Every Moment Is Sacred

Rain Elizabeth Stickney
Every Moment Is Sacred

Interweaving meditation and healing into daily life with healthy dose of creativity! Guided meditations, healing conversations, bonus episodes, and poetry whenever possible.

  1. 142. Belonging Consciously (Meditation Journey)

    JUL 11

    142. Belonging Consciously (Meditation Journey)

    Embrace Belonging Through Meditation and Acceptance In this episode of 'Every Moment Is Sacred' with host Rain Elizabeth Stickney, listeners are invited to explore meditation and feelings of belonging. Rain discusses various ways to participate in meditation, including community groups at the Charlotte Library, online sessions through Liminal Heart, and a summer retreat  in Vermont. The episode emphasizes the importance of acceptance, letting go, and the sense of belonging within the human community. Reflecting on the graces and challenges of life, Rain offers insights into finding peace, patience, and presence through meditative practice. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Today's Meditation Focus 01:54 Join Our Meditation Community 04:23 The Power of Belonging 07:29 Acceptance and Letting Go 10:53 Cultivating Patience 14:19 Embracing Presence and Hope 18:18 Conclusion and Gratitude ~~~~~ FREE in person meditation at the Charlotte Library, Vermont rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation/#charlotte-library Liminal Heart monthly online meditations, donations welcome rainelizabeth.myflodesk.com/liminal Stillwater Meditation: Private Online Group forms.gle/yHUMB86L3fR8gR446 Summer Meditation Retreat in Vermont! forms.gle/2JFUU9kPTz1wJPhH9 ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: rainelizabeth.org Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org Pinterest: @rainelizabeth Substack: @rainelizabethstickney LinkedIn: Rain Elizabeth Stickney YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Insight Timer: Rain Elizabeth Stickney ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Assistance: Greta Hagios Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    19 min
  2. 141. Practice (Meditation Journey + Welcome to Summer 2025!)

    JUL 1

    141. Practice (Meditation Journey + Welcome to Summer 2025!)

    Happy summer!!! Celebrate summer with mindfulness and meditation! Explore how every moment is truly sacred and an opportunity for healing. In this heartfelt episode of Every Moment Is Sacred, host Rain Elizabeth Stickney explores the transformative power of meditating on good days as well as bad days. Compassionate discipline builds resilience and stability. Box breathing is introduced as a tool for regulating the nervous system and supports emotional well-being. Discover how integrating meditation into daily life can lead to a profound sense of wholeness and self-knowledge.  Welcome to the summer season of Every Moment Is Sacred 2025 with enriching meditations, healing conversations, poems and insights from Rain's journey. Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE to kick this season off in a good way. Thank you! ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introduction to Stillwater Meditation 01:02 All Levels of Experience Welcome 01:34 Season Overview and Rate / Review / Subscribe / Share 03:01 The Importance of Consistent Practice 07:03 Techniques for Regulating Breathing 09:18 Embracing Meditation in Daily Life 13:27 Conclusion and Warm Wishes ~~~~~ Contact Rain! Website: rainelizabeth.org Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org Pinterest: @rainelizabeth Substack: @rainelizabethstickney LinkedIn: Rain Elizabeth Stickney YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Insight Timer: Rain Elizabeth Stickney ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Assistance: Greta Hagios Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    14 min
  3. APR 10

    140. branches (82 Days of Poetry #19)

    Enjoy this special segment of Every Moment Is Sacred where we dive into the beautiful and spiritual poetry of Leslye Layne Russell. In this episode, we explore “branches,” a poem reflecting a moment of music filled revery in her romantic life.  Tune in to experience a soulful and poetic love for jazz. Continue into your day celebrating the joy of creativity in everyday life. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:19 About the Poems and the Poet 01:32 Social Media Update 02:10 Today’s Poem: Branches 02:41 Reading of 'Branches' 04:35 Reflections on Music and Creativity 05:22 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude ~~~~~ Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share! It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!!! ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for bringing this show to the top 3% globally! Here is a playlist for you to enjoy in gratitude for your support. Music for Spring Friends WOMEN’S HIKING RETREAT IN SEDONA!!! Meditate and play with us in the magical red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. May 1 - 4, 2025. Delicious food and lodging  provided! Register Here!!! ~~~~~ LinkedIn: Rain Elizabeth Stickney Substack: @rainelizabethstickney Pinterest: @rainelizabeth YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Insight Timer: Rain Elizabeth Stickney Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org Website: rainelizabeth.org ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My Opening Chant: Layne Russell in the 70's. All rights reserved. And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    6 min
  4. APR 8

    139. Walking Through Life’s Forest (Meditation Journey)

    Walk through life’s forest consciously by taking meditation into movement. Engage in a brief walking meditation to heighten awareness of your surroundings, focusing on the textures beneath your feet and the sensations in your body. This guided practice emphasizes relaxation, the interconnectedness of humanity, and the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. Settle deeper into the support beneath you that already exists. Release tension, and feel the oneness that makes all beings part of our human family. Relax into your true nature, and become heart aligned with your Right Action. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Description of Stillwater Meditation 01:48 Upcoming Retreat Announcement 03:19 Guided Walking Meditation 05:24 Deep Relaxation and Interconnectivity 11:51 Recognizing True Nature as One’s Inner Most Being 14:45 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude ~~~~~ WOMEN’S HIKING RETREAT IN SEDONA!!! Meditate and play with us in the magical red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. May 1 - 4, 2025. Delicious and nutritious food provided! Register Here!!! Thank you for bringing this show to the top 3% globally! Here is a playlist for you to enjoy in gratitude for your support.  Music for Spring Friends Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share! It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!!! ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠ Substack: @rainelizabethstickney LInkedIn: @rainelizabethstickney YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Pinterest: @rainelizabeth Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Transition Music: Bodhi Starwater Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    16 min
  5. MAR 25

