June 2, 2024 • 13 mins
Welcome to another episode of Contemplative Living with David Bennett. In this episode, we delve into the profound concept of spiritual guidance. Discover how connecting with your divine nature can help you navigate the unknown waters of life with resilience and inner wisdom.
David shares insights on the importance of trusting your intuition and the subtle ways the universe communicates with us. Learn how to cultivate a balance between strength and sensitivity, and embrace the spiritual support that guides us through life's challenges.
Join us as we explore the journey of self-discovery and the power of spiritual guidance in leading us towards our true purpose and growth. Tune in to find your center and radiate your inner light.
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(00:00):
Hello, welcome back to another Contemplative Living.
You know, we're so happy that we can do these Contemplative Living podcasts
every week and talk about concepts that can help us in our daily lives to be
more heartfelt and centered.
(00:21):
And today, we're going to talk about spiritual guidance.
You know, and Spirit once said to me, you are awaiting openness to move forward
with wonder, with growth, amazement, and spiritual guidance.
And what Spirit was talking to me about was that, you know, we're all awaiting
(00:45):
our connection, our connection to our own divine nature and to our divine source.
And so that's what we're going to talk about today. We're going to talk about
spiritual guidance. So let's get to it.
Welcome. Now creating a life of peace. This is Contemplative Living with David Bennett.
(01:11):
Contemplations and Reflections to help with spiritual living.
This podcast is made possible by DharmaTalks.com.
All right, so we're talking about spiritual guidance.
You know, I found that we're all, everyone,
(01:33):
you know, all my clients, whenever I'm speaking to someone, no matter where
they come from in this world, we're all trying to make that connection,
that connection with our divine nature.
And it's a journey, a journey of the unknown.
And the unknown is like
(01:53):
going into uncharted seas we
don't have a chart we only have our inner
guidance and that's that's sometimes
can be very difficult for us and as we navigate through life we're often faced
with the unknown you know it's it happens all the time you know It's a vast
(02:14):
expanse of uncertainty that stretches out for us like uncharted seas.
We may feel lost in a drift, unsure of which direction to take or what's ahead of us.
But just as a sailor once relied on their guidance to navigate the uncharted
waters, we too can trust in our own intuition and spiritual guidance to lead
(02:40):
us through our unknown. known.
It's during these times of uncertainty that our inner wisdom shines the brightest
and guides us towards new possibilities and opportunities for growth.
So embracing the unknown can be both exhilarating and terrifying.
But it's in these moments that we discover our true strength, our resilience.
(03:06):
With faith in ourselves and trust in the universe,
that's when we can set sail into those uncharted seas
and knowing that we have all the tools that we need those tools
that we need are within us to navigate
whatever challenges you know may come our
way and the only way to master
(03:28):
yourself is to go into the unknown unafraid despite fear and develop your spiritual
guidance you know it's kind of like a muscle it's like we go to of the gym to
exercise and to strengthen our body.
Our mind, our soul. Well, we need to do that with spiritual guidance.
(03:52):
We need to develop and master our ability to listen, listen to our guidance.
And when we do, we'll see that those dragons that we thought were facing us
were We're nothing more than just a spiral of light that we needed to navigate and to overcome.
(04:13):
And once we find our center, once we find our divine nature,
and we start to listen to that guidance, the fear will diminish.
You know, it's like when you go to a new place. You know, on the way there,
you're like apprehensive.
What's it going to be like? And there's those little tingles of fear,
(04:34):
like I'm going somewhere unknown.
But once you get there, you find, oh, this is really, this place is nice.
So, salute the divinity within.
There's no adversary to distract you there.
And by acknowledging and honoring the divinity that resides within each and
every one of us, we can cultivate a sense of peace, of peace, love, harmony.
(05:01):
And when we focus on this innate goodness within us, there's no room for negativity
or those external distractions to sway us from our course.
You know, in our sacred space of interconnection, we find our true guidance.
That's where we find clarity.
(05:22):
And the whispers of our soul become louder than the noise of the world.
You know, it guides us towards our purpose. It guides us towards our truth.
And by honoring the divinity within ourselves, we invite more light into our
lives and radiate that light outward for others to see.
(05:47):
Let's give our mind permission. Give our mind permission to hear our awakened heart.
