The Light Inside

Change. Its perhaps the one thing in life with any certainty. Inevitable in its being, and as a result, evolution and growth become possible. As human being, we often get stuck in our habits- the patterns of our belief and being. Like moss on a stone, weighing us down. After two years of podcasting- we’ve been seeing and doing things a certain way. But now, thats about to change- and for the bette...

It’s not easy to know how we come across to others, especially when we’re meeting people for the first time. Finding a commonality in others we perceive to be vastly unlike us can often become the great divide which separates us from forming more authentic and genuine bonds. Our first impressions of someone can shape how we perceive them. This forms every interaction we have with them as the...

Enoughness. Perhaps one of our more persistent burdens in life, often becomes the tireless pursuit of improvement; of feeling the consequences of proving our very being and worth. Venerated Poet, Walt Whitman reminds us - “I Exist as I am, and that is enough.” Known as The Queen of Unstuc k- Self Leadership coach , Megan Warren is here to free us from this tiresome burden which often keeps us stuc...

Our personal traumas. They often leave an indelible mark; a scar to remind us of the very real and often heartbreaking pains experienced throughout life. Our guest today, author, Lindsay Jewel l shares such a story in her latest book, “ Cycle of the 7's: My Souls Journey ” serves as a signpost to help guide others through the often Hellish journey through Childhood Assault, Sexual Abuse, Mental He...

Our personal traumas. They often leave an indelible mark; a scar to remind us of the very real and often heartbreaking pains experienced throughout life. Our guest today, author, Lindsay Jewel l, shares such a story in her latest book, “Cycle of the 7's: My Souls Journey” serves as a signpost to help guide others through the often Hellish journey through Childhood Assault, Sexual Abuse, Mental Hea...

Human nature. Its the one constant throughout our being.   Within our nature, the desire to seek connection with others. Our relationships enriching our sense of aliveness. It is for this reason, we seek loving, supporting, and nurturing bonds with each other. In fact, according to social psychologist  Roy Baumeister , the ‘need to belong’ is one of the main forces that drives us as indi...

Kindness. It’s more than a behavior. An Action or response. Kindness is a quality of being. This act of giving and being kindness is often simple, free, positive and healthy. Our guest today, Author , Donna Cameron , shares NO act of kindness is ever wasted. Her book, “ A Year of Living Kindly: Choices That Will Change Your Life and the World Around You” details how choosing to extend kindness and...

Inspirational Author- Lailah Gifty Akita tells us: “A Calm water, is like a still soul.” When navigating the occasionally stormy seas of life, rather than building a better ship, simply listen instead; to that quiet voice inside. Be still. I am excited to talk with author and podcast host , Linda Bjork about how each of us can create a more effective relationship with stress- reframing how one ide...

The greek philosopher Plato Tells us: “Love is the name of our pursuit of wholeness. For our desire to be complete. “ The greatest of beauty- organic wholeness. The wholeness of life. And of things. The divine beauty of the universe. By our trust in the divine beauty of every person, every place, in every thing. We develop this beauty- within ourselves, and as we do, The whole of the world changes...

Welcome back! And Thanks for joining us for this, the inaugural episode of the year 2022 as we debut season three of The Light Inside. We are grateful for your support and happy you have returned. As we lean into this new year, we are grateful to share this conversation with Sandeep Nath , international Reiki master, business Qigong guide, mindfulness coach, and Author of two books. Sandeep is an...

Your truth. My Truth.  Just Who’s truth is it- getting in the way? And is there any way, we can see our way through it- together. It truly is curiously amazing what can happen when we step outside of our own ‘business” and embrace others. As we willing accept the space between us with genuine and authentic openness. To simply allow what will be- to be. This is where we travel today, in this f...

Apathy. That often overrated rock of protection each of us frequently finds ourselves hiding under. Life’s seemingly endless challenges, often placing one in line with a sense of jadedness, yet hope lies in our ability to sense the world with awe and wonder. Our guest today reminds us of that. As a former set-designer on the legendary and formidable long-running children show, Captain Kangaroo, ou...

