Exploring Peace Meditations
Religion & Spirituality
About
Seeking peace in your life? Exploring Peace Meditations offers you Soul Care through guided prayer and Christian meditation. Caring for your soul is vital to living a peace-filled and purposeful life. Join author, yoga teacher, spiritual director, and host Whitney R. Simpson for a regular dose of peace and calm for your breath, body, and spirit as you explore these practical meditations. Using yoga teachings and ancient spiritual tools such as the Prayer of Examen, Lectio Divina, and Breath Prayer allows Whitney to companion you on your spiritual formation journey. Are you a Peace Seeker? Join our community at ExploringPeace.com/community.
Episodes
- Loving Kindness: Forgiveness and Compassion
Pause for this loving kindness meditation that helps us breathe, soften, and make room for release without pretending pain never happened. We begin with self-compassion, extend kindness to someone we struggle with, and close with a prayer…
- Breath Prayer: Simple Calling
Listen to Luke 9:1-5 and keep it simple with this Breath Prayer: Simple Calling. For more on the theme Simple Calling, see page 132 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefi…
- Energy Meditation: Radiant Light
Pause, recline, and rest in God’s radiant light with this short energy meditation using your imagination and a simple spinal flow breath practice that nourishes and restores your energy. For more on the theme Radiant Light, see page 128 of…
- Yoga Nidra: Held And Changed
Soften your entire body, close your eyes, and imagine you're resting in a hammock as you relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation. For more on the theme Held and Changed, see page 123 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R. Simpson. Send us…
- Lectio Divina: Prophetic Presence
Pause for this guided Lectio Divina practice with Luke 4:16–21, listening for the word or phrase God highlights and making room for your own quiet response. We breathe, reflect on Jesus fulfilling God’s promises, and end with simple breath…
- Guided Meditation: Fed by God
Slow down with Scripture and this gentle guided meditation that helps us receive God’s abundance when we feel limited or stretched. We'll imagine a bountiful garden with Jesus and practice noticing, savoring, and welcoming the blessings Go…
- Loving Kindness: Love Others
Expand your loving kindness with this meditation as you breathe in God’s love and share it outward through prayer. We expand compassion from one loved person to the wider world, then receive the same blessing for ourselves and close with a…
- Lectio Divina: Looking to Understand
You can hear the same Bible passage a hundred times and still miss the one line you needed today. We slow everything down with this guided meditation that is simple on purpose: settle into an upright seat, take a few deep breaths, and prac…
- Breath Prayer: New Life
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure? One of the simplest, most practical ways we can connect with God and ourselves anytime, anywhere is Breath Prayer. Take a few minutes to practice this gentle breath prayer that invites renewal. S…
- Bonus Episode: Embodied Living
It's true! God created you for an embodied, present, with-God life. What does that look like? Whitney shares a practical path for embodied spirituality that honors the body as part of the journey with God and invites prayer through senses,…
- Yoga Nidra: Wondrous Love
Rest in this Yoga Nidra rooted in John 12, inviting a felt sense of God’s love through breath, body awareness, and the imagery of anointing. Release your burdens, rest in silence, and remember that you are loved by God. For more on the the…
- Lectio Divinia: Partake in the Blessings
Allow this passage from The Message to engage your whole self, so Scripture becomes an encounter rather than a concept. You’ll hear “This is my body” and “This is my blood” as a present-tense invitation to participate, remember, and partak…
- Walking Meditation: Inner Clarity
Let's take a walk for inner clarity with this Walking Meditation. Align your inner world with your outer world through breath, Scripture, and the five senses. For more on the Inner Clarity theme, see page 93 of With God in Every Breath by…
- Journaling Meditation: Encountering Christ
Grab a pen, pencil, or crayon for this meditation. We'll check in with ourselves and share that with God as we seek to encounter Christ today. For more on the Encountering Christ theme, see page 90 of With God in Every Breath by Whitney R.…
- Body Scan: Hand it Over
What's weighing you down? What feels tense, heavy, or tight that you'd like to let go of? Welcome God's healing touch today and hand over anything you don't need with this Body Scan meditation. For more on the Hand it Over theme, see page…
