God in the Normal – Examen Meditation Practice We all have both mountaintop and valley experiences in our lives. On the mountaintop, God is so close and so real. We’re excited by powerful experiences. We’re filled with energy and vigor for life. On the contrary, the valleys feel quiet and dark. God feels distant. We know struggle, pain, and isolation. Both the mountaintops and the valleys can profoundly shape us. Typically, these seasons are short in duration. Then, there is the in-between. The experience of what we would each consider to be “normal life”. Most of our lives are spent between the mountaintop and the valley – somewhere between ecstatic and struggling. So, do you find God in the details of your normal life? Do you sense God’s intimate presence in the daily routine of it all? This examen meditation, when done as a prayer rhythm, can build a framework for spiritual awareness of God in the details of everything – even the most routine and mundane things. Let’s try this practice together! This episode is written, hosted, and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Meditations and recordings are property of Urban Mystics. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space. Find us on Instagram or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Episode Audio Credits: “42” by Purrple Cat (Album: Distant Worlds III) “Cat’s Cradle” by Purrple Cat (Album: Morning Coffee) “Pillow Fort” by Purrple Cat (Album: Cozy Cabin Beats) We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at ⁠https://purrplecat.com/ “Valley of Silence Meditation” by alanfrijns (Downloaded from Pixabay)

We had some technical issues with the audio originally uploaded with these and other episodes from our Advent series. We apologize for the poor listening quality and hope you will give these episodes another chance with this new track upload. Advent Meditations - Mary's Song In this Advent meditation, we invite you to gaze reflectively on Mary, the mother of our Lord. Look upon her courage, her grace, and her total trust in the will and love of God. Join Dan as he leads us in a reflection on the Magnificat – Mary’s song of praise and devotion. Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be mercifulto Abraham and his descendants forever just as he promised our ancestors.” This episode is written and hosted by Dan Lee and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space. Find us on Instagram or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Meditations and recordings are property of Urban Mystics. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Vocal Credits Special thanks to the vocal talent of Tiffany Cornwell, reading as Mary This episode is hosted by Dan Lee Tony Duppong reading as Angel Gabriel   Episode Audio Credits: Christmas Lofi (File #179298) from Pixabay Valley of Silence Meditation by alanfrijns (File #122612) from Pixabay You and I by lofi_hour (File # 133401) from Pixabay

We apologize for the technical difficulties in the last few Urban Mystics episodes. We are working hard to remaster these files and upload episodes with high sound quality. Merry Christmas from Urban Mystics! Today we celebrate the birth of our King! We wanted to give you all one more “special” Christmas episode as a “thank you” for listening to Urban Mystics. This episode of Urban Mystics is inspired by artwork created by illustrator Everett Patterson titled “Jose y Maria”. You can view this art on his website or purchase it through his shop on Etsy. This episode is written, hosted, and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Meditations and recordings are property of Urban Mystics. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space. Find us on Instagram or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Vocal Credits Special thanks to the vocal talent of Tiffany Cornwell! Episode Audio Credits: Sound effects downloaded through public domain via: https://pixabay.com/ https://www.zapsplat.com/ Sound Effects from https://freesound.org including: City Sounds from klau78 Walking Sounds from evsecrets Sounds from MadamViscious Sounds from khenshom Baby Sounds from GiovanniProvenzale

We had some technical issues with the audio originally uploaded with these and other episodes from our Advent series. We apologize for the poor listening quality and hope you will give these episodes another chance with this new track upload. Welcome to Advent The clashing of kingdoms becomes quite evident during the holidays. One kingdom is loud, neon, consumer driven and exhausting. It doesn’t ask your permission to invade your life. Black Friday, Cyber Monday – shopping days that have evolved into national holidays. Anyone can get drawn into the frenzy of it all, and when they do, they just might miss the invitation to withdraw from ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. The alternative kingdom will always lead with an invitation. To accept this invitation is to choose stillness, reflection, and anticipation. This is Advent. A season of waiting. A season of longing. A season of prayer, and hope, and joy. This week, my only goal is to invite you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle so that you might find a sense of silence and deep stillness. Come with me. Become more quiet in your soul. Be more still. And wait. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space. Find us on Instagram or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Episode Audio Credits: Silent Night (LoFi Version) Music by SoulProdMusic We Wish You a Merry Christmas Audio by SoulProd licensed through pixabay.com In the Bleak Midwinter - Christmas Carol - Concert Grand Piano Cold Blizzard Snow Storm Sound Effects from Zapsplat.com Ear Ring Sound Effect #61053 from Pixabay.com Cold Snowfall Sound Effect 164512 Gioele Fazzeri

