Exploring Peace Meditations

Energy Meditation: Balanced and Connected

April 19, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Bring your body into balance and feel more connected to God with this guided chakra meditation. Prepare yourself for a pause that fills you up and leaves you feeling refreshed. Take time to find balance, receive the affirmations of each chakra color, and emerge more centered, and divinely connected to your Creator. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Suppor...

Loving Kindness: Breathing Compassion

April 05, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Discover the transformative power of loving-kindness meditation and how it can open your heart to a deeper connection with yourself, your loved ones and your Creator. Whether you're settled in your favorite yoga pose or simply seated comfortably, allow yourself to be enveloped by God's grace and compassion as we soak in a traditional loving-kindness meditation combined with intentional breathwork. By the end, you'll not only feel a renewed sense of calm but be equipped with the heartfelt i...

Yoga Nidra: Renewal

March 29, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Take a break and welcome renewal and rebirth to flow through you as we embrace the gifts of a rejuvenated spirit and a refreshed body and mind. Drawing inspiration from Romans 6:3-5, we set our intention on renewal and welcome the practice of gratitude. This light-filled, Christ-centered Yoga Nidra is a perfect meditation for the Easter season but can be savored in any season. Enter this sacred space where every exhale is a release, and every inhale brings you closer to the divine peace th...

Centering Prayer: Afternoon Stillness

March 22, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Discover the essence of tranquility and the profound depth of stillness in our latest meditation session. As your guide, I, Whitney, lead you gently into an afternoon of serenity, focusing on the art of Centering Prayer. Together, we'll explore the profound words of Psalm 46:10, allowing these sacred verses to guide us into a deeper spiritual connection with God. Our time together is a reprieve from the day's chaos—here, you're encouraged to lay down your burdens and find solace in the prese...

Energy Meditation: Discover A Quiet Mind

March 15, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Let's embark on a peaceful journey to quiet the mind and welcome God's healing touch throughout our very being. In this time of prayerful meditation, we'll explore the gift of God's healing energy, embrace stillness, and invite our Creator to infuse every cell of our being with peace, quiet, calm, and healing. Prepare to be guided through a sacred space of self-renewal, where God's peace and gratitude become your dear and quiet companions. Support the show If you benefit from these free Ch...

Breathwork: Quiet Your Worries

March 08, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MB

Discover the power of purposeful breathwork to ease anxieties and embrace the peace that Christ longs to offer you. In a world brimming with worries, the sacred words of Jesus from his farewell discourse offer a timeless refuge, promising a peace that the world cannot give. As we engage in the gentle rhythm of box breathing, let these divine assurances enfold you in a state of deep relaxation and spiritual connection with your Creator. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ...

Yoga Nidra: Quiet the Body

March 01, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Embark on a serene voyage into the heart of Lent in this special edition of Exploring Peace Meditations. Through the gentle practice of yoga-nidra, we journey together into a state of deep relaxation and spiritual focus, mirroring the quiet solitude of Jesus's time in the desert. As you settle into this meditative experience, you're encouraged to set an intention, whether it's to find a moment of peace amid a busy day or to invite restful sleep at night's embrace. Let this meditation be a s...

Centering Prayer: Quiet

February 09, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Take just 15 minutes to sit in the quiet of Centering Prayer. The quietude we encounter together is not an escape but a wellspring of God's strength, love, and peace that we bring back into our daily lives. Take a deep breath and practice letting go as you calm your body, heart, and mind and find strength in your Creator. May you make space to meet God in the quiet as you explore the discipline of Centering Prayer. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditat...

Breathwork: Slow Down and Be Present

February 02, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB

Do you need a moment to yourself? Do you feel hurried by those around you? Discover the power of breathwork with this short breathwork practice. Savor these seven minutes for you, to slow down and be present with God. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.com/community and be a Peace Seeker Foll...

Energy Meditation: Awaken Your Morning

January 26, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Awaken yourself before your feet hit the floor with this centering energy meditation. As the world outside still slumbers, we'll recline in the quiet predawn, weaving together breath and colorful imagery thanks to the chakras. Enjoy this meditation and savor God's Spirit within yourself. Save and revisit this meditation as a regular start to your day. This episode is more than just a meditation—it's an invitation to carry a sense of God's grounded love and empowered wisdom with you, long...

Yoga Nidra: Intentional Rest

January 19, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Embrace the calming practice of yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep—a meditation that rejuvenates your nervous system and leads your body into a profound state of relaxation. Whether your pause is a serene interlude amid life's afternoon chaos or a prelude to a night of restful slumber, this guided meditation invites you to embrace intentional rest in God's presence and welcome peace, beauty, grace, and light with your whole self. You will want to save this meditation to re-visit daily...

