The Mark Groves Podcast

#246: Healing the Political Divide with Marianne Williamson

11.28.2022 - By Mark GrovesPlay

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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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