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Welcome to Mediocre Mystic - the podcast where we explore how mediocre makes the world go round and how mediocre works in mysterious ways. Join host Grace as she talks about all things messy and muddled as we find the middle way to mystic magic. Mediocre Mystic is proud to host Lunar Aligned and Quieted Mind. Meliea Black joins us for intuitive tarot and oracle readings. James Buckley joins us for guided meditation and dharma talks. These collaborations make for a rich feed full of practices ...
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Two good friends, a ton of mediocre divination. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediocre-mystics/support
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Join me as I as we reflect on Meliea's 2024 April reading of the Adventure card from the Soul Trees deck. Referenced: Soul Trees and Soul Seeds Oracles | Allyson Williams Yee Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Web | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | Blog |Insta…
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Thanks for tuning into this meditative moment with your forks and ears. We're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of compassion as meditation that leads to being safe, being happy, and being free - both, within ourselves and with the world around us - cherry picked by James Buckley. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, …
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Join me as I as we reflect on Meliea's 2024 March reading of the Healing card from the Soul Trees deck. Referenced: Soul Trees and Soul Seeds Oracles | Allyson Williams Yee Interact with Lunar Aligned via: Web | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | Blog |Instagr…
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James of Quieted Mind brings us a meditation on the life that springs us again after the long winter. Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | Blog |Instagram | X Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube Text or Voicemai…
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Thanks for tuning in to this mini-sode with your forks and ears. We're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of pausing as practice and the healing it can bring - cherry picked by Dani Young. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite pract…
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Meliea of Lunar Aligned joins us today with a tarot reading for the first half of 2024. Are you in chaos or flow right now? Let's find our rhythm together with our intuitive cyclical living guide as she offers support and guidance for people to go within and find their own strength and magic. For the Winter through spring months of 2024, Meliea sha…
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On this episode we're concluding the story of my greatest failure, and just beginning the story of its turn to my greatest success. Raise your cup of kindness with me one last time to celebrate old things being made new. This is episode 3 of 3 in this series arc. Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via:…
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James of Quieted Mind shares reflections on our current era at the beginning of 2024, and hopes that we find the peace and happiness that are available now, in the present moment. Featured in this Episode: Stream The Wakeup Call Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me…
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James of Quiet Mind gives a life update, offers thoughts about the latest escalation between Israel and Gaza and how we can help, and shares a song from his latest EP. Featured in this Episode: "When Asked Whose Side I'm On..." by Alicia T Crosby Good Citizens by Thich Nhat Hanh Global Citizen: Israel-Palestine: How to Help Victims of the Conflict …
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Meliea of Lunar Aligned joins us today with a tarot reading for May 2023. Are you in chaos or flow right now? Let's find our rhythm together with our intuitive cyclical living guide as she offers support and guidance for people to go within and find their own strength and magic. For the month of May, Meliea shares a 6 card spread from the Wayhome T…
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Meliea of Lunar Aligned joins us today with a tarot reading for Spring 2023. Are you in chaos or flow right now? Let's find our rhythm together with our intuitive cyclical living guide as she offers support and guidance for people to go within and find their own strength and magic. For the spring month of April, Meliea shares two special 3 card spr…
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On this episode I'm entering spring not trying to keep up my New Year's resolution, rather on with the story of my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready to toast my friends! This is episode 2 of 3 in this series arc. Interact with Dr. Zoë Lumiere, Eric Lumiere, and Fenix Lumi…
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James of Quieted Mind discusses an old story about the Buddha and Mara and what we can learn from it in this Dharma talk. Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | Blog |Instagram | X Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | YouT…
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Meliea of Lunar Aligned joins us today with her tarot reading for March 2023. Are you in chaos or flow right now? Let's find our rhythm together with our intuitive cyclical living guide as she offers support and guidance for people to go within and find their own strength and magic. For the luck month of March, Meliea shares a special 5 card spread…
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James of Quieted Mind discusses true love and the importance of understanding in this Dharma talk. Referenced In This Episode: Please Call Me By My True Names by Thich Nhat Hanh Metta (Lovingkindness) Meditation Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interac…
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Meliea of Lunar Aligned joins us today with her inaugural tarot reading! Are you in chaos or flow right now? Let's find our rhythm together with our intuitive cyclical living guide as she offers support and guidance for people to go within and find their own strength and magic. For the love month of February, Meliea shares a Mind / Body / Spirit sp…
