Following the Aliveness
“Following the Aliveness” takes a deep dive into the sacred in everyday life in under 15 minutes, making it a perfect way to start your day, your meditation practice, or simply providing a moment of sacred time amidst life's busyness and chaos.
“Following the Aliveness” is hosted by Janine Schipper, a forest wanderer, mother, meditation teacher, environmental sociologist, and explorer of the deep mysteries that lie within.
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Following the Aliveness
Episode 30: A Speck of Barley and the Mundane Moments in Our Lives
“In pondering these trivial moments, I wonder, are they any less valuable than the moments of profound realization that tap into a greater sense of wholeness?” In this episode, Janine reflects on how a search for something more profound led her instead into a deeper attention to the fleeting and often overlooked moments of daily life—where she began to encounter the sacred in the small.
Today’s contemplative reflection, “A Speck of Barley” was written by Janine Schipper on April 25, 2023.
Reference:
Hafiz. “The Ear that Was Sold to a Fish,” and “Cupping My Hands Like a Mountain Valley.” The Gift. Translations by Daniel Ladinsky.
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