Breath Prayer: For This New Year

January 12, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MB

Have you ever felt the pull of a single word that could shape the course of your year? Join me, Whitney, as we embark on a reflective meditation to discover that guiding word. In the tranquil space of this episode, we transcend beyond mere resolutions and invite a meaningful tradition into our lives. Whether the word finds us or we find it, this practice is a beacon, illuminating our intentions, hopes, and the divine invitations of the new year. Together, we'll learn to inhale the sacred and...

Yoga Nidra: Advent Rest

December 01, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Imagine letting go of the holiday stress while relaxing and grounding yourself in the comforting presence of God's word. Pause with this meditation and receive the gifts of God's hope, peace, joy, and love this season. Begin by finding a comfortable position, lying on your back with your arms by your sides and your legs extended. Close your eyes gently and take a few deep breaths, and let's find rest with God this Advent. You'll hear these verses as you relax: May the God of hope fill y...

Prayer of Examen: With Gratitude

November 24, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MB

Let's seek God with grateful hearts using a form of the ancient practice known as the Prayer of Examen. Whether you're quietly sitting at your desk, unwinding on a yoga mat, relaxing in bed, or taking a peaceful stroll, this episode offers an opportunity to pause and notice God's activity in your life with gratitude. You may wish to journal through this time or savor the quiet reflection in God's presence. Pause now, take a deep breath, and let the ordinary moments of your life become extrao...

Lectio Divina: Seek God

November 17, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.5 MB

Ordinary Time is the longest season of the Christian liturgical calendar. Let's pause and Seek God in this ordinary season. Let's allow ourselves to linger in the stillness of the present moment, open our hearts, and find God - right here in this moment. What does it mean to seek God with our whole hearts in our everyday lives? Let's pause and ask that question together. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your s...

Centering Prayer: Seek

November 10, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Whether you're a novice at centering prayer or an experienced practitioner, this practice offers space for seeking God's presence, inviting fresh insights and a deeper understanding of being present with God in the quiet. So, join our journey, and let's explore the gift of God's peace together as we practice Centering Prayer. Pause, embrace the quiet, and seek God with us today. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Y...

Yoga Nidra: Afternoon Rest

November 03, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

What if your afternoon could harbor a serene pause, that renews your strength to carry on? Relax where you are and enter this mindful journey of yogic sleep - a soothing exploration of peace and rest in the midst of your day, aimed to resonate the tranquility of Luke 12:27 into your consciousness. Settle in and be guided through your body to heighten your awareness, release tension, relax, and find rest. This session does not require a yoga mat or any particular setup. You can be at your de...

Morning Meditation: Embracing Beauty

October 27, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MB

What if you could invite peace and tranquility into your morning routine? What if you could begin each day with an awareness of the divine beauty that surrounds you? Pause for a time of centering and stillness with Whitney to begin this day. Consider meditating with your eyes open as you gaze out a window or close your eyes and imagine God's beauty around you. Practice welcoming the sweet beauty of God's love to rest upon you, setting the tone for your entire day. Try this meditation dail...

Lectio Divina: Altogether Beautiful

October 20, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MB

Let God's word wash over you as a gentle reminder of your intrinsic beauty, and let it guide you in recognizing God's beauty within and around you. Find a posture or pose where you can breathe, reflect, respond, and rest in this passage from Song of Solomon 4:7, English Standard Version. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 ...

Breathwork: God's Beauty

October 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

We journey together through mindful reflections on nature's wonders, our loved places, and the awe-inspiring creations of the Lord. As the inhales and exhales mirror the ebb and flow of life's tides, you'll find yourself drawn deeper into the divine beauty around you. Practice a powerful breathing technique known as 4-7-8. This pranayama practice aids in improving sleep and emotional regulation, and in this episode, it is seamlessly interwoven with reflections on Psalm 27:4. Support the sh...

Yoga Nidra: Receiving Rest

September 29, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

Are you longing for some rest? Psalm 4:8 says, "I will lie down and sleep in peace because you alone, Lord, let me live in safety." You're invited to picture a serene space where relaxation is not only welcomed but encouraged. Now settle in to a reclined posture as you open yourself up to rest in God's presence. Prepare for a journey of peace, serenity, and tranquility, and let's explore the gift of God's peace with this Yoga Nidra meditation. Support the show If you benefit from thes...

Centering Prayer: Open

September 22, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Simple practices are not always easy. Embark on this sacred journey of quiet prayer with Whitney as we explore the ancient practice of Centering Prayer. This quiet meditation time invites us to embrace the power of silence and the invitation to open up to God. Whether you can spare twenty minutes or only a few, this practice is about what feels right for you today. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support me...

