Podcasts about Unity Church

In this episode, CJ shares a recent experience of true connection after being invited to a student's home for an artist playdate. Surrounded by different materials and supplies, they created art, exchanged ideas, and rediscovered the joy of in-person community.But why is this kind of gathering so rare today? CJ explores how social media, the “junk food of social life,” gives the illusion of connection but leaves us feeling empty—much like a fast-food meal that satisfies in the moment but lacks real nourishment. From doom-scrolling to quick-click interactions, we've replaced deep relationships with fleeting digital moments.Where are the bookstores, cafés, and gathering spots where we once met new people? Instead of engaging in real-world community, we isolate behind screens. But there's hope.CJ announces his new Creative Spirit Community program, launching this August at Unity Church of Dallas. Meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, this gathering will include a talk, meditation, and small-group discussions to foster genuine connection.Want to start building community today? CJ is offering five free copies of his book to anyone who hosts a book club at home. Or, if nothing else, just pick up the phone and make lunch plans with one friend. Real relationships start with small steps..

Spiritual growth isn't always a breeze. It can hard at times especially when engaging uncomfortable truths. The path least traveled can bring untold rewards. In today's show, Swami Satchidanand offers a number of powerful teachings. I encourage you to embrace them - they will make you strong. Growing To The Light with Swami Satchidanand (Rev. Sally Perry) Rev. Sally Perry (known as Swami Satchidanand), Spirit Medicine of Cherokee lineage and initiated as Swami Satchidanand, is an internationally known visionary, spiritual healer, teacher and author of Chronicles of a Healer, She Who Dances. From 1981, she was blessed by and worked with Joseph Rael, Beautiful Painted Arrow of the Southern Ute nation in Picuris Pueblo. In 2008, was initiated as Swami Satchidanand by Yug Purusha Swami Paramanand Ji who is internationally recognized as a Hindu leader and advisor in India. It is through her enormous work throughout the world and connection to these amazing spiritual leaders that Rev. Perry created the East West Bridge. Rev. Perry was an official observer at 2000 World Millennium Peace Summit at the United Nations, received the Hampton Roads of Virginia “Outstanding Business Woman of the Year Award” and was a Unity Church teacher in Virginia Beach in the late '70s. She is one of 23 modern mystics in the book 2012 THE GOOD NEWS? Modern Mystics Speak, by Danijela Kracun and Charles McFadden, and is featured in Past Lives by Jean Rita Linder. Website: https://revsallyperry.nethttps://revsallyperry.net Swami Satchidanand, Healing Lifetimes, Rev. Sally Perry, Spirit Medicine, Visionary healer, Teacher and author, Chronicles of a Healer, East West Bridge, Modern mystic, Past Lives exploration

Laura Venecia Rodriguez is dedicated to helping individuals over 50 regain their mojo and “shine” with renewed purpose and passion after reaching an impasse or experiencing a major upheaval in their lives—empty nest, death of a loved one, divorce/breakup, job change, retirement, or health crisis. Her YouTube channel, Shine After 50: In Your Body, Mind, Spirit and corresponding blog and newsletter offer weekly advice and inspiration for women over 50 who want to make conscious, wise lifestyle choices so they can enjoy their entire life to the fullest. As a presenter and public speaker for decades in her federal and private sector career, Laura's speeches and seminars were consistently praised for their “superb delivery” and “fascinating, well-designed, insightful, educational and engaging” content. Laura has also delivered well-received educational, inspirational, and spiritual talks including:  “Tap the Power of Your Intuition”  “The Power of Hypnosis”  “Travel Journal Writing: Create your Ultimate Souvenir—A Masterpiece of Memories”  “Living in Love: The Greatest Romance of All” for organizations such as Unity Church of Silver Spring (Maryland), Royal Caribbean cruise line and service clubs. Laura attributes her feeling fantastic virtually all the time and maintaining her college physique and weight in her late 60s to a healthful lifestyle of which yoga, meditation, walking, strength training and rebounding on a trampoline are major pillars. Laura's recently published book (February 2023), Gentle Yoga After 50: Get Fit, Flexible, and Feel Fantastic! shares information and insights about yoga that Laura has learned since starting yoga at age 15. Reviews for the book applaud its:  Loving, mindful, and inspirational approach  Clear, concise, and easy-to-understand explanations  Step-by-step instructions  Detailed guidance and hints for yoga newbies over age 50 Laura earned her MBA (George Washington University), MA (American University), and BA (Wellesley College) and worked as a writer/researcher/speaker for the private sector and Federal government and lived in metropolitan Washington, DC for 44 years. After completing her federal career in December 2020, Laura relocated to Charleston, SC in 2021 and launched Intuitive Advising and Writing, LLC. Laura loves sharing information about ancient and contemporary practices, techniques, and wisdom to enhance the body, mind and spirit. She has trained in hypnotherapy, meditation, intuitive coaching and tarot card interpretation as a creativity tool. Despite being the consummate klutz, Laura taught herself gentle yoga at age 15 to avoid becoming a couch potato. Contact Laura at: Laura@ShineAfter50.com https://www.ShineAfter50.com Follow her: www.linkedin.com/in/laura-venecia-rodriguez-mba-ma-author-speaker-coach-intuitive-advisor-ba27a0255 https://www.instagram.com/laura_venecia_rodriguez/ https://x.com/Intuition1215 https://www.facebook.com/LauraVRodriguez https://www.tiktok.com/@laurashineafter50 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

10/19/2024, Gengyoko Tim Wicks, dharma talk at City Center. This dharma talk was given at Beginner's Mind Temple's October one-day sitting, held at Unity Church, by Tanto (head of practice) Gengyoko Tim Wicks. Using this famous koan (Zen teaching story) Tim discusses the connection that our pasts have with the present and how it is that we practice with our difficulties.

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Pastor Jameliah Gooden—She is a pastor at the Unity Church of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina and author of 'The Death of the Angry Black Woman'. In this discussion, Pastor Gooden and Jesse dive deep into the stereotypes and challenges that black women face, exploring the roots of discrimination and offering a path toward healing and forgiveness through faith. Together, they engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the role of women in Christianity, the importance of forgiveness, and how it can be a transformative force in overcoming personal and societal struggles. They also discuss politics, race, and the need for spiritual grounding in today's world.

