Dr. Stephen Royal Jackson

Pebble in Your Pond

Religion EN ↓ 79 episodes

Just as the effect of a pebble tossed into a pond creates an ever-widening expanse of ripples, it is my hope that these brief audio clips will have a similar effect on your mind and also, just as the pebble gently drops until it rests on the bottom of the pond, may these clips have the effect of touching the depths of your heart. Topics will range from tips and techniques to deal with grief and other stress to reflections on life, love, life after death, soul mates, and twin flames.

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Dr. Stephen Royal Jackson

Episodes

A Psychotic Patient Reveals the Power of Empathy 19.02.2026 2:06

Discusses how a patient suffering from schizophrenia reveals the power of empathy to cut across space and time. Draws from A Matter of Love: A Fascinating Journey about Following & Fulfilling your Divine Destiny .

Feel God First Before the Desired Outcome Happens 19.02.2026 3:28

Discusses how feeling good first is powerful. Draws from A Matter of Love , and Slay the Dragon—Not Each Other .

An Episode of the Simpsons Reveals Something About my Car & Body 19.02.2026 4:52

Discusses how my car running out of power and an episode of the Simpsons revealed about consciousness and the soul.

Reflections on How Life is But a Dream 15.02.2026 3:10

Discusses ancient and modern sources that claim our life is a dream. Draws from Dissolving the Veil and If my shadow’s in the lead that means my back is to the Light and from A Course in Miracles .

When You Can’t Motivate Yourself 15.02.2026 2:37

Discusses the sequence of motivation as expressed in the acronyms IDEA and AIDE . Draws from Words Become Flesh .

Manifesting What You Want is a Matter of Love 15.02.2026 8:11

Discusses the difference between physical and spiritual vision. Draws from A Matter of Love and Yogananda’s meditation practice, Self Realization Fellowship .

ABC’s of How We Can Feel Better When Upset 14.02.2026 2:08

Discusses where we can exercise changing our emotional state to feel better when stressed. Draws from 8 Steps to Love , Slay the Dragon—Not Each Other , and If my shadow’s in the lead that means my back is to the Light .

Use a Dollar Bill to Transcend Stress and Upsets 14.02.2026 1:52

Discusses how an image on the dollar bill is a key to using meditation to transcend stress and upsets. Draws from To See As God Sees and Yogananda’s SRF and Sadguru.

Mantra for psychological forgiveness & compassion 14.02.2026 2:03

Discusses key phrases we can use to forgive others and ourselves. Draws from A Matter of Love and If my shadow’s in the lead that means my back is to the Light .

A Quick Reminder for Peace in Any Situation 14.02.2026 1:14

Discusses how the letters in the word peace offer a clue to finding peace in daily life. Draws from A Matter of Love .

The personal experience that led to Slay the Dragon affirmation 07.02.2026 2:49

Discusses the first form of the Slay the Dragon affirmation; however, this short form can still be used. It expresses the essence of the affirmation.

What?! Silently thanking the person irritating you 07.02.2026 1:18

Draws on an exercise in 8 Steps to Love , Slay the Dragon—Not Each Other , and a spiritual practice in Dissolving the Veil .

What I told child patients about the letters Ph.D. vs M.D. 07.02.2026 1:18

Discusses how I clarified my role not only for children and adolescents but sometimes for adults. Draws from “Cultivating Happiness” in Slay the Dragon—Not Each Other .

The excellent advice from my mentor 07.02.2026 2:53

Discusses the great advice this wise man, who studied in Zurich with C.G. Jung, said to me as I was leaving for graduate school. It is relevant for all of us.

The effectiveness of replacing a fear focus with a love focus 07.02.2026 4:21

Discusses two examples of how effective a love focus is versus a fear focus. Draws from the shift your focus and energy technique found in 8 Steps to Love , Slay the Dragon , and Dissolving the Veil .

What I’ve found with couples divorcing 07.02.2026 2:51

Discusses the guilt trip and the "poor me" men often express in my office after their wives leave. The truth is, men leave emotionally, and eventually, women leave physically in the vast majority of cases I saw.

How Cancer Awakens Hard-Driving CEO 01.02.2026 2:44

Discusses what Joe, a highly successful CEO, came up to me and said after hearing my presentation of key concepts from 8 Steps to Love .

How Can All Doubt, Despair and Anxiety disappear? 01.02.2026 2:21

Discusses a quote by spiritual teacher Heart Master Da found in 8 Steps to Love .

Dealing with inconsiderate people 01.02.2026 3:18

Discusses how I was advising a woman on how to deal with her inconsiderate ex-husband during the Christmas holiday. Draws from the listening technique in 8 Steps to Love and Slay the Dragon—Not Each Other .

What does the affirmation slay the dragon involve? 01.02.2026 3:04

Discusses the affirmation " slay the dragon ", which, in effect, reminds us that we are not ultimately dependent on others and external conditions, or in the future, to feel good, be at peace, and find fulfillment.

The first experience that led to the slay the dragon affirmation 01.02.2026 3:04

Discusses how the " slay the dragon " affirmation arose out of necessity in my clinical practice with a woman I was working with in therapy.

A Beautiful Image to Help You Accept Others 01.02.2026 1:40

Presents a short verse from Shabkar, a 19th-century Buddhist monk, found in To See As God Sees . Verse also reminds us that, in our core, we are like the sun, radiating love and warmth.

A Beautiful Image to Expand Your Mind’s Horizons 01.02.2026 2:00

Presents a short verse from Shabkar, a 19th-century Buddhist monk, found in To See As God Sees .

A Beautiful Image to Help Expand Your Sense of Self 01.02.2026 2:24

Presents a short verse from Shabkar, a 19th-century Buddhist monk, found in To See As God Sees .

A Beautiful Image to Help Clear Your Mind 01.02.2026 1:43

Presents a short verse from Shabkar, a 19th-century Buddhist monk, found in To See As God Sees .