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

107. Fragrance After Rain.

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "Fragrance After Rain...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajoh...

106. She Woke Beneath Moonlight.

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished story, "She Woke Beneath Moonlight." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...  Send us a textSupport the show

105. On Earth We Suffer.

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished writing that begins, "On earth we suffer..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...    Send us a textSupport th...

104. Use Your Nocturnal Eyes.

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished writing that begins, "Use your nocturnal eyes..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...     Send us a textSupp...

103. A Peace Lives in Your Soul.

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished writing that begins, "A peace lives in your soul..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...    Send us a textSu...

102. You are a Soft Thing.

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

101. Awe and Wonder.

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "Awe and wonder..." from the passage titled, "Living Miraculously," from the softcover edition of my book, ...

100. Fulfillment of My Soul.

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection ending with, "...fulfillment of my soul," from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life...

99. Lonesome.

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "A particular moment finds you lonesome...," from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible ...

98. A Shepherd Left His Home.

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "A shepherd left his home...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. j...

97. Every Soul is a Perfume Shop.

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

96. What is Love.

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Reading the selection, "What is Love...," from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn.c...

95. Bliss and Infinity.

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "Bliss and infinity...," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn....

94. Whisper Me in Moonlight.

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "Whisper me in moonlight...," from the passage titled, "Your Voice," from the softcover edition of my book,...

93. Gentle.

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished piece, "Gentle."jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...    Send us a textSupport the show

92. When Love Blooms in You.

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished piece, "When Love blooms in you..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...   Send us a textSupport the show

91. May Your Eyes See Only Beauty.

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "May your eyes see only beauty..," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of ...

90. A Storyteller of Caramel Skin.

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "A Storyteller of caramel skin..," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Tellin...

89. Self Love is a Garden.

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Self Love is a garden you grow..," from the section titled, "Heal Your Revolutionary Soul," from the softcov...

88. Peace is in You.

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Peace is in you..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition of my book, ...

87. When Your Soul Is Ready.

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "When your soul is ready..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition of m...

86. Wash Your Spirit Clean.

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

85. Does This Set My Soul Free.

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Does this set my soul free..," from the section titled, "Wellness and Freedom," from the softcover edition o...

84. The Life of Your Soul.

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "The life of your soul...," from the section titled, "Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy," from the softcover...

83. Your Ancestors Outnumber Your Fears.

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Your ancestors outnumber your fears...," from the section titled, "Your Ancestors and You," from the softcov...

82. Appraise Your Soul as Worthy.

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Appraise your soul as worthy...," from the section titled, "Heal Your Revolutionary Soul," from the softcove...

81. How to be an Oasis.

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "How to be an oasis for others...," from the section titled, "A Life of Healing," from the softcover edition ...

80. Sky Speaks.

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage beginning, "Sky speaks..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul J...

79. Feast Day.

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage titled, "Feast Day," from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. jaiyajohn.com. Bo...

78. Peace is a Prophet.

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

77. She Taught Her Sisters How to Weave.

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "She taught her sisters how to weave...," from the section titled, "Help Your People Heal," of the softcover ...

76. Your Body is the Architecture.

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "Your body is the architecture of your every ancestor...," from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This...

75. You are Your Soul's Perfect Medicine.

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "You are your soul's perfect medicine...," from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This ...

74. A Rose Blows Across the Desert.

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished poem which begins, "A rose blows across the desert..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...    Send us a text...

73. Should You Choose to be Moon.

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Should you choose to be moon...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Tellin...

72. Sometimes She Finds a Moment.

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Sometimes she finds a moment...," from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Tellin...

71. Sleep.

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the unpublished bedtime piece, "Sleep." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...  Send us a textSupport the show

70. But First You Have to Pour.

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Opportunity lies unseen in the dark...," and ending, "But first you have to pour," from the soft...

69. Disrobe Your Love.

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Disrobe your Love..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Hum...

68. Choose Love.

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Choose Love..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Sou...

67. Follow My Voice, Old Friend.

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Follow my voice, Old Friend..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling ...

66. Today Be The Most Beautiful Thing.

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Today, be the most beautiful thing..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Poss...

65. Sipping Sweet Tea.

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished spoken word piece that begins, "Sipping Sweet Tea..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...      Send us a te...

64. Comfort of a Rhythm.

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished spoken word piece titled, "Comfort of a Rhythm." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...         Send us a tex...

63. Your Sacred Calling.

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection titled, "Your Sacred Calling," from the softcover edition of my book, Legendary: A Tribute to Those Who Honorably Serv...

62. Calm is Your Divine State.

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Calm is your divine state..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life...

61. A Woman Spent Her Whole Life Looking.

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "A woman spent her whole life looking..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Po...

60. What the Sky Wishes to Be.

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "What the sky wishes to be..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life...

59. There is a Chalice Called Joy.

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "There is a chalice... called joy..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possib...

58. I am Going to Tell You Now That I Love You.

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the unpublished piece, "I am going to tell you now that I Love you..." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...    Send us a tex...

