Think you know how to meditate? Think again.In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, we're breaking down the 5 most common misconceptions that keep people stuck, frustrated, or falling off the meditation wagon altogether. Whether you're brand new, years into your practice, or just meditation-curious — this one’s for you.We’ll explore: • Why trying to quiet your mind might be backfiring • The surprising shift that makes meditation feel way less like a chore • What most people get wrong about how “success” in meditation actually works • Why it’s not about how long you sit — and what matters more • And the key misconception that might be blocking your daily consistencyIf meditation has ever felt confusing, effortful, or just not quite clicking — listen all the way through. It might change the way you approach your practice forever.And if you're ready to become a daily meditator, here are the resources mentioned during the episode:7-Day Meditation Kickstart: https://thehappinessinsiders.com/Bliss More on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PTCiOaKB9UmciILbZJJh430-Day Inner Work Kickstart: https://www.lightwatkins.com/innerworkSend us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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Fear vs Intuition: Why You Can't Stop Making the WRONG Choices
Are you following your intuition—or just letting fear call the shots? In this episode, we break down how to recognize the difference between your heart voice and your fear voice. You’ll learn the key traits that separate true inner guidance from the voices shaped by ego, trauma, and conditioning. I share a simple framework to help you identify which voice is speaking in the moment, plus a powerful mental analogy that will change how you relate to inner dialogue forever. We’ll also get into how meditation plays a role in turning up the volume on your heart voice—and how your life shifts when you stop outsourcing your big decisions. If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed yourself, or wondered why your “gut” sometimes leads you astray, this one’s for you.Listen in, and start rewiring your internal compass today.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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From the Archive: Are We Asking Too Much of Our Relationships? Get The Spiritual Perspective
One of the biggest misconceptions we carry into relationships is the idea that our partner is there to make us happy. When they don’t meet this expectation, it’s easy to assume that there’s someone “better” out there—someone with fewer flaws, more compatibility, and better “customer service.”But here’s the truth: Everyone has flaws, including you. And no matter who you’re with, you’ll eventually have to face the same lessons—because relationships aren’t about perfection; they’re about growth.In this week’s Spiritual Perspective, I explore: Why chasing “better” often leads to the same challenges.The illusion of perfection, especially in highly attractive people.How matching values—not appearances or resources—is the true key to a lasting connection.If this resonates, take a moment to reflect on the role of flaws in your relationships. Are they frustrating obstacles—or opportunities for deeper growth and understanding?Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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How to Break Free from Conditioning and Start Living with Intention
Ever feel like you’re living a life that was chosen for you—not by you?In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, we explore the deeper layers behind why so many of us feel stuck, uninspired, or out of alignment—and what it actually takes to break free. From the tension between free will and determinism to the invisible conditioning passed down through culture, family, and circumstance, this episode challenges you to rethink how much agency you really have.We’ll also zoom out to offer the spiritual perspective: What if you chose your life circumstances before you were even born? And if that’s true, what are you here to learn?Whether you're feeling stuck in autopilot or just craving more clarity and intention, this conversation will give you a new lens—and practical tools—to start creating a life that actually feels like yours.And if you're interested in the 30-Day Inner Work Kickstart mentioned in the episode, click here.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
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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!
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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