Podcasts by I Will Read for You: The Voice and Writings of Jaiya John

Voice medicine to soothe your soul, from freedom worker, poet, author, and spoken word artist Dr. Jaiya John. Bedtime bliss. Morning meditation. Daytime peace. Comfort. Calm. Soul food. Come, gather around the fire. Let me read for you... Books online wherever books hang out. Learn more at jaiyajohn.com.

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225. FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM: DR. THEMA BRYANT INTERVIEW OF DR. JAIYA JOHN from 2022-02-15T10:00

From Dr. Thema Bryant's Instagram account: MOVING FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM with psychologist, poet, and freedom worker Dr. Jaiya John. Join us for this enlightening conversation...

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224. USURP MY THRONE. from 2022-02-05T11:00

Reading a selection from my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion, which begins, Usurp my throne...

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223. ONE GLANCE FROM YOUR SOUL. from 2022-02-04T07:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, One glance from your soul...
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222. THIS MORNING I HOLD THE GOURD. from 2022-02-02T11:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, This morning I hold the gourd of my heart...
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221. BLESS THE HEARTS OF THOSE. from 2022-01-31T10:00

Reading a selection which begins, Bless the hearts of those... from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. My new book, Fragrance After...
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220. A MORNING MANTRA FOR REMEMBERING. from 2022-01-28T13:00

Reading a selection which begins, A morning mantra for remembering... from my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. My new book, Fragr...
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219. SACRED IS THIS MOMENT. from 2022-01-26T07:00

Reading a selection which begins, Sacred is this moment... from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. My new book, Fragrance After Rain, and ...
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218. ONE OF THE FIRST STEPS TOWARD PEACE. from 2022-01-25T08:00

Reading a selection which begins, One of the first steps toward peace... from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. My new book, Fragrance After Rain,...
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217. DEAR CARING ONE. from 2022-01-20T10:00

Reading a selection titled, Dear Caring One, from my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children. My new book, Fragrance Afte...
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216. HERE'S THE THING ABOUT FEAR. from 2022-01-08T09:00

Reading an unpublished piece from 2012 which begins, "Here's the thing about fear..." My new book, Fragrance After Rain, and all my books, are avai...
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215. MAY YOU OPEN UP YOUR HEART. from 2021-12-21T13:00

Reading from my new book, Fragrance After Rain. A passage that begins, "May you open up your heart and soul to Creation..." Fragrance After Rain<...
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214. WHEN YOU SPEAK A BOUNDARY. from 2021-12-15T10:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Dear One. When you speak a boundary..." My new book, Fragrance After Rain, is available online at bookseller...
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213. YOUR BOUNDARY. from 2021-12-01T10:00

Reading from my new book, Fragrance After Rain. A passage that begins, "Your boundary need not always be an angry electric fence..." Fragrance Af...
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212. HUMAN KIND OR HUMAN CRUEL. from 2021-11-24T15:00

Reading from my new book, Fragrance After Rain. A passage that begins, "Human kind or human cruel..." Fragrance After Rain is available ...
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211. ALL YOUR LIFE. from 2021-11-09T09:00

Reading from my new book, Fragrance After Rain. A passage that begins, "All your life..." Fragrance After Rain is available online at bo...
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210. TODAY I WILL WRITE POETRY FOR YOU. from 2021-10-29T09:00

Reading from my new book, Fragrance After Rain. A passage that begins, "Today I will write poetry for you..." Fragrance After Ra...
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209. FRAGRANCE AFTER RAIN (BOOK RELEASE READING). from 2021-10-20T09:00

Discussing the October 18 release of my new book, Fragrance After Rain, and reading a passage from the book that begins, "I sat on the mountaintop..." <...
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208. A YOUNG BOY AND A SPARROW. from 2021-09-23T08:00

Reading a short, short children's story I wrote at age 18 when I first started writing. The story begins, "A young boy walking in the fields..." I ...
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207. THE PALACE OF MY SOUL. from 2021-08-24T10:00

Reading a selection which begins, "All my life, living in the palace of my body..." from my upcoming book, Fragrance After Rain. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...
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206. FEEL YOUR DEEP DESIRE FOR PEACE. from 2021-08-04T11:00