- Loving Kindness: Shared Life Force
Let your body soften and your breath move naturally. Pause and appreciate your breath, the life force within you as you offer loving kindness to yourself and others too. For more on the Shared Life Force theme, see page 80 of With God in E…
- Yoga Nidra: Bittersweet Moments
Practice this gentle Yoga Nidra meditation to rest in whatever you're feeling today. Let us practice welcoming all the moments of life on this journey with God, the bitter and the sweet. For more on the Bittersweet Moments theme, see page…
- Breath Prayer: Forgiveness & Grace
Pause for this time of breath prayer and be reminded that our God is one of forgiveness and grace. For more on this theme, see page 72 in With God in Every Breath . Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Pe…
- Guided Meditation: Show the Way
Welcome the spirit of God into your whole being with this guided meditation. For more on this theme, Show the Way, see pages 68 - 71 of With God in Every Breath . Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peac…
- Lectio Divina: Cleansed by God's Touch
What might your body, mind, or spirit need today? Open yourself up to God's presence wherever you need it while we practice Lectio Divina and welcome the healing and cleansing touch of your Creator. For more on this theme, see pages 62 & 6…
- Breathwork: Believe & Breathe
We explore the power of breath as a spiritual practice, connecting the story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth with a guided breathing meditation focused on inhaling and exhaling God's goodness. Your breath is a powerful tool for grounding, cen…
- Yoga Nidra: Taste and See
Ever feel like your inner light has dimmed? That your spiritual "saltiness" has lost its flavor? This restorative Yoga Nidra practice offers a sacred pause to reconnect with your Creator as you taste and see the goodness of God within and…
- Breath Prayer: Listen and Learn
Breath prayer is an ancient spiritual practice that can be done anywhere and anytime, connecting our physical breath with our Creator. This practice met Whitney twenty years ago during a personal crisis and it continues to help her slow do…
- Body Scan: See For Yourself
Pause and welcome Christ's healing touch through a mindful body scan practice, helping you experience divine presence from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. This meditation combines breath awareness with visualization to hel…
- Centering Prayer: 20 in the Afternoon
Make space in your heart and mind to draw close to God in the quiet, with 20 minutes of silence to help center the rest of your day. Whether you're needing a simple pause or deepening an established contemplative practice, this guided 20-m…
- Centering Prayer: 20 in the Morning
This isn't just a silent meditation recording but an invitation to ongoing practice and accountability of holding space together in God's presence. Whether you're seeking refuge from life's demands or deepening an established contemplative…
- Yoga Nidra: A Holy Vessel
Allow your vessel to settle into the earth with this Yoga Nidra. With each exhale release, yield, let go. For more on this theme theme, see page 40, of With God in Every Breath. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of…
- Breathwork: Simple Pleasures
Take a moment to pause, settle in, and reconnect with your breath. In this calming meditation, we explore the practice of box breathing, a simple yet powerful technique that has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, lower blo…
- Energy Meditation: Nourishment from God
Today's guided meditation creates sacred space for divine nourishment from our Creator. Recline, breathe intentionally, and open yourself to God's sustaining energy from head to toe. Drawing inspiration from John 6:27, we explore the diffe…
- Breath Prayer: Trust in Christ
Jesus longs to be present with us. Notice your breath and ponder, ask God to help you trust today, in this very moment. For a deeper journey with this theme and invitation, see With God in Every Breath , day two, beginning on page 29. Send…
- Lectio Divina: Open Your Eyes
Take a deep breath and pause to be guided through the ancient spiritual practice of Lectio Divina using Matthew 6:22-23, exploring how our spiritual perception affects our entire being. For a deeper journey with this passage, see With God…
- An Interview with Whitney: With God in Every Breath
Whitney R. Simpson shares her journey of connecting with God through embodied spirituality after experiencing a stroke at age 31, leading to her discovery that peace is not something received instantly but explored throughout life's journe…
- Centering Prayer: 15 in the Afternoon
