I Will Read for You: The Voice and Writings of Jaiya John
Episodes
207. THE PALACE OF MY SOUL.
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading a selection which begins, "All my life, living in the palace of my body..." from my upcoming book, Fragrance After Rain. jaiyajohn.c...
206. FEEL YOUR DEEP DESIRE FOR PEACE.
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading a selection which begins, "Feel your deep desire for peace..." from my upcoming book, Fragrance After Rain. jaiyajohn.com. Books onl...
205. YOU WILL MEET A STRANGER.
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading a selection which begins, "If you dare to walk the dark alley..." from my upcoming book, Fragrance After Rain. jaiyajohn.com. Books ...
204. I WANT TO BEHOLD YOU GROW OLD.
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "I want to behold you grow old and more beautiful in my eyes..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online ever...
203. SHE LEFT THE PATH.
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "She was not only tired. She was uninspired..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us ...
202. JOY LIVES IN EVERY MOMENT.
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Joy lives. It is not a rare artifact..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a text...
201. YOUR SOFT ESSENCE.
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Her nervous system had been through so much..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us...
200. OH, HOW YOU WILL FLY.
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "You will fall..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show
199. COME BACK HOME.
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "Pain is a mystic kindness..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.co...
198. GROW SOFTER.
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "When your heart is so tender..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn...
197. IMITATE SKY TODAY.
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "May your wondrous heart and spirit imitate sky today..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Bra...
196. DANCE IN MOONLIGHT.
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "After fleeing yourself..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com. ...
195. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO SUFFER.
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "Your history is not your master..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyaj...
194. TAKE YOUR FREEDOM.
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "You have lived long enough..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.c...
193. KINDNESS IS A SUN FOR THE SOUL.
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece which begins, "Kindness is a kind of sun for the soul..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution....
192. SOME GREAT POETRY.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Some great poetry waits for a thousand years..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send...
191. PEACE IS THE FRAGRANCE YOU SEEK.
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading a passage which begins, "Daughter, press your face against this sky of blue..." from the section titled, Inner Peace, from my book...
190. OUT HERE IN THE DESERT.
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "Out here in the desert..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSupport the sh...
189. ONE MOMENT YOU ARE LAUGHING.
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece which begins, "One moment you are laughing..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSupport t...
188. I PRAY FOR YOU.
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "I pray for you." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the ...
187. YOU ARE A CRANE FLYING.
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "You are a crane flying over the emerald mountain..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... ...
186. YOU WILL FLOWER AGAIN.
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "If you could see, you delightful spirit..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Se...
185. SHEBA.
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece, "Sheba." This piece will be included in the new revised printing of my spoken word book, Father to Son: Ode...
184. SISTER STEW.
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished friendship piece, "Sister Stew." This piece will be included in the new revised printing of my spoken word book, F...
183. SHE WAS BORN THIS WAY.
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading two pieces. The first, "She Was Born This Way," and the second, "Brilliant Daylight," both from my book, Legendary: A Tr...
182. BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING.
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece that begins, "Today, be the most beautiful thing..." from my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyajohn.com. B...
181. OSHUN.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece, "Oshun," written for my daughter who came to me and spoke to me in spirit several months before she was conce...
180. WHY YOUR SPIRIT SINGS.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "May your wondrous heart and spirit imitate sky today..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Br...
179. TOUCH EVERYTHING WITH MERCY.
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece that begins, "May you open your heart and soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSu...
178. TEND THE PLAINS OF GRACE.
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Who among us will tend the plains of Grace..." from my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiyaj...
177. A BRAND NEW PEACE.
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "The siblings walked into the lush, peaceful woods..." from my unillustrated children's book, The Day ...
176. AN OPENING IN YOUR SOUL.
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished passage that begins, "There is an opening in your soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us ...
175. MEND YOUR STORY.
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Hope is the light bursting out..." from my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyaj...
174. SPRING IS A LIFE COACH.
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Spring is trying to tell us something..." from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajo...
173. WATER IN HER EYES.
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "I have wandered, a Love monk..." from my book, Habanero Love. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... ...
172. THIS IS MY LOVE LETTER.
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece that begins, "This is my Love letter..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the ...
171. I AM NOT THIS MOMENT.
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece that begins, "I am not this moment..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSupport the show
170. DON'T.
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece, "Don't." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show
169. I MET A GOATHERD ONCE.
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "I met a goatherd once...," from my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Books onl...
168. Dear Flower.
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Blessed Morning, Dear Flower...," from my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Bo...
167. THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN CHANGING.
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "The world is not suddenly changing...," from the section titled, Heal Your Revolutionary Soul, from my boo...
166. THE FIRST REVOLUTION IS TO REST.
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "The first revolution is to rest...," from the section titled, Heal Your Revolutionary Soul, from my book, ...
165. I LOVE YOU.
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "I Love you...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show
164. A BIG BEAUTIFUL BREATH.
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "Your soul will never complain...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSup...
163. ALL YOUR SACRED NAMES.
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "I see you. I feel you...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSupport the s...
162. HAY MILAGROS EN TUS OJOS.
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece which begins, "Hay milagros en tus ojos...," jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSupport th...
161. IN HONOR OF EDUCATORS.
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the unpublished Love letter which begins, "In honor of educators....
160. YOUR LIFE IS A RIVER.
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Your life is a river...," from my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...
