The Natural Contemplative explores our essential nature, as revealed through contemplative practice and immersion in the natural world.noreply@blogger.com (Ian Harris)Thu, 5 Sep 2024 11:31:25 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com7125http://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/en-usno(cc) BY-NC Non-commercial re-distribution is allowed with attribution to the author.meditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenessThe Natural Contemplative explores our essential nature, as revealed through contemplative practice and immersion in the natural world. John L Crockett is an educator and musician who has worked with The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, the Whale Conservation Institute/Ocean Alliance, and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. He has been studying whales for ten years, and practicing and writing about meditation for more than 25 years.The Natural Contemplative explores our essential nature, as revealed through contemplative practice and immersion in the natural world. John L Crockett is an educator and musician who has worked with The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, the WhaJohn L Crockettinfo@naturalcontemplative.comJohn L Crocketthttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2009/04/one-essential-thing.htmlcontemplationmeditationnatureTue, 14 Apr 2009 15:50:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-6698541068653537137One essential thing is needed to restore balance to our world. Impossible to name, easily ignored, it lives at the heart of our lives. Recorded live in the midst of springtime in Vermont. 23 min.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="26" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'essentialthing.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/TheOneEssentialThing/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="26" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'essentialthing.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/TheOneEssentialThing/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/TheOneEssentialThing/essentialthing.mp3">Download This Episode</a>0info@naturalcontemplative.com (John L Crockett)noOne essential thing is needed to restore balance to our world. Impossible to name, easily ignored, it lives at the heart of our lives. Recorded live in the midst of springtime in Vermont. 23 min. Download This EpisodeJohn L CrockettOne essential thing is needed to restore balance to our world. Impossible to name, easily ignored, it lives at the heart of our lives. Recorded live in the midst of springtime in Vermont. 23 min. Download This Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenesshttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2008/08/waves-of-silence.htmlcontemplationmeditationnaturesealswhalesFri, 22 Aug 2008 15:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-5219834361318710803Recorded on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, this episode of The Natural Contemplative explores the roots of the environmental crisis from a contemplative perspective. Complete with foghorns. 38 mins.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="26" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'wavesofsilence.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/WavesofSilence/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="26" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'wavesofsilence.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/WavesofSilence/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/WavesofSilence/wavesofsilence.mp3">Download this Episode</a>0info@naturalcontemplative.com (John L Crockett)noRecorded on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, this episode of The Natural Contemplative explores the roots of the environmental crisis from a contemplative perspective. Complete with foghorns. 38 mins. Download this EpisodeJohn L CrockettRecorded on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick, Canada, this episode of The Natural Contemplative explores the roots of the environmental crisis from a contemplative perspective. Complete with foghorns. 38 mins. Download this Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenesshttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2009/07/on-silence.htmlcontemplationmeditationsilenceThu, 29 May 2008 15:44:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-9214476173969967651Silence is our constant friend and companion. It gives us rest when we are tired. It listens when we need to talk. It receives us when we are anxious or confused. It humbly steps out of the way when we think we have something better to do. But it never leaves us. It is here before we are born. It is here while we live. It is here after we pass away. If you do one thing in this life, become acquainted with silence. 19 min.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="26" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'OnSilence.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/OnSilence/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="26" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'OnSilence.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/OnSilence/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/OnSilence/OnSilence.mp3">Download This Episode</a>0info@naturalcontemplative.com (John L Crockett)noSilence is our constant friend and companion. It gives us rest when we are tired. It listens when we need to talk. It receives us when we are anxious or confused. It humbly steps out of the way when we think we have something better to do. But it never leaves us. It is here before we are born. It is here while we live. It is here after we pass away. If you do one thing in this life, become acquainted with silence. 19 min. Download This EpisodeJohn L CrockettSilence is our constant friend and companion. It gives us rest when we are tired. It listens when we need to talk. It receives us when we are anxious or confused. It humbly steps out of the way when we think we have something better to do. But it never leaves us. It is here before we are born. It is here while we live. It is here after we pass away. If you do one thing in this life, become acquainted with silence. 19 min. Download This Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenesshttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2008/03/natural-meditation-part-four.htmlcontemplationmeditationnaturewhalesThu, 6 Mar 2008 15:30:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-2017649993964482939Most of us live our entire lives in devotion to that which is not true. Natural meditation is an encounter with the truth that can not be known or described, only lived. 19 min.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/NaturalMeditation/04NaturalMeditationPartFour.mp3">Download This Episode</a>0info@naturalcontemplative.com (John L Crockett)noMost of us live our entire lives in devotion to that which is not true. Natural meditation is an encounter with the truth that can not be known or described, only lived. 19 min. Download This EpisodeJohn L CrockettMost of us live our entire lives in devotion to that which is not true. Natural meditation is an encounter with the truth that can not be known or described, only lived. 19 min. Download This Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenesshttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2008/02/natural-meditation-part-three.htmlcontemplationmeditationnaturethoughtThu, 21 Feb 2008 15:28:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-3613610437058619937Natural meditation welcomes whatever is, without judgment, including the entire range of thought. 16 min.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/NaturalMeditation/03NaturalMeditationPartThree.mp3">Download This Episode</a>0info@naturalcontemplative.com (John L Crockett)noNatural meditation welcomes whatever is, without judgment, including the entire range of thought. 16 min. Download This EpisodeJohn L CrockettNatural meditation welcomes whatever is, without judgment, including the entire range of thought. 16 min. Download This Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenesshttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2008/01/natural-meditation-part-two.htmlcontemplationmeditationnatureFri, 11 Jan 2008 15:24:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-3076633369800716356Bringing awareness to every aspect of life, natural meditation is both simple and powerful. 17 min.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/NaturalMeditation/02NaturalMeditationPartTwo.mp3">Download This Episode</a>0info@naturalcontemplative.com (John L Crockett)noBringing awareness to every aspect of life, natural meditation is both simple and powerful. 17 min. Download This EpisodeJohn L CrockettBringing awareness to every aspect of life, natural meditation is both simple and powerful. 17 min. Download This Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awarenesshttp://podcast.naturalcontemplative.com/2008/01/natural-meditation-part-one.htmlcontemplationmeditationnatureTue, 8 Jan 2008 15:20:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5929213220834826089.post-5802622092735502356Natural meditation does not involve trying to attain an extraordinary state of consciousness or quietness, nor does it take extraordinary concentration or training. 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It is a natural way of being that is inherent in every person. 7 min. Download This EpisodeJohn L CrockettNatural meditation does not involve trying to attain an extraordinary state of consciousness or quietness, nor does it take extraordinary concentration or training. It is a natural way of being that is inherent in every person. 7 min. Download This Episodemeditation,mindfulness,whales,nature,environment,awareness