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Enjoy the music of sound practitioner Massood Taj, each episode, as his gifts set the stage for the healing, growth, and transformation that transpire during our sacred penning practice together!
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Welcome to somatic meditative journaling-Sacred Penning TM!

I'm your host, Becca Rae, Eagle, M.S.Ed., journaling for over forty years and teaching the art of journaling for twenty-four years, I'm your soul tender and transformative soul journaling practitioner, ready to meet and guide you weekly toward empowered, brighter days!

We can't wait to share more with you next week as we lead up to the first episode of Season 5 of the Sacred Penning Podcast!

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Surprise! It's been a minute hasn't it?!

It's been a long Winter but Spring has arrived!
Today is a gentle thank you and a warm welcome for what is to come.

The Sacred Penning Podcast arrives 4.24.24.

Here is a glimpse into my heart and a bridge episode between what was The Joyful Journaling Podcast that evolved into-The Sacred Penning Podcast, Somatic Meditative Journaling. Journal your way to brighter days!

Hear a gorgeous poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson from his Beautiful Thoughts collection (1901), a sample of the sacred music by Massood Taj, award-wining peacekeeper and sound practitioner from Nashville, and some whispers about what is in store!
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I end today with a journal prompt inspired by the poem that I read.

The Sacred Penning Podcast is your mid-week, sacred penning break. Open your day in centering; close your day in celebratory wonder. 

Get gritty and get journaling with International Bestselling Author, Educator, & Journaling Visionary, Becca Rae Eagle, M.S.Ed.! 

Make somatic meditative journaling a healing habit to transform the trajectory of each next step-we're talking body, mind, and spirit health here! Need an upgrade? Take a weekly sojourn with us! 

Discover this uplifting practice for yourself! 

"Give me something to believe in," she prayed.
"Why not try yourself," God replied.

May your pen find its sacred well!

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Today's episode highlights the joy I felt  reflecting on the last few years of high school, times of innocence, discovery, experiences that directed our passions, and the people there to experience it all with me. Today's chapter and location echoes the "querencia" of the years we explored forbidden places with unforgettable people. If you're ever out and about in Cayuga County, NY, somewhere between Auburn and parts beyond Owasco Lake, on the side not heading toward Moravia, maybe you'll discover "the end of the world" road too? My hope is that it hasn't been developed, demolished, and left free. The last time I saw it was 2000. A world has changed in between then and now...

In times that feel chaotic for due reason lately, take an uplifting story break. Take a journal break to recall the "querencia" of a season in your own life.

Today's research highlights the beauty of powerful writing assignments, the importance of documentation, and the power of warm, relived memories as we heal. The assignment this episode stems from was critical in finishing my M.S.Ed. program at Canisius College to become a teacher to young and adult writers for the past twenty-three years. It was captured in a journal I no longer have and, thankfully, a copy of the final  draft I handed in for a grade from my portfolio.
 
You're invited into a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your jounrnaling experience by adding tracks from my accompanying Spotify playlist: tracks 13, 14, 15, or 16 (created just for this chapter). Hop over to listen!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Nine, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just an Autumn adventure but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

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Today's episode highlights the joy I felt reflecting on my childhood gymnastics glory days and how moving my body helped me recover from trauma. Today's adventure reflects on the glory days of the 1984 Olympics, Mary Lou Retton, Tim Daggett, Team USA. One Summer later,1985, was a glorious one for me and the highlight of that season was tumbling to a song off Prince's Purple Rain album when Olympian Tim Daggett was in my own home town! A little girl flew that day! We had an exhibition show at our gym and I had the solo floor routine!

Today's research highlights dissociation and how kids might cope with it. Grounding myself  in movement, such as gymnastics, as well as journaling, very well could have saved my life at such a young age!
 
You're invited into a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your jounrnaling experience by adding tracks from my accompanying Spotify playlist: track 12 today, from non other than Prince, (created just for this chapter). Hop over to listen!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Eight, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just an Autumn adventure but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

Visit my Website to subscribe to my blog, The Well Within. https://yourwritingdoula2day.com/

Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order!

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Journaling can serve as a life giving, healing tool! 
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Let’s begin a joyful journaling habit!
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Today's episode highlights the joy I felt reflecting on childhood adventures with my childhood best friend, a safe haven when I was little and an arsenal of joy today into adulthood even when times have been less than perfect.

Today's research highlights the treasure you possess if you have a friend you've held dear since your youngest days.
 
You're invited into a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your jounraling experience by adding tracks from my accompanying Spotify playlist: track 11 today (created just for this chapter). Hop over to listen!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Six, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just an Autumn adventure but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

DM me on Instagram!
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Visit my Website to subscribe to my blog, The Well Within. https://yourwritingdoula2day.com/

Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order!

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**Trigger warning: sexual assault story of a minor in today's episode

Today's episode highlights the joy I felt after sharing one of the most difficult stories of my life, one I held in shame to protect my family, one of abuse at the hands of an entrusted neighbor, a friend of my late Papa's, at the age of eight.

Today's research is important for it highlights the reality of current child abuse, why adults don't tell their story until years later, and how to heal your wound to move to the other side of shame-joy in release and love.
 
You're invited into a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your jounraling experience by adding tracks from my accompanying Spotify playlist: tracks 9 and 10 today (created just for this chapter). Hop over to listen!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Five, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just a summer sojourn but an invitation to tap into the joy within you as you heal from any story that may have caused you harm. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

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Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order!

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I'm a mostly Irish lass, part English, part German by birth, adopted and raised in a Polish-Ukrainian-American home. The language, food, cultural practices, religious upbringing, and things held sacred were those my Grandparents held dear. One of the most sacred people in my life growing up was my Ukrainian Grandmother, Liza.