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James of Quieted Mind shares his own practice to bring back the warmth into life in this Dharma talk. When external conditions cause us to feel hopeless, helpless, or depressed, when reality turns dark and cold, stopping and mindfully engaging in small change can be the start of turning things around. Referenced in this episode: Peace Is Every Step…
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On this episode I'm starting the New Year not with a resolution, rather with my greatest failure. If you're looking for a story about old things being made new, get your cup of kindness ready to toast my friends! This is episode 1 of 3 in this series arc. Interact with Dr. Zoë Lumiere, Eric Lumiere, and Fenix Lumiere of Allowing Love : Dr. Zoë Lumi…
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On this episode we're talking about the most wonderful time, wait I mean complicated time of the year. We focus on how we can make the most wonderful moments in the midst of the most complicated time of the year. And, there's even a Christmas story, no not that one, Ralphie! Merry Mystic Y'all! Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee In…
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James of Quieted Mind explores the change of seasons, that for some of us, can bring to the surface any number of thoughts and emotions in this Dharma talk. Times like these are a perfect opportunity to stop and breathe, to unite our body and mind as we acknowledge that our true home is the here and now. In that lull between summer fun and the hust…
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On this episode we’re taking on the challenge of how to squeeze in our practice when it just seems like it’s impossible, and, how other people help us do just that! Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | Blog |Instagram | X Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube Text or Voicemail: 980.355.9665 …
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Thanks for tuning in to this mini-sode with your forks and ears. We're pausing to ponder the particular seed of truth on the topic of the part the people in our lives play in our own practice of the moment. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite practices - …
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James of Quieted Mind introduces us to the practice of Metta, or Lovingkindness meditation, and its origins in early Buddhist teachings. Metta meditation practice can be a useful technique in breaking down our notions and concepts of separateness, and realizing the interconnectedness of all sentient beings. Refereced in this Episode: The Power of M…
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Thanks for tuning in to this mini-sode with your forks and ears. We're pausing to ponder the practice of cherry picking itself. I invite YOU, cherry cobbler congregants, to drop me a voicemail or a text at 980.355.9665. Tell me about one of your own favorite practices - pretty please with a cherry on top! Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me …
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After a string of holiday episodes and a summer break, on this episode we're returning to our exploration of maintaining our mystic in the mundane of our everyday messy, muddled lives. Whatever we may be cherry picking that works for us, it is important to maintain the balance of being sure it is indeed working for us. That we are using the practic…
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James of Quieted Mind guides us through a meditation in which we practice identifying as the Universe. Referenced in this episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life Thich Nhat Hanh: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook |…
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On this Queer Pride episode, I'm sharing my own coming out story. Our stories matter. As I’ve continued to do this podcast I’ve realized my story matters not because it’s extraordinary, but because it’s like so many of yours, and your stories matter. In this sharing of our truth, we can find safety in each other, as one of my favorite Black Non- Bi…
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James of Quieted Mind shares the significance of identifying as the Universe, and how it can expand our capacity for love and compassion in this Dharma talk. Referenced in this episode: Thich Nhat Hanh: Please Call Me By My True Names Bayard Rustin Ram Dass Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Support the s…
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On this St. Paddy's episode, I'm inviting you to come along with me on a journey to the thin space - from the shores of the Scottish Isles to the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC in the US. My favorite part of a holiday is sharing the highlights of history, and connecting what we can cherry pick today that works for us. Continuing with traditional celebr…
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On this episode, special guest Meliea Black, is sharing her lunar living method with us. We're going to talk about how to live by the cycles of the moon phases with the queer, ex-vangelical, mystic, midwife, moon maven, intuition activist herself. She’s here to help smash oppressive influences and build up radical self-trust. Interact with Lunar Al…
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On this episode we make the official baton pass from Fundamental Shift to Mediocre Mystic with Quieted Mind and Lunar Aligned as network partners. And, I tell you about that one time my wife and I almost plunged to our deaths off the side of a cliff in Arizona. Spoiler alert! We made it! Interact with Quieted Mind via: Web | Facebook | Twitter | In…
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James of the The Quieted Mind shares thoughts on the recent passing of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist teaching on impermanence, and leads a guided meditation. Thich Nhat Hanh quotes in this episode come from: No Death, No Fear At Home in the World Watch Thich Nhat Hanh's memorial ceremonies on YouTube Interact with The Quieted Mind via: W…
