This month’s topic is “Light Within the Shadows…” and Alan and Michelle welcome special guest, Rev. Dr. Sunshine Michelle Coleman to this episode to share her insights on this powerful topic.

As we venture through life, we often encounter both light and dark moments. These seemingly opposite forces actually work together in harmony, each providing their unique gifts and lessons. When we embrace both light and dark, we discover the balance and growth they BOTH bring to our lives. 🌓✨

Reverend Sunshine Michelle Coleman serves as the Spiritual Director and Senior Minister at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living and is the founding force behind the Authenticity Journey of Renewal 🌱. She has a passion for authentic self-expression and convening sacred circles. This is her fourth year serving on the CSL Global Themes Team.

Her latest article in the Science of Mind Magazine 📖 beautifully illustrates the interplay between light and darkness. She emphasizes their coexistence and mutual support, highlighting their unique characteristics and their harmonious relationship within the spectrum.

Some Points Discussed During Podcast:

• There is an inherent need to embrace these dark spaces in our journey of living out loud
• The light and dark co-exist and support each other.
• Practices to help us get acquainted with these inner part
• The importance of support
• Sunshine Michelle shares a practice from her experience, “inviting all the parts to the table”
• Our individual shifts and inner work in required for there to be a societal and outer shift.

Books Mentioned”
The Dark Side of the Light Chasers : Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams by Debbie Ford
The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self by Debbie Ford

To find out more and connect with:

Sunshine Michelle Coleman:
Websites
oaklandcsl.org
drsunshinemichelle.com
authenticityjourney.org
Social Media
Facebook: sunshine.m.coleman
Instagram: @drsunshinemichelle

Your Co-Hosts:

Michelle Wadleigh:
Planned Happiness Institute
Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey
Alan Vukas:
New Thought, New Life -  Alan's Writing and Reflections
Concordia Center for Spiritual Living

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Your Co-Hosts:

Michelle Wadleigh:
Planned Happiness Institute
Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey

Alan Vukas:
New Thought, New Life - Alan's Writing and Reflections
Concordia Center for Spiritual Living

Other Resources:
Centers for Spiritual Living
Science of Mind magazine

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