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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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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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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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12:42

Regulate Your Nervous System Now

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/03

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” — eating well, setting goals, staying productive — but still feel tense, anxious, or stuck, your problem might not be mental at all. It might be your nervous system. In this episode, Light Watkins breaks down what it really means to have a dysregulated nervous system, how it quietly sabotages your focus and follow-through, and why so many people are unknowingly living life on “hard mode.” You’ll learn three practical tools to restore ba...

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19:39

5 Ways To Get Your Partner to Change (Without Them...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/11/01

You’ve asked nicely. You’ve asked not-so-nicely. You’ve journaled, meditated, and maybe even forwarded them that one relationship reel. But somehow, your partner still isn’t getting the hint. It’s like they’re resistant to changing. And they get defensive or shut down whenever you bring it up. You’re left wondering… Is it me? Is it them? Or is this just how we are together? Can I do this for the rest of my life?? In this week’s Spiritual Perspective, we’re diving into what to do whe...

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24:32

Get Your Habits to Stick (without Burning the Boats)

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/27

Most people don’t fail at building habits because they’re lazy or undisciplined — they fail because they misunderstand what real consistency takes. In this week’s Spiritual Perspective, Light Watkins breaks down the hidden reason most new habits don’t stick, and why the typical advice around motivation and discipline is incomplete. You’ll learn why social media is often the worst place to get inspired, why “burning the boats” is too extreme when it comes to change, and how to make falling o...

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17:03

What If You're Not Actually Right A Spiritual Take On...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/25

We like to think of ourselves as rational. We believe in equality, respect, and decency. And we assume that any reasonable person would agree with us. That’s what makes it so frustrating when someone doesn’t, especially when they follow someone like Andrew Tate. We shake our heads. We roll our eyes. We say, “How could anyone believe that?!” But here’s a hard truth: The people who follow him— they’re not crazy. They’re just programmed differently. In this week’s Spiritual Perspective, we...

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12:54

I’ve Trained Thousands of Meditators. Here’s My Playbook

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/20

Most people think meditation is supposed to be hard — that if your mind wanders, you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, Light Watkins shares what he’s learned after training thousands of people how to meditate — including the five simple principles that make the practice effortless, enjoyable, and something you actually look forward to. You’ll discover how to engage with your thoughts instead of fighting them, the most comfortable way and place to sit, how long to meditate, how often to prac...

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14:26

Can MAGA People Be Spiritual? Get The Spiritual...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/18

Can you be a spiritual person and a Trump supporter? Dive into a nuanced conversation that challenges the common stereotypes about spirituality and political beliefs. Explore the deep spiritual question of how to hold multiple contradictory truths in our awareness and the true essence of spirituality beyond political labels. This episode will make you rethink your perspectives on judgment, understanding, and the inherent contradictions in life. Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from y...

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16:40

3 Decisions That Will Change Your Life

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/13

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, Light Watkins explores three life-changing decisions that shaped his path—and how making similar choices can transform yours. He begins by distinguishing between what he calls the ground-level perspective (the logical, comfort-seeking mindset most of us live by) and the spiritual perspective (the higher, heart-led view that sees meaning in discomfort and purpose in uncertainty). From there, Light unpacks the pivotal decisions that redefined his ...

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9:03

How To Increase Your Deserving Power Starting Today

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/12

Do you feel like life isn’t giving you what you truly deserve? We’re told never to settle, to go after the best, and to believe we’re worthy of exactly what we desire. But if that’s the case… why does it so often feel like we’re getting less than we deserve? Is something missing? Or do we just need to be more patient? What if the real reason you’re not getting what you deserve has nothing to do with manifesting, affirmations, or even luck? In this week’s Spiritual Perspective, I’m breaking do...

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19:09

5 Signs Your Spiritual Practice Is Working (And Why...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/06

How do you actually know if your inner work is working? That’s the question Light explores in this episode of The Spiritual Perspective. Meditation, journaling, therapy, gratitude — all of it can feel subtle and hard to measure. There’s no scoreboard, no app tracking your progress. And that’s what makes so many people wonder: Is anything really changing? In this talk, Light breaks down the five unmistakable — and very real-world — signs that your inner work is paying off. These aren’t abstr...

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7:17

The Spiritual Perspective on Why People Cheat And How...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/10/04

When infidelity strikes, the first instinct might be to leave, but is it really that straightforward? In this episode, we delve into why people cheat, the societal expectations around betrayal, and the deeper issues of communication and values in relationships. Discover how understanding the true reasons behind infidelity can lead to more genuine connections and personal growth, whether you choose to stay or leave. Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you!

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15:29

7 Harsh Realities of Committing to Your Inner Work

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/09/29

Most people imagine that inner work is a straight path to peace, clarity, and happiness. But the reality is far more complex. In this episode, I share the 7 harsh truths about committing to your inner work—the side no one talks about, but everyone eventually experiences. You’ll hear why spiritual teachers are still just people, why you may not feel like a “new you” right away, and why most of the people around you won’t care about your progress. We’ll also explore the trap of aiming for perfe...

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5:35

Why Your Ego Is Destroying You: Get The Spiritual...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/09/28

You think you're being rational, fair, and coming from a good place—but what if your ego is secretly running the show? The ego is sneaky. It disguises itself as confidence, self-righteousness, and even ‘speaking your truth.’ It convinces you that you’re the reasonable one, while everyone else is being irrational. But if your conversations keep ending in defensiveness, tension, or disconnection, there’s a good chance your ego is in the driver’s seat. In this episode, we’re breaking down ...

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16:29

5 BIGGEST Lies That Are Killing Your Potential

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/09/22

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t a lack of talent, luck, or resources—but the lies you’ve been telling yourself? In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, I break down the five most common lies that almost everyone believes at some point: the ones that sound practical, even logical, but actually drain your potential and keep you stuck at ground level. These lies show up in phrases like, “I’ll do it later,” or “I’m just not ready yet.” They disguise themselves as truth, but...

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8:31

How to Live with Fear. Get the Spiritual Perspective

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/09/20

When was the last time fear stopped you from doing something? Maybe it told you that if you fail, your life is over. Or that if you step outside your comfort zone, disaster will strike. And let’s be honest—fear feels real. After all, bad things do happen. People lose money. Relationships fall apart. Risks sometimes backfire. So we play it safe. We listen to the fear. We let it control our decisions. But here’s the problem: Fear isn’t logical. It’s not based on actual risk—it’s based on wh...

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17:46

Why Peace Feels Impossible (and What You Can Do About...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/09/15

Why does violence feel like the backdrop of our world today? Despite our technology, communication, and historical knowledge, conflict continues to erupt—in wars, in politics, in households, and even within ourselves. In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, Light Watkins reframes violence not as a glitch in human nature, but as a consistent pattern woven into it. From the ground-level view, it’s always “us vs. them”—victims and villains, good and bad, right and wrong. But when we zoom o...

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8:10

Why Life Doesn't Seem To Be Fair. Get The Spiritual...

The Spiritual Perspective ·

2025/09/13

Why does life feel so unfair? The hardest workers don’t always succeed. The kindest people often get taken advantage of. And those who deserve love the most sometimes end up alone—while cheaters and manipulators seem to thrive. It’s easy to conclude that life is unfair, but compared to what? From a spiritual perspective, fairness isn’t measured by material success, relationships, or comfort. It’s measured by growth. Life doesn’t punish or reward—it teaches. The struggles, setbacks, and diffic...

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