S6 E16: In Memoriam - The Power of Blessing

Today’s episode is very special - In Memoriam of Pierre Pradervand, a wonderful guest who spoke about The Power of Blessing on my podcast back in 2019, in Season 1 which is no longer available.

Pierre passed away on July 26 at the age of 87.

This is an edited and remastered version of my interview with Pierre where he shares his timeless and powerful messages about the art and power of blessing.

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When someone sneezes, we often say: "Bless you!" - but did you know how powerful is the blessing you give to another person or to yourself?

In this episode, I explore with my special guest Pierre Pradervand, the oldest spiritual tradition known to humankind.

What is blessing? What powers does it have? Is blessing reserved for priests only or can anyone use this secret and sacred power to raise the energy vibration of a person, situation or the world?

You will hear some amazing stories of mystical experiences by someone who's been practicing, teaching, promoting and writing about blessings for decades, and so is an expert on this subject matter. It is a profound and humbling conversation, showing you the parts of yourself you may not have looked into for very a long time.

We can bless everyone and everything. You will hear a blessing for lovemaking, blessing for the speculators and the homeless. You will hear Pierre’s inspiration on how to get through the darkest times of one’s life without giving up.

And the most precious lesson of all - did you know that your blessing may be your snail?...What does it mean? Listen to find out.

Enjoy and please share!

Music: Purple-Planet Music

GUEST INFO

Pierre Pradervand
1937 – 2024

Pierre Pradervand was a Humanitarian, Sociologist, Author and Spiritual Thinker. He was born and grew up in London and Geneva, and studied at the universities of Geneva, Berne, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. A bearer of a doctorate in sociology from La Sorbonne University, Pierre worked for decades in personal development and social justice fields. 

Pierre’s impressive career includes assignments in 40 countries on five continents as a researcher; coordinator of many government-funded and NGO development programs; journalist and international adviser. He delivered many presentations in English and French and personal development workshops.

He also volunteered with a Geneva-based international NGO, the Women’s World Summit Foundation that works to eliminate violence against women and children, especially in third-world countries.

For over 20 years, Pierre was personally involved in bringing justice to Roger W. McGowen, an Afro-American death row inmate from Texas incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Hs story, captured in Pierre’s book Messages of Life from Death Row has become a spiritual model for hundreds around the world.

Pierre wrote 22 books, including:

The Gentle Art of Blessing 
365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World 
Messages of Life from Death Row
Listening to Africa

These books can be purchased through his websites:

http://pierrepradervand.com/
https://gentleartofblessing.org/

 Thank you for a Life of Service