Reading a selection which begins, "Feel your deep desire for peace..." from my upcoming book, Fragrance After Rain. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhe...
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205. YOU WILL MEET A STRANGER. from 2021-07-12T11:00

Reading a selection which begins, "If you dare to walk the dark alley..." from my upcoming book, Fragrance After Rain. jaiyajohn.com. Books online every...
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204. I WANT TO BEHOLD YOU GROW OLD. from 2021-06-26T10:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "I want to behold you grow old and more beautiful in my eyes..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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203. SHE LEFT THE PATH. from 2021-06-14T08:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "She was not only tired. She was uninspired..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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202. JOY LIVES IN EVERY MOMENT. from 2021-06-11T10:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Joy lives. It is not a rare artifact..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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201. YOUR SOFT ESSENCE. from 2021-06-06T07:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Her nervous system had been through so much..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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200. OH, HOW YOU WILL FLY. from 2021-06-03T07:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "You will fall..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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199. COME BACK HOME. from 2021-05-27T06:00

Reading the piece which begins, "Pain is a mystic kindness..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Books onl...
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198. GROW SOFTER. from 2021-05-26T06:00

Reading the piece which begins, "When your heart is so tender..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Books ...
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197. IMITATE SKY TODAY. from 2021-05-25T06:00

Reading the piece which begins, "May your wondrous heart and spirit imitate sky today..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. <...
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196. DANCE IN MOONLIGHT. from 2021-05-24T06:00

Reading the piece which begins, "After fleeing yourself..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Books online...
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195. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO SUFFER. from 2021-05-23T06:00

Reading the piece which begins, "Your history is not your master..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Boo...
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194. TAKE YOUR FREEDOM. from 2021-05-22T06:00

Reading the piece which begins, "You have lived long enough..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...
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193. KINDNESS IS A SUN FOR THE SOUL. from 2021-05-21T09:00

Reading the piece which begins, "Kindness is a kind of sun for the soul..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.c...
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192. SOME GREAT POETRY. from 2021-05-20T08:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Some great poetry waits for a thousand years..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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191. PEACE IS THE FRAGRANCE YOU SEEK. from 2021-05-19T07:00

Reading a passage which begins, "Daughter, press your face against this sky of blue..." from the section titled, Inner Peace, from my book, Daug...
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190. OUT HERE IN THE DESERT. from 2021-05-15T07:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Out here in the desert..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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189. ONE MOMENT YOU ARE LAUGHING. from 2021-05-14T07:00

Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "One moment you are laughing..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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188. I PRAY FOR YOU. from 2021-05-13T08:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "I pray for you." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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187. YOU ARE A CRANE FLYING. from 2021-05-12T07:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "You are a crane flying over the emerald mountain..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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186. YOU WILL FLOWER AGAIN. from 2021-05-08T19:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "If you could see, you delightful spirit..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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185. SHEBA. from 2021-05-07T08:00

Reading the unpublished piece, "Sheba." This piece will be included in the new revised printing of my spoken word book, Father to Son: Ode to Our Black Young Listen

184. SISTER STEW. from 2021-05-06T08:00

Reading the unpublished friendship piece, "Sister Stew." This piece will be included in the new revised printing of my spoken word book, Father to Son: Ode to O...
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183. SHE WAS BORN THIS WAY. from 2021-05-05T07:00

Reading two pieces. The first, "She Was Born This Way," and the second, "Brilliant Daylight," both from my book, Legendary: A Tribute ...
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182. BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING. from 2021-05-04T15:00

Reading the piece that begins, "Today, be the most beautiful thing..." from my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyajohn.com. Books online ...
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181. OSHUN. from 2021-05-03T09:00

Reading the unpublished piece, "Oshun," written for my daughter who came to me and spoke to me in spirit several months before she was conceived. This piece will be inc...
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180. WHY YOUR SPIRIT SINGS. from 2021-05-02T19:00

Reading the passage that begins, "May your wondrous heart and spirit imitate sky today..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. ...
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179. TOUCH EVERYTHING WITH MERCY. from 2021-05-01T08:00

Reading the unpublished piece that begins, "May you open your heart and soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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178. TEND THE PLAINS OF GRACE. from 2021-04-29T09:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Who among us will tend the plains of Grace..." from my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyajohn.com. Boo...
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177. A BRAND NEW PEACE. from 2021-04-26T07:00

