“The true value lies … in the stillness that allows the diamond within to shine undisturbed.” Join us as Janine reflects on a place of crystalline beauty that shines bright within each one of us.  Today’s contemplative reflection, “The Diamond Within,” was written by Janine Schipper on December 25, 2023.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms">To share comments, send us a text.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support">Support the show</a>Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/</a> Contact Janine at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact</a> Find “Following the Aliveness” on Facebook at: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158</a> and on Instagram at: @following_the_aliveness Read a selection of &quot;Following the Aliveness&quot; contemplative essays at: https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/ Jay Glick&apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni If you&apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.

<description>&lt;p&gt;“The true value lies … in the stillness that allows the diamond within to shine undisturbed.” Join us as Janine reflects on a place of crystalline beauty that shines bright within each one of us. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Today’s contemplative reflection, “The Diamond Within,” was written by Janine Schipper on December 25, 2023.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms"&gt;To share comments, send us a text.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explore the &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” website&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Janine&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” on Facebook&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;and on &lt;b&gt;Instagram at&lt;/b&gt;: @following_the_aliveness &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Read a selection of &amp;quot;Following the Aliveness&amp;quot; &lt;b&gt;contemplative essays&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;br/&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jay Glick&amp;apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

“The true value lies … in the stillness that allows the diamond within to shine undisturbed.” Join us as Janine reflects on a place of crystalline beauty that shines bright within each one of us.  Today’s contemplative reflection, “The Diamond Within,” was written by Janine Schipper on December 25, 2023.To share comments, send us a text.Support the showJoin us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday.  Explore the “Fol...

Episode 13: The Diamond Within

This body scan meditation gently guides listeners to explore the sensations within their bodies, cultivating a sense of presence and peace. By bringing awareness to each part of the body with curiosity and care, it invites a deeper connection to the stillness within. Perfect for grounding yourself and finding calm amidst life’s busyness.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms">To share comments, send us a text.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support">Support the show</a>Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/</a> Contact Janine at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact</a> Find “Following the Aliveness” on Facebook at: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158</a> and on Instagram at: @following_the_aliveness Read a selection of &quot;Following the Aliveness&quot; contemplative essays at: https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/ Jay Glick&apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni If you&apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This body scan meditation gently guides listeners to explore the sensations within their bodies, cultivating a sense of presence and peace. By bringing awareness to each part of the body with curiosity and care, it invites a deeper connection to the stillness within. Perfect for grounding yourself and finding calm amidst life’s busyness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms"&gt;To share comments, send us a text.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explore the &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” website&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Janine&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” on Facebook&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;and on &lt;b&gt;Instagram at&lt;/b&gt;: @following_the_aliveness &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Read a selection of &amp;quot;Following the Aliveness&amp;quot; &lt;b&gt;contemplative essays&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;br/&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jay Glick&amp;apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This body scan meditation gently guides listeners to explore the sensations within their bodies, cultivating a sense of presence and peace. By bringing awareness to each part of the body with curiosity and care, it invites a deeper connection to the stillness within. Perfect for grounding yourself and finding calm amidst life’s busyness.To share comments, send us a text.Support the showJoin us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wedn...

Mid-Week Breather 12: Finding Peace within the Body

“In the present moment, there is only the miracle of existence.” In today&apos;s episode, Janine delves into the struggle of staying present when the mind&apos;s chatter takes hold. She shares how, despite this, a single mindful breath can unveil the miracle of the moment, far beyond what the mind can conceive.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms">To share comments, send us a text.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support">Support the show</a>Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/</a> Contact Janine at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact</a> Find “Following the Aliveness” on Facebook at: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158</a> and on Instagram at: @following_the_aliveness Read a selection of &quot;Following the Aliveness&quot; contemplative essays at: https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/ Jay Glick&apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni If you&apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.

