Delightful

Today we are exploring how you can feel lighter and freer. We start with the poem, Rising, from my book, Your Light is Rising. Then, throughout the episode, I am sharing: 3 soulful questions to help you clarify your vision of what helps you to feel lighter and freer, 6 signs to know if something doesn't serve you, and 8 ways to let go of what no longer serves you.

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Today I am sharing a special bonus episode in honor of Earth Day.  AND, I am sharing about how to soothe your anxiety through connecting with nature so you nourish your nervous system!  I'll share a quote by our beloved, Thich Nhat Hanh, and two of my original, unpublished poems along with a rejuvenating reflection. 

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Today I have another poetic experience for you!  What's that one desire that just keeps coming up?  This is about listening to what you truly want.  I'll share the poem, One Glorious First Step, and then go right into a soulful reflection from my book, Gems of Delight.  In the end, I share three soulful questions you can ask yourself right now to support you in taking that first step and following what delights your heart. 

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Today, I'd like to share this powerful story of accompanying my friend, Jennifer, in her last days, and a moment when God was silent.  It's what I call an "on the cross moment."  An "on the cross moment" can happen during our life when we are experiencing a difficult time and we feel hopeless and alone.  And it can occur when we or someone we love is in their final days and is transitioning from this life.  This is also a story of somehow, a Grace arises and we discover that God abides with us and Love has the final say.

After sharing this story, I highlight five hope-filled realizations that came out of this experience accompanying Jennifer that I hope might offer you encouragement if you or someone you love is going through an "on the cross moment."

Within this episode, my friend Jenn (a different Jennifer than who passed away) sings the chorus to a beautiful song that I know will touch your heart.  She has the voice of an angel.

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy listening to Delightful, here’s how you can support this podcast:

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Devotion and reverence - two words we don't often hear in our everyday life!  But when we bring a sense of devotion and reverence to our everyday lives, it soothes our nervous systems, uplifts our mood, and inspires our spirit. It can be as simple as being present to this very moment.  I'll lead you through a short poetic experience to nourish your mind, body, and soul.  Plus, at the end, I offer an invitation for a soulful practice of simple reverence for the week!

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy listening to Delightful, here’s how you can support this podcast:

-  Leave a review and rating on the platform you use, especially Apple and Spotify

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Today we are exploring pleasure.  Pleasure has been warped into so many things.  Today, we are reclaiming pleasure as an essential part of who we are as sensual beings.  We were born to take delight in our bodies and our world.  I'll lead you through an exploration of orienting toward pleasure as a nervous system nourishing practice.  

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy listening to Delightful, here’s how you can support this podcast:

-  Leave a review and rating on the platform you use, especially Apple and Spotify

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Today I'm getting personal and sharing some of my story.  I share about how I am reclaiming an essential part of me that got hidden by suffering and hurtful experiences growing up and how we can practice "radical inclusion" and reclaim our essential nature.  I also start to explore "what is delight?!" and why we need it right now for our individual and collective well-being.  At the end, I lead you through a soulful reflection and journaling exercise to support you in reclaiming what delights your heart and making space for it in your daily life.

Thank you for listening! If you enjoy listening to Delightful, here’s how you can support this podcast:

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-  Get your copy of Lisa's two books: Gems of Delight and Your Light is Rising

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To contact Lisa + see about her offerings, visit Lisa McCrohan.

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Welcome to Delightful - a podcast that's devoted to helping you follow what delights your heart and lead a life you deeply love.  I'm your host, Lisa McCrohan, Integrative Psychotherapist, Coach, Author, and Poet.

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- Get Lisa's books: Gems of Delight and Your Light is Rising.  Available on Amazon and on her shop on her website.

To sign up for the newsletter, get the books, and find out more about Lisa's offerings, books, and writings, please visit her website: Lisa McCrohan.