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How can you tell if the Holy Spirit is nudging you? In this episode along with a reading from the 87th Psalm, I'll tell the story of Nicodemus from the Book of John Chapter 3. This is one of my favorite scenes from the Bible, and it's one scene that brings to us the evidence that Jesus was a mystic and suggested that Nicodemus look at the holy teachings through a mystical lens. 

Books Mentioned in This Episode:
The Book of John

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Hello and thank you for tuning in! I'm Brianne Turczynsk, a teacher, an author/journalist, a filmmaker, and a student of mysticism in the Christian tradition. Mysticism is the part of all religions and practices that unifies all people and practices, breaking down the walls around our beliefs built by religious dogma. Mysticism bypasses dogma and invites everyone to the same table. In this episode, we cover Psalm 80 and discuss what it is to be holy, and how we can walk daily carrying the truth of our holiness and that of everyone we meet, including our coworkers and employees. I also talk a bit about gratitude, and how saying thank you can help bring you back to your center.
In our next episode, we'll cover Psalm 87.
Blessings,
Brianne

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Welcome to Loving the Imperfect! On this week's episode, I will briefly discuss Sufism and Rumi in this episode since Psalm 73 reminded me so much of some of Rumi's poems. For those of you who don't know what Sufism is, this would be a good episode to introduce you to one of the most mystical orders of Islam. It is an episode that reminds us to love each other and ourselves just the way we are.

Blessings,
Brianne

Books mentioned in this episode:

Sufism: Transformation of the Heart by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
Hafiz: The Gift
Rumi Unseen Poems by Mevlana Rumi 

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In this episode, we discuss the Red Sea crossing and the scientific evidence that proves it may have occurred.  It's an episode that asks us to notice the miracles in our lives and the Spirit of Love's subtle nudges to glean meaning from everyday life.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Epic of Gilgamesh
Angels in My Hair by Lorna Byrne
No, really: There is a scientific explanation for the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus - The Washington Post

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If talking about these topics is a trigger for you, please skip this episode.

In this episode, I'll take you into the wilderness with me and talk more about my experience with the anxiety and panic attacks I endured for seven years. I will share the story of how I cured myself of them in the hope that this episode might help anyone out there listening who is dealing with this too. In Psalm 59, David speaks to God of his fright because his house is being watched by Saul. This is the same kind of fear during any kind of mental trauma, fear of when it may strike us again and the burden of always carrying it everywhere we go. I hope this episode helps to free some of you.  

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In this tenth episode, I introduce you to Vita Sackville-West, owner and creator of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent, England. She was my muse and the voice in my head for many years when I was doing a lot of gardening. I'm happy to tell you a little about her in this episode and share a reading from one of her garden books about olive trees. In Psalm 52, David compares himself to an olive tree, so we will talk a little about olive trees and hear about their appearance in the holy texts of the world. Thank you again for joining me and allowing me the space to share a little of my story.  I hope it inspires you and brings you peace.
Blessings.


Books mentioned in this episode:
The Quran
More For Your Garden by Vita Sackville-West
Notes From Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky 

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Thank you for joining me today. Please consider sharing or subscribing! In this episode I talk about leaving the crowd, our comfort zones, to seek what the Spirit is calling you to do. It also includes a brief teaching on the art of detachment. I mention several examples from scripture that speak to this. This episode also includes a reading from Psalm 45 which inspired the subject for this episode, Finding Your True People. 

Books mentioned in this episode:

Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh 

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As Easter is approaching I thought we should take a closer look at Pontius Pilate, a man with whom Jesus is forever entwined. This episode offers a different approach to looking at those embedded in the system of unjust decision-making throughout the world and suggests that we muster up compassion in the most unexpected corners, breaking down our dualist patterns.  It also includes a reading from Psalm 38.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Falling Upward by Richard Rohr


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This episode contains a reading of Psalm 31, a psalm that brings to mind the crucifixion of Jesus.  I will share a reading from the poetry of Sappho, a Greek poetess of the year 600 B.C.E. I will compare her work to David's and share some history of this wonderful poet. Later in the episode, we will be blessed by the Mission Sisters of the Holy Spirit.  A few years ago I conducted several interviews with these amazing ladies and share with you a special moment from my last meeting with them before COVID.  They are religious sisters of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan. Thank you for tuning in to the show. Please consider sharing the show with someone you love and especially with those you are learning to love. : )

Books mentioned in this episode:
Sappho translated by Mary Barnard

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 Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you who celebrate. We are going to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some readings of John O'Donohue and end with a Celtic blessing. We dive into Psalm 24 and talk about God knocking on our ancient doors. I'll cover a brief history of St. Patrick and reveal the mystical ways of Celtic Spirituality. Today's show is dedicated to all of you missing your homeland. Thank you for joining me.

Books mentioned in this episode:
To Bless the Space Between Us by John O'Donohue
Anam Cara by John O'Donohue
Walking in Wonder by John O'Donohue
Celtic Daily Prayers: Prayers and Readings from the Northumbria Community

This episode is available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Iu0uuql6qTE?si=vSMBMMDetcN7xImw

 For more information about me and my work, please visit www.brianneturczynski.com or www.lovingtheimperfect.com