Season 6 Episode 9

Listen to this passage from Psalm 150 and in the silence reflect upon the word(s) or image(s) that stands out to you most. Allow what you hear to offer you praise in the ordinary of this day with God. 

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Season 6, Episode 8

Longing for some energy and encouragement as your day begins? Use this morning meditation to clear the mind, start a fresh new day, and be energized for yourself and those you love with the gift. Take some deep breaths and let's breathe and soak in the sun! 

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
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Season 6, Episode 7

Is life getting loud? Need a moment to pause and practice listening to the one who created you? Find a place to pause and take a few deep breaths. You'll breathe in a name of God and ask your Creator to help you listen today - with your whole self - breath, body, and spirit.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 6, Episode 6

Pause for a short prayer of gratitude using the Prayer of Examen. Settle in and choose to reflect on the past 24 hours of your day with your body and a grateful heart.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 6, Episode 5

Today’s meditation invites you into a time of silence during movement, like walking mindfully or practicing yoga as a form of contemplative prayer, without words. Silence is a simple yet challenging discipline and can be embraced in many ways. Embrace silence with this centering meditation as you move and breathe. Allow this time of movement and intention to practice presence and draw you closer to God in the quiet. How does it feel to combine movement with silence? Explore this throughout your week or revisit this episode when you need some quiet companionship.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 6, Episode 4

It is courageous and brave to offer loving kindness to ourselves and others, and we need loving kindness now more than ever. Find your favorite seated posture or take a walk as you choose courage and a willingness to reflect. Allow yourself a few moments to cultivate kindness for yourself and others during this meditation practice.

For additional practices in Loving Kindness see One Breath at a Time by J. Dana Trent

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 6, Episode 3

Use your imagination to see light and be light today, as heard in Matthew 5:15-16.  This reflection is inspired by a guided meditation from the book Opening to God by Carolyn Stahl Bohler.  Will you let your light shine? 

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 6, Episode 2

Do you long to spend more time with God through journaling? 

After a pause in the podcast, Whitney has returned with a guest for this special journaling meditation. Grab your pen and paper and listen to this guided meditation before you begin your next journaling session. Centering yourself in God's presence is an important way to prepare yourself for prayerful journaling.

And, if you're longing for guidance and companionship in the spiritual discipline of journaling, you can join the Tend Your Heart journaling retreat hosted by Sally Sharpe that begins in our online community on Monday, August 16, 2021.

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If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 6, Episode 1

Love yourself as you find rest in your body and spirit. Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is the perfect way to rest and receive God's love today! Find a comfortable place to recline and relax as you rest in God's love.

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Support the show

If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!

Season 5, Episode 5

Put your earbuds in and your shoes on, let's take a prayerful walk through your neighborhood. Use this time of mindful movement to purposefully pray for your neighbors and offer them God's love.

This is the message that you heard from the beginning: love each other.
1 John 3:11 CEB

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Support the show

If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations:

• Check out Whitney's books: With God in Every Breath, Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine
• Connect with others who support the podcast at ExploringPeace.com/community
• Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations
• Review the podcast, then share, like & listen!
• Since you always ask, here are some of Whitney's favorite yoga props. If you shop on Amazon, clicking through to our affiliate shop helps support these meditations. So, thanks!