Comparison. It’s the thief of self-awareness, and as a result of our own limiting biases, the idea of embracing change can often be hard to swallow. Learning how to become more self-aware is an early step in the creative evolution of your life. Often, our own expectations and judgements casting a shadow over the perception of the self, casting a cloud on our ability to form an effective sense...

In Latin, human beings are homo sapien, loosely translated as ”The man who knows”. Yet within each of, remain parts unknown. Unseen. Repressed and Unrecognized Trauma. Realized and felt, yet one can't quit put a finger on it. The impact of recovering memories, repressed for years, can be debilitating As one goes through significant trauma, the brain shuts down, dissociation takes over. Seeking an...

Cynicism. It often clouds one’s ability to remain open to the possibilities in life, as one observes some of the hardest and most trying times, What if, instead of embracing cynicism, one gratefully remains open to bounty of lessons and blessings waiting to be uncovered within the journey? Today we look at how our patterns of thought, many of which are often negative. Exploring how they might be e...

One of the greatest gifts one can shine on themselves is the gift of perpetual learning. When we expand as individuals, we empower ourselves to rise to our fullest potential. Knowledge is truly empowering The Greek philosopher, I think ‘Anonymous’, once said- “Your mind is like a parachute, It works a lot better when it's open.” Each of us is better served in society, when one surrounds themselves...

Reality Its often a reflection of your beliefs. This is not to say one becomes self-limiting in their beliefs, and why you need to identify yours to make lasting change. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein tells us: “Our essence of awareness is blocked when we are absorbed in the dramas and stories of our lives, we can learn to stop being entranced by these stories by letting our minds get...

“We cannot control the winds, but we can absolutely control how we set our sails” When one shifts from searching for hope and inspiration in others and place faith and belief in the life you create, simply being responsible for what YOU can take action upon: Your thoughts. And how you chose to respond to the feelings you have. W...

GRACE- For some, it's the simple, elegant refinement of their movement. For others it's courteous goodwill and respect for others. A simple prayer before a meal. Honoring one's presence by showing regard with dignity, respect and reverence. With so many ways of approaching a state of Grace and extending it towards others - there is often room to get lost in the interpretation. Today, we are going...

Join us, on the adventures. The tales. And the search for truths. As we explore the people. The stories. That guide us to... The Light Inside . That spark that connects us all...It ignites the fire that sheds light on our lives; Our World. We're all on the journey to discover the light inside, that beacon which guides us to live our truest, most authentic self.  Hosted by: Jeffrey Besecker I...

As children, we are each given a metaphorical bag and this bag, we carry throughout our lives. And we fill the bag with all the desires and wants and needs- And more often than not- the beliefs and ideas that other people around us frown upon, disapproving of them. In order to be loved and accepted, we take those ideas and thoughts and beliefs and desires. Shoving them down into this bag. The bag...

Reality. It's a question of perspective. We each hold a different view of our beliefs, with others often holding their own options, their own views. Yet what is essential, is the belief you hold in yourself. Believe in you! In recent episodes, we have explored how our identity; the beliefs we hold when viewing our sense of self- shapes so much of our experience within the world, and informs our re...

We begin today, by simply asking: What label have you attached to yourself lately? In our modern search for meaning. One’s essential task often becomes discovering who and what we are. In answering that often imposing question- WHY am I here and what is my meaning. My purpose- The search for clarity. Labels are what you call yourself in your head. They are tags that you attach to yourself to descr...

“Who you are begins with creating your inner truth.” That simple act of self-determination allows us to become who and what we chose. In order to discover who we are on the inside, we must be true to ourselves on the outside. And this, is where personal and spiritual growth truly begins. But often, as we travel this road of uncovering the truth, our ego steps in, interjecting its voice of reasonin...

There is a well-worn adage: a time and place for everything- A time for work , a time for play, and especially- a time for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. The all to important act of down time. A still time and place OFTEN to be and do NOTHING. Structured meaning and purposeful intention, gets a task done. Yet often, one can get lost in the pale, a space between here and there, where we simply...