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 consistency

If 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/5PTCiOaKB9UmciILbZJJh4

30-Day Inner Work Kickstart: https://www.lightwatkins.com/innerwork

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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