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The Spiritual Perspective

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

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11:17

The secret to a quiet(er) mind in meditation

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2026/01/12

The “monkey mind” is one of the biggest reasons people think they can’t meditate. The mind feels loud, restless, and impossible to shut off—so they assume something is wrong with them. In reality, nothing is wrong. What’s off is the way meditation is usually explained. In this episode, I unpack why the mind becomes especially noisy during meditation and why trying to control or silence it often makes things worse. We’ll look at what the mind is actually designed to do, how certain well-inten...

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13:36

Why POLYAMORY Shouldn't Matter in the Spiritual...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2026/01/10

When a popular spiritual podcaster claimed that Spirit told him to go on a dating app—and eventually impregnate someone outside his marriage—it sparked outrage across the wellness community. But this episode isn’t about judging his choices. It’s about what our reactions reveal about us. From projection and moral superiority to spiritual bypassing and purpose distraction, we’re unpacking the deeper truths behind the scandal—and how to use moments like these to expand awareness instead of leak ...

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9:58

You’re NOT Here to Follow Your Purpose (The Real...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2026/01/05

Why are you having this life—with these relationships, challenges, opportunities, and setbacks? And what is it all actually for? In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, Light Watkins explores the deeper reason you’re here—not just in a philosophical sense, but in the very specific circumstances of your life. Rather than focusing on what we’re meant to get from life, this conversation reframes fulfillment around what we’re here to give, and why giving is often the missing piece when lif...

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16:12

Why The Post-Breakup Story ALWAYS Changes On Guys

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2026/01/03

Today’s Spiritual Perspective is for the guys—the spiritual guys. Not the performative “nice guys,” But the men who genuinely try to show up—with heart, presence, and integrity. And yet, when things end, something unexpected happens: The story that gets told about you doesn’t quite match the truth you lived. Suddenly, you’re the narcissist. The one who was emotionally unavailable. The one who didn’t want to grow. Or worse… It’s a confusing—and often painful—experience. Especially when yo...

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10:35

Why You’re Not Fulfilled — Even Though You’re...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/29

You did everything right. You worked hard. You hit the milestones. You checked the boxes society said would make you feel fulfilled. And yet, something still feels off. In this episode, Light Watkins breaks down why material success—money, status, experiences, even achievement—so often fails to deliver the fulfillment we expect it to. From a spiritual perspective, fulfillment isn’t a reward you earn after success. It’s a state that has to be trained from the inside out. Light explains why cha...

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13:41

Should You "Let Them" As A Spiritual Person?

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/27

You’ve probably heard the phrase by now—let them leave, let them disappoint you, let them talk. It’s the core of Mel Robbins’s viral Let Them theory. And while it sounds empowering on the surface, many spiritual seekers are finding themselves conflicted by it. Is “letting them” an act of strength… or avoidance? In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, we explore what most people miss when they try to apply “let them” in real life. We talk about the illusion of control, the discomfort of...

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10:35

How to Get Spiritual Gains (Using the Same Strategy...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/22

Most people approach inner work the same way they approach New Year’s resolutions—sporadically, emotionally, and only when life starts to fall apart. In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, I break down a simple truth that applies to money, fitness, creativity, and spiritual growth alike: progress is a volume game. You don’t build wealth from one lucky break. You build it from steady, consistent inputs over time. Inner work works the same way. Occasional meditation, random gratitude, or...

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9:20

Why Removing "Good" and "Bad" From Your Speech Fast...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/20

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling, overthinking, or struggling to make sense of why life isn’t going the way you thought it should, this episode offers a much-needed reframe. Instead of labeling every moment as good or bad, what if you asked a different question—one that puts you back in the driver’s seat of your experience? In this solo episode, Light unpacks a subtle but powerful spiritual lens that can help you navigate chaos, stay centered during uncertainty, and make aligned decis...

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8:46

The Spiritual Perspective on Making Resolutions

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/15

Every January, people make resolutions with the best intentions. And every February, most of those resolutions quietly disappear. Not because people don’t care or lack discipline—but because most resolutions are built around outcomes instead of actions. We resolve to “get in shape,” “make more money,” or “change our lives,” without thinking about what we’ll actually do on a busy Tuesday when motivation is low and life gets in the way. In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, Light breaks...

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9:49

How to "Be Yourself" (From The Spiritual Perspective)

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/13

You’ve heard the advice a thousand times: “Just be yourself.” But what does that actually mean—especially when you feel misunderstood, lonely, or like you don’t have power over your own life? In this episode, Light breaks down the real meaning of “being yourself” from a spiritual perspective. You’ll learn the difference between your impulses and your inner truth, why being authentic might cost you something (but will give you even more), and how to access the deeper part of you that’s been q...