    138. Breath of Courage (Meditation Journey)

    Just in time for spring, practice the simplicity of breath while growing courage with every inhale and exhale. Discover the profound connection between your breath and your heart. Learn to balance your breathing, and explore how courage can help you let go, experience new beginnings, and see things as they are. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Today's Meditation Focus 01:49 Meditation Retreat Announcement 03:18 Guided Meditation on Breath and Courage 09:31 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude In this episode of Every Moment Is Sacred, host Rain Elizabeth Stickney guides listeners through a meditation centered on the power of breath. She shares the connection between breath, heart, and emotional well-being, while also announcing an upcoming women's hiking and meditation retreat in Sedona, Arizona, from May 1st to 4th. Listeners are encouraged to join this nourishing retreat for a blend of meditation, hiking, and relaxation. Yes, we will visit a vortex! WOMEN’S HIKING RETREAT IN SEDONA!!! Meditate and play with us in the magical red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. May 1 - 4, 2025. Register by April 1st for $200 off. Delicious and nutritious food provided! ⁠Register Here!!!⁠ Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share! It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ LInkedIn: ⁠@rainelizabethstickney⁠ YouTube: ⁠@rainelizabethhealingarts⁠ Pinterest: ⁠@rainelizabeth⁠ Email: ⁠healing@rainelizabeth.org⁠ ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠⁠ Transition Music: ⁠Bodhi Starwater⁠ Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠My Oh My⁠ And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    10 min
  6. MAR 18

    137. Acceptance of Fog Brings Resilience (Meditation Journey)

    Wowza! This show is now in the TOP 3% GLOBALLY!!! Thank you so much for listening and for being a part of this sacred community. Moving up in rank is a win for us all! As you settle into your meditation pose, take a moment for self-care. Attend inward. Notice any fog and gloom in your life, and practice accepting it completely. Recognizing things and experiences as they are opens the understanding of deep and natural beauty. Breathe, and open to the light that exists! Embracing all experiences strengthens resilience. Peace and equanimity can be found in every mood and weather. In closure, place a loving hand on your heart, and notice what it has to say to you today. 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introduction to Today's Meditation 01:49 Celebrating Our Community 03:04 Irish Blessing of Gratitude 04:24 Guided Meditation: Noticing Fog and Building Resilience 10:41 Closing Thoughts and Heartfelt Wishes Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share! It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!!! ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠ Substack: @rainelizabethstickney LInkedIn: @rainelizabethstickney YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Pinterest: @rainelizabeth Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Transition Music: Bodhi Starwater Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    11 min
  7. JAN 30

    136. Skybreak (82 Days of Poetry #18)

    Celebrating Leslye Layne Russell’s poetry, Rain Elizabeth Stickney shares the poem Skybreak. Rain discusses her late mother’s creative spirit and the spiritual aspects of her poetry, reflecting on the profound connection to nature and music that shaped her life. In this special segment of Every Moment Is Sacred, Rain is sharing 82 poems bit by bit as a way of publishing her mom’s life work. This episode also includes an announcement about transitioning away from Meta platforms, inviting and encouraging listeners to connect on LinkedIn. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:19 About the Poems and the Poet 01:33 Social Media Update 02:46 Reading of Skybreak 05:04 Reflection on Skybreak 06:02 Conclusion and Farewell ~~~~~ LinkedIn: Rain Elizabeth Stickney Insight Timer: Rain Elizabeth Stickney YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org Website: rainelizabeth.org Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share! It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!!! ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠ ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox P.S. The intro music is my mother's voice singing a chant she wrote in the 70's. All rights reserved.

    7 min
  8. JAN 27

    135. Finding Your Inner Wild (Meditation Journey)

    Let go and feel held in the safety of your inner wild. Join us for a deeply calming guided meditation that helps you find comfort and security within yourself. This guided meditation is from Stillwater Meditation’s year long online program. Grab a blanket, settle into a cozy position, and breathe deeply as we explore the importance of letting go of the world's weight. Focus on your breath, relax your shoulders, and notice the shift in your heart.  This session encourages you to create a safe and peaceful space in your body, feel held by the universe, and reflect on the values you wish to bring into the world. Practice discernment, control, and right action. Discover your natural inner landscape. Perfect for anyone needing a moment of serenity and self-reflection. Listeners are invited to a FREE online meditation on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7pm ET. Registration: rainelizabeth.org/stillwater-meditation 00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred 00:40 Introduction to Today's Meditation 01:34 Invitation to Stillwater Meditation Event 02:44 Guided Meditation Begins 03:30 Breathing Techniques and Relaxation 07:02 Exploring Your Inner Wild 09:35 Conscious Breath Control 12:42 Feeling Held & Discovering Values 14:10 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude ~~~~~ Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share! It truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support!!! ⁠⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/every-moment-is-sacred/id1653325273⁠⁠⁠ Follow Rain on Instagram: @rainelizabethstickney YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org ~~~~~ Thank you to my crew! Sound Editing: Ferrara Pan Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠ Transition Music: Bodhi Starwater Intro & Outro Music:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Layne Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠James Russell⁠⁠⁠⁠ Song:⁠ ⁠⁠May Your Dreams Draw You Gently⁠⁠⁠ from My Oh My And thank you to YOU!!! Your presence is truly a blessing! xoxox

    15 min

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