Illuminated Soul with Craig Westhoff

Some last words 😉.

A simple collection of 15 bits of wisdom gathered from all the 2023 episodes. Enjoy pondering these and allowing them to form you along your journey!

What, if any, impact does Advent have on your emotional, mental and spiritual health and well-being? Might be more than you think!

A question you can ask yourself when your mind is overwhelmed with negative thoughts!

Weary? Tired? Burdened? Enjoy this little meditation based on part of Psalm 62:1.

2 Simple Ways to Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

If you often fall victim to internal name-calling and contempt filled accusations… try this!

Although this is a simple little reminder, it’s packed full of power and will eliminate much anxiety and angst we can experience in any given moment.

Have you ever expressed something like anger or shame, thought you released at all, and only days, weeks or months later headed resurface with the same or even greater emotional intensity? It could be that you expressed it, but never released it.

100mph windstorm, 7 days without power, surprise 3 day stay at the hospital. It’s been a unique week for sure! Just wanted to share another creative way to engage in a healthy response when emotionally overwhelmed.

If you’ve found yourself inexplicably weary lately it could be the by-product of an unassuming source. Let’s dive into what that source is and how to respond well to this possible source of weariness that can sneak up on us from time to time.

Research has shown that this simple act can lower levels of anxiety and increase greater psychological well-being. And it can work in as fast as 10 seconds!

In this episode we'll examine a primary source of unhappiness and the cognitive distortions that fuel it.

It's easy to get or feel offended, but when we see it as a specific emotional state that we actually have more control over than we realize, we will find ourselves alleviating much unnecessary anguish we inflict upon ourselves.

Enjoy this simple statement that has helped me to a greater degree to remain calm and peacefully present in the midst of emotional and mental overwhelm.

Have you ever considered that God loves the idea of you having a physical body?  And do you realize that this body you've been gifted is for you... not against you!  In this episode I share a simple practice to help you find just a little more internal freedom and relief.

Here's another take on embracing and being present to the present moment, the only moment you have, whether pleasant or unpleasant.

A common reason for stress can actually be habitual self-criticism.  If you can relate, this breathing-exercise may serve you well.

Ponder this statement.  It could give you a different perspective on life!

Feeling low?  Dark cloud hovering?  A bit overwhelmed?  What is what you're experiencing is a felt sense of loss?  Let's bring this loss out of the shadow.

What if you greet each moment with these 4 words?  Could be just the thing for a rich life in 2023!

Enjoy this simple cure for sadness.

Research confirms that this simple practice effectively increases happiness and reduces depression!

3 Primary Components of Well-Being and Happiness!

What if the life that Jesus lived on this planet reveals a cyclical pattern of life for us to be aware of? And if forgotten, will only increase our pain and suffering all the more?   Sidenote: In this episode I suggest the wrong supplemental episode.  Instead of 125 it should be Episode 122 ;-)