The Spiritual Perspective on Genocide (and How to Bring About More Peace)
Why does genocide keep happening—and what can we actually do about it?In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, we zoom out from the headlines and explore the deeper, often overlooked cause of war, violence, and mass suffering: a stressed collective consciousness. Rather than pointing fingers or choosing sides, this conversation invites you to look inward and ask, What am I contributing to the collective—peace or stress?We explore how real change begins on the inside, how personal inner peace impacts global consciousness, and why waiting for the world to fix itself from the outside-in is backwards. If you've ever felt helpless or overwhelmed by the suffering you see in the world, this episode offers a powerful spiritual reframe—and a practical path forward.Whether you’re watching the news, wrestling with moral fatigue, or just trying to make sense of it all, this conversation is for you.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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From the Archive: The Spiritual Perspective on Getting Back Together with Your Ex
We’ve all been there…It’s the heat of the moment. Tempers are flying high. Raw honesty gets expressed. Things are said that you’ve been wanting to say for a while. Maybe your feelings get hurt. And then, somebody says it:This isn’t working. We’ve tried. But I’m done! I think we should break up.And then, after some time passes, what happens? Well, if you’re an aware, thoughtful, spiritually-minded person – which I’m assuming, if you’re subscribed to this newsletter, you at least aspire to be – then you start reflecting. You start wondering, did I over-react? Did they over-react? Was it just a big misunderstanding? Are you actually meant to be together? Or not?There are so many questions. So many considerations. But… Are you even asking the right questions, so that you can arrive at the right conclusion for you?Because that will make all the difference in whether you decide that it’s best to give it one more go, versus realizing that it’s beyond time to go your separate ways... That’s the subject of this week’s Spiritual Perspective. To hear which considerations you want to make before deciding to get back together, listen to this episode.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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3 Books to Boost Your Spiritual Journey This Summer
This week, I'm doing something a little different. I'm sharing 3 books that have had a big impact on my spiritual journey, and might do the same for yours.One offers direct, powerful answers to life’s biggest questions, like why things happen the way they do and how to trust it. Another breaks down the simple, often overlooked principles that make human connection feel safe and real. And the third is a story, fiction technically, that holds more truth than most non-fiction books I've read.These aren't just books to read. They're books to live by. And if you've been craving a little more clarity, momentum, or peace in your practice, this might be the best place to start.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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5 Ways to Fast Track Your Spiritual Growth Now!
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the inner work—reading the books, meditating, journaling—but you're still getting triggered by the same people, still stuck in overthinking, still reacting instead of responding? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In it, we’re breaking down five deceptively simple but powerful fundamentals that will help you accelerate your spiritual growth starting today. These aren’t new-age hacks or complicated theories—they’re the basics most people overlook. But when you start actually embodying these practices consistently, things start to shift. Fast.We’ll cover why you might still be outsourcing your peace without realizing it, how to know if you're listening to fear or intuition, and what most people get wrong about meditation. If you’re serious about your growth and tired of the plateau, this is the episode to hit play on. Let’s fast-track it—starting now.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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297: Solo Episode: Why I’m Stepping Away from the Podcast After 5 Years (And What’s Next)
After five years and nearly 300 episodes, I’m making a shift.In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’m stepping away from the podcast in its current form—not out of burnout, but because it feels complete. The conversations, the stories, the intention behind it all… it’s done what it came here to do.If you’ve ever found yourself holding onto something just because it’s familiar—or struggled with knowing when to move on—this episode is for you.I’ll share how to recognize when something meaningful has run its course, why alignment matters more than consistency, and what I’m choosing to focus on next.This isn’t a dramatic goodbye. It’s a graduation. And I hope it gives you language for your own next chapter—whatever that may be.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
Ever wonder what the spiritual perspective is on genocide? On cheating? On getting back with your ex? On toxic people?If so, this is your channel.You identify as spiritual — but you’ve still got questions about how to show up in life’s messiest, most nuanced situations. And you don’t have time for fluffy, feel-good answers that don’t hold up in the real world.This is where you’ll find a grounded spiritual take on life’s hardest questions.I’m Light Watkins — keynote speaker, author, and longtime meditation teacher — and every week, I share short, no-BS videos that help you zoom out, tune in, and reframe what you’re going through.If you’re tired of surface-level advice and ready to go deeper, join me every Monday and Thursday for new episodes of The Spiritual Perspective. Your next breakthrough might be one perspective shift away.
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