Shekina Meditation Podcast

Hi friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 21 of the podcast!We start today’s episode with a little update on what is going on around here, as well as an invitation to our upcoming pilgrimage in Italy. If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 09:53.We want tell you about a special opporunity coming up soon! We will be guiding our second pilgrimage retreat in Northern Italy, together with La Nuvola, from August 24-30, 2026. This will be five days and six nights together in a mountain retreat, spending time in nature, meditation, creative expression, and community while exploring the ways of Christ together. We hope you join us! You can find out all about it at https://www.shekinacommunity.com/2026-italy-pilgrimage-with-la-nuvola.Today’s episode is an imagination meditation on Mark 10:17-31 with Neil. Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateWe also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 19 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month.  You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Hi friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 20 of the podcast!We want tell you about a special opporunity coming up soon! We will be guiding our second pilgrimage retreat in Northern Italy, together with La Nuvola, from August 24-30, 2026. This will be five days and six nights together in a mountain retreat, spending time in nature, meditation, creative expression, and community while exploring the ways of Christ together. We hope you join us! You can find out all about it at https://www.shekinacommunity.com/2026-italy-pilgrimage-with-la-nuvola.Today’s episode is lectio divina on John 1:1-5 with Rae. This recording comes from a live session of guiding meditation at Shambhala, a music festival in Northern Thailand. You might notice some festival noise in the background!Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateWe also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month.  You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Hi friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 19 of the podcast!Today’s episode is lectio divina on Psalm 27: 4-5 and 13-14, with Ro. This recording comes from a live session of guiding meditation at Shambhala, a music festival in Northern Thailand. You might notice some festival noise in the background!Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateWe also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month.  You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,We’ve had an unplanned break (after some sickness and hospital time as well as festival time!) I am very happy to be back and sharing this with you!Today’s episode is lectio divina on Isaiah 32: 14-20, with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateWe also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month.  You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 17 of the podcast! (I think we mistakenly call it episode 18 in the intro! Whoops!)Today, Ro and Rae give an update, and get pretty chatty! If you’d like to skip to the meditation, it’s at 09:45. Today we chat about our grocery deliveries and other things that have been going on around here! We also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month.  You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Today’s episode is lectio divina on Philippians 2: 5-9, with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 16 of the podcast!Today, Ro and Rae are back to giving a short update in the intro. Today we chat about our grocery deliveries, again about theokinesis butoh, and about our big busy season coming up! We also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month.  You can help out here. Today’s episode is lectio divina on Mark 13:32-37 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Here’s our Spotify link.Here’s the podcast on iTunes.Here’s the episode on YouTube.Our patrons help to keep our community running! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast.  You can also send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram! We are so thankful for your support,Much love,the Shekina Garden Community.

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 15 of the podcast!Today, Ro and Rae are back to giving a short update in the intro. Today we chat about cleaning up mud, being conference-reluctant, theokinesis butoh, and Chinua arriving home! We also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 17 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries!  You can help out here. Today’s episode is lectio divina on Isaiah 64: 1-3, 8-9 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Here’s our Spotify link.Here’s the podcast on iTunes.Here’s the episode on YouTube.If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast.  It’s one of the ways we keep our community running! You can also send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram! We are so thankful for your support,Much love,the Shekina Garden Community.

