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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!