09/07/2024, James Ishmael Ford, dharma talk at City Center. This dharma talk was given at Beginner's Mind Temple's pop-up zendo at Unity Church on Page Street, by visiting teacher James Ishmael Ford. In the talk, Roshi Ford tells a story from his latest book, “The Intimate Way of Zen: Effort, Surrender, and Awakening on the Spiritual Journey.” In his book James addresses the arc of a spiritual life. He uses the 12th-century Zen verses of Kuoan Shiyuan's Ox Herding Pictures as a scaffolding for an exploration of the winding path of spiritual exploration as well as the twin projects of waking up and growing up. He says the story that he shares here, which comes from the end of the book, and is based in a traditional Indian tale, summarizes the whole thing: who we are, and who we might become.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 15, 2024, we speak with local spiritual leaders about their efforts to heal the community during times of division. We also preview Unity Church of Greater Rochester's upcoming "Prayers for Peace and Unity" events.

07/20/2024, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. This talk was given at one of Beginner's Mind Temple's pop-up events at Unity Church, by Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman. Dogen Zenji's beautiful and inspiring essay “Bodaisatta Shishobo” addresses four central practices of a bodhisattva ─ giving, loving speech, beneficial action, and identity action. Abbot David provides an overview of these four “embracing actions” which can heal our sense of separateness, deepen our connection with others, and foster social harmony and communal well-being. By actively taking up these practices together, we can ultimately transform the world.

07/13/2024, Kogen Jamie Howell, dharma talk at City Center. This talk was given by Kogen Jamie Howell at one of Beginner's Mind Temple's pop-up events at Unity Church, San Francisco. Jamie discusses his lay (i.e., not ordained clergy) Zen life in both the Rinzai and Soto traditions in the west, highlighting similarities and differences in their approaches to Buddhist practice. Jamie spent most of his 45-year practice at the San Francisco Zen Center but also studied with teachers at the Mount Baldy Zen Center, Zendo Brasil and City Zen (Santa Rosa).

Send us a Text Message.All faith Minister Rev. David Essel has travelled all over the USA giving sermons at a variety of churches such as the Roman Catholic Church, Unity Church, and the Center for Spiritual Living.He released his 15th book "“Lessen your Burdens and lift your Spirit!”. David Essel teaches you how to create your “spiritual mental mastermind program“ for inner peace.Since 1992 David has counseled and coached people from all walks of life: physicians, housewives, teachers, high school and college students, single moms and dads, couples, musicians, actors, ministers, business owners, real estate agents, psychotherapists and mental health counselors, financial planners, athletes, and more.DAVID ESSEL'S personal mission is to inspire individuals to effortlessly recognize their own unique gifts and to become more alive, successful and happy in every area of their lives.www.davidessel.com/www.talkdavid.comResources:www.claudiumurgan.comclaudiu@claudiumurgan.comwww.SpirituallyInspired.cahttps://spirituallyinspired.buzzsprout.comSubscribe for more videos! youtube.com/channel/UC6RlLkzUK_LdyRSV7DE6obQSupport the Show.

07/06/2024, Peter Coyote, dharma talk at City Center. This talk was given by Zen teacher, actor, poet and artist Peter Coyote. The talk, which Peter describes as “disguised as a dharma-way talk” recounts how the deepening grip of the precepts, as his practice deepened, made a wiser and more effective person, trying to model the life of a Buddha in his own life. Recorded on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Unity Church, Page St., San Francisco.

06/29/2024, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. This talk was given by Shosan Victoria Austin at one of Beginner's Mind Temple's pop-up events at Unity Church on Page St in San Francisco. Sōtō Zen teaches that compassion underlies wisdom, and wisdom underlies compassion. When we take up the question of how to become compassionate humans, it helps to have role models such as The Bodhisattva "Hearer of the Cries of the World" (Kannon Bosatsu), our grandmothers and grandfathers. Some contemporary methods of skill in compassion include Paula Arai's Way of Healing, David Treleaven's Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, and Roshi Joan Halifax's G.R.A.C.E. Practicing compassion does not erase the pain and suffering of the world, but it helps us respond accurately, in nourishing ways. With the steadfastness of pine and the resilience of bamboo, we can help give life to ourselves and those around us in whatever states arise.

In this enlightening episode of Soundscapes and Mindful Meditations, I'm Amandine, and I'm thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Cylvia Hayes. Many of you may know Cylvia as the former First Lady of Oregon, but today, she joins us as a Minister at Unity Church, sharing her profound spiritual journey and insights.

In episode 224, we welcome Jana Wilson as she shares her profound journey of emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and self-discovery. Jana dives deep into her traumatic childhood experiences and how she overcame them to embrace her inner child, ultimately leading to the creation of her book and psycho-spiritual healing protocol, a combination of psychology and spirituality. In this episode: - The role of emotions and the importance of honoring them - Jana's spiritual journey and mystical experiences - Childhood trauma and the concept of soul contracts - The significance of integrating and healing the inner child - Practical steps for emotional healing and self-inquiry Join us and discover how to navigate your inner world with a blend of psychology and spirituality, and learn how to truly heal and honor yourself. Reference: Jana Wilson - Wise Little One ~ Learning to Love and Listen to My Inner Child Dr. Brian Weiss - Many Lives, Many Masters Debbie Ford - Dark Side of the Light Chasers Marianne Williamson - Return to Love A Course in Miracles, Unity Church, Deepak Chopra, Dr John Bradshaw Visit Jana at: https://www.janawilson.com Visit Linda Lang at https://ThoughtChange.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtchange123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtChange1 ThoughtChange on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.lang.thoughtchange YouTube ThoughtChange: https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtChange Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/thoughtchange Blog: https://medium.com/@thoughtchange123 Produced by Linda Lang, ThoughtChange, POB 551, Richmond, ON Canada K0A 2Z0 #mysticallife #innerchild #soulcontracts #MysticalSideOfLife #SpiritualAwakening #EmotionalHealing #InnerChild #SoulContracts #JanaWilson #LindaLang #HealingJourney #SelfDiscovery #Podcasts #subscribenow