Reading the passage that begins, "The siblings walked into the lush, peaceful woods..." from my unillustrated children's book, The Day Jumoke Found His Name...
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176. AN OPENING IN YOUR SOUL. from 2021-04-24T19:00

Reading the unpublished passage that begins, "There is an opening in your soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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175. MEND YOUR STORY. from 2021-04-21T07:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Hope is the light bursting out..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Boo...
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174. SPRING IS A LIFE COACH. from 2021-04-19T09:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Spring is trying to tell us something..." from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Book...
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173. WATER IN HER EYES. from 2021-04-16T09:00

Reading the passage that begins, "I have wandered, a Love monk..." from my book, Habanero Love. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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172. THIS IS MY LOVE LETTER. from 2021-04-11T12:00

Reading the unpublished piece that begins, "This is my Love letter..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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171. I AM NOT THIS MOMENT. from 2021-04-09T08:00

Reading the unpublished piece that begins, "I am not this moment..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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170. DON'T. from 2021-04-07T11:00

Reading the unpublished piece, "Don't." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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169. I MET A GOATHERD ONCE. from 2021-04-05T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "I met a goatherd once...," from my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhe...
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168. Dear Flower. from 2021-04-02T09:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Blessed Morning, Dear Flower...," from my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Books online e...
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167. THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN CHANGING. from 2021-04-01T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "The world is not suddenly changing...," from the section titled, Heal Your Revolutionary Soul, from my book, Fr...
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166. THE FIRST REVOLUTION IS TO REST. from 2021-03-31T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "The first revolution is to rest...," from the section titled, Heal Your Revolutionary Soul, from my book, Freed...
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165. I LOVE YOU. from 2021-03-29T07:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "I Love you...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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164. A BIG BEAUTIFUL BREATH. from 2021-03-28T07:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "Your soul will never complain...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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163. ALL YOUR SACRED NAMES. from 2021-03-27T07:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "I see you. I feel you...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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162. HAY MILAGROS EN TUS OJOS. from 2021-03-26T07:00

Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "Hay milagros en tus ojos...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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161. IN HONOR OF EDUCATORS. from 2021-03-25T08:00

In honor of the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the unpublished Love letter which begins, "In honor of educators...," jaiyajohn.com. Boo...
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160. YOUR LIFE IS A RIVER. from 2021-03-24T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Your life is a river...," from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywh...
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159. I WADE DEEPLY. from 2021-03-23T10:00

In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "I Wade Deeply," from my book, Legendar...
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158. INFINITE HEART. from 2021-03-22T08:00

In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "Infinite Heart," from my book, Legenda...
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157. CHOOSE GOOD WATERFALLS. from 2021-03-21T09:00

In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "Choose Good Waterfalls," from my book, Listen

156. ONE TEACHER. from 2021-03-19T11:00

In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "One Teacher," from my book, Legendary:...
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155. A MONARCH BUTTERFLY. from 2021-03-17T08:00

Reading the selection that begins, "A monarch butterfly is drawn...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. ...
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154. THE LIFE OF YOUR SOUL. from 2021-03-15T09:00

Reading the selection that begins, "The life of your soul...," from the passage titled, Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy, from the softcover edition o...
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153. CALM TAKES PRACTICE. from 2021-03-14T08:00

Reading the selection that begins, "Being calm doesn't just feel good," from the passage titled, Calmness, from the softcover edition of my book, <...
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152. INSIDE OF YOU IS A GARDEN. from 2021-03-11T09:00

Reading the selection that begins, "Be willing not to be available," from the passage titled, Solitude, from the softcover edition of my book, Da...
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151. Your Desire for Belonging. from 2021-03-10T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Your desire for belonging...," from the section titled, Belonging, from the softcover edition of my book, Daugh...
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150. Your Soul is a Perfect Fire. from 2021-03-09T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Learning to have an inner life...," from the section titled, Your Inner Life, from the softcover edition of my book, <...
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149. Silence Was Your First Language. from 2021-03-08T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Silence was your first language," from the section titled, Quietude, from the softcover edition of my book, Dau...
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148. Moon Is Our Mecca. from 2021-03-07T09:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Moon is our Mecca," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Boo...
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147. Your Feelings Know the Way Home. from 2021-03-04T10:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Your feelings know the way home...," from the section titled, Heal Your Revolutionary Soul, from the softcover edition...
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146. My Soul is Beautiful. from 2021-03-02T08:00

