Standing in the Light

Standing in the Light

By Laura BurtonSociety & Culture
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Standing in the Light episodes

  • A Longer Now: The Second Insight of the Celestine Prophecy Unveiled

    In this episode of Standing in the Light, we dive into the Second Insight of The Celestine Prophecy: A Longer Now, and connect it with Ilia Delio’s vision from The Unbearable Wholeness of Being. Together, they reveal how humanity’s story is really one of evolving consciousness.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • How the Second Insight reframes history as a journey of awakening.

    • The shift from ancient spirituality → scientific materialism → modern crisis.

    • Why Ilia Delio describes our time as a fork in the road for humanity.

    • How science and spirit are coming back together in a “Longer Now.”

    • Ways your personal synchronicities connect to collective evolution.

      Check out The Second Insight Study on Celestine Vision: https://www.celestinevision.com/2015/04/spirituality/the-celestine-prophecy-second-insight-experience-study/

      Buy your copy of The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield here

      Buy your copy of The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution, and the Power of Love here


      Music Credits this episode:

      Rainbow (Instrumental) Neil Burton

      From Pixabay.com:

      tribal-cinematic music- Primitive_Spaces

      renaissance refrain- BackgroundMusicLab

      breath of the machine-lazarosv

      pinging your pineal gland-Tim_Kulig_Free_Music

      breath of life Grand_Project


    18 min
  • Breadcrumbs of Awakening: Synchronicities, The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, and the Path to Critical Mass

    Have you ever noticed a “coincidence” that felt too meaningful to ignore? 🌌

    In this episode, I dive into synchronicities—the sparkling breadcrumbs guiding us on our spiritual paths—and explore James Redfield’s The Celestine Prophecy and its first insight, A Critical Mass.

    Together, we’ll reflect on:
    🌱 Why synchronicities are spiritual guidance, not chance
    💡 How your personal awakening contributes to humanity’s evolution
    💞 Six reasons spiritual growth is essential right now
    ⚖️ What Carl Jung and James Redfield teach us about meaningful coincidences

    Plus, I’ll share personal stories and set the stage for the next insight—The Longer Now.

    🌟 Takeaway: Each synchronicity is an invitation to expand, trust, and step deeper into your unfolding path.


    Thanks to Peyton Davis for sending me The Celestine Prophecy; check out her SITL episode here:

    Harmonizing the Soul: Music, Healing, and Spiritual Awakening with Peyton Davis

    Check out the Celestine Vision

    Get your copy of James Redfield's The Celestine Prophecy:

    Thrift Books

    Amazon

    17 min
  • Illuminating the Future: Embracing AI and Finding the Balance with Technology For Success and Enjoyment with Mary Murphy

    In this episode of Standing in the Light, we explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping education, society, and the way generations connect. My guest, Mary Murphy, an experienced educator and advocate for innovative learning, shares insights on helping students—and all of us—navigate the opportunities and challenges of a tech-driven world. We discuss practical ways to harness AI responsibly, foster human connection across generations, and find balance between innovation and our shared humanity. Tune in to discover how standing in the light of knowledge, compassion, and mindful technology use can guide us toward a brighter, more balanced future.

    38 min
  • Awakening Through Psychology: A Path To The Light with Dr. Kim Schear-Katz

    In this episode of Standing in the Light, Laura sits down with a special guest Dr. Kim Schear-Katz—an AP Psychology and Abnormal Psychology teacher—who brings both deep academic expertise and a heart for understanding what it means to be human.

    Together, we explore:
    ✨ What it means to “stand in the light” from a psychological perspective
    ✨ How abnormal psychology reveals not only our struggles, but our resilience
    ✨ The role of meaning, self-awareness, and compassion in mental health
    ✨ Why connection and cooperation matter in shaping a brighter future
    ✨ Practical tools from psychology that help us live authentically and intentionally

    This conversation bridges science and spirit, inviting us to see psychology not just as a subject in a classroom, but as a guide for living more fully, loving more deeply, and working together for the greater good—even when the outcome is uncertain.

    Whether you’re a student of psychology, curious about the human mind, or simply seeking encouragement on your own journey, this episode will inspire you to step forward with courage, compassion, and light.

