Fearlessly Feral Living!

This episode could also be titled:  Don't take yourself so seriously, also known as Rule 62.  It's all about the wonderful metaphors and lessons to be learned in the process of discovering jicama wraps, as well as soaking in hot springs, going to Trader Joes and being open to play and spontaneity.Fearlessly Feral Living is sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living Carson City, a Teaching Chapter of Centers for Spiritual Living.  You can support this podcast and all of my endeavors by going to CSL Carson City and clicking on the Donate Button.  Or  you can  join me over on Patreon.  You can also join our private Facebook group called Fearlessly Feral Living.  And last but not least, you can keep up with my activities by going to my web site:  KarenLinsley.comSupport the Show.

Consider the events of December 21, 2020:  the convergence of Saturn and Jupiter, the Winter Solstice, and the Star of Bethlehem.  Consider that these three events could be considered as a metaphorical triple whammy for us in our lives.  This podcast suggests the metaphorical meaning of these events, and reminds us of how we can take advantage of this magical time.You can support this podcast by going Center for Spiritual Living Carson City and clicking on the donate button.  Or you can join me over on Patreon.  Or you can join us on Facebook at our private Fearlessly Feral Living group.  Check out my web site for other information about my schedule of talks, books and other activities.Support the Show.

Let's face it, I think the entire country, maybe even the entire world, is grieving right now.  We've all suffered losses:  loss of lifestyle, loss of faith, loss of jobs, loss of loved ones, the list goes on and on.  And the only wrong way to do grief is not to do it at all.  This episode addresses some of the things that might happen while grieving, and some ways to move successfully through the process.Support the Show.

Surrender is not typically a New Thought topic, except that it is.  We just call it something different.  We call it releasing with love.  Or accepting the gift.  Or changing our thinking to change our life.Join me for this discussion on surrendering, New Thought style.Links in this episode:  www.cslcc.org, for supporting our mission:Our MISSION is to provide a strong and unshakeable inner foundation that works for long term successful living.Our PURPOSE is activating inner self awareness to live unlimited lives.Our VISION is a world in which everyone lives Fearlessly Feral.Alternatively, you can go to https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal?fan_landing=true and become a member! We also have a private Facebook group called Fearlessly Feral Living where we discuss podcast topics and other things too!  You can join by going here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/255310015873757/?ref=shareSupport the Show.

Oneness is a spiritual principle.  If we base our lives in the principle of oneness, we will be much more successful at weathering challenging times.  Oneness means that if we are hurting, others are too, and if others are hurting, so are we. Fearlessly Feral Living is sponsored by the Center for Spiritual Living Carson City. To donate, you can go to www.cslcc.org.Or join the Fearlessly Feral community over on Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal?fan_landing=true And our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/255310015873757/?ref=shareSupport the Show.

What is normal?  We are in a unique time right now, and the invitation is to choose a new normal, rather than going back to the old one, as we move from sheltering in place to once again being out in the world.  Using the spiritual practices of introspection, self awareness and practicing the presence, and basing our lives in the principle of oneness, we get to choose what we want our new normal to look like.  We get to create our new normal.Quote in this episode by Ernest Holmes, from Sermon By the Sea, available at http://somarchives.orgSupport Fearlessly Feral by going to www.cslcc.org or by joining us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal?fan_landing=trueSupport the Show.

