you can leave a review on our YouTube channel:  Deep Breath Podcast with Lexie and Michelle. Or email: [email protected]

    The Enneagram in Love and Work by Helen Palmer

    18 min
  • Meditation: Holy Week
    This episode is actually 1 of 3 meditations created to contemplate the rhythms of the Spitual Life. A cycle of death, burial, and resurrection found in nature and in the soul. A rythmn that includes death before life, light in the dark, loosing your life to gain True Life. You can have the other two meditations for FREE! Normally 14.99, you can download them now for free and listen anytime! Available at breatheandbe.net/podcast
    14 min

About Deep Breath

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Lexie & Michelle explore spiritual practices and ways of connecting with God, others and ourselves. They invite you in to the conversation and to perhaps try on a new practice.