Let's pause together to rest and breathe in the quiet with God for 15 minutes. Remember that this practice is for your whole self. As Thomas Keating wrote, "Contemplative prayer is not so much the absence of thoughts as detachment from the…
- Centering Prayer: 15 in the Morning
With these four simple R's we'll begin your day: Resist no thoughts, Retain no thoughts, React to no thoughts, Return to the sacred word God has for you today with this Centering Prayer. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the be…
- Yoga Nidra: Renewed
Need some refreshment or a transition into more profound rest? Settle into a reclined position and soak in the promises of Isaiah 43:19 as you discover the practice of Yoga Nidra. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits…
- Prayer of Examen: Renewal
This is one of my favorite prayer practices, the Prayer of Examen, an ancient opportunity to notice God in your life. If you're a journaler, feel free to write as you reflect. Bring to mind your last 24 hours, with a grateful heart, recall…
- Centering Prayer: 10 in the Afternoon
This practice of Centering Prayer is transformational. Pay attention to an ache, pain, or twitch. Welcome what you notice. You only need 10 minutes in silence. Invite God to be with you, to center, to be. Savor the quiet with God. Send us…
- Centering Prayer: 10 in the Morning
Today's practice takes us 10 minutes in silence. This practice of Centering Prayer has been transformational in my own life. Let's slowly increase time and quiet. Pay more attention to your body and welcome what you notice. Send us a text!…
- Breath Prayer: With Intention
What's your intention? How might having one help you draw closer to God? Why not pause now and claim your intention as a prayer? Whether for the hour, the day, or the year, pause with God and let your intention evolve into a heartfelt pray…
- Centering Prayer: 5 in the Afternoon
Feeling adrift as the new year begins? Finding peace in the midst of daily chaos is possible, but it takes practice. Join Whitney to establish an afternoon practice of Centering Prayer and discover refreshment in your day. Find a seated po…
- Centering Prayer: 5 in the Morning
Start your year by centering your day in quiet prayer. Beginning our mornings with intention and peace through the practice of Centering Prayer is life-changing. Will you pause and practice being quiet for 5 minutes with God today? Whether…
- Yoga Nidra: With Intention
A new year brings new longings. Relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation, rest in your intentions, hold them before the Lord, and simply be. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditations : Check out…
- A Christmas Pause: Love
What if savoring the spirit of Christmas meant immersing yourself in the boundless love that God offers through the gift of Jesus? Pause, breathe, and be with God as you savor God's love this season. Send us a text! Support the show If you…
- An Advent Pause: Joy
Advent is a sacred time to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ, and today, we're pausing to focus on God's gift of joy. Together, we'll breathe in the joy proclaimed by angels and breathe it out to share with others, allo…
- An Advent Pause: Peace
Let's prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas, allowing us to pause and embrace peace through deep breaths and mindful meditation. With Psalm 29:11, you're invited to find a comfortable posture, soften your gaze, and let t…
- An Advent Pause: Hope
How are you purposefully embracing the gift of God's hope amid the hustle and bustle of the Advent season? Through this purposeful pause, centering, reflection, and deep breathing, we’ll savor God's promise of hope, found in Isaiah 40:31.…
- Breathwork: Thankfulness & Peace
This breathwork practice will ease stress, calm an anxious heart, and help cultivate a sense of thankfulness and peace, helping you connect more deeply with your Creator and yourself. Let this time be a beautiful reminder of the divine gif…
- Yoga Nidra: Inner Peace
Relax with this Yoga Nidra meditation and discover a peaceful sanctuary within. This experience promises to be a gentle reminder of the peace, stillness and gratitude you can carry into your everyday life, thanks to your Creator. Let God w…
- Lectio Divina: Peace of Christ
Are you longing for more peace? Take a moment to receive these words from Christ for your life today. Pause, breathe, and welcome God's gift of peace. Send us a text! Support the show If you enjoy the benefits of Exploring Peace Meditation…
- Loving Kindness: For When We Don't Agree
Need some loving-kindness? Let distractions fade away, take a few deep breaths, and extend peace, love, compassion, and care to yourself and, with God's help, even to those with whom you might disagree. Send us a text! Support the show If…