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Join Pam Allen-LeBlanc, Karen Harrison, and Karen Caig for a conversation about the transformative potential of Reiki in healing sexual abuse trauma.We'll delve deep into the unique ways Reiki can:Promote deep relaxation and a sense of safety within your body.Release trapped emotions and energetic blockages caused by trauma.Reconnect you with your inner strength and resilience.Empower you to reclaim your sense of self-worth and personal power.We'll explore practical tips, personal anecdotes, and the profound impact Reiki can have on your journey.Whether you're a Reiki practitioner or a survivor seeking solace, this episode is for you. Let's rewrite the narrative and become more whole together.----LinksSilver Bay, NY - NE Reiki Retreat:  https://northeastreikiretreat.org/ Rhinebeck, NY - Omega events:Open to Peace June 16-21:  https://bit.ly/3NXJzmyWisdom of Reiki Conference: June 21-23:https://www.eomega.org/workshops/the-wisdom-of-reiki-conference Transforming Emotions with ReikiBlog: https://www.karenharrison.net/transforming-emotions-with-reiki/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkDGfQYJ9ZA&list=PL2QhbO6oGj7TVAg4YNqlQglOjdJxYUkGF&index=27 Blog: Lessons from Holy Fire Reikihttps://www.karenharrison.net/lessons-from-holy-fire/ ----Karen Caig has been an LRMT with the International Center for Reiki Training since 2020. Passionate about helping others find relief from stress and pain, she continues to be guided on her own healing path by Reiki. Karen's mission is to train at least one Reiki Master for every family, promoting deep healing and making the world a better place.Get in Touch with Karen Caig:Website:  www.Reiki-Institute.comKaren Harrison is a Senior Licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT). She teaches various Reiki levels, including Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Master and is the Co-Director of the ICRT's Licensed Reiki Master Teacher Training Program. Since starting her Reiki studies in 1993, she has trained with several ICRT teachers and Japanese Reiki Masters. Her work has also featured in the Reiki News Magazine. Besides Reiki, she's a licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, with 22 years of spiritual counseling at Unity Church of Overland Park, Kansas.Get in touch with Karen Harrison: Website: https://www.karenharrison.net/Pam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, businesswoman, and Licensed Reiki Master Teacher (LRMT) with the International Center for Reiki Training.  Get in Touch with Pam:Email: pam@reikifromthefarm.comA special thanks goes out to Music from Pixabay for the intro music and to Nate Miller for the meditation music. Register for our newsletter! Instagram Facebook Youtube pam@reikifromthefarm.com

In this talk, given during the second one-day sitting of the winter 2024 practice period, Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel discusses the power and peace of not-knowing. In the Zen tradition, ‘not-knowing' is not the same as the ignorance or delusion of everyday life. When we deeply and fully ‘don't know' we are more able to be at peace with things as they really are, and can see and respond to circumstances of our world as they arise and pass in each moment. This talk was recorded during the February one-day sitting, held at Unity Church, a neighbor of San Francisco Zen Center's City Center congregation.

Rev. James Parker joins me from Chicago to talk about the wealth mindset vs the Scarcity Mindset and how we are programmed with limiting beliefs. He tells us how to work through these limiting beliefs and gives us steps to take action. He says, " It is within Action that dreams evolve from mere imaginings into tangible outcomes." James is the senior minister and CEO of Unity Church, Illinois. His book, The Wealth Spark interweaves profound spiritual insights with practical financial wisdom. **Visit http://NancyYearout.com to book Your Angel Reading and to Listen to all of the Podcasts. My Book, Wake Up! The Universe is Speaking to You is available at Amazon.com. https://rb.gy/icm5eq Come and See me on February the 10th at the LAX Conscious Life Expo 2024' I will be doing a workshop on angel Communication and Spiritual Law https://consciouslifeexpo.com?ref=mge5otn

In this talk, given during the first one-day sitting of the winter 2024 practice period, Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel discusses the sources and outcomes of the many different places and ways we construct our individual ethical frameworks. This talk was recorded during the January one-day sitting, held at Unity Church, a neighbor of San Francisco Zen Center's City Center congregation.

Bio David Essel has traveled all over the USA giving sermons at a variety of churches such as the Roman Catholic Church, Unity Church, and the Center for Spiritual Living. He is getting ready to release his 15th book "“Lessen your Burdens and lift your Spirit!”. David Essel teaches you how to create your “spiritual mental mastermind program“ for inner peace. Since 1992 David has counseled and coached people from all walks of life: physicians, housewives, teachers, high school and college students, single moms and dads, couples, musicians, actors, ministers, business owners, real estate agents, psychotherapists and mental health counselors, financial planners, athletes, and more. DAVID ESSEL'S personal mission is to inspire individuals to effortlessly recognize their own unique gifts and to become more alive, successful and happy in every area of their lives.   https://youtu.be/9kSoKpeZ-EY?si=vNAtq_3NB6tyM2G6