<description>&lt;p&gt;“In the present moment, there is only the miracle of existence.” In today&amp;apos;s episode, Janine delves into the struggle of staying present when the mind&amp;apos;s chatter takes hold. She shares how, despite this, a single mindful breath can unveil the miracle of the moment, far beyond what the mind can conceive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms"&gt;To share comments, send us a text.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explore the &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” website&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Janine&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” on Facebook&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;and on &lt;b&gt;Instagram at&lt;/b&gt;: @following_the_aliveness &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Read a selection of &amp;quot;Following the Aliveness&amp;quot; &lt;b&gt;contemplative essays&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;br/&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jay Glick&amp;apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

“In the present moment, there is only the miracle of existence.” In today's episode, Janine delves into the struggle of staying present when the mind's chatter takes hold. She shares how, despite this, a single mindful breath can unveil the miracle of the moment, far beyond what the mind can conceive.To share comments, send us a text.Support the showJoin us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday.  Explore the “Following the Al...

Episode 12: This One Miraculous Moment

Today’s mid-week breather offers a guided meditation to help listeners connect with the flow of linear time while also experiencing the timelessness of the present moment.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms">To share comments, send us a text.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support">Support the show</a>Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/</a> Contact Janine at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact</a> Find “Following the Aliveness” on Facebook at: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158</a> and on Instagram at: @following_the_aliveness Read a selection of &quot;Following the Aliveness&quot; contemplative essays at: https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/ Jay Glick&apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni If you&apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Today’s mid-week breather offers a guided meditation to help listeners connect with the flow of linear time while also experiencing the timelessness of the present moment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms"&gt;To share comments, send us a text.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explore the &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” website&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Janine&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” on Facebook&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;and on &lt;b&gt;Instagram at&lt;/b&gt;: @following_the_aliveness &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Read a selection of &amp;quot;Following the Aliveness&amp;quot; &lt;b&gt;contemplative essays&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;br/&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jay Glick&amp;apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Today’s mid-week breather offers a guided meditation to help listeners connect with the flow of linear time while also experiencing the timelessness of the present moment.To share comments, send us a text.Support the showJoin us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday.  Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: https://www.followingthealiveness.com/Contact Janine at: https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact  Find “...

Mid-Week Breather 11: Flowing Through Time and Resting in Timelessness

“Time creates the world, and despite all its heartache and pain, the world remains exquisitely beautiful.”  Join us as Janine reflects on the swift passage of time while taking moments to pause and rest in the present—the timeless space beyond the flow of time. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms">To share comments, send us a text.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support">Support the show</a>Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/</a> Contact Janine at: <a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'>https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact</a> Find “Following the Aliveness” on Facebook at: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158</a> and on Instagram at: @following_the_aliveness Read a selection of &quot;Following the Aliveness&quot; contemplative essays at: https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/ Jay Glick&apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni If you&apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.

<description>&lt;p&gt;“Time creates the world, and despite all its heartache and pain, the world remains exquisitely beautiful.”  Join us as Janine reflects on the swift passage of time while taking moments to pause and rest in the present—the timeless space beyond the flow of time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2384511/open_sms"&gt;To share comments, send us a text.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2384511/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Explore the &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” website&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Janine&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact'&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.com/contact&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find &lt;b&gt;“Following the Aliveness” on Facebook&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562083661158&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;and on &lt;b&gt;Instagram at&lt;/b&gt;: @following_the_aliveness &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Read a selection of &amp;quot;Following the Aliveness&amp;quot; &lt;b&gt;contemplative essays&lt;/b&gt; at: &lt;br/&gt;https://www.followingthealiveness.substack.com/&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Jay Glick&amp;apos;s music can be found on Spotify at: https://www.open.spotify.com/artist/2RSfo0s4K4BniwzDrkzRni &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;d like to support this podcast, you can donate with the link provided. Every contribution helps, and we appreciate your generosity.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

“Time creates the world, and despite all its heartache and pain, the world remains exquisitely beautiful.”  Join us as Janine reflects on the swift passage of time while taking moments to pause and rest in the present—the timeless space beyond the flow of time. To share comments, send us a text.Support the showJoin us every Sunday for a new episode of “Following the Aliveness” and enjoy a Mid-Week Breather every Wednesday.  Explore the “Following the Aliveness” website at: https://w...

Episode 11: The Passage of Time

“Following the Aliveness” takes a deep dive into the sacred in everyday life in under 15 minutes, making it a perfect way to start your day, your meditation practice, or simply providing a moment of sacred time amidst life's busyness and chaos. “Following the Aliveness” is hosted by Janine Schipper, a forest wanderer, mother, meditation teacher, environmental sociologist, and explorer of the deep mysteries that lie within.&nbsp; New podcast episodes are available twice weekly.&nbsp;

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