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

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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.

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

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YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts

Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org

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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

Enjoy this special segment of Every Moment Is Sacred where we delve into the beautiful and spiritual poetry of Leslye Layne Russell. In this episode, we explore 'Performance at Wreck Beach,' a poem reflecting a cherished moment in her life.

Learn about Layne's love for dance, performance, and the creative spirit she embodied. Celebrate her legacy with us and feel inspired to find joy and wisdom in your own life.

00:00 Introductory Chant

00:36 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred

00:53 Honoring My Mother's Legacy

01:52 Join the Community

02:22 Performance at Wreck Beach

06:07 The Power of Dance

06:40 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Website: rainelizabeth.org

Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org

YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts

Instagram: @rainelizabethstickney

FB Group: facebook.com/groups/everymomentissacred

Rain’s In Person Winter Retreat Saturday, January 25, 2025

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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.

Join us for a special segment of the 'Every Moment Is Sacred' podcast, where we celebrate the poetry of Leslye Layne Russell. My mother, Leslye Layne, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before publishing her poetry in the way she dreamed of. In the months prior to her death in 2018, I promised to finish this project for her. In this episode, I share a poem of hers and will continue to share her poetry throughout this podcast, at least until we reach 82 poems. Enjoy!

"between the rain" is a sweet poem written for the month of January and the season of winter in Northern California. Here, where I am recording this podcast in Vermont, it can be quite rainy in the summer… and snowy in January’s winter! Celebrating rain everywhere and wishing for this magical blessing, especially on the current fires of Los Angeles, I share this poem with you.

You will also hear about a fun and spontaneous New Year’s story that happened on St. Helena, a landmark in Sonoma County. Connect with us on Facebook and enjoy the spirit of love and creativity that these poems bring. Visit rainelizabeth.org for more.

In what season do you receive the most rain where you are? Spotify listeners can answer through the poll or comment on any episode!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:36 About the Poetry Project

02:22 Today's Poem: Between the Rain

04:24 Personal Reflections and Stories

07:21 Conclusion and Farewell

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Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org

YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts

Follow Rain on Instagram: @rainelizabethstickney

Rain’s In Person Winter Retreat Saturday, January 25, 2025

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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.

Join us in a deep breath of meditation for the new year. Steady yourself for change, and find ease through meditative practices. Use a mudra to release the energy of trying too hard and breathe into your belly to regulate your body. Be a good friend to yourself, practice loving everything equally, and flow like water through any challenge. Trust yourself and the universe; feel the embrace of comfort and warmth from your breath and being.

Every Moment Is Sacred is a podcast interweaving healing and meditation into everyday life. Your host, Rain Elizabeth Stickney, shares a soothing meditation to help you embrace life's inevitable changes with equanimity. Discover the power of breath, the grace of water, and the importance of being a good friend to yourself during this meditation practice. Gather together in a journey of love, acceptance, and steady presence.

00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred

00:40 Introduction to Today's Meditation

01:02 Exploring Different Types of Meditators

02:48 The Power of Mudras in Meditation

04:13 Breathing Techniques for Relaxation and Action

05:43 Being a Good Friend to Yourself in Meditation

08:11 Practicing Equanimity and Flowing Like Water

11:34 Conclusion and Embracing Yourself in a HUG!!!

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Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org

YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts

Follow Rain on Instagram: @rainelizabethstickney

Rain’s In Person Winter Retreat Saturday, January 25, 2025

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~~~~~

Thank you to my crew!

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

Celebrating spirituality through poetry, this special segment shares a poignant poem, Chenrayzee, written by Leslye Layne Russell. The poem and sharing reflects on the universal theme of compassion as symbolized by the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Chenrezig (Chenrayzee).

Podcast host, Rain, shares the inspiration for the ongoing project of publishing 82 of her mother's poems, honoring her creative spirit and spiritual wisdom. Listeners are invited to join the Facebook group to support the podcast and to explore the healing power of creativity and love.

00:00 Introduction: A Song by Leslye Layne Russell

00:35 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred

00:53 Honoring My Mother's Poetry & Legacy

01:51 Join the Community

02:24 Introducing the Poem: Chenrayzee

03:04 Reading the Poem: Chenrayzee

03:59 Reflection on Compassion

05:04 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org

FB Group: facebook.com/groups/everymomentissacred

Follow Rain on Instagram:⁠⁠ @pictures_of_presence⁠⁠⁠

Rain’s In Person Winter Retreat Saturday, January 25, 2025

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Thank you to my crew!

Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠

Sound Editing: enantiodromia23@gmail.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

New Year’s Beginner's Mind & Loving Kindness Meditation

Explore the concept of 'beginner's mind' with conscious breathing exercises and delve into the practice of metta, or loving kindness, by sharing love and kindness with yourself and others. Reflect on letting go and inviting clarity into your life through guided meditation, fostering deep inner peace and joy.

Every Moment Is Sacred is a podcast interweaving healing and meditation into everyday life. Join host Rain Elizabeth Stickney every Monday for a meditation-focused episode featuring practices from Stillwater Meditation.

00:00 Welcome to Every Moment Is Sacred

00:40 Introduction to Meditation

01:42 Exploring Beginner's Mind

03:26 Conscious Breathing Techniques

05:40 Practicing Loving Kindness (Metta)

11:22 Universal Love and Kindness

12:06 Closing Reflections

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Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org

YouTube: @rainelizabethhealingarts

Follow Rain on Instagram:⁠⁠ @pictures_of_presence⁠⁠⁠

Stillwater Meditation's In Person Winter Retreat

Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Charlotte, Vermont

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~~~~~

Thank you to my crew!

Web Design:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠kojolapower.com⁠⁠

Sound Editing: enantiodromia23@gmail.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