Voices of Unity welcomes back former co-host Rev. Jacquie Fernandez, senior minister at Unity Church of Overland Park and a global leader in the new thought movement. She shares about an exciting new project, Folx with Faith, an LGBTQ+ affinity group that gathers for spiritual discussion and healing from religious trauma. Together they create the space for people, especially the queer community, to discover and know their sacred worth. Featured song is “Love Cover Me” by Gary Lynn Floyd. Find the Voices of Unity crew on Facebook and Instagram Folx With Faith https://folxwithfaith.org/  Jacquie Fernandez https://www.jacquiefernandez.com/  Get the song LOVE COVER ME here Connect with Gary Lynn Floyd The Voices of Unity crew Skip Jennings find Skip on Facebook and Instagram @revskipjennings The Awake Shop.org Faith Rivera www.faithrivera.com  Circle by Faith Rivera https://www.empowerma.com/product/circle/  Let it Out Singing & Movement Virtual Class Wed 1:45pm PT at the Still and Moving Center Find Faith on Facebook and Instagram @faithriveramusic Find Faith's music on Spotify YouTube @faithriveramusic Chad Bradford www.chad-bradford.com Find Chad on Facebook @chadbradford12 and Instagram @chadbradfordone Arkansas Shakespeare Theater www.arkshakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affirm: "I rest in the shelter of God's Loving Presence." Listen to the Silence, and find the Harmony. Go from meditation to Melody, and stay (t)here. I Love you, Nik To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  ___________________________________________ Today's Quotes: "Melodies from Heaven Rain down on me, rain down on me Melodies from Heaven Rain down on me, rain down on me Take me in Your arms and hold me close Rain down on me, rain down on me Fill me with Your precious Holy Ghost Rain down on me Rain down on me " -Kirk Franklin, Melodies from Heaven Excerpt from 'Journey with the Master' by Eva Bell Werber 'I Am Your Teacher'  "If you get in touch with something bigger, the smaller things naturally evaporate. The source of life which is functioning within you is a far bigger phenomenon than the thought process." -Sadhguru  "It is necessary to close the eyes to all appearances, judging neither good nor bad, acknowledging only that it is, and in this way something rather like a vacuum is created within your own being, and into that place of stillness and peace Truth reveals Itself as the harmony unto the situation." -Joel Goldsmith  "I rest in the shelter of God's Loving Presence." -Unity Church   "When Christ wishes it... he receives within himself the Song sent into Him from the heavens, and His meditation is changed into Melody, and His Spirit lingers in marvelous Harmony." -Richard Rolle, "The Fire of Love" "It does not matter how urgent, threatening or overwhelming the problem seems to be nor its category-- health, wealth, harmony, peace, or justice; neither does it matter how close to destruction or even death the problem seems to leave you. When you seek God for God itself you are safe. You are protected from physical and material harm of any category even though the problem may appear to be overwhelming or even too late to resolve. Nothing is unresolved or too late in God." -Don Mardak  "One cannot handle the mind from the level of the mind. Just forcing positive thoughts on oneself is not enough. This is where knowing the secret of breath can transform lives." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "Let us never fear an image in our mind whether that image is a person, a disease, or even a bomb. That still small Voice in the midst of us is mightier than all of these, and if we can become so silent that that Voice can utter Itself—even if only as a deep breath or a sense of peace or warmth—this earth will be filled with the voice of God and the belief in two powers will be silenced." -Goldsmith, Joel S.. The Thunder of Silence (p. 200). Acropolis Books, Inc.. Kindle Edition.  Support the show Beginning Aug 7, 2023 - 'GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki' will host pre and post roll ads within the back catalogue.

Dr. Jeff Manning, lead pastor of Unity Church in Greenville, NC, preaches to the Faith Church congregation on the 2nd Summer Revival Wednesday night, August 2, 2023.

Have you ever marvelled at the transformative power of communal intention? On our recent podcast, we were joined by Lynne McTaggart, a luminary in the field, who shared astounding insights into this potent tool for change. With research that bridges science and spirituality, McTaggart unravels the mystery of how our collective vibrations can indeed move mountains and, more importantly, reshape our lives. Brainwave synchronisation, as she elaborates, isn't some esoteric jargon but the crux of group intention and its efficacy. When individuals coalesce with a unified intention, miraculous transformations follow - healing, personal growth, and profound life shifts. Imagine a global community united in purpose, effecting change from the grassroots, and manifesting a brighter world. This is the 8th Revolution, McTaggart's vision of harnessing collective power. And you, my dearest ones, hold the potential to be a part of this transformative journey. About Lynne McTaggart Lynne McTaggart is a central authority on new science and consciousness, renowned for her award-winning books such as "The Intention Experiment," "The Field," "The Bond," and "The Power of Eight," which have been translated into 30 languages. She is the architect of the Intention Experiments, a global online laboratory, and was prominently featured in Dan Brown's bestselling novel "The Lost Symbol." As a highly sought-after public speaker, Lynne has given talks on every continent and appeared in documentaries like "What the Bleep?! Down the Rabbit Hole," "I Am," "The Abundance Factor," "The Healing Field," and "The 1 Field." She is also the co-owner and editorial director of What Doctors Don't Tell You (www.wddty.com), a respected US health magazine published in 15 languages, receiving awards for Best and Most Popular Website for Health and Wellbeing and Ethical Business of the Year. Lynne consistently ranks among the world's 100 most spiritually influential individuals and has been honoured with the Champion of Change award from the Unity Church. You can watch the video of the interview on YouTube Find Out More About Lynne McTaggart Visit Lynne's Website What Doctors Don't Tell You Connect with Lynne McTaggart on Facebook Follow Lynne on Instagram @lynnemctaggartofficial

Join us in an inspiring conversation with our guests, Karen Harrison, a seasoned counselor and Reiki practitioner, and Jillian Power, who is part of and works with the LGBTQIA+ community.Karen candidly reveals how she mishandled a situation in class despite her vast experience and training. This realization catalyzed her deep dive into understanding the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Reiki community.And her student, Gillian, shares with us how Reiki helped her through her own transition - and how, as practitioners, we can affirm and support our LGBTQIA+ clients and students.Together, we explore the definitions and proper use of pronouns, debunking misconceptions and misunderstandings that can exist within the Reiki community regarding LGBTQIA+ identities. We also talk about practical strategies for creating safe and inclusive spaces, highlighting the importance of reaching inclusivity in our Reiki practices and delve into the desires of the LGBTQIA+ population, learning what they want their Reiki practitioners and teachers to know and do. Finally, Gillian offers guidance on how Reiki can play a vital role in supporting and empowering this community, providing tools for healing and growth. Reiki holds so much potential for promoting more peace and love, providing support and positivity to the communities who need it most. Let's use the insights from this podcast to become greater allies and take steps toward making a real difference in the LGBTQIA+ community with Reiki. Karen Harrison is a Senior Licensed Reiki Master Teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT). She teaches various Reiki levels, including Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Master and is the Co-Director of the ICRT's Licensed Reiki Master Teacher Training Program. Since starting her Reiki studies in 1993, she has trained with several ICRT teachers and Japanese Reiki Masters. Her work has also featured in the Reiki News Magazine.Besides Reiki, she's a licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, with 22 years of spiritual counseling at Unity Church of Overland Park, Kansas.Gillian Power, a trans woman and registered Reiki Master, brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to our conversation. Hailing from the Midwest, Gillian discovered the transformative power of Reiki during her transition in 2013/2014, an experience she'll share in depth on our podcast. Apart from her spiritual journey, she currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Lambda Legal, a non-profit law firm dedicated to advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals living with HIV. Gillian's insights into her transition, her spiritual awakening, and her commitment to Reiki all weave together to offer a unique perspective on the intersection of Reiki and the LGBTQIA+ experience. Contact Gillian:www.gillianpower.comgillian@gillianpower.comKaren's article:  Working With LGBTQIA+ Reiki Clients and StudentsGillian's article:  Working with Transgender PeoplePronoun website:  Register for our newsletter! Instagram Facebook Youtube pam@reikifromthefarm.com

