Emily Rose Meditations

by Emily Hylden

The Rev. Emily R. Hylden hosts a moment of peace. A short meditation, followed by a thought-provoking question or two, can reset your day and recalibrate your spirit. Find her on instagram @fatheremily, or dig into her thoughts at emilyhylden.com. Mtr. Emily is an Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and 500-hr Registered Yoga Teacher, residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, with her husband and three little boys.  
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  • Season 2

  • S02 E28 - The Cloud of Unknowing: Start with Confession

    S02 E28 - The Cloud of Unknowing: Start with Confession

    Just like any close relationship, we continue along better when we start out in honesty -- we're reminded today to first confess any lingering sins and darkness within us and then once everything's on the table, proceed in our con...

    01:48

  • S02 E27 - The Cloud of Unknowing: Should You Contemplate?

    S02 E27 - The Cloud of Unknowing: Should You Contemplate?

    All may, some should, none must! Anybody can gain from contemplation, but it may not be the most fulfilling or gainful for every type of person, and that's okay!

    01:54

  • S02 E26 - The Cloud of Unknowing: Just Do It!

    S02 E26 - The Cloud of Unknowing: Just Do It!

    We can listen and read and prepare as much as we want, but just like so many things in life, the real expertise comes from doing. So just try it! Sit down, re-listen to episode 9 (season 2), and try it out. See how it goes!

    03:13

  • S02 E25 - The Cloud of Unknowing: No Partiality

    S02 E25 - The Cloud of Unknowing: No Partiality

    Julian of Norwich (season 1, episode 16) encounters similar advice from her prayers and contemplation -- how our particular affinities (and aversions!) can trip us up in our efforts to grow.

    02:59

  • S02 E24 - The Cloud of Unknowing: What Supports Us

    S02 E24 - The Cloud of Unknowing: What Supports Us

    "The essence of contemplation is a simple and direct reaching out to God." Whatever it is that we're mired in while we reach out to God is transformed into useful fuel for his communication with us.

    02:37