Reading the passage that begins, "True beauty lives in this world...," from the section titled, True Beauty, from the softcover edition of my book, <...
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145. The Greatest Concert of All Time. from 2021-03-01T16:00

Reading the selection that begins, "Don't circle the well, licking your lips...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of th...
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144. Prayer of Choice. from 2021-02-25T09:00

Reading the selection titled, "Prayer of Choice," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children. Listen

142. Flow Toward Goodness. from 2021-02-20T08:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "Just as water flows downhill...," from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. j...
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141. Milk and Honey. from 2021-02-19T08:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "Shatter the glass pitcher...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul...
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140. Many Moons Have Passed. from 2021-02-18T07:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "Many moons have passed, but not Love...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the...
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139. Meditation by the River. from 2021-02-17T08:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "A willowy silent servant...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul ...
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138. Peddler Meets Sojourner. from 2021-02-12T11:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "Peddler meets sojourner...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul J...
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137. Desert Silence. from 2021-02-11T07:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "Decibels wave in desert silence...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Huma...
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136. We Make This Love. from 2021-02-08T18:00

Reading the selection beginning with, "Love's personality is not closed," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. Listen

135. Go Naked. from 2021-02-07T08:00

Reading the passage beginning with, "Go naked into the sweat lodge under moonlight and weep...," from the softcover edition of my book, Freedom: Medicine Words f...
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134. Pouring Purpose. from 2021-02-04T09:00

Reading the piece called, "Pouring Purpose," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children. Listen

133. Choose Good Waterfalls. from 2021-02-03T10:00

Reading the piece called, "Choose Good Waterfalls," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children. <...
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132. What Is Prayer. from 2021-02-01T10:00

Reading the selection beginning, "What is prayer..," from the section titled, "Spiritual Life," from the softcover edition of my book, ...
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131. An Apple On A Tree. from 2021-01-30T08:00

Reading the selection, "An apple on a tree does more in stillness..," from the section titled, "Inner Stillness," from the softcover edition o...
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130. She Wakes Feeling Wild. from 2021-01-28T09:00

Reading an unpublished piece that begins, "She wakes feeling wild..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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129. I Am A Bear. from 2021-01-27T10:00

Reading the selection that begins, "I am a bear...," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Book...
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128. We Need More Translators Of Soul. from 2021-01-26T09:00

Reading an unpublished piece, "We need more translators of soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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127. What Does It Mean To Love Yourself. from 2021-01-25T10:00

Reading the selection that begins, "What does it mean to Love yourself...," from the section titled, "Loving Yourself," from the softcover edi...
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126. Some Souls Express Their Beauty. from 2021-01-23T12:00

Reading the selection that begins, "Some souls express their beauty by painting...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the ...
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125. This Newborn Day. from 2021-01-22T09:00

Reading the selection, "Here in this newborn day...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. B...
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124. Jasmine Tea. from 2021-01-21T09:00

Reading an unpublished meditative piece, "Jasmine tea..."jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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123. Your Deep Desire for Peace. from 2021-01-20T10:00

Reading an unpublished meditative piece, "Your deep desire for peace..."jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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122. Grateful. from 2021-01-19T09:00

Reading the selection, "Grateful...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn.com. Books online e...
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121. Your Soul Floating Endless Grace. from 2021-01-17T11:00

Reading an unpublished meditative piece, "Your soul floating endless grace..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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120. There Lived an Old King. from 2021-01-13T08:00

Reading the short story, "Once, in ancient times, there lived an old king...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. ...
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119. Companionship of Your Own Soul. from 2021-01-10T09:00

Reading the passage, "companionship of your own soul...," from the section titled, "Heal Your Revolutionary Soul," from the softcover edition ...
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118. Sacred is This Moment. from 2021-01-07T08:00

Reading the selection, "Sacred is this moment...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Book...
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117. When Sunrise Sweeps Her Hopeful Robes. from 2021-01-06T09:00