Show Notes:https://www.ananda.org/yogapedia/samadhi/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_ThoughtThe basic outline of this particular episode is that when life sucks, it is because of one thing only:  a phenomenon called separation.  This episode describes what separation is and how to move towards a sense of the opposite of separation:  oneness.  I use examples from New Thought,  Hinduism, Christianity, spiritual psychology, twelve step philosophy and science to demonstrate how each system defines separation and how each system teaches to move towards oneness. I thank you for listening, and I know that it is no accident that you are here.  I affirm your greatest good!  I affirm your inherent divinity, and that that divinity shows up in your life as wisdom, prosperity, peace and unconditional love.  I know that you are the place where God shows up in this world.  I love you, and I support you. Fearlessly Feral Living is sponsored by Center for Spiritual Living Carson City Nevada, a teaching chapter.  If you wish to contribute financially to support this project, you can go to www.cslcc.org and click on the donate button.  lternatively, you can go to https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferal?fan_landing=true and become a member!Your gifts contribute to the ongoing production of this podcast, as well as to supporting Wednesday Night Wisdom and other ongoing activities sponsored by CSL Carson City. We also have a private Facebook group called Fearlessly Feral Living where we discuss podcast topics and other things too!  You can join by going here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/255310015873757/?ref=share I’m currently serving as Interim Minister for Mountainside Center for Spiritual Living in Placerville.  I speak there every other Sunday, and currently all Sunday services are online via Zoom.  Future speaking dates are May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12 and July 26.  Support the Show.

Show Notes:What is spiritual?  Why would you want to be spiritual? In this episode, we discuss the meaning of spirituality in our lives and how being spiritual can lead to Fearlessly Feral Living.Many definitions of spirituality do not do it justice.  Spirituality is about being as Spirit.  It is about embodying qualities such as love, peace, wisdom, power and joy.  The more we can be these qualities, the more Fearlessly Feral we can be in our lives.Fearlessly Feral is sponsored by the Center for Spiritual Living Carson City Teaching Chapter.  You can support the podcast by going to www.cslcc.org and clicking on the donate button.You can become a member of Fearlessly Feral on Patreon at www.patreon.com/fearlesslyferalYou can join us for discussion at Fearlessly Feral, a private group on Facebook.I'm currently serving as Interim Minister at Mountainside Center for Spiritual Living in Placerville, CA.  All our services are via Zoom and you can find us on Facebook.Support the Show.

In this first episode I will explore the creation story of Fearlessly Feral, the meaning of it, and offer some tips and tidbits to begin to live Fearlessly Feral.Show Notes:More information about New Thought at https://www.unityworldwideministries.org/AGNTAlso at: https://antn.org/Centers for Spiritual Living:  www.csl.orgSupport opportunities:  https://www.patreon.com/Fearlesslyferalhttps://paypal.me/karenlinsleyNVRight here on BuzzsproutCheck out the Fearlessly Feral websiteTidbits for living Fearlessly Feral:  Find the humor.  Look for or create fun.  One of my favorite quotes: “Watch your thoughts, they become words;watch your words, they become actions;watch your actions, they become habits;watch your habits, they become character;watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”  Variously attributed to Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, supermarket magnate Frank Outlaw, spiritual teacher Gautama Buddha, and the father of Margaret ThatcherConnect with that inner Higher Self, and stay connected.Look at barriers not as barriers but as guideposts leading you into a different and better direction.Know that there is always a yes inherent in any idea you might get.Support the Show.

The purpose of this episode is to discuss the connection between spiritual integrity and personal integrity, provide examples of being in and out of integrity, and offer guidance on getting back into integrity.Key Takeaways·         Spiritual integrity means feeling whole and in communion with God/Spirit. Personal integrity stems from spiritual integrity.·         Out of integrity looks like secrecy, blame, judgment, lack of joy/beauty. In integrity means living openly, taking responsibility, and embodying spiritual qualities.·         To get back into integrity: sit quietly, commune with Spirit, remember oneness. Then take aligned actions.Defining Spiritual Integrity·         Spiritual integrity means feeling complete oneness with God/Spirit - recognizing God as fully present in us. It is wholeness.·         Being out of spiritual integrity manifests as feeling separate, lonely, unmotivated. Having secrets is a sign of misalignment.Linking Spiritual & Personal Integrity·         Personal integrity flows from spiritual integrity. When we're spiritually whole, we naturally live in alignment with values.·         Out of personal integrity looks like not keeping commitments, hiding truth, blaming others, justifying actions.Getting Back into Integrity·         Sit quietly, commune with Spirit, contemplate oneness. Remember you are a unique manifestation of God.·         Then take actions aligned with love, peace, joy. Speak your truth with compassion. Live openly.Next Steps:·         Listeners are encouraged to self-reflect on areas of misalignment and take time to reconnect spiritually.·         The podcast will continue sharing guidance on embodying spiritual principles in daily life.Your support is very much appreciated and comes back to you multiplied!  Not only that, but it is tax deductible!Support the podcastDonate on PayPalOur web siteSupport the Show.

