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Daily Meditation Recordings, with Martin Aylward – Week of 16 December, 2024

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Martin Aylward

We’re delighted to have Martin Aylward guiding our Daily Meditation sessions this week. May they bring peace and depth to your practice.

This week’s theme is: Peace and Love!

Our last week of daily meditation for 2024, led by Martin and exploring nuances of the spiritual heart, in our own lives and as we navigate the complexities of the world.

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Orientating to Basic Sanity

December 16, 2024

There is to peace; Peace Is The Way!

December 17, 2024

Not being at war with Oneself.

December 18, 2024

Peace and Love: Two sides of the same thing!

December 19, 2024

Metta to All!

December 20, 2024

Discussion

One thought on “Daily Meditation Recordings, with Martin Aylward – Week of 16 December, 2024

  1. Such a beautiful experience, to be able to listen to your recorded guidance. During the meditation, I was deeply moved by your invitation to allow peaceful presence. It seems to make such common sense, and, yet, the busyness of life, even while sitting, can make such an invitation feel like such a loving release to the here and now. Thank you so much!

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