Sacred Teachings with Swami Satchidanand (Rev. Sally Perry) Rev. Sally Perry (known as Swami Satchidanand), Spirit Medicine of Cherokee lineage and initiated as Swami Satchidanand, is an internationally known visionary, spiritual healer, teacher and author of Chronicles of a Healer, She Who Dances. From 1981, she was blessed by and worked with Joseph Rael, Beautiful Painted Arrow of the Southern Ute nation in Picuris Pueblo. In 2008, was initiated as Swami Satchidanand by Yug Purusha Swami Paramanand Ji who is internationally recognized as a Hindu leader and advisor in India. It is through her enormous work throughout the world and connection to these amazing spiritual leaders that Rev. Perry created the East West Bridge. Rev. Perry was an official observer at 2000 World Millennium Peace Summit at the United Nations, received the Hampton Roads of Virginia “Outstanding Business Woman of the Year Award” and was a Unity Church teacher in Virginia Beach in the late '70s. She is one of 23 modern mystics in the book 2012 THE GOOD NEWS? Modern Mystics Speak, by Danijela Kracun and Charles McFadden, and is featured in Past Lives by Jean Rita Linder. Website:   

We often need to be reminded that God's will for us is perfect happiness. This includes meeting our every need. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.” It, therefore, should be our good pleasure to receive it. And by expecting it, we are demonstrating our gratitude (good pleasure) for the kingdom in advance. On this episode, Darrell and Ed highlight the truth that gratitude, not fear, opens the door to our greater good. Registered New Thought Nurse, from Unity Church of Chatsworth, Michaelle Washington proves that Faith is the best medicine with today's reading, “Living Victoriously”. Become a monthly contributor to Funniest Thing!  Here is the link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/funniestthing Darrell and Ed love you!

What are mantras and how do we use them?  In part 1 we explore a meditation inspired by Transcendental Meditation and its' use of mantras with no meaning.  Next we look at the awakening meditation's use of mantras from the heart.  Sathya Sai Baba observed, "A pure thought from a pure heart is better than a mantra".   We explore this heart mantra in relation with the Unity Church mantra, "There is one presence and one power moving in and through us - in divine and perfect order."  We'll practice some of these mantra based meditations in the podcasts following part 2.  You pick which ones work best for you. 

There is one spiritual discipline that is often considered the gateway to lasting enlightenment.  Through this, we can be free from the enslavement of the overactive mind and cultivate a life of Oneness.  In the last episode, I started our conversation about spirituality by asking you what is it and why does it matter.  I don't think it matters if it is not tangibly and measurably improving your life.  I like talking about this first step towards enlightenment because it tangibly creates little moments of heaven throughout the day and if incorporated into your daily life, will inevitably shift your consciousness.   Support the show

Jackie Woodside is a certified professional coach and licensed psycho-therapist who has twenty-fives years of experience in both fields. She's the author of three bestselling books, Calming the Chaos, Time for Change, and Money Vibe. Jackie is a TEDx Speaker and an expert in creating conscious communities. Today, Jonathan and Jackie talk about early money lessons Jackie had to unlearn, what it means to ignite the flame of possibility within each of us, and why time management is a trap for failure.

Affirm: "I rest in the shelter of God's Loving Presence."Listen to the Silence,and find the Harmony. Go from meditation to Melody,and stay (t)here. I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com LOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGoOD Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsWeekly LIVE Meditation, Tuesdays at 7pm ET (FREE on Spotify)▶▶ https://spotify.link/meditation___________________________________________Today's Quotes:"Melodies from HeavenRain down on me, rain down on meMelodies from HeavenRain down on me, rain down on meTake me in Your arms and hold me closeRain down on me, rain down on meFill me with Your precious Holy GhostRain down on meRain down on me "-Kirk Franklin, Melodies from HeavenExcerpt from 'Journey with the Master' by Eva Bell Werber 'I Am Your Teacher' "If you get in touch with something bigger, the smaller things naturally evaporate. The source of life which is functioning within you is a far bigger phenomenon than the thought process."-Sadhguru "It is necessary to close the eyes to all appearances, judging neither good nor bad, acknowledging only that it is, and in this way something rather like a vacuum is created within your own being, and into that place of stillness and peace Truth reveals Itself as the harmony unto the situation."-Joel Goldsmith "I rest in the shelter of God's Loving Presence."-Unity Church  "When Christ wishes it... he receives within himself the Song sent into Him from the heavens, and His meditation is changed into Melody, and His Spirit lingers in marvelous Harmony."-Richard Rolle, "The Fire of Love""It does not matter how urgent, threatening or overwhelming the problem seems to be nor its category-- health, wealth, harmony, peace, or justice; neither does it matter how close to destruction or even death the problem seems to leave you. When you seek God for God itself you are safe. You are protected from physical and material harm of any category even though the problem may appear to be overwhelming or even too late to resolve. Nothing is unresolved or too late in God."-Don Mardak "One cannot handle the mind from the level of the mind. Just forcing positive thoughts on oneself is not enough. This is where knowing the secret of breath can transform lives."-Sri Sri Ravi Shankar"Let us never fear an image in our mind whether that image is a person, a disease, or even a bomb. That still small Voice in the midst of us is mightier than all of these, and if we can become so silent that that Voice can utter Itself—even if only as a deep breath or a sense of peace or warmth—this earth will be filled with the voice of God and the belief in two powers will be silenced."-Goldsmith, Joel S.. The Thunder of Silence (p. 200). Acropolis Books, Inc.. Kindle Edition. Support the show

