152. Playful Perspective (Meditation Journey)

152. Playful Perspective (Meditation Journey)

A Guided Meditation on Hope, Values, and Presence Host Rain Elizabeth Stickney welcomes listeners to Every Moment Is Sacred, a podcast interweaving meditation and healing into everyday life. She shares ways to meditate together and then guides a meditation inviting playfulness and hope. Rain encourages listeners to imagine what they truly want, hold values close, and shift perspective by zooming into the physical and emotional heart before zooming out to the body, home, globe, and universe. This meditation emphasizes breath, patience, and presence while playing mindfully with perspective. ~~~~~   ”From the inner worlds and the outer worlds, you matter.” ~ Rain Elizabeth Stickney ~~~~~ 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation 02:01 Various Ways to Meditate Together 04:35 Guided Meditation on Playfulness and Hope 07:49 Feeling into Values of the Heart 09:57 Zooming Out to Cosmic Perspective 12:08 Returning to Body and Presence 15:09 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude ~~~~~ FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont ⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠ [https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library] Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcome https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026 [https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026] Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group ⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠ [https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446] ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠ [http://rainelizabeth.org] Email: ⁠healing@rainelizabeth.org⁠ Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/rainelizabeth/] Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ [https://substack.com/@rainelizabethstickney] Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://insig.ht/Z49flhUezQb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan and James Ede [https://www.beheard.org.uk/] Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://kojolapower.com/] Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠ [https://bodhimusic.bandcamp.com/music] Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠ [https://youtu.be/kmmhHfTKdfs?si=ENZv7ewmOaLCX_07]⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nF2ao8ww6oB8bwmei4icz9z4htk4yC4M4&si=WoURoxXzG-9ascL3] And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

151. Light (Meditation Journey)

Light & Self-Acceptance Every Moment Is Sacred is a podcast hosted by Rain Elizabeth Stickney, focusing on interweaving meditation and healing into everyday life. This episode offers a guided meditation that begins with encouraging listeners to get settled and consciously breathe, while reflecting on their own light and and the light they see around them. The wise words of John Lewis are shared that begin with, “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone – any person or any force – dampen, dim or diminish your light.” Listeners are invited to accept themselves fully, align with their values, and envision a world community of inclusivity and fairness. The episode also highlights various meditation offerings and retreats available through Stillwater Meditation. Although timely for recent events in the United States, this meditation was originally recorded on Thursday, November 7, 2024.  00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation 02:01 Various Ways to Meditate Together 04:51 Guided Meditation Begins 05:11 Getting Settled, Exploring Life & Light 7:38 Wise Words from John Lewis 09:58 Acceptance & Discernment 14:17 Envisioning a World of Light and Love 15:09 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude ~~~~~ FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont ⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠ [https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library] Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcome https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026 [https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026] Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group ⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠ [https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446] ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠ [http://rainelizabeth.org] Email: ⁠healing@rainelizabeth.org⁠ Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/rainelizabeth/] Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ [https://substack.com/@rainelizabethstickney] LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rain-elizabeth-stickney-6739385/] YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠ [https://youtube.com/@rainelizabethhealingarts?si=TsomYTXwMfK2db2Y] Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://insig.ht/Z49flhUezQb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://kojolapower.com/] Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠ [https://bodhimusic.bandcamp.com/music] Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne & James Russell Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtu.be/kmmhHfTKdfs?si=ENZv7ewmOaLCX_07] from ⁠My Oh My⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nF2ao8ww6oB8bwmei4icz9z4htk4yC4M4&si=WoURoxXzG-9ascL3] And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