57. Write a Poem Today.

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Write a poem today..." from the softcover edition of my book, Calm: Inspiration for a Possible Life. jaiya...

56. Early Morning.

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection beginning, "Some people find that in the early morning..." from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunligh...

55. Ask a Hummingbird.

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the selection, "Ask a hummingbird..." from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn...

54. Grace is a Paradise.

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Grace is a paradise..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of in...

53. You are Not Here to Imitate.

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "You are not here to imitate..." from the softcover edition of my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revoluti...

52. Ocean in a Jar.

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage, "Ocean in a Jar," from the softcover edition of my book, Your Caring Heart: Renewal for Healing Professionals and Syste...

51. A Fine Cup of Jasmine Tea.

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "a fine cup of jasmine tea..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirati...

50. Love is Life.

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished 2009 contemplative essay, Love is Life. jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show

49. She Spreads Out a Soft Blanket.

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "She spreads out a soft blanket..." from the softcover edition of my book, Sincerity of Sunlight. A book of inspiration. jaiyajohn.c...

48. This Cup of Friendship Spirit.

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "This cup of friendship spirit..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspi...

47. May Your Heart Take to The Trees.

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

46. Feast Day.

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading a story, "Feast Day..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations. ja...

45. Fill My Soul With Sweet Water.

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading two unpublished pieces: "Fill my soul with sweet water...," and, "My tongue is on fire with a new Love language..." jaiyaj...

44. A Useful Man.

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

43. Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy.

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading from the beginning of the passage entitled, "Your Revolution is Sacred and Holy," from the softcover edition of my new book, Freedom...

42. One of Life's Best Moments.

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading a piece that begins, "One of life's best moments..." from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of th...

41. Breathe Deeply, Dear Soul.

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

40. First Steps Toward Peace.

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading three pieces from the softcover edition of my book, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul. A book of inspirations. jaiyajohn.com. Books on...

39. Daughter, I Am Going to Tell You a Secret.

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage beginning, "Daughter, I am going to tell you a secret..." from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This Wat...

38. You Have the Sacred Right.

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

37. A Soul Walked Into A Vase Shop.

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage beginning, "A soul walked into a vase shop..." from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words fo...

36. It Was Always You.

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage beginning, "It was always you," from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Re...

35. Usurp My Throne.

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the Love poem "Usurp My Throne," from the softcover edition of my book, Habanero Love: A Poem of Sacred Passion. jaiyajohn.com. Book...

34. Pouring Into Clay.

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading my unpublished short story, "Pouring Into Clay." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere... Send us a textSupport the show

33. Rest Feeds Your Revolution.

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading the passage entitled, "Rest Feeds Your Revolution," from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your ...

32. Akamu: Legend of a Sea Turtle.

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading my unpublished children's story, "Akamu: Legend of a Sea Turtle." jaiyajohn.com. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSuppor...

31. If I Have Said This Poem Before.

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "If I have said this poem before...," and, "In the soft nook of an old tree..." from the softcover edition of my book, Lyr...

30. Love is Your True Planet.

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Love is your true planet..." from the softcover edition of my book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.co...

29. Love's Flower is Always in Bloom.

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Love's flower is always in bloom," from the softcover edition of my book, Daughter Drink This Water. A book of sacred Love. ja...

28. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part Four.

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part four" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revo...

27. A Million Gold Blades.

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

26. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part Three.

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part three" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Rev...

25. Your Soul is Rowing Across a Great Lake.

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Your Soul is Rowing Across a Great Lake," a poetic meditation from my book of inspiration, Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Sou...

24. Love Like Love Loves.

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Love Like Love Loves," a poetic meditation on the nature of Sacred Love. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...Send us a t...

23. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part Two.

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part two" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revol...

22. Care for Your Sacred Stories. Part One.

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading "Care for Your Sacred Stories, part 1" from the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolut...

21. Removing a Splinter (What It Means to be a Revolutionary).

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

20. Father to Son: Ode to Black Boys.

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this date in 1851, African American abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth attended the Ohio Women's Rights Convention ...

19. Becoming Peace.

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

18. Sacred Lake.

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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....

17. We Used to Rest Together.

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading from pages 102 and 103 of the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Bo...

16. Would You Like to Hear an Epic Love Story?

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading from pages 206 and 207 of the softcover edition of my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Bo...

15. Gather Your People.

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading a passage from my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...Send us a te...

14. Sunshine and Rain.

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

13. Nature of Freedom.

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an excerpt from my newborn book, Freedom: Medicine Words for Your Brave Revolution. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere... Send us a...

12. Worthiness.

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading an unpublished piece on the journey to feeling worthy and living a worthy life. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...Send us a textS...

11. Grandmother & Grandson.

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Reading two untitled pieces from my book Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere....

10. Teahouse.

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading a short story, the first piece in my book Lyric of Silence: A Poetic Telling of the Human Soul Journey. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online ever...

9. Nile River Woman.

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reading my short story, Nile River Woman. jaiyajohn.com/books. Books online everywhere...Send us a textSupport the show

8. Inner Peace.

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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