Looking Within - A Contemplative Podcast

Today we’ll consider Part 2 -- the giving end -- of a two part series on “blessing.”  As there are those in our lives who bless and encourage us, may we be this loving presence in the lives of others.

In a world of uncertainty, negativity, and fear, we can easily become discouraged, losing heart on our journey. Words from another -- the gift of a blessing -- can renew your courage, and draw a circle of light around you to protect, heal, and strengthen you. This is part one of a two part series that will conclude with part two on August 19.

Like an eagle soaring on the currents of the wind, life can be more of a “relaxing into” than a stress-filled pressing and pushing to make things happen.

How do you tend to spend your daily supply of inner spiritual energy? Today’s quiet moments of looking within can help you to be mindful of how you use and conserve the precious and finite inner energy that you’ve been given each day.

Both “looking within” and “living it out” are essential on your journey. The natural and human worlds desperately need our sense of God’s presence and love to be lived out in very tangible, hands-on ways.

Looking Within is a podcast for the spiritual explorer in each of us. Weekly episodes, led by Julie Stevens, invite the listener to explore the inner life using a contemplative lens. Through contemplative practices and ways of looking at the spiritual journey, we hope you gain a sense of hope, meaning, joy, and love.

Looking Within is a podcast for the spiritual explorer in each of us. Weekly episodes, led by Julie Stevens, invite the listener to explore the inner life using a contemplative lens. Through contemplative practices and ways of looking at the spiritual journey, we hope you gain a sense of hope, meaning, joy, and love.