REFLECTING LIGHT

This is one of my very favorite episodes, but I recorded it VERY early on in the podcast.  So while I am out of town, I wanted to re-share it for all of our new listeners and as a reminder for all of those who have already heard it, but could use the reminder.  Love and light!

Have you ever wondered if your life is off course?  Did you somehow miss your chance at redemption?  Is all of this part of the plan?  As it turns out, it IS.  Tune in as Mandy discusses this model that emcompasses every one of our mortal journeys.  As it turns out, we are ALL on the path--just at different stages.

Today is a love story from the Bible that asks us to look at love through a different lens.  Join Mandy as she looks as the story of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, the Song of Songs, and some of the beautiful ways that love expands our souls, and teaches us about the Elohim and the Lord's great love for us.

Welcome to Season 3!  We kick things off by learning what the pattern of nature can teach as the seasons change.  By following this pattenr, fall can be a time of harvest, cleansing and letting go.  It can also be a time to sit still and learn from the darkness.  Tune in!

Or more appropriately, Summer Heart-work.  Join us as Mandy bids a fond farewell on the final episode of Season 2 of Reflecting Light.  

Who can find an "Eshet Hayil" or a woman of strength and valor, as recited in Proverbs 31?  Perhaps she is not so far as we think or even WHO we traditionally thought her to be.  Join Mandy as she dives a little deeper into what true, righteous womanhood looks like and the ways we can find HER in the scriptures, in our lives, and in OURSELVES.  Happy Mothers Day! 

Our family has a motto.  It comes from "The Secret LIfe of Walter Mitty as is as follows:  "To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."  Listen as Indiana shared what this meant to him as he traveled the world and served others.

EASTER!  That glorious time of year when we take notice of the path of Christ traveled in the last week of his mortal ministry.  Theres so much to say--too much.  So here are just a few nuggets to savor and think further on.  I'm so grateful for the Lord and for all of the players who helped him accomplish his great mortal work.  HALLELUJIA indeed!

This podcast contains excerpts of a lecture Mandy presents around Eastertime about the trememdous example and power of Saint Mary Magdalene. If you ever wanted to hear a more accurate translation of the Greek texts that inform us of her, this is the podcast to listen to!  Easter Greetings my friends!

What is truth?  How has it been defined anciently?  How does it show up in our world today?  Join Mandy as she pulls threads to look at some of the possibilies!

As Passover approaches quickly, Mandy takes the opportunity to discuss the ancient Hebrew rite, and and some of the Christian parallels.  To be sure, it is a story and ritual full of powerful symbols. Listen and let's discover just a few together.

Often our lives are measure by the eternal things--goals, achievements, accolades.  But when it really comes down to it, our relationships are the real currency of life.  In this episode, Mandy examines how "hopes"  differ from having "goals" in a relationship and how those hopes wield a greater capacity to shape and beautify the lives of those we love.

How do you discover your divine gifts and talents?  How do you develop them?  How does sharing them and showing up in the world share that divine light with others?  Join Mandy and special guest, Amy Robles, as they discuss, how you show up in the world. 

In troubling times, it is important to not lose heart.  Join Mandy as she discusses some of the old and new symbols and associations with the heart, and shares a personal story about the beauty of the human heart.  In a world "turned upside down" it is important to keep our hearts open, discerning and warm.  And not to worry, "we were made for these times!" Now, more than ever, it is important tha...

There are a lot of ideas about what may consitute "Zion."  Join us this week, Mandy takes a deeper dive into this scripture found in Moses 7, to explore some of the beautiful possilities available to each of us here and now. Artwork by Tonya Vistaunet, There is no End to Love, 2019

Join Mandy to learn about why she travels, the value of travel and to take a vitual tour with her through some of the sites that make up the "Traditions of Christ in Ancient Britian" Tour. 

Join us for the beginning of a new month and a closer look at the celebration of CHINESE NEW YEAR!  What can you learn from this festival? 

Mandy continues her Hebrew reading of the Genesis garden account with some additional insights about Eve, Adam, the Serpent and the beauty of working together to make our way back into the presence of the Elohim.  

In this episode, Mandy takes a deeper dive into the Genesis creation account to illuminate some of the intricacies of the forming of Adam, the builing of Eve and some of the polarity and nuance involved in thier divine relationship.

Sometimes, when the world is dark and cold and our souls feel the prick of winter, it is good to be reminded of why we are here and what we are about.  Join Mandy as she discusses, "Treasures in the Heavens" the gnostic "Hymn of the Pearl" and choices.  

What happens when your fresh start derails? or Covid hits? Or life decides to smash your best plans and intentions.  You continue to climb.

Reflecting Light wishes you an amazing new year with this message and the admonition to "be still."  But is that really what Psalms 46:10 is saying?  Check out what the original meaning in Hebrew may actually be and how you can use that to welcome the new year.  

MARY CHRISTMAS and a wonderful holiday season to all of you from Reflecting Light.  In this episode, Mandy looks at some of the possible meanings of advent and how we can look forward to it, even now.  Love and Light!