The Mark Groves Podcast

#246: Healing the Political Divide with Marianne Williamson


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Themes: Politics, Spirituality, Health, Transformation, Self-Love, Unity
Summary: 
Join me for a thought-provoking discussion with bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader, Marianne Williamson. For more than three decades, Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers, and ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020. In this episode we discuss self-love, spirituality and our best shot at healing the divide we are experiencing in society right now. 
Discover:
How love and healing our own shadows first can help heal the political divide we are experiencing now in the world
Non-violence political resistance and why it’s one of the most effective ways to spark political change
The best way to start your day if you want to be your best self, live in integrity and radiate positive energy (hint: it’s not scrolling the gram)
Taking control of how you show up in the world through a commitment to spiritual exercises and rituals
Why mindfulness and meditation are crucial for effecting social change
00:00 Intro
00:43 Healing the divide
03:59 The government is gaslighting the people
06:44 Looking at ourselves first
08:58 Non-violent politics
13:08 We are meant to collaborate
16:21 Social media, individualism and narcissism 
20:43 Impulse control
22:41 Living a more integrous life
28:52 Do this first thing in the morning
35:46 God and religion
43:03 Being committed to difference
46:42 Why are we scared of unity?
49:29 The urgent invitation to awakening
53:41 You don’t need the majority
55:48 The purpose of relationships
Links:
Website | marianne.com
Twitter | @marwilliamson
Instagram | @mariannewilliamson
Substack | mariannewilliamson.substack.com
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