Thinking through a situation, that's helpful, right? Right.
But feeling your way with your heart is even more encompassing.
And it brings us bringing together
what you know in your mind with knowing beyond your physical self.
(06:13):
So it's it's bringing heart and mind into coherence.
You know, we we tend to a lot of times we tend to be sleeping.
And just kind of listening to the circumstances as it comes barreling towards us all the time.
(06:33):
But when we give our mind permission to listen to our heart,
and when our heart and mind can work together, it's such a powerful force.
And then, you know, we also have our gut.
We have so many ways to receive this information and to process it.
(06:55):
But do we want to just solely rely on one source?
No, we want to bring together our heart and our mind.
And so build your strength and sensitivity and stillness so the world's pain doesn't wear you down.
Remember, inner strength and sensitivity are not mutually exclusive.
(07:20):
In fact, they work in harmony to create a powerful force for good.
And by cultivating stillness through your practice, such as meditation or mindfulness,
we can build a solid foundation of resilience.
(07:41):
Resilience that enables us to navigate the challenges of life and to navigate
them with grace and with poise.
You know, the sense of stability allows us to approach difficult situations
from a place of calm understanding, calm understanding rather than reactive emotion.
(08:01):
And at the same time, developing our sensitivity enables us to connect more
deeply with others and empathizing with their pain without taking on their burden.
So by finding a balance,
a balance between strength and sensitivity, and to do that in our stillness,
(08:23):
we can become those beacons of light,
offering compassion and support where it's needed most.
So divine guidance has already laid the foundation and is waiting for your participation.
And what I'm talking about here is, when we came into this life,
(08:46):
we agreed to certain points that we wanted to achieve, certain things that we wanted to achieve.
And that foundation is already laid out before us.
And the universe is collaborating with us in order to achieve those certain
(09:07):
points, those certain, you know, points that we want to achieve in life.
And so that foundation is already there.
In my life review, I saw it, you know, because I saw a part of my future in
my life review, and I saw it as a clear pathway.
And some of it wasn't as clear, you know, on the periphery. It allowed us to
(09:32):
kind of weave in and out of our path.
That's okay. That's okay because we still have the foundation that we need to move forward.
And so that is really a critical part of our spiritual guidance is knowing that
we do have a path and knowing that it's laid out there for us.
(09:55):
Now around every twist
and turn of your path you'll find
spirit is patiently waiting to assist and to give guidance you know i talk about
this a lot in in all the interviews that i give and you know it may not be obvious
it may not be obvious or a bird but if you listen closely
(10:20):
you can feel it's your present the
presence of your guidance of your higher self and it's
trying to guide you in the right direction and sometimes
spirit manifests itself in a form of maybe a gut feeling you know we have many
receptors in our gut in our gut ganglia and they're there you know feeding us
(10:42):
information or maybe we receive it through intuition nudging us toward a certain decision.
Other times it may appear as signs and synchronicities that reaffirm that you're on the right track.
But no matter how it shows up, you need to trust that Spirit works behind the
(11:05):
scenes to lead you toward your highest good.
So as you continue Continue on your journey.
Remember to stay open, receptive, and receptive to the subtle ways that spirit
communication will take.
And take the time to quiet your mind. Do it as frequently as you can.
(11:29):
Take in a deep breath and quiet your mind and tune into the whispers of guidance that are all around you.
When I was young and I got an opportunity for some of those grandmothers to
show me the natural way, they showed me to be aware.
Be aware of everything that's going on around you because there are many clues as to which way to go.
(11:55):
And there's a lot of spiritual guidance in the environment that we find ourselves in.
And so to be aware and trust in the process and have faith the Spirit has that
plan for you, you know, that foundation.
And it's far greater than what meets the eye.
(12:17):
Embrace the spiritual support.
Embrace your spiritual support. And think of it as a comforting presence along
every twist and turn of your path.
You're on this life journey, whether you like it or not, right?
So why not connect with your own guidance? Why not connect with your divine
(12:40):
essence that is a part of the oneness, of the greater unity of the universe?
When we can do that, we rise above the circumstances and we can see clearly
what really needs to be done, what's really important in life.