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13:06

How to Melt Away Stress in 2026

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/08

If you want 2026 to be the year you finally stop carrying around that heavy stress load, this episode gives you the three habits that actually move the needle. Think of stress like debt — the more you accumulate, the more it quietly taxes your energy, your relationships, your productivity, your health, and even your reputation. And most people are drowning in stress-debt without realizing it. Light breaks down a practical, spiritually grounded approach to lowering stress at the source: stop t...

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6:37

You're "Spiritual, but not religious"? (Here's a...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/06

If you've ever struggled to explain your beliefs without sounding vague, defensive, or “woo-woo,” you're not alone. In this episode, we're talking directly to those who identify as spiritual but not religious—and offering a grounded way to talk about it. You might believe in God, Source, the Universe, Nature, or a higher intelligence. But how do you share that with others—especially when you're the only one in your family or friend group walking this path? How do you stay true to your spiritu...

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10:13

Intuition vs Insecurity: How to Tell The Difference

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/12/01

Most people confuse their fear voice with their intuition, and it quietly shapes their decisions, relationships, and opportunities. In this episode, I break down the real difference between insecurity and intuition from a spiritual perspective — and why telling them apart is the key to making better choices. You’ll learn how insecurity shows up as warnings, disclaimers, and “play-it-safe” thinking that comes from old experiences and stored embarrassment. You’ll also learn why intuition never...

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19:41

How to SUPER-SIZE your perspective (and have more...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/29

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—checking all the boxes—but still end up stuck in the same patterns of frustration, anxiety, or overwhelm? In this episode, I break down why life feels so hard sometimes and how the way we see our challenges can either keep us trapped or set us free. We’ll explore the difference between operating at ground level—where every problem feels like a crisis—and learning to rise above the chessboard to see the bigger picture. You’ll learn: Why success a...

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10:30

How to Make No Contact EASY

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/24

Most people think going “no contact” is simple: stop talking to the person, block them if you have to, and move on. But if you’ve ever tried it in real life, you already know it’s rarely that clean. You stop communicating on the outside, but on the inside you’re replaying conversations, checking their social media, wondering if you should reach out, or questioning whether you made the right call. In this episode, Light breaks down why no contact feels so hard — and the real reason you stay em...

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12:06

How to show up as a spiritual person in a fear-based...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/24

How do you show up as a spiritual person in a world designed to keep you afraid? In this episode, I break down the hidden dynamics behind today’s media landscape—the sensational headlines, the emotional rollercoasters, and the echo chambers we can all get stuck in. But instead of telling you to bury your head in the sand, I offer a different approach: one that helps you stay informed without losing your center. We’ll explore how to hold multiple truths at once, how to navigate clickbait cultu...

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16:27

How To Get Back on Your Path (Fast)

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/17

If you’ve drifted from your purpose—or you just feel off and can’t explain why—this episode breaks down the fastest way to get back on track. Light walks you through five practical, real-world steps to course-correct your life without quitting your job, running away to Bali, or waiting for “clarity” to magically appear. You’ll learn why the reset always starts with brutal self-honesty, how to spot where you’ve been living someone else’s script, and how taking full responsibility instantly put...

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8:04

When "Everything Happens for a Reason" Hurts

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/15

We’ve all been there. You’re going through something hard. And someone hits you with: “Everything happens for a reason.” Or… “Stay positive vibe.” Or… “You just need to let it go.” And in that moment, instead of feeling seen, you feel… dismissed. Like your pain didn’t get the memo that we’re all supposed to be enlightened now. In this week’s Spiritual Perspective, we’re talking about bypassing—specifically, how to recognize it without becoming the bypasser yourself. Because here’s the thing: ...

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15:23

What’s the Spiritual Perspective on Dating, Money, & AI?

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/10

In this special Q&A episode, Light Watkins takes listener questions on everything from dating and honesty to money, AI, and why bad things happen to good people — all through the lens of the spiritual perspective. You’ll hear Light’s honest reflections on what it means to be a spiritual person in the real world — including how much weight to give finances in relationships, whether your partner needs a spiritual practice before meeting you, and why truth is often more subjective than we th...

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12:55

The Best Way To Connect To A Spirit Guide

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/08

What if the guidance you’ve been waiting for… has already shown up? But you missed it—because it didn’t look or sound the way you expected. What if that gut feeling? That perfectly-timed coincidence? That quiet voice in the middle of chaos? What if that was your spirit guide? But then again… What even is a spirit guide? And how can you tell if it’s real—or just something you made up? This week on The Spiritual Perspective, we’re exploring a different way to think about connection, gui...

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