The Mary Christopher Podcast

Sunday Morning Meditation January 31 2021

We had a few technical problems, but those are fixed now.
I have included a special "belly breathing" exercise in this recording.  I noticed that wearing a mask while I am doing errands is changing the way I breathe.  So, I have included this breathing exercise to help with that.
Trust your week is going well.
Have a Great Day ... and remember to Breathe Deeply, outside whenever possible.
Thanks for listening ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Morning Meditation Quite an Amazing Week January 24 2021

This has been a big week here in the United States.
And a very difficult week for the World due to the increase in new cases and deaths with the spread of the Corona Virus.
In regard to all these changes, we know that Human Beings have difficulty with Rapid Change and holding any kind of Paradox.  Both Rapid Change and dramatic cultural Paradox are very challenging for us. 
Rember that a Paradox is 2 opposite or apparently opposite points of view.  Some people deal with Paradox by choosing one over the other, as an Either-Or choice.  When we successfully hold a Paradox, we are working with Both And.  We are discussing this in Meditation Class and doing our best to be Centered and Calm and Aware.
I trust you are doing well and taking good care of yourself.
Let me know in the comments, how you are doing.
Remember to Breathe and remember to Smile.  Smiling regularly generates endorphins (happy hormones).  Breathing gives us the Oxygen we need to get up and get going.
Have a Wonderful Week ~ Mary Christopher

Storytime 2nd half of Chapter 8 The Sword in the Stone January 23 2021

This is the 2nd half of Chapter 8 from The Sword in the Stone by T. H. White.
In this chapter, the young Arthur is changed into a Merlin and is left in the mews with the other hunting Hawks that belong to Sir Ector.
Arthur, also known at the Wart, spends a very spine-tingling night with the other hawks and learns a great deal about them.
Happy Listening ~ Mary Christopher

Storytime The Sword in the Stone by T. H. White First Part of Chapter 8

Here is the First Part of Chapter 8 which is another  loooong chapter.
In this chapter, the Wart who is young King Arthur visits the raptors who live in the mews and are used for hunting.
I will finish this chapter this week.
Happy Listening ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Morning Meditation January 17 2021

How are you doing today?
These first weeks of January have been discouraging and hopeful, all at the same time.  Discouraging because of the number of deaths worldwide due to the virus.  And, discouraging due to the violence here in the United States and other parts of the World
These weeks have also been hopeful because we now have several "good" vaccines that are being distributed around the World.  And, I am always hopeful because of the hundreds and thousands of tremendously good people who are doing their best to make this World a Better Place for Everyone.
I hope the meditation is helpful.
Have a good week.  Take good care of yourself.
And, Remember to Breathe  ~ Mary Christopher
Whew ... !!!
 

Sunday Morning Meditation January 10 2021

May you walk in Beauty wherever you go, whatever you do ...
~ Mary Christopher

Special Podcast and Meditation for a Challenging and Difficult Day Wednesday 01/06/2021

Today we heard or watched on the news and throughout the media that the Capital of the United States was mobbed and briefly taken over by supporters of Donald Trump.
It is a tragic and very challenging time for all of us because it demonstrates how polarized and desperate many people are.  The fear and uncertainty caused by the pandemic are certainly feeding into the turmoil.
We also know that good people around the world are working to bring peace and calm wherever and however possible
This meditation is for centering and calming so we can move through our day with less stress and more perspective.
Trust you are doing well and taking good care of yourself.  
We will get through this difficult time and hopefully create a world that works better for Everyone.
Mary Blessings ~ Mary Christopher
 

Storytime The Sword in the Stone by Tl H. White completing Chapter 7

Here is the last half of Chapter 7.  Some chapters are short and others are very long.  So, I am dividing the longer ones into 2 parts so they won't be so long to listen to.
Due to a change in my schedule, I will be reading and recording on Monday evenings.
Have a Wonderful Week ~ Mary Christopher