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On this Valentine’s episode, special guest Dani Young, is sharing her "How To Romance Yourself" series with us. We’re going to talk about how to love yourself radically with the food artist herself. Its not all Michelin stars, y’all don’t want to miss out on our Taco Bell secrets! Dani and I both know the pain of food insecurity. I would like to en…
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Grace & James talk about a major shift for the podcast. We welcome a collaboration between Mediocre Mystic, Quieted Mind, and Lunar Aligned. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Interact with The Quieted Mind via: Web | Face…
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We're closing our three part series sharing your stories and ours about purity culture. In this third and final episode of the arc, special guest Darren Calhoun, sits down with James to share his story out of toxic masculinity and the shift to becoming a good man. Referenced and Recommended in this Episode: Good Men Project What's Good, Man? Medioc…
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We're continuing our three part series sharing your stories and ours about purity culture. In this second episode of the arc, three special guests sit down with Grace to share their stories of growing up with purity culture in the Catholic and Mormon faith traditions. Grace and James share their stories of growing up with purity culture in the evan…
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We're kicking off a three part series sharing your stories and ours about purity culture. In this first episode of the arc, special guest Meg Vallee, sits down with Grace and James to share her story of navigating addiction, sex work, and purity culture as a person of faith. She offers us a shift in perspective from purity to compassion. Be sure to…
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Fundamentalism exists everywhere - even in small seemingly idyllic environments. On this episode, special guest Alison Moore, sits down with Grace to talk about deconstructing from Fundamentalism, and reconstructing to get not only her shift together, but also to help others to do the same. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcast…
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In this follow up episode Grace & James continue the conversation on friendship. Hear their shift from high school mates who barely spoke, to dear friends who start a podcast! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Support the…
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20 Years is a long time! On this episode, special guest Fania, sits down with Grace to talk about all the shifts in their two decade long friendship. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Recommendations: BlackWomensBlueprint…
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The U.S. recently observed Indigenous Peoples' Day, a.k.a. Columbus Day, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. On this episode, special guest AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez, sits down with James to talk about the importance of Decolonization, and how we can shift to an anti-racist celebration. Recommended Resources from AnaYelsi: 1. Anything from Kimber…
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Grace & James read and respond to listener comments and questions! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | Blog |Instagram | X Twitt…
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In this follow up episode, Grace responds to your comments and questions. Recommendations from Grace: Your own intuition Your own experience Your own truth Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Support the show Support the Sh…
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In this episode, we'll introduce you to our co-host, and get to know Grace. Don't miss it! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Email | B…
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In this follow up episode, James responds to your comments and questions. Recommendations from James: Thich Nhat Hanh : Peace Is Every Step Good Citizens Living Buddha, Living Christ Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers Ari Hest : Facebook // Spotify // Amazon Music Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, …
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In this first episode, we'll introduce you to our co-host, and get to know James. Don't miss it! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you find your podcasts. You've heard from us, we want to hear from you! Support the show Support the Show | Buy Me a Coffee Interact with Mediocre Mystic via: Ema…
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In episode 12, Megan & Ted bite off more than they can chew with Apple Divination. This week marks a slight change in the podcast format, so you'll definitely want to listen in! In this episode: - Apple Paring and Apple Numerology: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let's Find Out! - How Ted is better at kitchening than Megan - Why we are per…
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In episode 11, Megan & Ted explore their animal instincts with the Chinese Zodiac. This podcast is under the Pig sign, while Megan and Ted, 1987 babies are aptly, Rabbits. In this episode: - Meet Dr. Thaddeus P. McCrea - Learn about how the Chinese zodiac shifted from branches to animals - Try not to say Aminals instead of Animals - Horoscope.com a…
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Our pal Punxatawney Phil gave us a whole lot of nothing to go on in last week's Videomancy episode, we decided that since everyone in Groundhog Day was basically mainlining coffee that Tasseography was the next method. In this episode: - A history of Tasseography - Why Anchor.fm is baller - How we fucked up the first reading - How we discovered nei…
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Join Megan and Ted in an infinite loop as they discuss Videomancy via the 90's classic film, Groundhog Day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediocre-mystics/support
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