Today's episode is a reflection on music and its power in my life, especially when I turned to memories of those who shaped me as I began  healing after a torrential rain of heavy life challenges the Winter of 2021-2022. Today's chapter is devoted to my Ukrainian Grandmother, Liza, and the joy her lullabies, traditions, and presence meant to the deepest parts of my heart and soul as I journaled and remembered her while crafting my memoir.

Today's research is based on the impacts of music on the brain, particularly long-term memories and how they help us heal. 

You're invited into a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your jounraling experience by adding tracks from my accompanying Spotify playlist: track 7, "The Miracle of Birth," in Ukrainian, and track 8, "Imagine,"  by John Lennon (dedicated to my adoptive father who raised me, Michael), created just for this chapter. Hop over to listen!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Five, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just a summer sojourn but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

DM me on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/yourwritingdoula2day/

Visit my Website to subscribe to my blog, The Well Within. https://yourwritingdoula2day.com/

Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order!

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About a month ago a friend of mine said that my "superpower" is vulnerability. I took it as a deep compliment as I believe vulnerability and speaking our fully embodied truth opens doors for others to speak their experience and truth as well. I gained a wealth of wisdom on vulnerability from the work of Brene Browne and highly respect her work.

Mental health stigma needs to stop for us to be able to truly support one another in our healing journey as individuals and as a planet. Journaling and why I stress the research backing a journal for life practice for mental health is the backbone of this book.

Today's episode explores a suicide plan I did not go through with. Listen to hear who was there, the reasons I'm still alive today, and how you too, can get through your own dark night of the mind, body, and soul.

The years 2017-2022 were hellish for my family. I had no grief expert by my side, a handful of friends and family who walked us through it, and many who straight up abandoned us. Burning out and growing horribly ill after the stress of wave after wave of grief and loss was almost inevitable. But God. Thank God for the National Suicide Hotline, my treasured few who loved vs. judged and neglected us, Faith, and of course, journaling. 

Today's research includes statistics from Boston University, breathwork and journaling are highlights again, and as always, you're invited into a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your experience by adding a track from my accompanying Spotify playlist: track 6, created just for this chapter-Hop over to listen to "Still, Still, Still."
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Four, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just a summer sojourn but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

DM me on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/yourwritingdoula2day/

Visit my Website to subscribe to my blog, The Well Within. https://yourwritingdoula2day.com/

Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order. Here's the Kindle link! https://mybook.to/igniteyourfaithbook

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Today, we explore 2020-2021, and what it was like to serve as a high school teacher for me during Covid times. We explore burnout, folks letting us down, and how despite it all, God had my back. Logan Taylor's speech "U Matter," is a significant inspiration for this chapter as we journal because each of us matters and is fearfully and wonderfully made. Meditative, mental health journaling that supports body, mind, and spirit health is a self-care tool that got me through some of the toughest times in my career in education. Breathwork and grounding are important parts of my own journaling practice.

Today's research includes statistics from The National Education Association (NEA) and a meditative journal prompt to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your experience by adding a track from my accompanying Spotify playlist: track 5, created just for this chapter-Hop over to listen to Nichole Nordeman's "Brave."
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Three, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. A special shout out to the Playmakers in Syracuse City School District today! Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html

This episode is not just a summer sojourn but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

DM me on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/yourwritingdoula2day/

Visit my Website to subscribe to my blog, The Well Within. https://yourwritingdoula2day.com/

Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order. Here's the Kindle link! https://mybook.to/igniteyourfaithbook

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Today, we explore three warm-up journal prompts which are Chapter Two. There are things to consider from author Anne LaMott, Arizona State University research, the Holy Bible, The Secret Garden, and what it means to tap into self-care, the first step in self-love. There are three, separate prompts to journal along to with the mindful, meditative sounds of Masood Taj's "Unconditional Love" track (short version-5 minutes), or you can choose to extend your experience with the entire, longer track version from my accompanying Spotify playlist: track 4-Hop over to listen!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1BKHHSFspfTqv7G7smvYVP?si=2c045ed4df6a443e

Today's chapter contains one swear word (sh**) that is part of Anne LaMott's quote. Out of great respect to one of my favourite authors, I kept the quote in its original form and context. If this word is offensive to you, my apologies and you might want to ensure little ears are not around when you are listening and  journaling today early on in the episode.

Interact with today's chapter, Chapter Two, Embodying Joy: A Heart Journal-A Memoir for Body, Mind, & Spirit Health (Amazon 2023). https://tinyurl.com/embodyingjoyaheartjournal or venture on a standalone journey of self-expression by responding to today's journal prompt. Three-percent of proceeds from this book go to the Life is Good Playmaker Project, helping a million children a day in the U.S., Haiti, and Ukraine, who are experiencing adverse and challenging circumstances. These children greatly benefit from optimism and hope found within trained adults who work with them to build resiliency. A special shout out to the Playmakers in Syracuse City School District today! Check out where the money goes: https://www.lifeisgood.com/playmakerproject/project-home.html 

This episode is not just a summer sojourn but an invitation to tap into the joy within you. Join me in this self-care sojourn as we get gritty and journal our way to the other side-JOY.

DM me on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/yourwritingdoula2day/

Visit my Website to subscribe to my blog, The Well Within. https://yourwritingdoula2day.com/

Did you know that I'm also an International Bestselling Author in four categories, three countries? Ignite Your Faith, Ignite Publishers, released with my co-authors in June, is sure to light a fire in your heart. Proceeds from the book will build a Classroom of Hope. Read it here or order an autographed, deluxe paperback. DM me to order. Here's the Kindle link! https://mybook.to/igniteyourfaithbook

New Intro to start Season 6