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  • Manifestation and Divine Timing
    2024/10/30

    Carol notes that there are two concepts, one of of Manifesting... repeating affirmations to create a change in our lives, and one of Divine Timing, in which a power and intelligence way beyond ours is bringing things together. She urges Rev. Bill to point out whether they're connected, and how they work for us.

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    41 分
  • Evolving Consciousness
    2024/10/23

    Carol points out that "evolution just happens - you don't get to vote," and that people around her are resistant to change, even though it's going to happen anyhow. Rev. Bill points out that even when nothing changes, there is still newness and change happening. Just try taking one great breath that will last forever!

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    42 分
  • Spirituality not Religion
    2024/10/09

    Carol says that religion is dos and don'ts and dogma, brought together with judgement. She believes that spirituality lies beneath it, and can get lost. Rev. Bill agrees, and compares the difference to the ways that we learn to dance.

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    49 分
  • Perfectionism and Purposefulness
    2024/10/02

    Carol has become increasingly aware of the difference between being purposeful, and perfectionism, and the ways that people can deny the presence of the Divine in daily activities. Rev. Bill shares his background as a recovering perfectionist, along with insight about what else shows up when we let go of having the answer.

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    41 分
  • Manifestation & Feeling
    2024/09/25

    It's a double-topic as Carol brings up the disconnect between our feelings and the "serious" nature of our intention-setting and Creative nature. Rev. Bill confirms that our intentions are fired by our feelings, and the importance of belief and enthusiasm in the change that we're inviting.

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    43 分
  • Interrupting Karma
    2024/09/18

    What goes around comes around... karma... You reap what you sow.Carol has found that Traditional Religion includes this idea, but doesn't spend much time talking about it. Rev. Bill explains the New Thought perspective, and how it is a natural expression of the same creative process that is always at work.

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    43 分
  • Does God Have a Plan?
    2024/09/11

    This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 34 from January 2022

    Carol wants to know about God’s plan, and how predestination and free will fit together. Rev. Bill talks about finding the unique combination of skills, talents and abilities we’re been gifted with, and how we can put them together for good.

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    41 分
  • Meditation
    2024/09/04

    In her early days in traditional religion, Carol was given a specific, standard technique for meditation. Over the years, the guidance on How to Meditate has changed. Rev. Bill describes the goal and purpose of meditation, and the idea that any technique that gets to the goal is valid and worthwhile.

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    39 分