Spark My Muse

When people go into professions like medicine, police work, or education, they are often guided by values that they might readily disconnect from once they acquire money, power, or responsibility. The familiar refrain about "power tending to corrupt" has a fulcrum: disconnection disconnection from original values that have been thwarted by something people never saw coming.

That "something" and what to do about it is the topic of today's episode.

Thank you for listening today and for spreading the word about the show. A review on iTunes is deeply appreciated and remember that show notes are available at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse ($1 gets you an entire month of show notes). The show notes this time will connect you with the scientific studies mentioned.

The show website is sparkmymuse.com

The best way to connect with me is TWITTER: @lisadelay

I think you're great.

~Lisa

Although the early Church leaders agreed that “God becomes human [in Jesus] so humans can become divine” ( Athanasius ), it wasn't just the theological ideas of the Beguine movement that sprouted among the laity in Europe, that threatened the powerful and the political at the Vatican in the Early Middle Ages–it was the love and devotion the common people had for them and that these women devoted to God and not them, that was the problem.

Today, theologian Dr Wendy Farley explains who these women were, what they believe, how the Church quashed their grassroots movement of devotion to God, and why there is such a renewed interest in their stories and spirituality today. We will focus on the lives and ideas of Julian of Norwich, Mechthild de Magdeburg, and Marguerite Porete – who was burned at the stake.

We will also discuss the consequences of Protestantism happening during modernity, the challenges of institutional power, prayer in terms of "the silence between the words" (apophatic), the nature of contemplative spiritual practice itself in Christianity and across other religious traditions, and more.

Strap yourself in. This is a meaty episode full of history and intriguing stories about the very long contemplative history of the Christian tradition, and plenty to think about.

Thank you for listening.

For full and detailed show notes (with book links) go to patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Connect with me on TWITTER:

@lisadelay

Remember you can get 8 books I've published for FREE through January 8th, 2017. HURRY and snap them up while you can. (listen to Soul School Lesson 65 for the details)

Although the early Church leaders agreed that “God becomes human [in Jesus] so humans can become divine” ( Athanasius ), it wasn't just the theological ideas of the Beguine movement that sprouted among the laity in Europe, that threatened the powerful and the political at the Vatican in the Early Middle Ages–it was the love and devotion the common people had for them and that these women devoted to God and not them, that was the problem.

Today, theologian Dr Wendy Farley explains who these women were, what they believe, how the Church quashed their grassroots movement of devotion to God, and why there is such a renewed interest in their stories and spirituality today. We will focus on the lives and ideas of Julian of Norwich, Mechthild de Magdeburg, and Marguerite Porete – who was burned at the stake.

We will also discuss the consequences of Protestantism happening during modernity, the challenges of institutional power, prayer in terms of "the silence between the words" (apophatic), the nature of contemplative spiritual practice itself in Christianity and across other religious traditions, and more.

Strap yourself in. This is a meaty episode full of history and intriguing stories about the very long contemplative history of the Christian tradition, and plenty to think about.

Thank you for listening.

For full and detailed show notes (with book links) go to patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Connect with me on TWITTER:

@lisadelay

Remember you can get 8 books I've published for FREE through January 8th, 2017. HURRY and snap them up while you can. (listen to Soul School Lesson 65 for the details)

Although the early Church leaders agreed that “God becomes human [in Jesus] so humans can become divine” ( Athanasius ), it wasn't just the theological ideas of the Beguine movement that sprouted among the laity in Europe, that threatened the powerful and the political at the Vatican in the Early Middle Ages–it was the love and devotion the common people had for them and that these women devoted to God and not them, that was the problem.

Today, theologian Dr Wendy Farley explains who these women were, what they believe, how the Church quashed their grassroots movement of devotion to God, and why there is such a renewed interest in their stories and spirituality today. We will focus on the lives and ideas of Julian of Norwich, Mechthild de Magdeburg, and Marguerite Porete – who was burned at the stake.

We will also discuss the consequences of Protestantism happening during modernity, the challenges of institutional power, prayer in terms of "the silence between the words" (apophatic), the nature of contemplative spiritual practice itself in Christianity and across other religious traditions, and more.

Strap yourself in. This is a meaty episode full of history and intriguing stories about the very long contemplative history of the Christian tradition, and plenty to think about.

Thank you for listening.

For full and detailed show notes (with book links) go to patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Connect with me on TWITTER:

@lisadelay

Remember you can get 8 books I've published for FREE through January 8th, 2017. HURRY and snap them up while you can. (listen to Soul School Lesson 65 for the details)

This first episode of the New Year (2017) I make some BIG (and some TIME SENSITIVE) ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Evergreen topics: Soul School Lesson on perspective and finding a fixed point on the horizon.

Time-sensitive: I offer 8 books I've written to all the people of Earth for FREE (the last day for this is January 8th, 2017. SO spread the word and snap yours up!).

I introduce and explain my new THEME that includes a nifty t-shirt design (View it at http://teespring.com/timeforlemonade or the main website SparkMyMuse.com)- This includes crowdfunding hoopla that will ALSO END SOON, JANUARY 12th. Check out https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse for details and to join for $1 and get a $3 coupon on hoodies, t-shirts, and more.

Happy New Year - May it be sweet than the last one!

~Lisa

Connect on Twitter: @lisadelay

On the website: SparkMyMuse.com

Get Show Notes at Patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Facebook community page: Facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Instagram: @lisacolondelay

This first episode of the New Year (2017) I make some BIG (and some TIME SENSITIVE) ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Evergreen topics: Soul School Lesson on perspective and finding a fixed point on the horizon.