We apologize for the technical trouble we've had on our last few uploads. We've uploaded a new file that will be worth-while to listen to. Tony first hosted “The Innkeeper” last year during the Urban Mystics live guided sessions. If you were one of the few who were there when Dan and Tony were first getting started last year – first, thank you for following us and listening! Second, this one might sound familiar. In this Advent meditation, Tony will guide you through an imaginative meditation. In this practice of visualization, you are the innkeeper in first century Bethlehem. Earlier in the evening, you reluctantly turn away a man and a very pregnant woman who are traveling together, because all of your accommodations are filled. But this isn’t the last you will see of the traveling couple. Listen and follow along as you experience an unexpected scene of profound significance later that night… This episode is written, hosted, and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Meditations and recordings are property of Urban Mystics. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space. Find us on Instagram or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Episode Audio Credits: Sound effects downloaded through public domain via: https://freesound.org https://pixabay.com/https://www.zapsplat.com/Baby Sounds from GiovanniProvenzale https://freesound.org/people/GiovanniProvenzale/sounds/691558/  Special thanks for the use of soundscape design by Sword Coast Soundscapes. Find Sword Coast Soundscapes on Spotify, Youtube, or Bandcamp

The Journey of the Magi (Longing and Hope) The journey of the magi is an element of the Advent and Christmas story that relates deeply to a diverse range of human experience – from longing to wonder, from violence and despair to hope and justice. Join us this week as we continue in our Advent meditation series. Dan is back! And we invite you to respond to the hope and anticipation of the season as the magi respond to the sign of the newborn king – with a presentation of gifts and reverence. This episode is written and hosted by Dan Lee and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space. Find us on Instagram or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Meditations and recordings are property of Urban Mystics. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent.   Episode Audio Credits: Music by SOUNDS FROM AFRICA from Pixabay Space Atmospheric Background from Pixabay

Thanksgiving - Podcast Update and Meditation with Tony Happy Thanksgiving! We can’t let a holiday like Thanksgiving go by without offering some kind of gratitude meditation guide. So, this one is short and simple – I call it “Show and Tell.” I hope you enjoy! Also, we have been preparing to relaunch our podcast release schedule starting with a special Advent series beginning in early December. We are so thankful to you, our listeners. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday and look forward to spending more time with you in December. Other Gratitude Episodes Abundance A Gratitude Meditation The Meeting Place Visualization This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org   Episode Audio Credits: Pillow Fort by Purrple Cat Lazy Afternoon by Purrple Cat Cat’s Cradle by Purrple Cat We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Miss by Lofi Hour – Downloaded from pixabay.com - Audio File #126980 - Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-miss-126980/

Neurodiverse (Meditation Practice) 3 Questions - Vocal Audio with Lo-Fi Music This is one of six variations of this episode that we are releasing with different audio background. This episode features spoken vocal audio with a background arrangement of Lo-Fi music. Check out the episode details from ⁠⁠"Neurodiverse"⁠⁠ for more. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at ⁠⁠www.rewireteam.org⁠⁠. Episode Audio Credits: Cat's Cradle by Purrple Cat Cozy Place by Purrple Cat Violet by Purrple Cat Pillow Fort by Purrple Cat Tabula Rasa by Purrple Cat We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/

Neurodiverse (Meditation Practice) 3 Questions - Vocal Audio with Soft Meditation Synth Melody This is one of six variations of this episode that we are releasing with different audio background. This episode features spoken vocal audio with soft synth meditation music. Check out the episode details from ⁠"Neurodiverse"⁠ for more. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at ⁠www.rewireteam.org⁠. Audio Credit: Journey into the Light Meditation This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Pixabay License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://https://pixabay.com/service/terms/ Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/natureseye-18615106/ Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-journey-into-the-light-meditation-5299/

Neurodiverse (Meditation Practice) 3 Questions - Vocal Audio with Daytime Singing Birds Ambiance This is one of six variations of this episode that we are releasing with different audio background. This episode features spoken vocal audio with a background ambiance of singing birds in the daytime. Check out the episode details from ⁠"Neurodiverse"⁠ for more. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at ⁠www.rewireteam.org⁠.

