The Spiritual Perspective
Light Watkins
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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Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 38min
3: Ben Nemtin’s Battle with Depression Led to a Broken-Down Van, a Camera, and a Bucket List of 100 Impossible Things
Impact can occur in mysterious ways and we never really know the full, far-reaching nature of actions. Ben Nemtin, one of the creators of the wonderfully inspiring MTV show The Buried Life, has lived a life that shows just how much we can affect change through following our own passions and purpose. He joins us on the show today to share his journey, with all the ups, downs, and surprises along the way. We start out in his early years, his athletic aspirations, and the subsequent struggles he had with depression and anxiety. The way out of these low points came through lucky encounters and open-heartedness, something that Ben sees clearly now in retrospect.Click here for full transcript and show notes.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
Jun 3, 2020 • 1h 23min
2: Emma Mainoo’s Darkest Moments Lead Her to Help Others Cope With Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts Using Her Platform, Surviving Sundays
Surviving Sundays is a platform for storytelling, self-love, hope, and survival. The stories aim to normalize the conversation around mental health and to add solace to the lives of those living through difficult times, through community and support. Our guest on today's show is the founder of Surviving Sundays, Emma Mainoo. We hear from Emma about her personal journey, struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, and the things that lifted her out of the darkness and continue to help her in her life today.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
Jun 2, 2020 • 1h
1: Leon Logothetis Wondered What Would Happen if He Traveled Around the Globe on the Kindness of Strangers, and Created The Kindness Diaries
Going out into the unknown and meeting people can seem daunting to many of us and it was something quite foreign to Leon Logothetis too, that is until he decided to quit his job and undertake a whole new phase of his life relying on the kindness of strangers. Leon is the man behind The Kindness Diaries and the author of a number of books, detailing his unusual travels around the world and how magical the world can be when we go out and interact with it. His story shows us just how important it is to see the people in your life, those close to you as well as the strangers who cross your path. In our conversation, we also get to hear about some vulnerable parts of a person's inner life, parts that are not often given attention.Click here for full transcript and show notes.Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!
