The Mary Christopher Podcast

Settling down for Sleep after a very Busy Day ...

How I settle myself down for sleep at the end of a very busy day ...
Thank You for listening ~ Mary Christopher

Storytime King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry Chapters 11, 12,and 13

What happens to Sham and Agba after they are sent to the King's kitchens to serve the Cook ... ?
Do they survive ... ?
Let me know in the comments how you like this story.
Have a wonderful week.
Thank you for listening ~ Mary Christopher

Sunday Morning Meditation for October 11 2020

Meditation is such a good way to start the day and the week.  As you may know by now, I love to meditate outside, by a tree providing lots of fresh Oxygen !!!
We know that Trees are like Oxygen Factories, taking in Carbon Dioxide and releasing Oxygen !!! Absolutely Amazing and one of those Gifts from Nature that we tend to take for granted !!!
This morning I read another story from, Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, compiled by Paul Reps and Nyogen Senzaki.  It is an interesting story about a Fox.  
Have a Wonderful Day.
Thank You for listening. ~ Mary Christopher

Saturday Meditation, late afternoon among the Trees ...

Sitting with one of my favorite trees, enjoying the quiet and all the green colors.  There are a few Monarch Butterflies wafting around.
For this podcast, I read 2 short stories from one of my Zen meditation books, Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, compiled by Paul Reps and Nyogen Senzaki. I hope you enjoy them.
I trust you are safe and healthy and that your family and friends are doing well.
I hope you enjoy the Zen stories and the meditation.  Have a lovely weekend.  Take good care of yourself.
Thanks for listening. ~ Mary Christopher

Storytime King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry

This evening we are reading Chapters 9 and 10.  We learn what happens to the Stallions and the Horseboys who were sent to France as a gift to the King.
Have a Wonderful Week.
Thank You for listening ~ Mary Christopher
 

Sunday Morning Meditation with Hummingbirds October 4 2020

Lovely day deep in the Heart of Texas with blue skies and gentle breezes.  
I hope you are having a beautiful day wherever you are.  And, I hope that you and your family and friends are doing well.
For our meditation, I have included a breathing practice that can increase your lung capacity.  Try it and let me know how it works for you.
Have a Wonderful Week.  If you are interested in one of my meditation classes, email me with the word "Interested" in the subject line.  mary@justbeingmindful.com
Remember to Breathe and Remember to Smile.  Smiling generates Endorphines.
Thanks for listening ~ Mary Christopher

Meditation with Monarch Butterflies and the Breeze ~ reading from Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

A meditation to restore calmness and equanimity in the midst of our somewhat out-of-balance world.
I have also included a short reading from Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind,  Informal talks on Zen meditation and practice by Suzuki Royshi
Here is a link to my Facebook page.  Message me and I will send you a secure link to my meditation group sessions.    Mary Christopher's Facebook page ... 
Take good care of yourself and have a delightful day.
Thank You for listening ~ Mary Christopher

Storytime King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry

We are reading Chapter 7 and 8, to find out why the Sultan wants 6 horseboys and the Chief Groom of the stables to come to his palace.
Thank You for listening ~ Mary Christopher