Embracing change and seeking out newness in life can lead to personal growth, fulfillment, and transformation. By stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the unknown, we open ourselves up to new experiences, perspectives, and opportunities. Embracing newness requires a mindset shift, letting go of fear and resistance to change, and viewing it as an opportunity for growth. Surrounding ourselves with diverse perspectives and practicing gratitude and mindfulness can help us break free from the constraints of the past and embrace the possibilities of the future. Embracing newness is not limited by age and can bring excitement and adventure to our lives.
Takeaways
Change is inevitable and can be embraced or resisted.
Embracing newness involves actively seeking out and embracing the unknown.
Embracing change leads to personal growth, expanded horizons, and a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Cultivating a mindset of newness involves letting go of fear and resistance, practicing gratitude and mindfulness, and surrounding ourselves with diverse perspectives.
Chapters
00:00
Embracing Change
02:09
The Concept of Newness
03:08
Benefits of Embracing Change
04:47
Cultivating a Mindset of Newness
06:14
Embracing New Experiences and Opportunities
07:16
The Beauty of Newness
08:02
Staying Open to Newness
09:09
The Transformative Power of Newness
10:02
Embracing Newness at Any Age
11:42
Embracing the Power of Newness

Produced, Edited and mixed by Paul R. Long, OFS

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Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a time to reflect on the love and hope he brought into the world.
The Franciscan Order has a rich tradition of embracing the simplicity and joy of Christmas, particularly through the portrayal of the Nativity scene.
Christmas traditions vary around the world, but they all highlight the common themes of love, joy, and giving.
The Christmas tree symbolizes eternal life and hope, and decorating it together as a family creates lasting memories and strengthens bonds.
To make Christmas more meaningful, spend quality time with loved ones, engage in acts of kindness, and create meaningful traditions.
Incorporating acts of kindness and charity into Christmas celebrations helps to spread the true spirit of the holiday.
It is important to be inclusive and considerate of those for whom Christmas may be a sad or lonely time.
Embracing the love, joy, and hope of the Christmas season can have a transformative impact on our lives and the lives of others.

Produced, Edited and mixed by Paul R. Long, OFS

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The season of Advent is a time  of real significant time in the church. This time marks the beginning of a new liturgical year.  It's a time of preparation. It's a time of anticipation as we await the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The word advent comes from the Latin word "adventus", which means coming or arrival. During this sacred time, we reflect on the coming of Christ, his presence in our lives today, and also his promise to return. 

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In this episode we talk a little bit about being grateful and being thankful and what are their significance and how to add thankfulness to our every single day.

Expressing gratitude is one way to bond with a higher power also. It's an acknowledgement that the blessings received, the blessings that we receive, are from a divine source and not something that we deserve. When we're thankful, we recognize that there is something beyond. 

Expressing gratefulness is more than just being courteous. It's a way of thinking and feeling that recognizes the blessings in our lives, the people who've made them available. We are appreciative and we view the world differently. We concentrate on the positive elements of our existence rather than fixating on the negative. We value individuals surrounding us.d our control and that's something that works in our lives.

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In this episode I talk about the "Dark Night of the Soul" .  I explore the meaning of Darkness and what St John of the Cross had to say about it.  Advent will soon be here, the season of celebrating the Dark with the anticipation of the Light at Christmas.

It is also a reflection on how we all find ourselves in darkness and the hope of Light

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This episode consists of two parts:

First is a brief summary of new things for the podcast and

Second is a story to reflect on.

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A new season begins.   In this episode I talk about the changes in the Podcast.
I also offer a meditation that asks the question "Who will you ask"

Ruth Ann Angus is currently the Director of Yes, We Can Peacebuilders.  

On September 11, 2018, Yes We Can Peacebuilders accepted a proclamation of peace and nonviolence from the Mayor and city council of Moro Bay, California establishing Moro Bay as a Nonviolent City.  In September 2022 a second peace proclamation from the current mayor and city council was accepted by Peacebuilders strengthening the City of Moro Bay's dedication to peace and nonviolence through the Nonviolent Cities Project.

Yes We Can Peacebuilders, offers workshops and training for adults and youth on ways nonviolence is fostered, defining nonviolence to aid in the Development of nonviolent communication and strategies for change within ourselves and our community.

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 Roger Sessions is one of the founders, developers, Directors, and current President of meditationchapel.org, a nonprofit corporation offering online chapels to meditation groups from around the world to meet  virtually and share the gift of silence and stillness. Today there are more than 150 groups meeting on the platform, and more than 8,000 registered users. Perhaps this speaks to you. There is no cost, and it is a truly loving community. 

Roger is a graduate of the FinD program, a three year training program for Spiritual Directors run by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and I am commissioned by the Episcopal Church as a Spiritual Director. Until moving to Guatemala in 2017, I was on staff at the Austin Presbyterian Seminary as a Spiritual Director. I have been deeply involved in Prison Ministry.

Meditation Chapel

Meditation Chapel invites meditation groups from every faith tradition to use our online chapels. They invite meditators from all faith traditions to participate in any of the groups. Welcome to the Online Meditation Chapel and our online multi-faith community of contemplatives. If you are called to find the sacred in the stillness,  we are here for you.

This is a free site and they do not accept any advertisements. It is a gift of love to each other. l

Meditation Chapel nurtures unity and peace through the sharing of divine stillness and sacred listening. They support groups of all faith traditions in offering and sharing the contemplative experience through the sacramental use of technolog

The desire is to offer you a virtual chapel where you can experience the beauty and community of online meditation groups.
 

Welcome to the Online Meditation Chapel and our online multi-faith community of contemplatives. If you are called to find the sacred in the stillness,  we are here for you.

Produced, Edited and mixed by Paul R. Long, OFS

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The title of this episode gives most of the information about its content.  Don shares with the listeners his life.  He starts with recounting a childhood of abuse, his encounters with the legal system, his incarceration for many years, and how he found God while in prison and afterward.

Don found his way to the Secular Franciscan order, where he is a professed member.  He has served in several different ministries and continues to be of service to the Church.

Don is the author of "From Felon to Secular Franciscan".  He writes under the pen name of Don J. Bessette in order to protect his family.

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