Time-sensitive: I offer 8 books I've written to all the people of Earth for FREE (the last day for this is January 8th, 2017. SO spread the word and snap yours up!).

I introduce and explain my new THEME that includes a nifty t-shirt design (View it at http://teespring.com/timeforlemonade or the main website SparkMyMuse.com)- This includes crowdfunding hoopla that will ALSO END SOON, JANUARY 12th. Check out https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse for details and to join for $1 and get a $3 coupon on hoodies, t-shirts, and more.

Happy New Year - May it be sweet than the last one!

~Lisa

Connect on Twitter: @lisadelay

On the website: SparkMyMuse.com

Get Show Notes at Patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Facebook community page: Facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Instagram: @lisacolondelay

This first episode of the New Year (2017) I make some BIG (and some TIME SENSITIVE) ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Evergreen topics: Soul School Lesson on perspective and finding a fixed point on the horizon.

Time-sensitive: I offer 8 books I've written to all the people of Earth for FREE (the last day for this is January 8th, 2017. SO spread the word and snap yours up!).

I introduce and explain my new THEME that includes a nifty t-shirt design (View it at http://teespring.com/timeforlemonade or the main website SparkMyMuse.com)- This includes crowdfunding hoopla that will ALSO END SOON, JANUARY 12th. Check out https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse for details and to join for $1 and get a $3 coupon on hoodies, t-shirts, and more.

Happy New Year - May it be sweet than the last one!

~Lisa

Connect on Twitter: @lisadelay

On the website: SparkMyMuse.com

Get Show Notes at Patreon.com/sparkmymuse

Facebook community page: Facebook.com/sparkmymuse

Instagram: @lisacolondelay

The stories we tell ourselves about problems in our life, what other people are thinking, or what other people are thinking about us, are so thoroughly polluted by our backstory, our typical anxieties, and other factors, that these stories have the power to hijack and destroy our most important relationships. Worse yet–it can all happen while we assume we are perceiving reality fairly well. Research shows that when people in conflict compare their stories, they find radically disparate interpretations of reality. It's time to find a better way to deal with the discrepancies that create such a mess in everyday life.

Today, my guest, therapist, speaker and author R. Scott Gornto and I discuss the fascinating ways we construct reality and try to function in it. We also cover the main themes from his book "The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Stop Jumping to Conclusions. Free Yourself from Anxiety. Transform Your Relationships" as well as a simple but brilliant four-step-method to assess and reconcile our stories with each other to foster deeper and healthier relationships–instead of strife–when trouble arises.

Thank you for listening in today. Be sure to link up with the show notes at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse that have a visual reference of the show and related links. (They cost just $1 for a month's worth of show notes!)

This show has the potential to help out a lot of people, so please spread it around!

This is the final show of 2016. Thank you for making it a great year. If you'd like to connect with me, find me in these spots:

TWITTER: @lisadelay

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

INSTAGRAM: @lisacolondelay

XO

~Lisa

The stories we tell ourselves about problems in our life, what other people are thinking, or what other people are thinking about us, are so thoroughly polluted by our backstory, our typical anxieties, and other factors, that these stories have the power to hijack and destroy our most important relationships. Worse yet–it can all happen while we assume we are perceiving reality fairly well. Research shows that when people in conflict compare their stories, they find radically disparate interpretations of reality. It's time to find a better way to deal with the discrepancies that create such a mess in everyday life.

Today, my guest, therapist, speaker and author R. Scott Gornto and I discuss the fascinating ways we construct reality and try to function in it. We also cover the main themes from his book "The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Stop Jumping to Conclusions. Free Yourself from Anxiety. Transform Your Relationships" as well as a simple but brilliant four-step-method to assess and reconcile our stories with each other to foster deeper and healthier relationships–instead of strife–when trouble arises.

Thank you for listening in today. Be sure to link up with the show notes at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse that have a visual reference of the show and related links. (They cost just $1 for a month's worth of show notes!)

This show has the potential to help out a lot of people, so please spread it around!

This is the final show of 2016. Thank you for making it a great year. If you'd like to connect with me, find me in these spots:

TWITTER: @lisadelay

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

INSTAGRAM: @lisacolondelay

XO

~Lisa

The stories we tell ourselves about problems in our life, what other people are thinking, or what other people are thinking about us, are so thoroughly polluted by our backstory, our typical anxieties, and other factors, that these stories have the power to hijack and destroy our most important relationships. Worse yet–it can all happen while we assume we are perceiving reality fairly well. Research shows that when people in conflict compare their stories, they find radically disparate interpretations of reality. It's time to find a better way to deal with the discrepancies that create such a mess in everyday life.

Today, my guest, therapist, speaker and author R. Scott Gornto and I discuss the fascinating ways we construct reality and try to function in it. We also cover the main themes from his book "The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Stop Jumping to Conclusions. Free Yourself from Anxiety. Transform Your Relationships" as well as a simple but brilliant four-step-method to assess and reconcile our stories with each other to foster deeper and healthier relationships–instead of strife–when trouble arises.

Thank you for listening in today. Be sure to link up with the show notes at https://patreon.com/sparkmymuse that have a visual reference of the show and related links. (They cost just $1 for a month's worth of show notes!)

This show has the potential to help out a lot of people, so please spread it around!

This is the final show of 2016. Thank you for making it a great year. If you'd like to connect with me, find me in these spots:

TWITTER: @lisadelay

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/sparkmymuse

INSTAGRAM: @lisacolondelay

XO

~Lisa