What happens when we take the mirror away?When you can't see your reflection in the world, as the world?No body. No mind. No world. Only Love.Only Being. Only Knowing.That's You.Only 'You' is here. Remember This. I Love You,  Niknikki@curlynikki.comp.s. I'm celebrating this World Mental Health Day in partnership with Spotify and their #TuneIntoYourself campaign. We do that on the daily here, haha, but now you can also tune into the playlist that keeps me feeling GoOD! Find it, Here!  LOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGoOD Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsWeekly LIVE Meditation, Tuesdays at 7pm ET (FREE on Spotify)▶▶ https://spotify.link/meditation_______________________________________Today's Quotes:"A guide has entered this life in Silence. His message is only heard in Silence."-Rumi "Nothing in this world is gonna bring you the joy, that's arising out of your own heart."-Mooji "Your Faith is being built in the waiting."-@HerTrueWorth via IG"God's Healing Power is at work in me now."-Unity Church "God's Healing Voice protects all things today."-A Course in Miracles "We talk about knowing the truth in spite of the appearances. Knowing the truth in spite of the appearance changes the appearance. Many of us have demonstrated that a lot."-Lee Scantlin Support the show

All of us find ourselves in a perpetual loop of negative thinking sometimes.  Knowing how to create distance between you and a pattern of negative thinking will allow you to toss out those limiting beliefs, assert spiritual principle in their stead and start creating a different quality of life.  Today I discuss a few ways to make that happen.  Become a member of the LK Crew at levikreis.com/join - being a member helps the ongoing creation of the podcast, music and theatre projects.  Support the show

It's rare to see Curtis Janey without big smile and projecting high energy when you see him out and about. He works the nightshift as a supervisor of an award-winning environmental services team at Berkshire Medical Center, which gives him time during the day to do what he loves to do in our community. Whether it's putting in the work to help save and grow the Unity Church of the Berkshires on Elm Street, or serving as the president of Kiwanis Club and organizing this year's Park of Honor for veterans and those who serve the community. Curtis was a US Marine for a dozen years, serving in Desert Storm before settling in the Berkshires to raise a family with his late wife, Susan. We cover a lot of ground in this episode including: growing up in Brockton as one of 11 siblings, going to a high school with 6,000 students, his early days singing, and later as a staple singing the national anthem at Wahconah Park and at other venues, that time he met Susan at a camp in Old Orchard Beach and a fateful sunburn that brought them a little closer, this nation's failure in helping veterans readapt to civilian life and failing to address astronomical suicide rates among returning veterans, the devastating loss of his wife Susan a decade ago and how support from friends and the community helped support his family through such a difficult time, Curtis' spirituality, the power of power naps, leadership, humility in managing people and much more.  I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Curtis Janey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

So happy for you to meet the beautiful soul - Bethani Ullman! What a talent and joy to work with. Her music got me through 2 years of ministerial school...and that is sayin' somethin'! ha ha Enjoy the journey and chill/spiritual sounds of BETHANI.Bethani is a familiar name in new thought churches, having been the music director at Austin's Unity Church of the Hills, and as a touring artist. Her all new thought cd "Go Within" was named Album of the Year by Austin's npr host John Aielli in 2000. It's a mix of originals and standard new thought meditation songs.Bethani has been on the music faculty at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas for the past 28 years. In addition to singing and songwriting, she records frequently and maintains a busy performance schedule. Her new album "After the Rain" debuted in April of 2021.She has also sung for Disney films, and is a member of the Austin jazz vocal trio The Beat Divas.LinksBethani https://bethanimusic.com/Bethani on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/19KwedyRZVwRZyW8aExErS?si=blobSOCWST2UHZ2LL2MyLQAfter the Rainhttps://open.spotify.com/album/7636whsZwxp3OqeLxyJRtX?si=njs2p5LBRvmEsvppf-0zkAWe want to hear from you!https://experienceofthesoul.com/contactSubscribe to Cynthia Alice on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/cynthiaaliceanderson More from Cynthia Alice Andersonhttps://www.cynthiaaliceanderson.com•This channel is made possible because of listeners just like you. If you would like to support the channel with your tax-deductible contribution on an ongoing basis or through a one-time gift, head over to ExperienceOfTheSoul.com/support.The Authentic Spiritual Journey is copyright 2022, Cynthia Alice Anderson. All Rights Reserved. Our theme music is composed by Dave Kropf and used with permission by RRHOT Publishing.The Experience of the Soul Podcast Channel is a production of 818 Studios.Disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate, Cynthia Alice Anderson may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through these links.

   Kelly Skinner is the founder of Soul Care, a day retreat center in Urbana, Illinois that provides resources to nurture the soul, space for stillness, and a community to support spiritual growth for people of all faiths and no particular faith. She is passionate about working with others to cultivate love, co-creating a more just and whole world, and accompanying one another into deeper communion with the Divine and with one another.   She is currently studying spiritual direction as a practice for social transformation with the Center for Prophetic Imagination in Minnesota. Kelly is a founding member of the Beloved CU Inclusive Catholic Community and a monthly speaker at Unity Church & Spiritual Center. In her free time, she's an avid reader and podcast listener. An ideal day would involve hanging out with her husband Shawn or one of her five young adult children and enjoying a charcuterie tray with a good glass of red wine.Follow KellyInstagramFacebookListen to Kelly's podcast Everything Is SpiritualSign up for her weekly newsletterSoul Care WebsiteSupport the show

We become who we spend most of our time with.  It's important that those who make up our inner circle are living out the same high vibration lifestyle that we expect of ourselves.  Surrounding yourself with disciplined, positive, motivated individuals only supports your own efforts to be the same. Today's episode welcomes back the spiritual doula Anjie Hosley to discuss the important of quality friendships and how to attract them, cultivate them and be supported and empowered by them.  Support the show

