Every Moment Is Sacred

Michael Gibian is an Inner Leadership Coach and Somatic Therapist who has spent 35+ years exploring how we transform pain into wisdom. Trained by renowned teachers including Thich Nhat Hanh and Ron Kurtz, he helps thoughtful, high-functioning people stop white-knuckling their way through life.Find out more about Michael and shop for his books!michaelgibian.comJoin us for a Substack live on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1pm ET. Subscribe for the full experience!substack.com/@rainelizabethstickneyConnect with Rain and browse her [email protected]⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠The song I mentioned in this episode is Donovan's There is a Mountain.FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!!! It truly makes a difference and helps others to find this show. Thank you!⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠Web Design: ⁠kojolapower.com⁠Sound Editing: James Ede Be Heard Productions Ltd.Music: ⁠Layne and  ⁠James Russell⁠ on the album ⁠My Oh My⁠Full Song: ⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is a blessing! xoxoxP.S. Spotify listeners, let us know what you think by answering the poll and sharing in the comments! Thanks.

I am replaying this well loved episode because I am about to release a brand new episode with Michael Gibian where he discusses his BOOKS!!! Enjoy revisiting this conversation or listening to it for the first time. It is one of the best spiritual autobiographies I've ever heard. *****"Over thirty years ago I followed my heart into what became an enduring passion for helping people feel good in body, mind and spirit." ~ MichaelMichael Gibian is The Mindfulness Mentor. He has a love of learning and has spent years traveling the globe. He has apprenticed himself to masters of many crafts. Some of his favorite teachers have been: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Thich Nhat Hanh, Satya Goenka, Jack Kornfield, and Ron Kurtz.Michael loves to teach, coach, and mentor. He has 25 years experience, serving his community in California and abroad. Whether you’re seeking more mindfulness in everyday life, deeper connection with yourself and others, or greater freedom and ease in your moving body—or exploring how all these are related— Michael is here to help!Connect with Michael Gibian:Website: ⁠michaelgibian.com⁠Gentle warning...Young Audiences - This episode contains mature content regarding infant death. If you are a minor, please check with a responsible adult you feel connected to before listening to this podcast. Where some episodes are appropriate for all ears, this one requires a little consideration. Thank you for understanding!Connect with Rain:[email protected]⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Daily Gratitude Practice: Redwoods and Snowrainelizabeth.org/redwoods-snowFOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!!! It truly makes a difference and helps others to find this show. Thank you!⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠Web Design: ⁠kojolapower.com⁠Graphic Design: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanMusic: ⁠Layne Russell⁠ and ⁠James Russell⁠ on the album ⁠My Oh My⁠Full Song: ⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxoxP.S. Spotify listeners, respond to the poll and leave a comment! Thanks.

A Guided Meditation on Hope, Values, and PresenceHost Rain Elizabeth Stickney welcomes listeners to Every Moment Is Sacred, a podcast interweaving meditation and healing into everyday life. She shares ways to meditate together and then guides a meditation inviting playfulness and hope. Rain encourages listeners to imagine what they truly want, hold values close, and shift perspective by zooming into the physical and emotional heart before zooming out to the body, home, globe, and universe. This meditation emphasizes breath, patience, and presence while playing mindfully with perspective.~~~~~  ”From the inner worlds and the outer worlds, you matter.”~ Rain Elizabeth Stickney~~~~~00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:01 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:35 Guided Meditation on Playfulness and Hope07:49 Feeling into Values of the Heart09:57 Zooming Out to Cosmic Perspective12:08 Returning to Body and Presence15:09 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan and James EdeWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

Light & Self-AcceptanceEvery Moment Is Sacred is a podcast hosted by Rain Elizabeth Stickney, focusing on interweaving meditation and healing into everyday life. This episode offers a guided meditation that begins with encouraging listeners to get settled and consciously breathe, while reflecting on their own light and and the light they see around them. The wise words of John Lewis are shared that begin with, “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone – any person or any force – dampen, dim or diminish your light.”Listeners are invited to accept themselves fully, align with their values, and envision a world community of inclusivity and fairness. The episode also highlights various meditation offerings and retreats available through Stillwater Meditation. Although timely for recent events in the United States, this meditation was originally recorded on Thursday, November 7, 2024. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:01 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:51 Guided Meditation Begins05:11 Getting Settled, Exploring Life & Light7:38 Wise Words from John Lewis09:58 Acceptance & Discernment14:17 Envisioning a World of Light and Love15:09 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Sound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne & James RussellSong:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