Reading the unpublished piece, "When sunrise sweeps her hopeful robes..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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116. Be the Wine Who Jumps Back into a Grape. from 2021-01-04T10:00

Reading the selection, "Be the wine who jumps back into a grape...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. j...
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115. Seeds of Joy. from 2021-01-02T12:00

Reading the selection, "A bright sparrow brings you seeds of joy..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul ...
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114. One of Life's Best Moments. from 2021-01-01T11:00

Reading the selection, "One of life's best moments..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn....
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113. Wake and Be Warriors. from 2020-12-31T09:00

Reading the selection, "Wake and Be Warriors," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children.<...
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112. Softness is a Ceremony. from 2020-12-30T13:00

Reading the selection, "Softness is a ceremony..." from the passage titled, "Tenderness," from the softcover edition of my book, Daught...
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111. Beginning of Sunlight. from 2020-12-29T10:00

Reading an unpublished piece, "...beginning of sunlight..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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110. If You Must Smoke. from 2020-12-28T12:00

Reading the selection, "If you must smoke...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...
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109. Run to Water. from 2020-12-26T16:00

Reading the passage, "Run to water...," from the section titled, "Care for Your Sacred Stories," from the softcover edition of my book, Listen

108. You are a Miracle. from 2020-12-25T09:00

Reading the selection, "You are a miracle...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...
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107. Fragrance After Rain. from 2020-12-24T16:00

Reading the selection, "Fragrance After Rain...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books...
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106. She Woke Beneath Moonlight. from 2020-12-23T11:00

Reading an unpublished story, "She Woke Beneath Moonlight." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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105. On Earth We Suffer. from 2020-12-22T10:00

Reading an unpublished writing that begins, "On earth we suffer..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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104. Use Your Nocturnal Eyes. from 2020-12-21T18:00

Reading an unpublished writing that begins, "Use your nocturnal eyes..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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103. A Peace Lives in Your Soul. from 2020-12-20T10:00

Reading an unpublished writing that begins, "A peace lives in your soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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102. You are a Soft Thing. from 2020-12-19T09:00

Reading the selection beginning, "You are a soft thing..." from the passage titled, "Your Power," from the softcover edition of my book, Listen

101. Awe and Wonder. from 2020-12-18T08:00

Reading the selection, "Awe and wonder..." from the passage titled, "Living Miraculously," from the softcover edition of my book, Daugh...
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100. Fulfillment of My Soul. from 2020-12-17T09:00

Reading the selection ending with, "...fulfillment of my soul," from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. aiyajohn.c...
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99. Lonesome. from 2020-12-16T12:00

Reading the selection, "A particular moment finds you lonesome...," from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. aiyajo...
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98. A Shepherd Left His Home. from 2020-12-15T08:00

Reading the selection, "A shepherd left his home...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. <...
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97. Every Soul is a Perfume Shop. from 2020-12-14T09:00

Reading the selection, "Every soul is a perfume shop...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. Listen

96. What is Love. from 2020-12-13T07:00

Reading the selection, "What is Love...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajoh...
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95. Bliss and Infinity. from 2020-12-12T09:00

Reading the selection, "Bliss and infinity...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books o...
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94. Whisper Me in Moonlight. from 2020-12-11T08:00

Reading the selection, "Whisper me in moonlight...," from the passage titled, "Your Voice," from the softcover edition of my book, Daug...
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93. Gentle. from 2020-12-10T09:00

Reading an unpublished piece, "Gentle."jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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92. When Love Blooms in You. from 2020-12-09T09:00

Reading an unpublished piece, "When Love blooms in you..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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91. May Your Eyes See Only Beauty. from 2020-12-08T08:00

Reading the selection beginning, "May your eyes see only beauty..," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. ja...
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90. A Storyteller of Caramel Skin. from 2020-12-07T08:00

Reading the selection beginning, "A Storyteller of caramel skin..," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul J...
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89. Self Love is a Garden. from 2020-12-06T11:00

Reading the passage, "Self Love is a garden you grow..," from the section titled, "Heal Your Revolutionary Soul," from the softcover edition o...
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88. Peace is in You. from 2020-12-05T08:00

Reading the passage, "Peace is in you..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition of my book, Freed...
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87. When Your Soul Is Ready. from 2020-12-04T09:00

