The Mary Christopher Podcast

Sunday Meditation Podcast ~ January 15 2022 Remembering how to be more Playful and Creative

Why would we want to be more Playful and Creative?  Or, why would we want to be a little less serious and stressed?
Good Questions ...
One very good reason is that when we are more creative and playful, we are usually more relaxed and at ease with ourselves.  This means our digestion is better.  And that we are sleeping better and our Immune System is working more effectively !!!
Another good reason for being more playful and creative is that our problem-solving abilities are enhanced.  That is definitely good news for most of us who are dealing with the technology and rapid changes of our "modern world".  
I have also found that my meditation practice goes much better when I am less serious and more playful !!!
Wherever you are, have a Wonderful Week and take very good care of yourself, in a creative and playful way.
Thank you for listening and Remember to Breathe ~ Mary Christopher
 

Sunday Meditation Podcast for January 9 2022 ~ Remembering To Be More Playful This Week

This morning as I was waking up, I realized that I have been Very Serious and a bit of a Workaholic for the past few weeks.  So, I decided that I would do my best to be more Play-full this week.  Studies have shown that we are often more productive, more creative, and also more present when we are in a playful mode. 
I know this is true for me and I often forget.  So, I am doing my best to be more playful, less serious, and generally have more fun this week.
How does this sound to you ___________ ?
Remember that many statues of the Buddha show him with a little smile, just the corners of his mouth turned up.  Also, remember that smiling and/or laughter generates endorphins.  I am sure most of us would enjoy having more endorphins circulating in our systems. 
Let me know how this works for you.
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Have a very happy and healthy week. 
Remember to Breathe and Remember to Smile ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Meditation Podcast for Januray 2 2022 ~ Welcoming 2022 with a Walking Meditation in the Park

Happy New Year and Happy New Moon !!!  We have emerged from 2021 and here we are on Sunday, January 2, 2022, walking in the park on a cool and cloudy, rainy day.  The air is fresh, lots of brand new Oxygen, and a new start on a New Year.  It definitely, feels good !!!
I decided to do a walking meditation today because it felt so good to be moving and breathing.  I did this moving meditation beside the stream that was up and flowing from the rain we had last night.  You may be able to hear the stream as it tumbles over rocks and a few branches.
Wherever you are, I hope you are doing well, taking good care of yourself, and finding ways to enjoy your life.
Have a Wonderful Week and Remember to Breathe whether you are sitting or walking ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Meditation for December 25 2021 ~ Being a Human Being is often a Big Challenge !!!

If you are celebrating Christmas, I trust you had a Wonderful Day whether you were with family and friends or celebrating with others from a distance.
Hopefully, there was not as much isolation and loneliness for people this year as there was last year !!!
I would love to know how you are doing with all our challenges here on Earth.  And, how your holidays have been.  I have included a link to my Facebook page.  Please post and let me know you are commenting as one of my podcast listeners !!!
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Wishing a Happy, Healthy, and Joyful New Year to You and all Your Family and Friends !!!
Much Love and do Remember to take many gentle, and deep Breaths as we finish 2021 ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Meditation Podcast December 19 2021 ~ Light a Candle for the World

Sometimes I feel very frustrated with all the turmoil and drama and distress in the World.  And, I need something very specific to do that might be helpful and comforting.
One small action I have discovered, again,  is to Light a Candle for the World.
Obviously, a candle flame brings a Radiant Light and a candle flame brings Warmth.  The radiance from the candle and the warmth are comforting and reassuring.  And, we are bringing more Light into the World!
Try Lighting a Candle for the World during this week and see how it works for you.
Have a Blessed Week and Remember to Breathe ~ Mary Christopher

Monday Meditation for December 13 2021 ~Taking a Sunshine Break

These 3 Gifts from Nature are so important for our health and well-being!
In order for Human Beings to be Healthy, Happy, and Thriving, we need Fresh Oxygen, Clean Water, and Sunshine.  Join me in this podcast for a Sunshine Break and for Fresh Oxygen if you have a Tree nearby.
Have a Wonderful Week, and Remember to Breathe ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Morning Meditation ~ December 5 2021 A Measure of Compassion for Ourselves and Others Works Well

During the Holidays, there seems to be more baking going on.  I thought it might be helpful to add one measure of Compassion to each recipe, just to leaven and sweeten the baking a bit more.
We have been working with Compassion for some time in Meditation Class and we find having Compassion for ourselves and others can be very healing.  Try a measure or two of Compassion, beginning with yourself, this week, and see how it works for you ... ?
Have a lovely week.  Be Safe, Be Happy, Stay Healthy and
Remember to Breathe ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Meditation Podcast for November 28 2021

We had a lovely Thanksgiving Celebration with Family and Wonderful Friends.  This year especially, we have a great deal to be thankful for compared to last Thanksgiving when the Covid pandemic was still going strong and many people were isolated from family and friends.  Thank Goodness and Silicon Valley for internet connections and "smart phones" !!!
I trust you had much to be grateful for this past week whether you were celebrating Thanksgiving officially or not.  Remember that Gratitude can function as a "neurological anchor" and actually train our brain to find more to be grateful for in our lives.
Thanks for listening and have a Wonderful Week.
And, Remember to Breathe ~ Mary Christopher