We've all heard the term Mindfulness as it has become front and center over the past few years. There are meditation groups, silence groups, yoga groups and untold others, all created to support the achievement of mindfulness. Then there are books, online trainings, social media gurus and more. Simultaneously it has become common to hear admonishments to stay out of the mind and be in the moment. It's enough to drive one's mind into an endless spin about what is and isn't this thing called ‘mindfulness.' I've come to the personal conclusion that it is whatever brings peace and balance. The means of getting there is far less relevant than the ‘emotional state' of where we are in our own skin.  Anne Sermons Gillis is the leading expert in ease, which is key to mindfulness. She teaches people how to have accomplishment without struggle. Anne helps people see, feel and understand how vulnerability, which so many fear, is in fact one of our greatest superpowers. Leading people into Radical Authenticity and Radical Vulnerability through deliveries that are energized and fun, she gives people an entrance point to their deeper selves that is gentle and accessible. Understanding that healing the pain does not have to be painful Anne has offered a pathway to internal emancipation to people worldwide. Tune in as Anne offers Lesley and the listeners the clarity that there are levels to mindfulness, defines what they are and explains how to easily rest into them.   Anne Sermons Gillis, MS, is an inter-spiritual minister, a life coach, and an author. She is often referred to as the Minister of Mirth. She confounded Connection Church in 1984 (Connection Center for Spiritual Growth) in Memphis, TN, and served as the senior spiritual guide until 1998. Her wisdom, humor, and exuberant presentation style make learning fun. Armed with years of experience in human dynamics, Gillis consistently delivers more than promised. She teaches people how to have accomplishment without struggle by presenting refreshing material that is immediately accessible. “Life is not meant to be a series of to-do lists punctuated by eating and sleeping.” says Gillis. She is the author of 5 books and founder of the EZosophy philosophy. Anne is on the board of Directors of the Theosophical Order of Service and a national speaker for the National Theosophical Society. She is a member of Unity Church of Charleston and the Indio Sangha and practices engaged Buddhism. She lives in Summerville, S. C. with her husband, Jim, and their dog, Lucy.   Watch video version HERE http://annegillis.com/ anne@annegillis.com or 713.922.0242 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-sermons-gillis-a49a299/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annesermonsgillis/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneSGillis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEZSecret/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/agillis/

Focused on the liberating nature of letting your guard down and just being yourself, Anyway You Wanna was a song written for our LGBTQ+ youth to inspire and encourage them to know self-love on the deepest possible level.  But the message of valuing who we are is not just for the young, for many of us still carry deep wounds that linger still from a long arduous journey of coming out.  This episode not only tells the backstory of how the song came to be, but seeks to move us from pain into power.  Support the show

If you want to know how to optimize the quality of your romantic relationships and come to the table fully equipped to build something meaningful and fulfilling, there are three key non-romantic relationships you might want to get in order.  The Spiritual Doula Anjie Hosley is back with some real life applications that will get you maximum results in your relationship endeavors.  Support the show

As so many of my interviews this season, this is another fascinating true story of a phoenix rising from the ashes of addiction and making a new life for himself.  This is Steve on how he found sobriety, beat cancer and found a purpose for life.  We also have a great conversation about the transformative power of surrender.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and visit youtube.com/imagineparadise for daily motivational/spiritual content.Support the show

Welcome home friend, to a very special edition of Sober Shares. Over the next four episodes you will hear a set of AA talks given by my late sponsor Jimmy Daniel's. This type of AA talk is commonly referred to as “DOING THE STEPS”. Jimmy got sober on June 10th, 1982 and went on to help thousands of alcoholics get and stay sober. I asked Jimmy to be my AA sponsor during my 5th year of sobriety. I was sponsoring myself at the time and having a hard time with life. I knew I needed help and was actively going to recovery meetings to try and find it. I heard Jimmy speak one night at the Unity Church of Dallas. That night changed the course of my life in and out of the rooms of AA. He reached down into my soul that night and shook me awake with his honesty about who he was, where he came from and maybe more importantly where he was going. I approached him in the parking lot after the meeting as he was walking to his car and asked him to be my AA sponsor. He said yes and we began our journey together that night. The first and only question he asked me that night was, “Michael, how is your prayer life”?Over the next several years he lead me closer and closer to my High Power and it was glorious. Jimmy is my guy, he was everybody's guy. His life story is an epic journey from the bottom of life to the glorious victory of a deep and heavy spiritual awakening that he ached to share with others. This series of talks was recorded in 2005 and can be heard on the Sober Shares Podcast in episodes 29, 30, 31, and 32. Please listen to all of them in order to get the most out of this content because they build upon each other as they were recorded on a weekly basis. Please remember to help support this show with a finical donation by visiting our website SoberShares.com and clicking the donate button. And now its time to enjoy your new friend Jimmy Daniel's. Website: www.SoberShares.com Email: mike@sobershares.com https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MD6DFY5RUYT5A

This week we're talking about the darkness and light inside of us. We will be looking at ways to acknowledge our shadow-selves. Not just acknowledge, why it's worth the effort to embrace your shadow and unleash its power! Darkness and light. You hear it all the time, that we're made up of both. I think the best visual representative of that is the yin and yang symbol. Black and white. Each has a dot of the other inside. Balanced. Perfect. Visually pleasing.Why does darkness or specifically, shadow get such a bad rap?  It's weird because when I make art, I need shadows AND light to define shape. Both are of equal importance, there's no value judgment. So, why do we judge darkness and light attributes of ourselves differently? Show Pros and Socials:Art Director – Nora Hotes, graphic designer, multi-media artist extraordinaireLink to Audio Engineer—Aidan ConnersCurious Cat on TwitterHost, Jennifer Hotes, on TwitterEpisode Materials: Sermon by Reverend Pat, Unity Church of Portland:Wild Mind, a field guide to the human psyche by Bill PlotkinShadow-Self article, Lonerwolf