Reading the passage, "When your soul is ready..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition of my book, <...
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86. Wash Your Spirit Clean. from 2020-12-03T10:00

Reading the passage, "Wash your spirit clean..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition of my book, Listen

85. Does This Set My Soul Free. from 2020-12-02T21:00

Reading the passage, "Does this set my soul free..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition of my book, <...
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84. The Life of Your Soul. from 2020-12-01T15:00

Reading the passage, "The life of your soul...," from the section titled, "Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy," from the softcover edition of ...
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83. Your Ancestors Outnumber Your Fears. from 2020-11-30T16:00

Reading the passage, "Your ancestors outnumber your fears...," from the section titled, "Your Ancestors and You," from the softcover edition o...
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82. Appraise Your Soul as Worthy. from 2020-11-29T07:00

Reading the passage, "Appraise your soul as worthy...," from the section titled, "Heal Your Revolutionary Soul," from the softcover edi...
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81. How to be an Oasis. from 2020-11-28T09:00

Reading the passage, "How to be an oasis for others...," from the section titled, "A Life of Healing," from the softcover edition of my...
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80. Sky Speaks. from 2020-11-27T17:00

Reading the passage beginning, "Sky speaks..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. jaiy...
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79. Feast Day. from 2020-11-26T09:00

Reading the passage titled, "Feast Day," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books online e...
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78. Peace is a Prophet. from 2020-11-25T09:00

Reading the passage that begins, "Peace is a prophet...," from the section titled, "Inner Peace," from the softcover edition of my book, Listen

77. She Taught Her Sisters How to Weave. from 2020-11-24T09:00

Reading the passage, "She taught her sisters how to weave...," from the section titled, "Help Your People Heal," of the softcover edition of m...
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76. Your Body is the Architecture. from 2020-11-23T08:00

Reading the selection, "Your body is the architecture of your every ancestor...," from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This Water. A bo...
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75. You are Your Soul's Perfect Medicine. from 2020-11-22T11:00

Reading the selection beginning, "You are your soul's perfect medicine...," from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This Water. A boo...
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74. A Rose Blows Across the Desert. from 2020-11-21T09:00

Reading an unpublished poem which begins, "A rose blows across the desert..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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73. Should You Choose to be Moon. from 2020-11-20T09:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Should you choose to be moon...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul J...
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72. Sometimes She Finds a Moment. from 2020-11-19T07:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Sometimes she finds a moment...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul J...
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71. Sleep. from 2020-11-17T08:00

Reading the unpublished bedtime piece, "Sleep." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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70. But First You Have to Pour. from 2020-11-16T17:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Opportunity lies unseen in the dark...," and ending, "But first you have to pour," from the softcover editio...
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69. Disrobe Your Love. from 2020-11-14T08:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Disrobe your Love..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey<...
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68. Choose Love. from 2020-11-14T07:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Choose Love..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. j...
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67. Follow My Voice, Old Friend. from 2020-11-14T07:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Follow my voice, Old Friend..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Jou...
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66. Today Be The Most Beautiful Thing. from 2020-11-09T07:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Today, be the most beautiful thing..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. j...
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65. Sipping Sweet Tea. from 2020-11-07T07:00

Reading an unpublished spoken word piece that begins, "Sipping Sweet Tea..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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64. Comfort of a Rhythm. from 2020-11-05T07:00

Reading an unpublished spoken word piece titled, "Comfort of a Rhythm." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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63. Your Sacred Calling. from 2020-11-03T18:00

Reading the selection titled, "Your Sacred Calling," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children Listen

62. Calm is Your Divine State. from 2020-11-01T17:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Calm is your divine state..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyajohn....
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61. A Woman Spent Her Whole Life Looking. from 2020-10-31T12:00

Reading the selection beginning, "A woman spent her whole life looking..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life....
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60. What the Sky Wishes to Be. from 2020-10-30T09:00

Reading the selection beginning, "What the sky wishes to be..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyajohn....
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59. There is a Chalice Called Joy. from 2020-10-28T10:00

Reading the selection beginning, "There is a chalice... called joy..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jai...
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58. I am Going to Tell You Now That I Love You. from 2020-10-27T09:00