    59 min
  • Choosing Light with Doug Hooper's Positive Habits Are Habit Forming Too and Mold Your Character With Thinking Habits

    In this episode of Standing in the Light, I shine a spotlight on writer Doug Hooper and his insightful articles, You Are What You Think: Positive Habits Are Habit Forming Too and Mold Your Character with Thinking Habits.

    Building on recent conversations about breaking old patterns and creating new ones, I explore how your daily thoughts are more than fleeting moments — they’re habits that shape your character and chart the path for who you’re becoming.

    You’ll learn why positive thinking is more than just an attitude, how to strengthen it as a daily practice, and how intentional thought patterns can anchor you in the light even when life feels uncertain.

    Join me for an uplifting conversation on training your mind, reshaping your inner world, and standing firmly in the habits of thought that bring out your best self through the wisdom of author Doug Hooper.

    14 min
  • Lighten the Load: Letting Go of Habits That No Longer Serve You

    In this soulful episode of Standing in the Light, we explore how to break habits that no longer serve you and create new ones that align with your highest self.

    You’ll learn how habits shape our identity, why some patterns are so hard to let go of, and how to introduce small, intentional shifts that lead to lasting transformation.

    This isn’t just about productivity—it’s about spiritual alignment, mindful living, and coming home to yourself.

    🔍 What You’ll Learn:

    • The science of the habit loop (cue → routine → reward)

    • Why bad habits feel comfortable (even when they hurt)

    • How to use mindfulness and pattern interruption to shift behaviors

    • The power of tiny habits and identity-based change

    • Tools like habit stacking, friction, and ritual creation

    • How to create soulful routines that reflect who you’re becoming


      🧘‍♀️ Guided Reflection:

    Take a pause with us during the episode as we invite you to reflect:

    What is one habit you’re ready to release?

    What is one small, meaningful habit you’re ready to begin?

    📚 Resources Mentioned:

    • Atomic Habits by James Clear

    • Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

    • The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
    • The Mindset Shift by Dawn Mariotti (See Dawn's Standing in the Light Episode: Cheer Yourself On: Mindset Shifts For Living in the Light with Dawn Mariotti Here)
  • 🙌 Connect & Share:

    If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone you love or tag us on social @ [standing_inthe_light]. I'd love to hear what habit you’re choosing to break — and to celebrate your wins!

    10 min
  • The Weight We Carry: Letting Go of Subconscious Loops

    In this powerful episode of Standing in the Light, we explore how unprocessed emotional experiences and subconscious thought loops impact your mental, emotional, and physical health—and what science says you can do to heal.

    You will hear Doug Hooper's article "Cleaning Out the Subconscious Mind" from You Are What You Think

    You’ll discover how the subconscious mind stores unresolved conflict, how it manifests in the body, and how to gently release it using research-backed tools like mindfulness, somatic practices, visualization, and journaling.

    Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety, chronic stress, or just feel weighed down by the past, this episode will help you reclaim your peace, presence, and power.

    • What the subconscious mind is and how it shapes 95% of our daily thoughts and actions

    • How unresolved conflict and negative thought loops activate stress responses in the body

    • The neuroscience of emotional memory and how it’s stored in muscles, nerves, and the immune system

    • 5 powerful, science-backed strategies to reprogram your subconscious and release emotional tension

    • The impact of clearing subconscious blocks on your happiness, health, and spiritual alignment

    • Harvard study on mindfulness and changes in brain structure

    • UCLA research on expressive writing and reduced cortisol

    • PNAS 2012 findings on emotional stress and inflammatory gene expression

    • “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk on trauma storage

    • Finnish emotion-mapping study on how emotions live in the body

    • A daily 5-minute mindfulness reset to quiet looping thoughts

    • Journal prompts to process and release stored emotions

    • Affirmation scripting that reprograms subconscious beliefs

    • Visualization techniques to create emotional safety and future-self alignment

  • Somatic release practices to calm the nervous system and body memory

    • EMDR Therapy by Mind Motion (not intended to replace therapist)

  • If this episode moved you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who’s ready to let go and stand in their light.

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    23 min

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Standing in the light is designed to raise our collective consciousness through inspirational stories, the power of positivity, our divine connections, and to elevate anyone who dares to be curious…