Thomas Campbell answers the question, “What Is Consciousness”. He is a physicist, lecturer, and author of the My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) trilogy. In the books, he discusses the origins of consciousness and brings together science and philosophy, physics and metaphysics, mind and matter, purpose and meaning, as well as the normal and the paranormal. The writings are based on the simulation argument, which takes the position that reality is both virtual and subjective. He is here to answer the question,”What Is Consciousness?”. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.tomcampbell.info Website: www.my-big-toe.com Website: www.mbtevent.com Youtube: Tom Campbell Nonprofit Org: CUSAC : Tom Campbell's Center for the Unification of Science And Consciousness Book: My Big Toe: Book 3 of a Trilogy Unifying Philosophy, Physics, and Metaphysics: Inner Workings by Tom Campbell Thoughts on Breathing I don't really put any focus on the breathing at all, all that stuff just happens by itself. You know, when I was meditating, I didn't use the breathing type of meditation, I used the mantra type. But I don't say mantras anymore and I don't need to; I can be in a meditation state in an instant. It's the same with the breathing breath, just like a mantra is used. Because it fills your mind with something that's non-operable. By non-operable, I mean, it's nothing that you're going to think about, oh, I'm breathing in, I'm breathing out, you know, that just happens automatically, you don't have to think about it. The mantra is a word that doesn't mean anything in particular, you know, it's a word that has kind of a resonant ending, has a little vibration to it. But other than that, any sound will do as well as any other sound. I know, sometimes people sell magic sounds, or meditation monitors and stuff, but any sound will do just as well. You use that sound of the mantra to replace thoughts that come into your head. So the mantra kind of fills up your mind space and crowds the thought out. The same with the breathing; when you take your deep breath, you're aware of being in a relaxed state, and you focus on being in touch with everything. Eventually, you don't need to be focused on your breath or anything else. You just live in that state all the time. So I don't do any kind of breathing exercises or anything. Thoughts About God  Interestingly enough, I was at a Unitarian Church, giving a program there. That church was just the venue, they had a less expensive room to rent than anybody else. And there were two theologians there that went along with that church. They were there while I was giving my talk and I asked them, I said, you two both have PhDs in theology, tell me, what are the attributes of God? Now, I said, I don't want dogma, I just want the general, what are the attributes of God. And this was a Unity Church, so they're into a little less dogma in that organization. So they spent a little bit of time in a conference talking to each other for about a minute or so and they came up with this list of attributes of God. And the reason I asked is, I compared that list to the attributes of the larger consciousness system. And I thought, I wonder how they're going to compare. And as it turned out, there was a one for one. Everything they had on their list was also an attribute of the larger consciousness system. [They said]  it's perfect, all-knowing, knows everything all the time. It's Supernatural. It's infinite. And well, my larger conscious system is not infinite. It's a natural system, not a supernatural system. Everything is a part of it. But it's not necessarily aware of everything all the time, it has to focus its attention on things. And it can be aware of a whole lot more than I can because it's got a lot bigger mind than I have. But it's also limited in that its number of bits is limited, it's finite. So it has to be efficient, in the way it does things. You can't just do things sloppily, if it's going to make a simulation, it's got to do that in an efficient way. It has constraints. It has a boundary, what's outside that boundary, have no idea. And we can't know because we're in it, we're conscious. We can't see an experience outside of what we are, you know? Yes, a lot of people are very religious, or at least they describe themselves as very religious. That also, like my Big TOE, they're not incompatible. I expected them to be incompatible because of my brush with religion had mostly been very dogmatic. But I found out that there are lots of people as individuals, they may belong to dogmatic religion, but they're not dogmatic at all. They've outgrown that. They don't have to go there, the details don't matter. Then they see the big picture. It's about being kind and caring about love. They have all the big picture stuff. And, you know, they're just not that interested in the details that aren't important to them. So in that sense, the larger consciousness system is the source of everything else. Advice for People Who Love to Study I was always very slow at almost everything, because I just rejected memorization. Memorizing how to get the right answers to me did not make sense. When I got to graduate school, I was a little envious of the guys that could write the right answer down in a few minutes, because I couldn't do that. After talking with them, I found out that they were envious of me because I could solve the problems that they couldn't [solve]. [For] the problems that they hadn't learned a methodology to get the right answer, they were stuck. Yeah. And I wasn't stuck. But I was very slow, and they weren't. They were very fast. So it had its advantages and disadvantages. It has to make sense, has to be derived from the bottom up, otherwise it's just not even worth doing it. So if your son's like that, then I'd tell him to persevere and just keep doing it. Don't learn to ‘Plugin' any more than you have to to get a decent grade. And if it doesn't make sense, then you don't understand it yet. Related Episodes Mindfulness In The Motherhood Journey: Patty Castellanos 360 Bluefishing For Opportunity With Author Steve Sims The Science of Understanding You; Erin Claire Jones Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

It's the final episode of Season 2 and we have a bit of light discussion around my song Lonely Sunday Morning from my debut album One Of the Ones.   If there is any sort of offering this episode gives is just to encourage you to savor every experience you have in life - it makes us who we are.Support the show (http://Patreon.com/LeviKreis)

This episode is a great review of the four stages of spiritual awareness that I've referenced in previous podcasts.  I use my song Man Outta Me to transport me back to a time in my life where the journey from victim to victor was new and unfamiliar to me.  This conversation will remind you of your spiritual identity and the power that is inherently within you as a Divine expression of Infinite Potentiality.  Support the show (http://Patreon.com/LeviKreis)

Forgiveness is not easy to come by sometimes, but nine times outta ten we are the ones that are still suffering - not them.  We are the only ones hurting by holding on to it.  Sometimes all the universe needs to hear is that little whisper from us that says "I am willing".  Just asking the universe to show us what we need to let go of - to show us who we need to become in order to forgive - it sets things in motion.  In this episode, I discuss the experience that informed my song Left Over and encourage all of us to lay claim to our own personal freedom through the power of forgiveness.  Support the show

Did you know that those of us who are prone to addiction are a special little breed with a natural inclination towards spiritual transcendence?  The problem is that we are seeking that transcendental experience through false substitutes.  When we realize that spirituality is the door to that transcendence, something clicks for us and we find a profound power.  If we daily invest in a spiritual solution, life can be a daily high that only Spirit can provide.  In this episode, I use my song Love In Another Light from my debut album One Of The Ones to tell my own journey from addiction to recovery.Support the show (http://Patreon.com/LeviKreis)