150. Breathwork ( Meditation Journey)

Meditation Techniques and Breathwork  This guided meditation is part of Stillwater Meditation’s year long private group. Visit YouTube [https://youtube.com/@rainelizabethhealingarts?si=fM7wCkh42dhAdweS] to listen to all the guided meditations from the past two years of sacred gatherings in this online sangha... plus more! Interested in enrolling for Stillwater 2026? Begin enrollment here: https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9 [https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9] In this episode of 'Every Moment Is Sacred,' host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through various meditation techniques focused on breathwork. She introduces different breathing methods such as nostril breathing, box breath, and bumblebee breath, among others, designed to help participants find relaxation and emotional balance. Additionally, Rain shares information about her meditation groups, online sessions, and upcoming in-person retreats. Listeners are encouraged to connect with their breath, let go of external distractions, and embrace the calming effects of focused breathing. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation 02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together 04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with a Bell 05:05 Guided Meditation Techniques 08:40 Breath Awareness and Relaxation 15:57 Closing Reflections ~~~~~ FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont ⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠ [https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library] Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcome https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026 [https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026] Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group ⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠ [https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446] ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠ [http://rainelizabeth.org] Email: ⁠healing@rainelizabeth.org⁠ Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/rainelizabeth/] Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ [https://substack.com/@rainelizabethstickney] LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rain-elizabeth-stickney-6739385/] YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠ [https://youtube.com/@rainelizabethhealingarts?si=TsomYTXwMfK2db2Y] Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://insig.ht/Z49flhUezQb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Assistance: Greta Hagios Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://kojolapower.com/] Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠ [https://bodhimusic.bandcamp.com/music] Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently [https://youtu.be/kmmhHfTKdfs?si=ENZv7ewmOaLCX_07]⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nF2ao8ww6oB8bwmei4icz9z4htk4yC4M4&si=WoURoxXzG-9ascL3] And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

149. Meditative Transitions Into Presence (Meditation Journey)

Meditation and Self-Care Practices Every Moment Is Sacred is a podcast interweaving meditation and healing into everyday life. In this episode, host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through a meditation practice. She discusses the importance of presence, self-love, and self-care, while offering practical ways to integrate these into daily life. This episode encourages listeners to transition into and out of meditation mindfully, and to be present with their experiences, whether they are comfortable or challenging. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation 02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together 04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with a Bell 05:06 Give Yourself  a Hug to Begin Practice 08:22 The Essence of Presence in Meditation 13:19 Consciously Transitioning Out of Meditation 14:19 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude ~~~~~ FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont ⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠ [https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library] Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcome https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026 [https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026] Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group ⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠ [https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446] ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠ [http://rainelizabeth.org] Email: ⁠healing@rainelizabeth.org⁠ Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/rainelizabeth/] Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ [https://substack.com/@rainelizabethstickney] LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rain-elizabeth-stickney-6739385/] YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠ [https://youtube.com/@rainelizabethhealingarts?si=TsomYTXwMfK2db2Y] Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://insig.ht/HvPLruhQFZb] ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Assistance: Greta Hagios Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://kojolapower.com/] Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠ [https://bodhimusic.bandcamp.com/music] Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtu.be/kmmhHfTKdfs?si=ENZv7ewmOaLCX_07]from ⁠My Oh My⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nF2ao8ww6oB8bwmei4icz9z4htk4yC4M4&si=WoURoxXzG-9ascL3] And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

148. Release, Space, Freedom (Meditation Journey)

Releasing Pain Through Meditation This guided meditation is part of Stillwater 2025. Although it was not recorded in this particular group, I am offering it in replacement of a recording that is a bit difficult to edit. This meditation was recorded on October 22, 2017. It is along the same theme of the meditation that was given in the 28th week of our practice in Stillwater 2025. Visit YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPc8XOFAnh5xn8PYywFG_99eK1SSaO6Y&si=h4D2YORrexh-S8E9] to listen to all 41 meditations that comprise a year of sacred gatherings in this private, online group.  Interested in enrolling for Stillwater 2026? Begin enrollment here: https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9 [https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9] In this episode of 'Every Moment Is Sacred,' host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through a healing meditation focused on releasing pain, noticing space, and embracing freedom. Rain emphasizes the transformative power of breath and the importance of letting go of control as essential elements of moving beyond pain, feeling more spaciousness, and embodying freedom of the true self.  00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation 02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together 04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with a Bell 10:15 Releasing Control and Exploring Freedom 16:08 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude ~~~~~ FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont ⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠ [https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library] Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcome https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026 [https://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026] Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group ⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠ [https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446] ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠ [http://rainelizabeth.org] Email: ⁠healing@rainelizabeth.org⁠ Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠ [https://www.pinterest.com/rainelizabeth/] Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ [https://substack.com/@rainelizabethstickney] LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rain-elizabeth-stickney-6739385/] YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠ [https://youtube.com/@rainelizabethhealingarts?si=TsomYTXwMfK2db2Y] Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠ [https://insig.ht/Z49flhUezQb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share] ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Assistance: Greta Hagios Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://kojolapower.com/] Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠ [https://bodhimusic.bandcamp.com/music] Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/laynerussell] and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://russellguitars.com/] Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠ [https://youtu.be/kmmhHfTKdfs?si=ENZv7ewmOaLCX_07]⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠ [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nF2ao8ww6oB8bwmei4icz9z4htk4yC4M4&si=WoURoxXzG-9ascL3] And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox