Meditations

Alchemy 5,6,7

Alchemy is about the transformation of the self. It is transforming the base self into gold, or spiritual awareness. Stage five: Fermentation, describes the decay of one’s old self and the rebirth of one’s true self. The first four stages involved discarding our old, inauthentic self and drawing together the authentic elements within us. Stage […]


The Quail

The California Quail is a handsome, round bird with a rich gray breast, intricately scaled underparts, and a curious, forward-drooping head plume. It is often seen scratching at the ground in groups or dashing forward on blurred legs, California Quail are common but unobtrusive. They flush to cover when frightened.


The Hummingbird

Art song. Hummingbirds are small, with most species measuring 3–5 in in length. They are specialized for feeding on flower nectar, but all species also consume flying insects or spiders. Each of the 17 hummingbird species that breed in North America builds slightly different nests in various habitats although all hummingbird nests have much in common.


All That Has Never Been Spoken

This is a meditation from a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke in his Book of Hours 1,12, in which the poet prays to his muse for inspiration.


Believe

A message of hope and faith.


The Hour is Striking

This lovely little poem by Rainer Maria Rilke speaks to the importance of our being mindful and aware — to live in the moment.


I am the One

Hildegard von Bingen, a mystic and visionary from the Middle Ages, wrote beautiful songs, chants and poetry. This is one of our favorites — crafted into a visual meditation with beautiful and evocative imagery.


8. Never Doubt

A message of hope and faith


The King’s Robes

Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem, The King’s Robes from his Book of Hours, is one of his “Love Poems to God.” It reminds the reader to avoid worshipping false images.


Devotional vs Contemplative Practices

Our speakers discuss the difference between devotional and contemplative practices


Mystical Knowing

Mary Reed, the “Unwitting Mystic” talks about meditation, contemplation, and the experience of embodiment on the path to mystical knowing. ….Enjoy these short excerpts taken from interviews for our upcoming full-length documentary on mysticism. Stay tuned!


Mysticism and Hinduism

A conversation with Paramacharya Sadasivanathaswami at the Hindu Monastery in Kauai.


St Francis Statue

Fr Joe talks about the prayers of St Francis.


Fr Joe’s Century Plant

Father Joe sees the century plant as a metaphor for our lives.


The Gift of Suffering

Fr. Joe shares his humanity—his courage and his faith, as he tells us about the gift he is able to find in his battle with cancer.


Inspirations – are coming! Sign up today!

Inspirations are short (only a minute or less) video affirmation-meditations. They will be delivered to your mailbox every day or so, once you sign up. Sign up today by clicking the word “Inspirations” at the top of this page.


Pilgrimage

The objective of a pilgrimage is to gain a new perspective, to open oneself up to a new kind of wisdom.


Infinite Love

Experience a quiet moment of healing relaxation and meditation


I am a Child of God

A short meditative prayer with music and imagery.


I Am Centered

Travel into the fourth dimension with Alexandra Dickerman’s meditation/relaxation experiences, with poetry, visualizations, music, and images to lead you along your spiritual journey.


Awareness

Travel into the fourth dimension with Alexandra Dickerman’s meditation/relaxation experiences, with poetry, visualizations, music, and images to lead you along your spiritual journey.


Blessings

Travel into the fourth dimension with Alexandra Dickerman’s meditation/relaxation experiences, with poetry, visualizations, music, and images to lead you along your spiritual journey. (Since these little meditations are meant to be experienced, you may find they are more effective in “full screen” mode – [just hit the little 4-arrow box on the right end of […]


Meditations-Introduction

Travel into the fourth dimension with Alexandra Dickerman’s meditation/relaxation experiences, with poetry, visualizations, music, and images to lead you along your spiritual journey.


East Meets West Concert

This video is an excerpt from a concert held on Nov 13, 2010 in San Francisco that combined the Yale Russian Chorus Alumni and the Slavyanka Men’s Russian Chorus. Enjoy!!