And then we can move forward with empowering actions
that's what my wish is for you this week
(13:01):
i wish for you to find your source and that connection that helps you to be
a better you i hope you have a blessed week namaste thank you for listening
today to contemplative living with david bennett,
please be sure to subscribe listen and share with your friends wherever you
(13:25):
listen to your podcasts.
You can find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and the Podbean app.
You can find the links to these on David's website, dharmatalks.com,
on the Contemplative Living page. Have a blessed week.
Hello, welcome back to another Contemplative Living.
You know, we're so happy that we can do these Contemplative Living podcasts
every week and talk about concepts that can help us in our daily lives to be
more heartfelt and centered.
(00:21):
And today, we're going to talk about spiritual guidance.
You know, and Spirit once said to me, you are awaiting openness to move forward
with wonder, with growth, amazement, and spiritual guidance.
And what Spirit was talking to me about was that, you know, we're all awaiting
(00:45):
our connection, our connection to our own divine nature and to our divine source.
And so that's what we're going to talk about today. We're going to talk about
spiritual guidance. So let's get to it.
Welcome. Now creating a life of peace. This is Contemplative Living with David Bennett.
(01:11):
Contemplations and Reflections to help with spiritual living.
This podcast is made possible by DharmaTalks.com.
All right, so we're talking about spiritual guidance.
You know, I found that we're all, everyone,
(01:33):
you know, all my clients, whenever I'm speaking to someone, no matter where
they come from in this world, we're all trying to make that connection,
that connection with our divine nature.
And it's a journey, a journey of the unknown.
And the unknown is like
(01:53):
going into uncharted seas we
don't have a chart we only have our inner
guidance and that's that's sometimes
can be very difficult for us and as we navigate through life we're often faced
with the unknown you know it's it happens all the time you know It's a vast
(02:14):
expanse of uncertainty that stretches out for us like uncharted seas.
We may feel lost in a drift, unsure of which direction to take or what's ahead of us.
But just as a sailor once relied on their guidance to navigate the uncharted
waters, we too can trust in our own intuition and spiritual guidance to lead
(02:40):
us through our unknown. known.
It's during these times of uncertainty that our inner wisdom shines the brightest
and guides us towards new possibilities and opportunities for growth.
So embracing the unknown can be both exhilarating and terrifying.
But it's in these moments that we discover our true strength, our resilience.
(03:06):
With faith in ourselves and trust in the universe,
that's when we can set sail into those uncharted seas
and knowing that we have all the tools that we need those tools
that we need are within us to navigate
whatever challenges you know may come our
way and the only way to master
(03:28):
yourself is to go into the unknown unafraid despite fear and develop your spiritual
guidance you know it's kind of like a muscle it's like we go to of the gym to
exercise and to strengthen our body.
Our mind, our soul. Well, we need to do that with spiritual guidance.
(03:52):
We need to develop and master our ability to listen, listen to our guidance.
And when we do, we'll see that those dragons that we thought were facing us
were We're nothing more than just a spiral of light that we needed to navigate and to overcome.
(04:13):
And once we find our center, once we find our divine nature,
and we start to listen to that guidance, the fear will diminish.
You know, it's like when you go to a new place. You know, on the way there,
you're like apprehensive.
What's it going to be like? And there's those little tingles of fear,
(04:34):
like I'm going somewhere unknown.
But once you get there, you find, oh, this is really, this place is nice.
So, salute the divinity within.
There's no adversary to distract you there.
And by acknowledging and honoring the divinity that resides within each and
every one of us, we can cultivate a sense of peace, of peace, love, harmony.
(05:01):
And when we focus on this innate goodness within us, there's no room for negativity
or those external distractions to sway us from our course.
You know, in our sacred space of interconnection, we find our true guidance.
That's where we find clarity.
(05:22):
And the whispers of our soul become louder than the noise of the world.
You know, it guides us towards our purpose. It guides us towards our truth.
And by honoring the divinity within ourselves, we invite more light into our
lives and radiate that light outward for others to see.
(05:47):
Let's give our mind permission. Give our mind permission to hear our awakened heart.
Thinking through a situation, that's helpful, right? Right.
But feeling your way with your heart is even more encompassing.
And it brings us bringing together
what you know in your mind with knowing beyond your physical self.
(06:13):
So it's it's bringing heart and mind into coherence.
You know, we we tend to a lot of times we tend to be sleeping.
