Themes: Politics, Spirituality, Health, Transformation, Self-Love, Unity

Summary: 

Join me for a thought-provoking discussion with bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader, Marianne Williamson. For more than three decades, Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers, and ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. In this episode we discuss self-love, spirituality and our best shot at healing the divide we are experiencing in society right now. 

Discover:

• How love and healing our own shadows first can help heal the political divide we are experiencing now in the world
• Non-violence political resistance and why it’s one of the most effective ways to spark political change
• The best way to start your day if you want to be your best self, live in integrity and radiate positive energy (hint: it’s not scrolling the gram)
• Taking control of how you show up in the world through a commitment to spiritual exercises and rituals
• Why mindfulness and meditation are crucial for effecting social change

00:00 Intro

00:43 Healing the divide

03:59 The government is gaslighting the people

06:44 Looking at ourselves first

08:58 Non-violent politics

13:08 We are meant to collaborate

16:21 Social media, individualism and narcissism 

20:43 Impulse control

22:41 Living a more integrous life

28:52 Do this first thing in the morning

35:46 God and religion

43:03 Being committed to difference

46:42 Why are we scared of unity?

49:29 The urgent invitation to awakening

53:41 You don’t need the majority

55:48 The purpose of relationships

Links:

• Website | marianne.com
• Twitter | @marwilliamson
• Instagram | @mariannewilliamson
• Substack | mariannewilliamson.substack.com

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