Reading the unpublished piece, "I am going to tell you now that I Love you..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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57. Write a Poem Today. from 2020-10-25T18:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Write a poem today..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyajohn.com. Bo...
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56. Early Morning. from 2020-10-24T11:00

Reading the selection beginning, "Some people find that in the early morning..." from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of...
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55. Ask a Hummingbird. from 2020-10-23T08:00

Reading the selection, "Ask a hummingbird..." from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn.com. Books ...
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54. Grace is a Paradise. from 2020-10-20T09:00

Reading the passage, "Grace is a paradise..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspiration. j...
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53. You are Not Here to Imitate. from 2020-10-17T10:00

Reading the passage, "You are not here to imitate..." from the softcover edition of my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajoh...
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52. Ocean in a Jar. from 2020-10-16T17:00

Reading the passage, "Ocean in a Jar," from the softcover edition of my book, Your Caring Heart: Renewal for Healing Professionals and Systems. jaiyajoh...
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51. A Fine Cup of Jasmine Tea. from 2020-10-15T10:00

Reading "a fine cup of jasmine tea..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspiration. jaiyajoh...
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50. Love is Life. from 2020-10-13T19:00

Reading an unpublished 2009 contemplative essay, Love is Life. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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49. She Spreads Out a Soft Blanket. from 2020-10-12T10:00

Reading "She spreads out a soft blanket..." from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...
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48. This Cup of Friendship Spirit. from 2020-10-09T08:00

Reading "This cup of friendship spirit..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations. jai...
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47. May Your Heart Take to The Trees. from 2020-10-08T11:00

Reading "May your heart take to the trees..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations. ...
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46. Feast Day. from 2020-10-03T10:00

Reading a story, "Feast Day..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations. jaiyajohn.com....
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45. Fill My Soul With Sweet Water. from 2020-09-27T11:00

Reading two unpublished pieces: "Fill my soul with sweet water...," and, "My tongue is on fire with a new Love language..." jaiyajohn.c...
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44. A Useful Man. from 2020-09-22T09:00

Reading a story that begins, "A useful man..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations....
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43. Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy. from 2020-09-19T10:00

Reading from the beginning of the passage entitled, "Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy," from the softcover edition of my new book, Freedom: Medicine Words for ...
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42. One of Life's Best Moments. from 2020-09-17T09:00

Reading a piece that begins, "One of life's best moments..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A bo...
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41. Breathe Deeply, Dear Soul. from 2020-09-13T12:00

Reading from the passage beginning, "Breathe Deeply, Dear Soul..." from the softcover edition of my new book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution Listen

40. First Steps Toward Peace. from 2020-09-06T19:00

Reading three pieces from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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39. Daughter, I Am Going to Tell You a Secret. from 2020-09-05T18:00

Reading the passage beginning, "Daughter, I am going to tell you a secret..." from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This Water. A book o...
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38. You Have the Sacred Right. from 2020-09-04T20:00

Reading the passage beginning, "You have the sacred right..." from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution Listen

37. A Soul Walked Into A Vase Shop. from 2020-08-30T10:00

Reading the passage beginning, "A soul walked into a vase shop..." from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revoluti...
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36. It Was Always You. from 2020-08-20T09:00

Reading the passage beginning, "It was always you," from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. ja...
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35. Usurp My Throne. from 2020-08-19T09:00

Reading the Love poem "Usurp My Throne," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Books online eve...
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34. Pouring Into Clay. from 2020-08-06T09:00

Reading my unpublished short story, "Pouring Into Clay." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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33. Rest Feeds Your Revolution. from 2020-08-05T08:00

Reading the passage entitled, "Rest Feeds Your Revolution," from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution...
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32. Akamu: Legend of a Sea Turtle. from 2020-08-04T11:00

Reading my unpublished children's story, "Akamu: Legend of a Sea Turtle." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...
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31. If I Have Said This Poem Before. from 2020-08-02T09:00

Reading "If I have said this poem before...," and, "In the soft nook of an old tree..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence:...
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30. Love is Your True Planet. from 2020-07-31T18:00

Reading "Love is your true planet..." from the softcover edition of my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. Books onl...
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29. Love's Flower is Always in Bloom. from 2020-07-26T10:00