Dear friends, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 14 of the podcast! Today, Ro and Rae are back to giving a short update in the intro. Today we talk about season changes, our pilgrimage in Italy, and what we are thankful for. Today’s episode is an imagination meditation, imagining your heart as a room, with Rae.  Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, she will guide you through the imagination meditation with lots of space for you to play.   And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 13 of the podcast!Today’s episode is a lectio divina on John 15: 9-13 with Rae. Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation.  And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 12 of the podcast!Today’s episode is a lectio divina on Genesis 1:1-5, 26-28, 31 with Neil. This recording comes from our daily meditation sessions at Shambhala in Your Heart festival in Chiang Dao, Thailand, so you may hear some festival noise in the background. Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 11 of the podcast!We have a special invitation for you. Those of us from Shekina Garden will be offering a weekend pilgrimage of rhythm and rest called Exploring the Christ Path. This is in partnership with Upcycle House and takes place in Piecavilleo, Italy, August 28-31 of this year. You can find the details at https://www.shekinacommunity.com/2025-italy! There are still a few spots available and time to sign up!Today’s episode is a lectio divina on Psalm 90: 1-4, 12, and 14 with Ro. This recording comes from our daily meditation sessions at Shambhala in Your Heart festival in Chiang Dao, Thailand, so you may hear some festival noise in the background. Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of the podcast!We have a special invitation for you. Those of us from Shekina Garden will be offering a weekend pilgrimage of rhythm and rest called Exploring the Christ Path. This is in partnership with Upcycle House and takes place in Piecavilleo, Italy, August 28-31 of this year. You can find the details here! There are still a few spots available and time to sign up!Today’s episode is a lectio divina on Ephesians 3:14-21 with Miri. This recording comes from our daily meditation sessions at Shambhala in Your Heart festival in Chiang Dao, Thailand, so you may hear some festival noise in the background. Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Miri will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space and prompts for you to enter with your own imagination.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 9 of the podcast!Today’s episode is an imagination meditation on Matthew 19:13-15 with Neil. This recording comes from our daily meditation sessions at Shambhala in Your Heart festival in Chiang Dao, Thailand, so you may hear some festival noise in the background. (In particular, there is a drumming noise in the first few minutes, but it stops after a little while.)Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space and prompts for you to enter with your own imagination.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear wonderful listeners, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of the podcast! Today’s episode is an imagination meditation on Luke 8: 22-25 with Miri. This recording comes from our daily meditation sessions at Shambhala in Your Heart festival in Chiang Dao, Thailand, so you may hear some festival noise in the background. Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Miri will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space and prompts for you to enter with your own imagination. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear wonderful listeners, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 7 of the podcast! Today’s episode is lectio divina on Matthew 11:28 with Rae. This recording comes from our daily meditation sessions at Shambhala in Your Heart festival in Chiang Dao, Thailand, so you may hear some festival noise in the background. Rae has also chosen some simpler English words for the verse to make it more accessible to those who spoke English on a simpler level.  Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, she will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear kind people, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of the podcast! Today’s episode is a contemplation of nature meditation with Ro. You will need an item of nature for this meditation! It can be something you can hold, or something you can imagine or see (like a mountain or the wind.) Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, she will guide you with a series of questions to help you think about your item of nature. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of the podcast! Today’s episode is an imagination meditation on John 12: 1-11 with Neil. Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of the podcast! Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on verses from John 1 with Rae. Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of the podcast! After 100 episodes in Season 2, we have begun Season 3!  Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Matthew 12- 14-21 with Neil. Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators, Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of the podcast! After 100 episodes in Season 2, we have begun Season 3!  Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on verses from the Message paraphrase of John 16 with Rae. Each meditation we offer has three parts. First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation. Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation. And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.  One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!  If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagarden We are so thankful for your support, Much love, The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the podcast!After 100 episodes in Season 2, we have begun Season 3! We thought we would begin by reposting of our first ever podcast episode. I hope you enjoy it! (One thing you’ll notice is that we have background music, a practice we stopped in favor of the birds at Shekina Garden. :) )Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Psalm 32: 1-5 with Ro.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 100 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Luke 11: 37-42 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 99 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Romans 11: 33-36 with Ro.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 98 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on verses from John 14 with Rae.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beautiful meditators,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 97 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on  John 8: 48-58 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beloved listeners,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 96 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Lamentations 3: 20-26 with Ro.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 95 of the podcast.Today’s episode is lectio divina on Mark 1: 35-39 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation,Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join us at Patreon, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast.  You can also send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donate.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beloved listeners,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 94 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Ephesians 3: 16-19 with Ro.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae and the Shekina Garden Community