Breath Prayer: Receive

September 15, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MB

Ever find yourself in a situation where you needed that little extra strength to carry you through? I, Whitney, have been there and found solace in a practice called breath prayer. Engaging your breath to connect with the divine, this practice has been my rock in rocky times, and a constant companion in everyday life. In this special episode, you are invited to step into a place of openness, using our breath to connect with God. Let's journey together in this peaceful session, inhaling deep...

Yoga Nidra: An Open Heart

September 01, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Our journey begins in a reclined posture, opening your heart to the omnipresent love of God. Pause and savor this time of Yoga Nidra as we explore the invitation of Psalm 51:10, inviting the abundant love, light, and spirit of God to rejuvenate us from within. Whether you're seeking an afternoon reset or preparing for a night of peaceful sleep, open yourself to God's love and light with this refreshing meditation for heart, mind, and body. Support the show If you benefit from these free Ch...

Energy Meditation: Discover God's Light

August 25, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MB

Experience a deepening sense of unity, love, and connection with the light of Christ, our Creator. Discover presence in your body and spirit as you open yourself up to God's light in your life. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.com/community and be a Peace Seeker Follow our host @WhitneyRSim...

Walking Meditation: Discover Wonder

August 18, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and divine wonder? Join me, Whitney, as I guide you through this walking meditation that promises to shift your perspective and open your senses to the beautiful, unexpected, and unfamiliar aspects of your environment. Together, we'll navigate the landscape of our minds and souls, and step into that quiet place of wonder that connects our bodies and the world around us. Let's take a walk and discover more wonder, shall we? Support the...

Breath Prayer: Discover Hope

August 11, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.02 MB

Experience the tranquility of stillness and explore the true power of hope in your life as Whitney leads us on a journey to discover God's gift of peace. Get comfortable, take a deep breath and allow yourself to be guided through this enlightening meditation, inspired by the calming verses of Ephesians, chapter one, verses 18 and 19, that gently encourage us to breathe in the name of God and exhale a longing for hope, an essential cornerstone of our session. This isn't just another meditat...

Yoga Nidra: Finding Inner Stillness

August 04, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Let's embark on an intimate journey with God, discovering a tranquil garden of peace and stillness within yourself. You will be guided into a deep state of relaxation as we welcome God's loving presence and immense grace into our hearts. Together, we learn to let our breath ripple like a serene pond, and gradually bring a conscious awareness to each part of our body, surrendering into the tranquil stillness within us. We feel God's compassion fill us, as we rest in a sanctuary of peace and ...

Lectio Divina: Live in Love

July 28, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MB

How are you living in love? Are you embodying Christ's love in your daily life? Journey with Whitney as we embrace the transformative power of God's word in a contemplative listening practice through Ephesians chapter 5, verses 1 and 2. Uncover the profound beauty of God's peace as we surrender ourselves with the breath into moments of silence, tuning in to the sacred words that reverberate within our hearts. Be prepared to explore the resonating words or phrases in your own unique way, whet...

Loving Kindness: God is Love

July 21, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB

Take a moment to welcome God’s peace within yourself as you practice loving kindness for yourself and others. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.com/community and be a Peace Seeker Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations on social media to like, comment, and share God's...

Energy Meditation: Extra Love

July 14, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

Sit or recline so you can breathe fully then soak in God's love and light using not only your breath but the gift of your imagination. Practice this mindful meditation to filled to overflowing with an extra dose of God's love and awaken that love and energy within you. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at Explo...

Yoga Nidra: Love Yourself to Sleep

July 07, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

You are fearfully and wonderfully made! Rest in God's love as you relax your entire being and prepare your body for a good night's sleep. The practice of Yoga Nidra invites you to a deep state of relaxation throughout your entire body. So get comfortable and savor this love-filled meditation. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join ...

Breath Prayer: Change

June 30, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MB

Change is all around; how might this prayer meet you in this time of change in your life? If you want to explore this with companion yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on page 76 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.com/c...

Lectio Divina: Accept

June 23, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

Psalm 139:13 invites us to pause and appreciate how God made each of us! Take time today to listen and see what you see, hear, or notice. If you want to explore this with companion yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on page 36 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peac...

Breath Prayer: Cleanse

June 09, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MB

Use your breath and your imagination to sit with Jesus and take some cleansing breaths today. If you would like to explore this passage with companion yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on page 80 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at Ex...

Yoga Nidra: Afternoon Pause

May 26, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Life is full, but you really can be still and take a pause with your Creator . Whether you're at work, at home, or even traveling, find a place where you can be alone for about 20 minutes to relax and breathe. Your body and your spirit will be filled with God's presence and you will find more ease to finish out your day thanks to the benefits of Yoga Nidra. Return to this meditation each afternoon and relish the benefits of a purposeful pause with God. Support the show If you benefit from...