Meditation Techniques and Breathwork This guided meditation is part of Stillwater Meditation’s year long private group. Visit YouTube to listen to all the guided meditations from the past two years of sacred gatherings in this online sangha... plus more!Interested in enrolling for Stillwater 2026? Begin enrollment here: https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9In this episode of 'Every Moment Is Sacred,' host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through various meditation techniques focused on breathwork. She introduces different breathing methods such as nostril breathing, box breath, and bumblebee breath, among others, designed to help participants find relaxation and emotional balance. Additionally, Rain shares information about her meditation groups, online sessions, and upcoming in-person retreats. Listeners are encouraged to connect with their breath, let go of external distractions, and embrace the calming effects of focused breathing.00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with a Bell05:05 Guided Meditation Techniques08:40 Breath Awareness and Relaxation15:57 Closing Reflections~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Assistance: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

Meditation and Self-Care PracticesEvery Moment Is Sacred is a podcast interweaving meditation and healing into everyday life. In this episode, host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through a meditation practice. She discusses the importance of presence, self-love, and self-care, while offering practical ways to integrate these into daily life. This episode encourages listeners to transition into and out of meditation mindfully, and to be present with their experiences, whether they are comfortable or challenging.00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with a Bell05:06 Give Yourself  a Hug to Begin Practice08:22 The Essence of Presence in Meditation13:19 Consciously Transitioning Out of Meditation14:19 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Assistance: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

Releasing Pain Through MeditationThis guided meditation is part of Stillwater 2025. Although it was not recorded in this particular group, I am offering it in replacement of a recording that is a bit difficult to edit. This meditation was recorded on October 22, 2017. It is along the same theme of the meditation that was given in the 28th week of our practice in Stillwater 2025. Visit YouTube to listen to all 41 meditations that comprise a year of sacred gatherings in this private, online group. Interested in enrolling for Stillwater 2026? Begin enrollment here: https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9In this episode of 'Every Moment Is Sacred,' host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through a healing meditation focused on releasing pain, noticing space, and embracing freedom. Rain emphasizes the transformative power of breath and the importance of letting go of control as essential elements of moving beyond pain, feeling more spaciousness, and embodying freedom of the true self. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with a Bell10:15 Releasing Control and Exploring Freedom16:08 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Assistance: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

This guided meditation is from Stillwater 2025, recorded on Thursday, August 7th. It is #24 of 41 meditations given throughout the year in this private, online group. Enroll here! https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9In this episode of Every Moment Is Sacred, hosted by Rain Elizabeth Stickney, listeners are guided through a soothing meditation experience centered around embracing the unknown and letting go of the need to have answers. The meditation encourages listeners to breathe deeply, let go into trust, and expand awareness. The episode emphasizes the importance of presence and self-love throughout the practice.00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with Music11:26 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Assistance: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

Anxiety Melts Into Stillness This guided meditation is from Stillwater 2025, recorded on Thursday, July 31st. It is #23 of 41 meditations given throughout the year in this private, online group. Enroll here! https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9In this episode of 'Every Moment Is Sacred,' host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through a meditation focused on honoring anxiety and letting go. She incorporates techniques of effortless being, letting go into stillness, and inquiring into one’s personal definition of home. The guidance invites compassion and conscious breath.00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Introducing Stillwater Meditation02:00 Various Ways to Meditate Together04:52 Guided Meditation Begins with Music05:20 Conscious Breathing06:19 Breath Teaches Letting Go6:57 Honoring Anxiety8:49 Allowing for Stillness10:30 Inquiring Into Home11:47 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater 2026: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Assistance: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

Box Breathing and Self-LoveThis guided meditation is from Stillwater 2025, recorded on Thursday, July 17th. It is #21 of 41 meditations given throughout the year in this private, online group. Enroll here! https://forms.gle/nwVTHWYU4crgM9YP9Every Moment Is Sacred is a podcast interweaving healing and meditation into everyday life, hosted by Rain Elizabeth Stickney. This episode focuses on the practice of box breathing, a powerful technique used by Navy SEALs to quickly regulate and remain calm in dire circumstances. Box breathing is also appropriate for all of us, as we regulate our nervous systems throughout busy days or as a deepening practice within meditation. Rain guides listeners into balancing the breath, accepting oneself completely, and recognizing the value of one’s uniqueness. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred00:40 Today's Meditation Focus02:01 Join Our Meditation Community04:45 Guided Box Breathing Meditation11:54 Closing Reflections and Gratitude~~~~~FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont⁠https://rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library⁠Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcomehttps://rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal2026Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group⁠https://forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446⁠~~~~~Contact Rain!Website: ⁠rainelizabeth.org⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠Insight Timer: ⁠Rain Elizabeth Stickney⁠~~~~~Thank you to my crew!Assistance: Greta HagiosSound Editing: Ferrara PanWeb Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox