The Spiritual Perspective

Doubting your goals doesn’t mean you’re failing—it usually means you’re growing.

In this episode, I break down why doubt shows up when you’re on a meaningful path, and why the assumption that things should feel easier is often what keeps people stuck. From a spiritual perspective, goals aren’t meant to unfold in a straight line. The friction, setbacks, and uncertainty are not detours—they’re the training ground.

We explore the differ...

Most people think “playing it safe” means avoiding risk. Choosing comfort. Making the responsible choice. Doing what makes sense on paper.

But from a broader, spiritual perspective, that assumption is backwards.

In this episode, I explore why what we call playing it safe often turns out to be the most dangerous move we can make—not in a dramatic, blow-up-your-life way, but in a slow, almost invisible way. The kind where nothing seems...

Do you ever feel like you’re behind in life—behind where you thought you’d be by now?

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, I explore what unfulfilled dreams really mean, and why feeling “behind” may not be a problem to fix—but a perspective to rethink. We unpack the quiet assumptions most of us carry about timelines, success, relationships, money, and purpose, and how those assumptions quietly shape the way we judge ourselv...

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat—especially as your first experience with meditation—this episode might give you a perspective you haven’t heard before. I’ve been meditating for over 25 years and have had a daily practice for more than 20 of those years. 

While I’m not against retreats or Vipassana itself, I’ve seen some patterns emerge that raise a few important red flags—par...

Most people think their problem with wellness habits is a lack of discipline. They assume they just need to try harder, be more focused, or finally “get serious.” But if that were true, discipline would have worked by now.

In this episode, I challenge the idea that discipline is the missing piece. I explain why forcing yourself to stay consistent often backfires—and how that same effort is what creates resistance, burnout,...

Why does life still feel hard... even when you're doing all the “right” things?
You’re meditating. You’re journaling. You’re doing the therapy.
And yet—something still feels off. Like you’re carrying tension you can’t shake. Or like you’ve hit a spiritual plateau.

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, we take a brutally honest look at the version of “ease” that most of us have been taught to chase—espe...

The “monkey mind” is one of the biggest reasons people think they can’t meditate. The mind feels loud, restless, and impossible to shut off—so they assume something is wrong with them. In reality, nothing is wrong. What’s off is the way meditation is usually explained.

In this episode, I unpack why the mind becomes especially noisy during meditation and why trying to control or silence it often makes things worse. We’ll lo...

When a popular spiritual podcaster claimed that Spirit told him to go on a dating app—and eventually impregnate someone outside his marriage—it sparked outrage across the wellness community.

But this episode isn’t about judging his choices. It’s about what our reactions reveal about us. From projection and moral superiority to spiritual bypassing and purpose distraction, we’re unpacking the deeper truths behind the scandal—and how t...

Why are you having this life—with these relationships, challenges, opportunities, and setbacks? And what is it all actually for?

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, Light Watkins explores the deeper reason you’re here—not just in a philosophical sense, but in the very specific circumstances of your life. Rather than focusing on what we’re meant to get from life, this conversation reframes fulfillment around what ...

Today’s Spiritual Perspective is for the guys—the spiritual guys.

Not the performative “nice guys,”
But the men who genuinely try to show up—with heart, presence, and integrity.

And yet, when things end, something unexpected happens:

The story that gets told about you doesn’t quite match the truth you lived.

Suddenly, you’re the narcissist.
The one who was emotionally unavailable.
The...

You did everything right. You worked hard. You hit the milestones. You checked the boxes society said would make you feel fulfilled. And yet, something still feels off.

In this episode, Light Watkins breaks down why material success—money, status, experiences, even achievement—so often fails to deliver the fulfillment we expect it to. From a spiritual perspective, fulfillment isn’t a reward you earn after success. It’s a state that ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase by now—let them leave, let them disappoint you, let them talk. It’s the core of Mel Robbins’s viral Let Them theory. And while it sounds empowering on the surface, many spiritual seekers are finding themselves conflicted by it. Is “letting them” an act of strength… or avoidance?

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, we explore what most people miss when they try to apply “let them” ...

Most people approach inner work the same way they approach New Year’s resolutions—sporadically, emotionally, and only when life starts to fall apart.

In this episode of The Spiritual Perspective, I break down a simple truth that applies to money, fitness, creativity, and spiritual growth alike: progress is a volume game.

You don’t build wealth from one lucky break. You build it from steady, consistent inputs over time. Inner work wor...

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling, overthinking, or struggling to make sense of why life isn’t going the way you thought it should, this episode offers a much-needed reframe. Instead of labeling every moment as good or bad, what if you asked a different question—one that puts you back in the driver’s seat of your experience?

In this solo episode, Light unpacks a subtle but powerful spiritual lens that can help you na...

Every January, people make resolutions with the best intentions.

And every February, most of those resolutions quietly disappear.

Not because people don’t care or lack discipline—but because most resolutions are built around outcomes instead of actions. We resolve to “get in shape,” “make more money,” or “change our lives,” without thinking about what we’ll actually do on a busy Tuesday when motivation is low and life gets in the way...

You’ve heard the advice a thousand times: “Just be yourself.”
But what does that actually mean—especially when you feel misunderstood, lonely, or like you don’t have power over your own life?

In this episode, Light breaks down the real meaning of “being yourself” from a spiritual perspective. You’ll learn the difference between your impulses and your inner truth, why being authentic might cost you something (but will g...

If you want 2026 to be the year you finally stop carrying around that heavy stress load, this episode gives you the three habits that actually move the needle. Think of stress like debt — the more you accumulate, the more it quietly taxes your energy, your relationships, your productivity, your health, and even your reputation. And most people are drowning in stress-debt without realizing it.

Light breaks down a practical, spiritual...

If you've ever struggled to explain your beliefs without sounding vague, defensive, or “woo-woo,” you're not alone. In this episode, we're talking directly to those who identify as spiritual but not religious—and offering a grounded way to talk about it.

You might believe in God, Source, the Universe, Nature, or a higher intelligence. But how do you share that with others—especially when you're the only one in yo...

Most people confuse their fear voice with their intuition, and it quietly shapes their decisions, relationships, and opportunities. In this episode, I break down the real difference between insecurity and intuition from a spiritual perspective — and why telling them apart is the key to making better choices.

You’ll learn how insecurity shows up as warnings, disclaimers, and “play-it-safe” thinking that comes from old exper...