Dear beloved listeners,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 93 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Matthew 6: 7-13 with Rae—The Lord’s Prayer.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear beloved listeners,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 92 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Matthew 5: 43-48 with Neil. This meditation took place at a local music festival, so there might be some noise in the background.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 91 of the podcast.Today’s episode is an imagination meditation on Your Heart as a Room, with Rae. This meditation took place at Shambhala festival, so you may hear more noise in the background.First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the imagination meditation with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process this time by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!This week, we will have a bonus version of this episode available on Patreon- it includes a little of Rae’s introduction from the meditation time at this music festival in Thailand, and a little blooper at the end. 😊If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear beloved listeners,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 90 of the podcast.Today’s episode is an imagination meditation on Luke 19:1-10 with Ro. This meditation took place at a local music festival, so there might be some noise in the background.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, she will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 89 of the podcast.Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Matthew 26: 6-13 with Neil.Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own.Our patrons support us and help us keep our community in operation. If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends and meditators,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 88 of the podcast!Today’s episode is a Contemplation of Nature Meditation with Ro. You’ll need an item or element of nature to hold or imagine, to start. You can find something outside, or think of something, like a mountain or the wind. :)First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the meditation with questions for your contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!Friends, in the month of May, we’re welcoming new patrons with a handwritten postcard of thanks!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon!If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 87 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Psalm 131 with Rae. This meditation took place at Shambhala festival, so you may hear more noise in the background. First, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!Friends, in the month of May, we’re welcoming new patrons with a handwritten postcard of thanks! One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 86 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on 1 John 2: 6-7 with Chinua. This meditation took place at Shambhala festival, so you may hear more noise in the background. First, Chinua will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 85 of the podcast. Today’s episode is a themed Lectio Divina mediation on love, from 1 John 4:8-10 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 with Miri.First, Mir will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 84 of the podcast. Today’s episode is imagination meditation on Mark 10: 46-52 with RaeFirst, Rae will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation, and with questions to help you imagine the scene.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 83 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Psalm 40: 1-4 with Chinua, using the Message paraphrase of the Bible.(This meditation was recorded at Shambhala in your Heart Festival, where we guided daily Christ-centered meditation, so you might hear some festival noise in the background.)First, Chinua will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 82 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Mark 9: 33-37 with Neil.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 81 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Colossians 3: 11-15 with Ro.First, Ro will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 80 of the podcast. (Today’s podcast has some construction noise in the background, sorry about that!)Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on John 1:1-5 and 8-14, and John 8:12 with Miri.First, Miri will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 79 of the podcast. (Today’s podcast has some construction noise in the background, sorry about that!)Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Isaiah 46: 5, 8-13 with Neil.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 78 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Psalm 146: 3-9 With Rae.First, Raea will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 77 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Luke 15:1-10 With Neil.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation, and second, guide you through the verses with plenty of space for your own contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 76 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Psalm 118: 1-6 with Ro. First, Ro will offer some exercises to bring your mind into a quiet space, and second, guide you through the meditation on the verses with lots of space and silence for contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 75 of the podcast. Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on Psalm 103:1-6,8 with Rae.First, Rae will offer some exercises to bring your mind into a quiet space, and second, guide you through the meditation on the verses with lots of space and silence for contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 74 of the podcast. *** Friends, we have a special request for you. We are doing a bit of a relaunch over on Patreon, and we are in need of supporters. In this season, our little pool of contributors is not big enough to cover our monthly costs at Shekina Garden, so we are offering an invitation to jump in as a Patron. We’ve extended this to include the month of October- during this month, all new patrons will receive a postcard in the mail, designed by Rae and with handwritten thank you note. We hope you will join us! ***Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on John 7:1-13 with Neil.First, Neil will offer some exercises to bring your mind into a quiet space, and second, guide you through the meditation on the verses with lots of space and silence for contemplation.For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 73 of the podcast. *** Friends, we have a special request for you. We are doing a bit of a relaunch over on Patreon, and we are in need of supporters. In this season, our little pool of contributors is not big enough to cover our monthly costs at Shekina Garden, so we are offering an invitation to jump in as a Patron. We’ve extended this to include the month of October- during this month, all new patrons will receive a postcard in the mail, designed by Rae and with handwritten thank you note. We hope you will join us! ***Today’s episode is Lectio Divina on three different versions or paraphrases of Psalm 117 with Ro. First, Neil will offer some exercises to bring your mind into a quiet space, and second, guide you through the meditation on the verses with lots of space and silence for contemplation. For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae

Dear friends,Welcome to Season 2 Episode 72 of the podcast. *** Friends, we have a special request for you. We are doing a bit of a relaunch over on http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast and we are in need of supporters. In this season, our little pool of contributors is not big enough to cover our monthly costs at Shekina Garden, so we are offering an invitation to jump in as a Patron. During the month of September, all new patrons will receive a postcard in the mail, designed by Rae and with handwritten thank you note. We hope you will join us! ***Today’s meditation is a Lectio Divina on three of the I Am statements of Jesus, with Rae.First, Rae will offer some exercises to bring your mind into a quiet space, and second, guide you through the meditation on the verses with lots of space and silence for contemplation. For the third part, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts if you are meditating with others, or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. Enjoy!One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateFollow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,Rae