10-minute episode hosted by Anders Peterson looks at Ash Wednesday and the ancient saying “remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.”
Read moreWisdom Session with Donna Duensing (Part 3) - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 08
Par 3 of the Sacred Sundays Wisdom Session exploring grief and loss, faith, relationships, and courage with with Pr. Donna Duensing. Hosted by Anders Peterson.
Read moreWisdom Session with Donna Duensing (Part 2) - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 07
Par 2 of our Wisdom Session exploring grief and loss, faith, relationships, and courage with with Pr. Donna Duensing. Hosted by Anders Peterson.
Read moreWisdom Session with Donna Duensing (Part 1) - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 06
Par 1 of our Wisdom Session exploring grief and loss, faith, relationships, and courage with with Pr. Donna Duensing. Hosted by Anders Peterson.
Read moreWisdom Session on Retirement - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 05
Listen to this five minute excerpt on wisdom for retirement with Pr. Donna Duensing. The full Wisdom Series with Pr. Donna Duensing will be published soon. Hosted by Pr. Anders Peterson.
Read moreBeloved - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 04
12-minute episode exploring the theme of belovedness, especially love of the self. Including contributions by Steve Johnson and Stephanie Barrow. Hosted by Anders Peterson.
Read moreFather's Day - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 03
6-minute episode with a Father’s Day story and blessing for presence. Hosted by Anders Peterson.
Read moreDust - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 02
Check out Middle Circle’s new podcast! This 10 minute episode hosted by Anders Peterson looks at Ash Wednesday and the ancient saying “remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.”
Read moreLove Boldly - Sacred Sundays Podcast Episode 01
Check out Middle Circle’s new podcast! Find a quiet place and experience this 25-minute podcast exploring hardheartedness and the call to love. This episode includes a loving kindness meditation led by Anders Peterson and a call to action by members of Middle Circle and First United Lutheran Church.
Read morePracticing Loving Kindness Post-Election
How are you processing the outcome of the election? How have you been feeling about those who hold views different from your own? How are your relationships with family, friends, or colleagues that voted differently than you?
Metta bhavana, or loving-kindness meditation is one practice that invites us to cultivate love for ourselves and others, even when we may not be feeling it in the moment. The practice originates with the Buddhist tradition, but can be used and adapted by anyone regardless of religious background.
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