And just kind of listening to the circumstances as it comes barreling towards us all the time.
(06:33):
But when we give our mind permission to listen to our heart,
and when our heart and mind can work together, it's such a powerful force.
And then, you know, we also have our gut.
We have so many ways to receive this information and to process it.
(06:55):
But do we want to just solely rely on one source?
No, we want to bring together our heart and our mind.
And so build your strength and sensitivity and stillness so the world's pain doesn't wear you down.
Remember, inner strength and sensitivity are not mutually exclusive.
(07:20):
In fact, they work in harmony to create a powerful force for good.
And by cultivating stillness through your practice, such as meditation or mindfulness,
we can build a solid foundation of resilience.
(07:41):
Resilience that enables us to navigate the challenges of life and to navigate
them with grace and with poise.
You know, the sense of stability allows us to approach difficult situations
from a place of calm understanding, calm understanding rather than reactive emotion.
(08:01):
And at the same time, developing our sensitivity enables us to connect more
deeply with others and empathizing with their pain without taking on their burden.
So by finding a balance,
a balance between strength and sensitivity, and to do that in our stillness,
(08:23):
we can become those beacons of light,
offering compassion and support where it's needed most.
So divine guidance has already laid the foundation and is waiting for your participation.
And what I'm talking about here is, when we came into this life,
(08:46):
we agreed to certain points that we wanted to achieve, certain things that we wanted to achieve.
And that foundation is already laid out before us.
And the universe is collaborating with us in order to achieve those certain
(09:07):
points, those certain, you know, points that we want to achieve in life.
And so that foundation is already there.
In my life review, I saw it, you know, because I saw a part of my future in
my life review, and I saw it as a clear pathway.
And some of it wasn't as clear, you know, on the periphery. It allowed us to
(09:32):
kind of weave in and out of our path.
That's okay. That's okay because we still have the foundation that we need to move forward.
And so that is really a critical part of our spiritual guidance is knowing that
we do have a path and knowing that it's laid out there for us.
(09:55):
Now around every twist
and turn of your path you'll find
spirit is patiently waiting to assist and to give guidance you know i talk about
this a lot in in all the interviews that i give and you know it may not be obvious
it may not be obvious or a bird but if you listen closely
(10:20):
you can feel it's your present the
presence of your guidance of your higher self and it's
trying to guide you in the right direction and sometimes
spirit manifests itself in a form of maybe a gut feeling you know we have many
receptors in our gut in our gut ganglia and they're there you know feeding us
(10:42):
information or maybe we receive it through intuition nudging us toward a certain decision.
Other times it may appear as signs and synchronicities that reaffirm that you're on the right track.
But no matter how it shows up, you need to trust that Spirit works behind the
(11:05):
scenes to lead you toward your highest good.
So as you continue Continue on your journey.
Remember to stay open, receptive, and receptive to the subtle ways that spirit
communication will take.
And take the time to quiet your mind. Do it as frequently as you can.
(11:29):
Take in a deep breath and quiet your mind and tune into the whispers of guidance that are all around you.
When I was young and I got an opportunity for some of those grandmothers to
show me the natural way, they showed me to be aware.
Be aware of everything that's going on around you because there are many clues as to which way to go.
(11:55):
And there's a lot of spiritual guidance in the environment that we find ourselves in.
And so to be aware and trust in the process and have faith the Spirit has that
plan for you, you know, that foundation.
And it's far greater than what meets the eye.
(12:17):
Embrace the spiritual support.
Embrace your spiritual support. And think of it as a comforting presence along
every twist and turn of your path.
You're on this life journey, whether you like it or not, right?
So why not connect with your own guidance? Why not connect with your divine
(12:40):
essence that is a part of the oneness, of the greater unity of the universe?
When we can do that, we rise above the circumstances and we can see clearly
what really needs to be done, what's really important in life.
And then we can move forward with empowering actions
that's what my wish is for you this week
(13:01):
i wish for you to find your source and that connection that helps you to be
a better you i hope you have a blessed week namaste thank you for listening
today to contemplative living with david bennett,
please be sure to subscribe listen and share with your friends wherever you
(13:25):
listen to your podcasts.
You can find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and the Podbean app.
You can find the links to these on David's website, dharmatalks.com,
on the Contemplative Living page. Have a blessed week.
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