Neurodiverse (Meditation Practice) 3 Questions - Vocal Audio with Low Static Noise This is one of six variations of this episode that we are releasing with different audio background. This episode features spoken vocal audio with low static noise. Check out the episode details from ⁠"Neurodiverse"⁠ for more. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at ⁠www.rewireteam.org⁠.

Neurodiverse (Meditation Practice) 3 Questions - Vocal Audio Only This is one of six variations of this episode that we are releasing with different audio background. This episode features only spoken vocal audio with no additional sounds. Check out the episode details from "Neurodiverse" for more. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org.

Neurodiverse Hi. My name is Tony. I'm an Urban Mystic & I have ADD. Neurodiversity and contemplative prayer may seem like two unlikely friends. “Just quite your mind.” “Let your thoughts go.” “Enter into stillness and silence.” Ha! For an ADD brain like mine, these kinds of instructions are hard to hear. I have never experienced a “quiet mind” or had enough control of the thought activity in my brain to decide that I was going to “let them go.” The more I tried to do contemplation the way typical brains do contemplation, the more I was led into frustration, envy, and failure. I created this episode for all of the people that I have spoken to that experience the tension between meditation and neurodiverse brains. The truth is, you can experience deep stillness and enter into deep presence with God – you just have to discover how YOU do that best, and then let yourself do it. It might not follow all the “rules,” but let’s be real – neurodiverse brains also tend to have a tenuous relationship with rules, so that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. I truly hope this series of episodes is helpful for Urban Mystics listeners in some way. I hope that each of you hears something in this that was for you – something your soul needed to hear.   This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org   Episode Audio Credits: Valley of Silence Meditation Audio File # 122612 by alanfrijins https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-valley-of-silence-meditation-yoga-relaxation-work-study-sleep-music-122612/

Momma God Have you ever thought about or attempted to relate to God as, Mom? Have you ever noticed the times God is described in decidedly feminine characteristics? In this episode of the Urban Mystics Podcast, we meditate on the character of God as “Mother”. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Source Citations: http://sacraparental.com/2013/04/06/not-only-a-father-2-old-testament-images-of-god-guest/ https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/05/09/god-mother-faith-prayer-240581 https://juniaproject.com/biblical-maternal-images-for-god/ https://www.womensordination.org/resources-old/female-images-of-god-in-the-bible/   Episode Audio Credits: Violet by Purrple Cat (Album: Evergarden) Welove Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find andsupport Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Valley of Silence Meditation Audio File # 122612 by alanfrijins https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-valley-of-silence-meditation-yoga-relaxation-work-study-sleep-music-122612/

Lectio Divina – Practice Together - Luke 8:42-48 The Fringe of His Garment Part 2 contains the contemplative practice for this week’s two-part episode. Luke 8:42-48 "As Jesus went, the people pressed around him. And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.'"   This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Episode Audio Credits: Cozy Place by Purrple Cat (Album: Keys of Moon) Cat’s Cradle by Purrple Cat (Album: Morning Coffee) We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Valley of Silence Meditation Audio File # 122612 by alanfrijins https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-valley-of-silence-meditation-yoga-relaxation-work-study-sleep-music-122612/

Lectio Divina: How-To (Part 1) This week on Urban Mystics, we have another two-part episode for you. This is part one: a “How To” introduction to the Lectio Divina meditation technique. We hope this portion of this weeks 2-part episode will be useful for you to refer back to as a guide to doing your own Lectio Divina practices or to refer others to who may be seeking to learn Lectio Divina for themselves. In the 2nd part of this episode, we will practice Lectio Divina together.   This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Source Citations: Fr. Luke Dysinger, O. (n.d.). Accepting the Embrace of God: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina. Retrieved from Saint Andrew's Abbey: https://saintandrewsabbey.com/homily/accepting-the-embrace-of-god-the-ancient-art-of-lectio-divina/ The author considers this article to be in the Public Domain. This article may therefore be downloaded, reproduced and distributed without special permission from the author. Episode Audio Credits: Floating Castle by Purrple Cat Pillars of Creation by Purrple Cat (Album: Sleepless Nights) We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Valley of Silence Meditation Audio File # 122612 by alanfrijins https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-valley-of-silence-meditation-yoga-relaxation-work-study-sleep-music-122612/

