Summary
In this impromptu episode, I share my experience at a spiritual retreat and introduce the concept of resonance. I explore resonance as a physical and metaphorical concept, discussing how it relates to life, death, creation, and destruction. I also discuss my motivation for starting this podcast and my intention to share my own spiritual journey and amplify the stories of others. I share my goals for the year, including learning about my ancestry, practicing divination, and developing a regular ritual practice. The episode concludes with my reflections on the retreat experience and a promise to continue the podcast.
Takeaways
Resonance is a concept that can be both physical and metaphorical, relating to vibrations and harmonious frequencies.
My podcast, Contemplating Resonance, aims to share my spiritual journey and amplify the stories of others.
My goals for the year include learning about my ancestry, practicing divination, and developing a regular ritual practice.
My retreat experience provided me with quiet, solitude, and an opportunity to deepen my spiritual connection.
Notes
Rachel Held Evans, Searching for Sunday (via Bookshop.org)
Memphis Conjure Supply (Delta Hoodoo Shop)
Evil Eye Glass Pendulum (via Lucky Luna)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting
02:12 Contemplating Resonance
04:33 Exploring Resonance in Journal Entries
09:28 Resonance and Love
11:09 Writing Down My Story
13:36 Amplifying Other Stories
16:08 The Purpose of the Podcast
17:39 The Retreat Experience
21:08 Creating a Spiritual Practice
25:20 Embodying and Intuition
31:58 Intentions for the Year
36:22 Nature Walk and Labyrinth
39:33 Conclusion
Episode 1 - WTF is Contemplating Resonance?