159. I WADE DEEPLY.
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "I Wade Deeply," f...
158. INFINITE HEART.
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "Infinite Heart," ...
157. CHOOSE GOOD WATERFALLS.
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "Choose Good Waterfalls...
156. ONE TEACHER.
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Social Work Month and the return of students and educators to in-person learning, reading the passage titled, "One Teacher," fro...
155. A MONARCH BUTTERFLY.
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "A monarch butterfly is drawn...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming o...
154. THE LIFE OF YOUR SOUL.
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "The life of your soul...," from the passage titled, Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy, from the softcov...
153. CALM TAKES PRACTICE.
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "Being calm doesn't just feel good," from the passage titled, Calmness, from the softcover edition o...
152. INSIDE OF YOU IS A GARDEN.
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "Be willing not to be available," from the passage titled, Solitude, from the softcover edition of my boo...
151. Your Desire for Belonging.
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Your desire for belonging...," from the section titled, Belonging, from the softcover edition of my book, ...
150. Your Soul is a Perfect Fire.
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Learning to have an inner life...," from the section titled, Your Inner Life, from the softcover edition o...
149. Silence Was Your First Language.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Silence was your first language," from the section titled, Quietude, from the softcover edition of my book...
148. Moon Is Our Mecca.
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Moon is our Mecca," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyaj...
147. Your Feelings Know the Way Home.
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "Your feelings know the way home...," from the section titled, Heal Your Revolutionary Soul, from the softc...
146. My Soul is Beautiful.
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage that begins, "True beauty lives in this world...," from the section titled, True Beauty, from the softcover edition of m...
145. The Greatest Concert of All Time.
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "Don't circle the well, licking your lips...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: D...
144. Prayer of Choice.
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection titled, "Prayer of Choice," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve D...
143. Serenity Stew.
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "You have not yet arrived at the final frontier of Loving yourself...," from the softcover edition of ...
142. Flow Toward Goodness.
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "Just as water flows downhill...," from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Poss...
141. Milk and Honey.
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "Shatter the glass pitcher...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Tell...
140. Many Moons Have Passed.
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "Many moons have passed, but not Love...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A ...
139. Meditation by the River.
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "A willowy silent servant...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telli...
138. Peddler Meets Sojourner.
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "Peddler meets sojourner...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Tellin...
137. Desert Silence.
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "Decibels wave in desert silence...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poeti...
136. We Make This Love.
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning with, "Love's personality is not closed," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem ...
135. Go Naked.
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage beginning with, "Go naked into the sweat lodge under moonlight and weep...," from the softcover edition of my book, Free...
134. Pouring Purpose.
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece called, "Pouring Purpose," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve Devalu...
133. Choose Good Waterfalls.
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the piece called, "Choose Good Waterfalls," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve...
132. What Is Prayer.
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection beginning, "What is prayer..," from the section titled, "Spiritual Life," from the softcover edition of my b...
131. An Apple On A Tree.
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "An apple on a tree does more in stillness..," from the section titled, "Inner Stillness," from the softcov...
130. She Wakes Feeling Wild.
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece that begins, "She wakes feeling wild..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSuppo...
129. I Am A Bear.
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "I am a bear...," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajo...
128. We Need More Translators Of Soul.
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece, "We need more translators of soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport t...
127. What Does It Mean To Love Yourself.
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "What does it mean to Love yourself...," from the section titled, "Loving Yourself," from the s...
126. Some Souls Express Their Beauty.
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection that begins, "Some souls express their beauty by painting...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Dai...
125. This Newborn Day.
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "Here in this newborn day...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiy...
124. Jasmine Tea.
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished meditative piece, "Jasmine tea..."jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show
123. Your Deep Desire for Peace.
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished meditative piece, "Your deep desire for peace..."jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport ...
122. Grateful.
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "Grateful...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn.com. Bo...
121. Your Soul Floating Endless Grace.
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished meditative piece, "Your soul floating endless grace..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSup...
120. There Lived an Old King.
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the short story, "Once, in ancient times, there lived an old king...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blo...
119. Companionship of Your Own Soul.
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage, "companionship of your own soul...," from the section titled, "Heal Your Revolutionary Soul," from the softco...
118. Sacred is This Moment.
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "Sacred is this moment...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajo...
117. When Sunrise Sweeps Her Hopeful Robes.
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the unpublished piece, "When sunrise sweeps her hopeful robes..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a text...
116. Be the Wine Who Jumps Back into a Grape.
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "Be the wine who jumps back into a grape...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of...
115. Seeds of Joy.
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "A bright sparrow brings you seeds of joy..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telli...
114. One of Life's Best Moments.
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "One of life's best moments..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul...
113. Wake and Be Warriors.
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "Wake and Be Warriors," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serve De...
112. Softness is a Ceremony.
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "Softness is a ceremony..." from the passage titled, "Tenderness," from the softcover edition of my book, D...
111. Beginning of Sunlight.
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading an unpublished piece, "...beginning of sunlight..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show
110. If You Must Smoke.
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "If you must smoke...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.c...
109. Run to Water.
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the passage, "Run to water...," from the section titled, "Care for Your Sacred Stories," from the softcover edition of my ...
108. You are a Miracle.
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reading the selection, "You are a miracle...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.c...