Podcast Episode 89. Quiet in the Chaos: Love as a River (Part 3)

Transcript

Read by Craig Robertson

Welcome back to Quiet in the Chaos, the final session in our three-part guided meditation series designed to help you find peace, stability, and Love during life’s most challenging seasons. Whether you are navigating family conflict, uncertainty about the future, or major transitions, these meditations offer a space to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the steady, unshakable presence within you.

I’m your host, Craig Robertson with Robertson + Easterling. We are Mississippi divorce attorneys.  While I am certainly no meditation teacher, I am on this journey with you. To be honest, this series is as much for me, as it is for you.  I have witnessed how the practice of present moment awareness can bring clarity, calm, and resilience during times of personal upheaval — and I believe it can be of real benefit to you as well.

In Part 1, we learned to be still in the midst of family conflict, anchoring in the breath and the present moment.

In Part 2, we rooted ourselves like a mighty oak tree — steady and grounded, but flexible in the shifting winds of life.

And now, in Part 3, we will release and renew by experiencing Love as a river — a steady current flowing through us, carrying away what no longer is of service —and nourishing the space left behind, so new life can grow.

This final meditation invites you to trust the flow, to let go of the need to control every outcome, and to open yourself to the movement of Love.

Whether you are a beginner like me, or you have a deep, longtime practice……… we hope this session offers a gentle space for letting go and beginning again.  Which is what one is always called to do when thoughts arise during meditation.  We acknowledge…………we return to ourselves………… and we begin again.

Life is about beginning again, and so is the practice of mediation. Our hope is that you will carry the stillness and renewal you’ve experienced in this series back into your life, returning to these meditations whenever you need to come back to that sacred space ………in the middle.

To yourself.

Please enjoy this quick message about the sponsors who have made this show possible, and we will be right back for the third and final meditation in our series, Quiet in the Chaos.

This series is made possible by our generous sponsors.

First is Enhanced Wellness Living, where Kelly Engelmann and her team at Mississippi’s premier Functional Medicine Clinic empower individuals to reclaim their health through personalized care plans, a “food-first” philosophy, and regenerative therapies—helping clients uncover root causes and build lasting vitality.

Blue Sky Podcasting has been recording our show from Day 1. Casey and his team have spent over a decade helping brands like R+E craft compelling content. They also guide new podcasters to turn their podcast ideas into reality.

We are also sponsored by mortgage loan officer Adam Black with Cross Country Mortgage.  Adam is in his third season of sponsorship and brings expertise in divorce mortgage planning, helping clients make informed decisions about their home during life transitions.

We also have new sponsors this season, including our friend Brent Johnston at Life Track Coaching, who partners with clients to uncover purpose, maximize potential, and navigate challenges with confidence.

And finally, we have the super energetic, always upbeat  LaJesca L. Woodard, a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert who offers impartial and professional guidance through complex real estate transactions.

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Introduction

Meditation is not about forcing the mind to be still.

It’s about learning to notice what is here without being carried away by it.

When the currents of life sweep through our families and relationships, it’s easy to feel pulled and tossed about… that is… without flow.

So today, we will practice moving with Love like a river —

Gentle, yet powerful,

steady yet flowing,

carrying away what no longer serves,

and nourishing the remaining space

Preparation 

Now… gently choose a quiet space where you can simply be for these next few moments

Allow yourself to inhabit this space fully, as if you are giving yourself the gift of presence.

Sit comfortably — perhaps in a chair with your feet planted firmly on the ground, or on a cushion with your legs resting naturally.

Let your hands rest softly in your lap, palms open or gently folded.

If it feels comfortable, allow your eyes to close. You may also simply lower your gaze

Take a slow, deep breath… and as you exhale, begin to settle into the support beneath you.

Feel the weight of your body being held. Feel the ground beneath your feet, steady and unshifting.

Let’s arrive together — right here, in this moment.

All of you is welcome here.
Every thought,
every feeling,
every breath.

Let’s begin.

Take a slow, deep breath in…
And let it go with ease.

Soften your jaw…
Drop your shoulders…
Let your arms hang loose, like river reeds carelessly swaying gently in still water.
Let a warmth wrap around you
Bathe in it

(Pause 10 seconds)

Picture yourself sitting beside a wide, slow-moving river.
The air is fresh.
The water glistens in the sunlight.
You can hear the gentle sound of current as it moves past.

(Pause 10 seconds)

Notice what you’ve been holding inside —
tension in the body, thoughts about your family,
feelings you’ve had no space to feel.

Welcome.
This time is yours.
And right now, you don’t have to do anything

You don’t have to be anything other than present… right here…………..right………….now
We are experiencing “non-doing”
Stillness
Quiet
Purely being

One by one, take the thoughts that might be activating you, and place them in the river

Watch them float away

No rush, no force — just the current gently carrying them elsewhere

(Pause 10 seconds)

With each inhale, feel the river’s gentle current filling you with calm and renewal.

With each exhale, release what no longer serves you, letting it drift away with the flow.

Release the things you no longer need to carry.

And again

and again

and again

Inhale……… Be still. (inhale sound)

Exhale………Held by Love (exhale sound)

If your mind drifts,
that’s great,
you noticed
and your already back again, returning to the waterside.
Watch it move.
Let it remind you that nothing stays stuck forever.

You can always return to your breath.

In

Out

(Pause 10 seconds)

Now, feel Love flowing through you,
softening what has been hard,
washing what feels unclean
refreshing
renewing

Be still.

Held by Love.

(Pause 20 seconds)

Be still. (inhale sound)
Held by Love. (exhale sound)

(Pause 10 seconds)

Great. Well done.

When you feel ready, begin to bring gentle movement back into your body, softly open your eyes. Allow the Love within you to guide each step, each action, and each interaction, carrying away what no longer serves and nourishing what you need to not just survive this season of your life……..

But to thrive.

Notice how your body feels now, how your mind has softened, and how Love continues to move through you — steady, nourishing, ever-present.

Carry this sense of calm and renewal with you as you return to your day.

May you move forward with ease, grace, and the gentle, sustaining flow of Love.

Namaste.

Conclusion

Meditation is a practice — a journey rather than a destination — and the more consistently you return to it, the more its benefits deepen.

For additional resources to support your health, wellness, and resilience during life’s transitions, explore the content available on the Robertson and Easterling website. There you’ll find guidance on cultivating balance, self-care, and inner peace.

Remember, this practice is yours — a tool to help you return to stillness, to Love, and to center yourself whenever life feels challenging.

Thank you for spending this moment of your day with us.

R+E Team Member: Thank you for joining us for Quiet in the Chaos. We hope these meditations have offered you a moment of stillness, grounding, and connection to Love.

If you’re navigating family conflict, life transitions, or uncertainty and would like guidance on your next steps, we invite you to schedule an initial consultation with Robertson + Easterling. Our team of experienced Mississippi divorce attorneys is here to help you navigate these challenges with clarity, strategy, and care.

Visit Robertson.ms to learn more about our firm or to book a consultation………and take time for yourself today.  Remember: you can return to stillness, grounding, and Love whenever you need.

Legal Disclaimer

R+E Team Member: The material in this series is offered for educational and informational purposes and should not be taken as legal, medical, or mental health advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish an attorney–client relationship with Robertson + Easterling or any of its attorneys. If you have questions about family law, divorce, or related legal matters, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our team.

These sessions are meant to support your overall well-being and sense of calm, but they are not a replacement for care from a licensed mental health professional. If you are experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, or especially if you are in crisis, reach out to a professional or contact emergency services right away.