Ep 262 Wisdom Shorts: Brief Is Significant

Today we are joined by spiritual guide and accountant, Heather Lee Schmidt.  Heather introduces us to the language of numbers and invites to pay attention to what numbers might be stirring in us.  This is a unique conversation that we hope will inspire you to see numbers through a contemplative lens.   Learn more about Heather's work, A Moment of Retreat (AMOR) at amomentofretreat.com.Mentioned in this episode:Holy Wisdom MonasteryComfys Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us for our Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder.Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us as we discuss acedia- a term describing spiritual indifference.  We explore how this idea shows up in both modern and ancient cultures and some ways to overcome it.Mentioned in today's episode:Helium balloon kitSign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us for our Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder.Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Today we discuss our amazing brain chemicals: DOSE.  Join us as we learn more about Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins and how contemplative living plays a role.MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE:Waterloo Root Beer FloatSign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us for our Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder.Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

We are joined by spiritual director and trainer, Marty Boller, discussing the intersection of Internal Family Systems and spiritual direction.  IFS has been a helpful tool in therapy and Marty explores ways it can be beneficial in a contemplative context.Mentioned in this episode:https://contemplative-activist.com/ifs/https://www.centerforengagedcompassion.com/Movies: Inside Out and Inside Out 2The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Introduction to Internal Family Systems by Richard SchwartzSign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Spiritual Guidance Masterminds: [email protected] up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.

Join us for our Summer Wisdom Shorts where we share brief thoughts for you to ponder each week. Sign up for our newsletter: https://thecontemplativelife.substack.com/subscribeCheck out Christina's book for kids: My Spiritual Journey: A Contemplative Activity BookSome of our show notes contain affiliate links.    We want to save you the effort of looking up resources + we get a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Thanks for your support.