Some endings really are endings. Others leave a seed behind.
As this New Moon and solar eclipse arrive, I’ve been reflecting on what is ready to be released—and what still carries enough life to be nurtured.
That question has become personal as Blossom Joyfully, a book born from the collapse of Amazon Vella, begins to find a new home.
In this episode, I explore what happens after a taste of what I call the Nectar of the Divine—when the ordinary world is still waiting for you.
My friend Brian Kimmel, an ordained meditation teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, joins us again. As he chants the Loving Kindness mantra, allow the transmission to move through your body, mind, and spirit. And, naturally, Bella makes an appearance.
Because perhaps this is the real practice:
One hand touching eternity.
The other washing the cup.
The energy of an eclipse can be felt in the days before and after, so you may find yourself returning to this episode as its message continues to deepen for you.
Listen for what is still alive.
You can discover more about Brian Kimmel, his music, and his teachings on his website.
Created and read by Ellen M. Laura.
Produced and edited by Darrell K. Whaley.
Opening Music by Ani Williams, “Mag-Ma-of the Deeps,” from the album Return of the Silent Ones, used by permission.
“Washing the Cup” carries the heart of this episode into music—a gentle invitation to release what is too heavy to carry and nurture what is new and alive. Listen on YouTube.