Reading "Love's flower is always in bloom," from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This Water. A book of sacred Love. jaiyajohn.com....
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28. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part Four. from 2020-07-19T09:00

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part four" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiy...
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27. A Million Gold Blades. from 2020-07-15T10:00

Reading "A million golden blades..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. Listen

24. Love Like Love Loves. from 2020-07-01T20:00

Reading "Love Like Love Loves," a poetic meditation on the nature of Sacred Love. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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23. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part Two. from 2020-07-01T20:00

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part two" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiya...
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22. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part One. from 2020-06-23T12:00

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part 1" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajo...
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21. Removing a Splinter (What It Means to be a Revolutionary). from 2020-06-15T13:00

Reading "Removing a splinter (what it means to be a revolutionary)... from pages 210 and 211 of the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revol...
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20. Father to Son: Ode to Black Boys. from 2020-05-29T12:00

On this date in 1851, African American abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth attended the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, where she delivered an impro...
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19. Becoming Peace. from 2020-05-25T08:00

Reading an unpublished spoken word piece titled, Becoming Peace. I wrote this piece for a speaking engagement last Fall at a Boys & Girls Club, as a message of self determina...
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18. Sacred Lake. from 2020-05-24T14:00

Reading a piece titled, I Find My Sacred Lake, from my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalued Children. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books onlin...
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17. We Used to Rest Together. from 2020-05-15T19:00

Reading from pages 102 and 103 of the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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16. Would You Like to Hear an Epic Love Story? from 2020-05-09T12:00

Reading from pages 206 and 207 of the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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15. Gather Your People. from 2020-05-02T09:00

Reading a passage from my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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14. Sunshine and Rain. from 2020-04-28T09:00

Reading the short story, Sunshine and Rain, from my book, Beautiful: A Poetic Celebration of Displaced Children. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere... Listen

13. Nature of Freedom. from 2020-04-24T09:00

Reading an excerpt from my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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12. Worthiness. from 2020-04-21T10:00

Reading an unpublished piece on the journey to feeling worthy and living a worthy life. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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11. Grandmother & Grandson. from 2020-04-20T09:00

Reading two untitled pieces from my book Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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9. Nile River Woman. from 2020-04-18T12:00

Reading my short story, Nile River Woman. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...
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8. Inner Peace. from 2020-04-15T09:00

Reading a passage called, Inner Peace, from my book Daughter Drink This Water......jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...

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7. Hope from 2020-04-12T13:00

It was on my heart to share an offering of hope with you today. This is simply titled, Hope. These are the words that came through moments ago...
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6. Make Your Soul a Sunroom from 2020-04-11T11:00

Reading three pieces from my book Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. Intro and ending song: Before Melissa, by Martin Klem...
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5. Ode to Tenderness from 2020-04-08T08:00

Sharing a piece that came through me this morning. An ode to all you feel, the way you feel, your choice to feel, and how you care for your feeling...
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Episode 4. Little Brown Girl & Your Name Is Not Exhaustion. from 2020-04-07T09:00

I share two previously recorded pieces: Little Brown Girl Who Wants to Write, and Your Name Is Not Exhaustion. Both are set to music. The first piece is set to a ...
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Episode 3. She Wanted Peace. from 2020-04-04T08:00

In this episode I share a previous recording of maybe the most popular piece from my book Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. This piece is called, She Wanted Peace...
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Episode 2. Here's the Thing About Fear. from 2020-04-04T07:00

In this episode I share a previously recorded piece, Here's the Thing About Fear. thank you for receiving this offering. Enjoy, and thank you for encouraging others to follo...
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Episode 2. Here's the Thing About Fear. from 2020-04-04T07:00

In this episode I share a previously recorded piece, Here's the Thing About Fear. thank you for receiving this offering. Enjoy, and thank you for encouraging others to follo...
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Episode 2. Here's the Thing About Fear. from 2020-04-04T07:00

In this episode I share a previously recorded piece, Here's the Thing About Fear. thank you for receiving this offering. Enjoy, and thank you for encouraging others to follo...
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Inaugural Episode: I Have Decided to Become a Tree. from 2020-04-03T07:00

The inaugural episode of the I Will Read for You podcast. I share my purpose for this space: to offer you comfort, peace, centering, calm, good breathing, inspiration, illuminati...
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