This episode features the two co-founders of Soul Evolution Collaborative.  We had an awesome conversation about how and why one should incorporate collective responsibility into one's life, as a counterpoint to the rugged individualism that most of us practice.Rugged individualism has been largely responsible for the loneliness epidemic we are experiencing, and moving to collective responsibility allows us to alleviate any loneliness we might be feeling.  The old Science of Mind culture that says "what were you thinking to create this" is being recognized as counter-productive to collective living, in addition to being unkind.  Instead, compassion, empathy, authenticity and belonging are becoming a part of the new culture.They provided the following tips to move from individualism to collective responsibility:realize that we are all enoughonenessremain curious, being mindful about where our thoughts come from.  "Whose thought is that?"compassion for selfread authors that don't look like us, watch tv that is different than what you usually watch.Rev Ryan's an Rev Dan's web site is Soul Evolution CollaborativeFearlessly Feral Living is a Focus Ministry of Centers for Spiritual Living and your financial support is greatly appreciated as well as tax deductible.  You can support the podcastYou can donate via PayPalFearlessly Feral websiteSupport the Show.

Podcast episode about the four stages of spiritual growth.Key Takeaways·         There are four stages of spiritual growth: victim, life happens by me, life happens through me, life happens as me.·         We can move between these stages, even multiple times in one day.·         Spiritual practices help us move to higher stages of spiritual growth.Introduction·         This episode is about the four stages of spiritual growth originally developed by Michael Bernard Beckwith.·         These stages help discern where you are spiritually and where you want to be.What is Consciousness?·         Consciousness is our physical, mental and spiritual beingness.·         It's how we show up in the world and forms our opinions about life.·         Consciousness can change - Karen gives the example of how hers changed from victim mode to empowerment.The Four Stages·         Stage One: Victim. Life happens to me.·         Stage Two: Life happens by me. Beginning to take control.·         Stage Three: Life happens through me. Become a channel for spirit.·         Stage Four: Life happens as me. No separation between self and spirit.·         We use spiritual practices to move between the stages.Karen's Experience·         Karen shares her personal experience moving from Stage One to Stage Two after getting sober.·         She now hangs out in Stages Three and Four, with occasional visits to lower stages.Closing·         We can move between the stages fluidly, even multiple times in one day.·         Awareness of the stages gives us tools to handle challenges and continue progressing.Support the podcast and hereFearlessly Feral websiteSupport the Show.

This episode features a rich conversation with Dr. Tracy Brown, a Practitioner with Centers for Spiritual Living.  Her book, "Stained Glass Spirit: Becoming a Spiritual Community Where Oneness Does Not Require Sameness," is specifically focused on creating a foundation for inclusion in spiritual communities.  She has been practicing and teaching New Thought Communities for over 35 years.Part of our conversation consisted her process for coming to terms with the name Fearlessly Feral, which she calls Courageous Intention.  I like it!You can find more information at her web sites:  Stained Glass Spirit, Reclaim Joy and Tracy Brown.Fearlessly Feral Living is a Focus Ministry of Centers for Spiritual Living, more information here.Your support is very much appreciated and tax deductible.  You can support the podcast  or donate via PayPal  or at Venmo:  Karen@Karen-LinsleySupport the Show.

Happy Easter!  This episode is a different take on Easter and suggests that we can show up for ourselves and create our own personal resurrection in our lives.I AM the Resurrection!You ARE the Resurrection!Support the podcast. Donate by going to our paypal page Check out Fearlessly Feral Living  Support the Show.

Our guest for this episode is Rev. Barbara Bue, speaking about successfully transitioning from a lifetime of workaholism to a life of peace.  Your support is very much appreciated and is tax deductible!You can support the podcastYou can donate at our Paypal Our web site is Fearlessly Feral LivingSupport the Show.