Kids - Imaginative Prayer “Let the little children come to me… for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” In this imaginative prayer exercise, you watch as Jesus spends an afternoon in a village square. As Jesus speaks with the mix of people gathered around him – but mostly, he seems to be preoccupied by the fun he is having playing with the rambunctious kids. You watch for a while until you notice another child leaning back and watching the commotion with you. You look closer and realize something. The child next to you looks an awful lot like you… The child next to you is you.   This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Episode Audio Credits: Pillow Fort by Purrple Cat (Album: Cozy Cabin Beats) We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Soundscape from Swordcoast Soundscapes. Find more at https://swordcoastsoundscapes.bandcamp.com/ Sound from Shanay Groen, kikorurelas, and Robinhood76 on www.freesound.org. https://freesound.org/people/ShanayGroen/, https://freesound.org/people/kikorurelas/sounds/642516/ , https://freesound.org/people/Robinhood76/sounds/616115/

Just Breathe - A Meditation for Rest Sometimes, contemplative practices can be rather heavy – especially those that encounter internal hurt, sensitive emotions, and questions without quick answers… which is why it is so very important to integrate another kind of contemplative practice into your sustainable rhythms – rest. Sometimes – actually, more than sometimes, it is essential that we intentionally cause ourselves to stop, rest, recover, and just breathe. That’s exactly what we are going to do in this session. Breathe. Rest. Recover. That’s it. All you have to do is give yourself permission and enter in. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Episode Audio Credits: Lullaby by Purrple Cat (Album: Bloom) We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Sound from Pixabay.com https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-valley-of-silence-meditation-yoga-relaxation-work-study-sleep-music-122612/ Sound from Burgh Records https://youtu.be/zHEpbuKrW6w

Inverted Kingdom What comes to mind when you hear the term “Kingdom of God” or “Kingdom of Heaven”? In this session, I invite you to meditate on a revolution and a revolutionary – be inspired by a new vision for an upside-down, inverted Kingdom, on earth as it is in heaven. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Episode Audio Credits: Tabula Rasa by Purrple Cat (Album: Distant Worlds) Cat’s Cradle by Purrple Cat (Album: Morning Coffee) We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/ Sound from Zapsplat.com & Justin McLeod https://www.zapsplat.com/music/drone-mellow-dream-chord-with-bass/ Sound from Pixabay.com https://pixabay.com/music/meditationspiritual-valley-of-silence-meditation-yoga-relaxation-work-study-sleep-music-122612/

The Inward Journey (Part 1) I’m trying something a bit different this week. This is part 1 of two parts that I am releasing together. Part 1 is a way of introducing the direction of the meditation in part 2. Part 1 is not a guided meditation – it’s more of a preparation talk before moving into the practice that follows in Part 2. The “talk” is about the movement of the soul in contemplative prayer. So far on Urban Mystics, our meditations have been predominantly geared to move someone towards God in communion. This “towards God” movement is fundamental to contemplative prayer – but so is the movement “towards self.” The movement in reflective prayer towards a deeper awareness of self might feel different for some listeners. It’s more personal. It has the potential to trek into some areas of our inner-life that we would rather leave alone and not talk about. We follow the Holy Spirit to encounter these places on the Spirit’s terms – not ours. And, we do this, knowing that at no point is the Spirit motivated to bring condemnation, guilt, punishment, or shame to these places. Instead, if the Spirit leads us to encounter a shadow place within our soul, it is to bring healing, restoration, and freedom. Most often, our internal shadows are the result of deeper soul wounds – wounds that need to be healed and wounds that have led us to buy into lies that we need liberation from. It feels like a big step to do a meditation exercise that is intentionally focused on internal awareness and woundedness, which is why I am offering this Part 1 as an introduction as preparation for Part 2. This episode is written, hosted and produced by Tony Duppong, exclusively for the Urban Mystics Podcast. Learn more about Urban Mystics by visiting the Urban Mystics website at www.urbanmystics.org, or by joining the new ReWire Hub community and checking out the Urban Mystics space at https://rewirehub.mn.co/share/bUZrUTYAa8OHBTVg?utm_source=manual Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urbanmysticscommunity/ or send us an email at urbanmysticscommunities@gmail.com Urban Mystics is a ministry of ReWire. Meditations and recordings are property of ReWire. Use of this copyrighted material is not allowed without consent. Learn more about ReWire at www.rewireteam.org Episode Audio Credits: Tabula Rasa by Purrple Cat We love Purrple Cat's music and are customers and supporters. You can find and support Purrple Cat's music at https://purrplecat.com/