Loving Kindness Meditation: For Family

May 19, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MB

May this time of prayer and meditation cultivate a spirit of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness within our family relationships offering loving kindness to those we call our family. Note: This meditation does not assume all family relationships are emotionally healthy. Allow God to guide you in your offering of loving care and compassion. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps th...

Meet God in the Silence: 20 Minutes

May 12, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Whether in seated meditation or finding gentle movement in the silence, you can quiet your mind for 20 minutes with the companionship of this meditation. Choose this simple meditation when you simply need space to come close to God, God will come close to you. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace....

Breath Prayer: Strength for the Weary

May 05, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MB

Feeling weary? Need God's strength? Pause and breathe now in a purposeful and prayerful way. If you want to explore this with companion yoga postures and an essential oil, find this meditation on page 44 of Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.c...

Energy Meditation: Awakening Joy

April 28, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MB

Use the gift of your imagination and awareness of God's energy within you to awaken your heart space with joy today. This mindful meditation is the perfect start to your day to set a positive intention before God or practice anytime you need to awaken the joy within you. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at E...

Yoga Nidra: Deep Rest & Sleep

April 21, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Allow your body to release the stress and burdens of the day by practicing this Yoga Nidra meditation as part of your nighttime routine. Let your burdens fall away and find peace, rest and sleep in the presence of your Creator. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.com/community and be a Peace See...

Lectio Divina: Seeing Jesus

April 07, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

In John 20:1-18, there is a powerful reminder for us to notice God in our lives today. This passage recounts the story of Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ. Mary was grieving, confused, and searching for Jesus' body when she encountered the risen Christ. This encounter changed everything for Mary, and it can do the same for us. Listen and imagine seeing Jesus in your life today. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our...

Walking Meditation: Perceiving Change

March 31, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

This springtime walking meditation was created to companion you on a 20-minute mindful journey with God. You'll breathe, walk mindfully, and notice the change around and within you as you listen to the prompts. Let this meditation guide your listening time with your Creator as you're reminded of these words from Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV): I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Support the s...

Yoga Nidra: Peace and Rest for Seasons of Change

March 24, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Practice this Yoga Nidra for peace in seasons of change, and find rest in God’s presence as you relax and let go - releasing your worries with each breath. In a comfortable position, lying on your back, notice the natural rhythm of your breath and rest for 25 minutes. Return to this meditation anytime you need peace and rest. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes comin...

Loving Kindness Meditation: In Times of Change

March 17, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Loving Kindness Meditation is a mindfulness-based meditation that invites us to cultivate compassion, kindness, acceptance, and love - especially helpful in times of change or difficulty. Find any posture, settle into God's presence to practice this meditation, and ask God to accompany you today. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: ...

Meet God in Silence: 15 Minutes

March 10, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Consider these words from Henri Nouwen, "The careful balance between silence and words, withdrawal and involvement, distance and closeness, solitude and community, forms the basis of the Christian life." Let Whitney companion you into silence with God as you take 15 minutes for your soul care to simply practice being quiet as you breathe. Whether you start or end your day with 15 minutes in the quiet with God, practice this one often and notice the effects on your whole self - body and s...

Breath Prayer: Without Ceasing in this Season

March 03, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

Pause and reset your body and spirit with purposeful breathing and use Whitney's guidance to find and practice the breath prayer that fits you in this season. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and keeps the episodes coming! Support Exploring Peace: Join our 🕊 community at ExploringPeace.com/community and be a Peace Seeker Follow our host @WhitneyRSimpson and @ExploringPeaceMeditations...

Energy Meditation: Open Hands

February 24, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MB

This guided energy meditation invites you to open your hands before God and let go of anything that gets in the way. Sit on the floor or in a chair and let's explore a posture of openness in God's presence. While this meditation was created for the season of Lent, you can practice it anytime you need a reminder to open your hands before God, connect with your body and breath, and let go. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our com...

Yoga Nidra: Letting Go

February 17, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MB

Holding on to tightness, perfection, worry, overwhelm, constant thinking or busy-ness? Take a little time for yourself and practice letting go. This shorter length Yoga Nidra meditation is ideal for an afternoon pick me up, to use when you're feeling overwhelmed, or to release your worries from the day. Find a seated or reclined posture and practice letting go with open hands. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your ...

Prayer of Examen: Hearing God's Voice

February 10, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

The Prayer of Examen is an ancient practice of St. Ignatius of Loyola that invites us to pause and notice God's activity in our lives with gratitude. Pause today and review the past 24 hours with God - Whitney will prompt you to recall when you felt close to and far away from God. You may wish to journal what you hear or simply listen and ponder. Support the show If you benefit from these free Christ-centered meditations, consider joining our community. Your support means so much and kee...

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