Ray Inspired

Life can get complicated really fast if we let it!  It has been some time since I went for one of these walks, so if you happened on this episode I am glad you are here :) Lean back (or get outdoors!) and listen in to learn how to clear the noise and slow things down. Also, be inspired. Here are some of the things shared: focused energy divine guidance what the mirrors show us paying attention (14...

If you have ever wondered what it's like to be in ICE detention for, oh, say 2.5 months, and then finally be let out, then perhaps this is a good episode for you! The first half of this is me reflecting on the original recording, some 1.5 years after the event. I'll put some timestamps in here if you wish to jump around a bit. Enjoy! Recent reflection (two weeks ago): reflection creating affirmati...

In this episode I ponder the nuances of identity, expectations, perfectionism, triggers, and being intentional about who and what we allow into our lives. Of all the wisdom I have gained along the way, this is perhaps one of the most important things to fully realize and understand. While I recorded this six months ago, I find it is still very relevant to my life and to what I see happening in the...

Are you tired of fakeness? Do we have an influence in the amount of real-ness or fake-ness we experience around ourselves? Is it possible to live authentically and suddenly begin to experience authenticity all around us? Listen in as I explore (listed here for search-ability): the struggle with application, self-righteousness, saying vs doing a bit about grace, to conviction not condemnation attra...

As I continue on this path, I can't help but become more aware of what many have come to understand as mystics. They seem to keep being pulled into my life, largely into the books I find. The real question is this: am I discovering them, or are they finding me? (Or both!) As I reflect on such things, I can't help but consider how I am being invited to add my voice to those of the many mystics that...

Ever get overwhelmed with distraction, stressed with the chaos, feel like you're playing an instrument that's out of tune? As I drive home, I am inspired as I reflect on an earlier experience at a choir rehearsal and a chat afterward over burgers with the guys.  Listen in as I explore these topics below:  Being present, showing up Life is like those inflatable battle games What is our base (amidst...

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in two different worlds? As I go for a short walk, I am inspired by the Narnia Chronicles as I have recently begun to read them for the first time (I know!). While the focus of my conversation is largely abstract, consider how it can be applied to daily life. Listen in as I explore these topics below:  heaven eyes to see and ears to hear being present in t...

Ever have wonderful clarity one day and the next it feels like starting all over again? Let's explore the nuances of puzzles, and then go further with complete puzzles being used as pieces in an even larger puzzle. Though not particularly referenced in this episode, there are other helpful aspects of puzzle-building that are useful to consider, such as how when building a puzzle you typically begi...

Listen in as I begin with some recent thoughts. Keep listening to hear a recording I did last July as I was walking the countryside, wondering how I was to get my belongings back to Canada from the US (when I'm not allowed to travel there). Thoughts in the first part: introducing the episode victim mentality reflections from today (around 7 mins in):  self-sabotage, enjoying life, do I deserve goo...

Let's explore the nuances of the matrix and Jesus. I love movies like The Matrix as it is so much fun to consider their deeper meanings. Though the main part of this episode was recorded in mid-2024, it seems relevant to share during this time of the year when Jesus is on the top of many of our minds and hearts.  Listen in as I explore these topics below:  Jesus enters, defies, and transcends the...

In this episode I am joined by the frontmen of the Unleashed Rage Rooms in Niverville, MB, a place where people can release, well, rage! Learn more about what inspired this whole enterprise as we sit in the coffee shop, and listen in as the conversation flows into these topics:  Mental health Putting ourselves out there The feeling of powerlessness Affirmations vs limiting thoughts Distractions! F...

In this episode I share a moment of awareness I had on Oct 4, 2024, while reflecting on high expectations and family dynamics. The conversation flowed into an inspirational realization of the role I (and you) play in helping to heal what past generations have passed on to us, and in doing so that we help our family to heal and pass this blessing to the family that comes after us. Here are the main...

Time for another walk-and-talk. Listen in and explore these topics with me: the positive effects of walking clutter, focus, getting things done (aka the difficulty dealing with ADHD!) Snowball (the cat) chimes in feeling vs acting on emotions self-awareness systems - yes scheduling creativity - no seeing the big picture remembering who I am carrying the clarity, consistently the perfect Antagonist...

Listen in as I reflect on my personal experience with managing energy: energetic boundaries observing the effects of redirecting our energy balance of energy flow in and out If this episode inspired you, I would be grateful to have you share it with someone who needs to hear this today. Questions? Interested in being a guest? Please email info@rayinspired.com Thank you for listening!

Listen in as I process things on my drive to a family Thanksgiving: what I've learned about women and the language of energy the manchildren grateful for what I learned from my ex remembering who I am, letting go of false self grateful in vs for happening to vs for challenges as opportunities to heal and grow doing the work I am... do we all need to go through a personal hell? the dark night of th...

Listen in as I go for one of my walk-and-talks, covering the usual random assortment of things. This time around, it's about: boundaries in relationships my rant relating my life to that of Jesus'  AI and originality reflecting on ICE detention (around 30:26) touching on the hard times and rock bottoms of the past six years the Antagonist being authentic If this episode inspired you, I would be gr...

After many years of life's journey, Carl and I reconnect and begin to share our stories, including topics of: mental health the harsh inner critic high expectations of ourselves going to the food bank detachment repressed emotions learning to not resist along the healing journey ADHD gaining clarity during the healing process   If this episode inspired you, I would be grateful to have you share it...

Listen in as Marshall and I catch up after some 10-15 years and cover a lot of ground, from dating and relationships to authenticity and being present, from boundaries and codependency to healing and self-awareness. While it is a long episode, we hope you enjoy the authenticity and wisdom shared. Topics covered: processing grief writing and podcasting dreaming and tension shame, fear of success au...

In this episode I introduce the "why" behind this podcast and list some of topics I will be exploring. After battling with people pleasing and the imposter syndrome, I am finally putting myself out there. And it's both exciting and terrifying! Follow me on Instagram and let's connect! If this episode inspired you, I would be grateful if you could please share it with someone who needs to hear this...