Standing in the Light

Laura Burton
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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 about a better way of living.

  1. 3d ago

    Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder: An Article by Doug Hooper from You Are What You Think

    In this episode I read the article "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder" by Doug Hooper from his series You Are What You Think. It discusses: Your pure potentiality. The importance of honoring what you do have to get more of what you want. Your ability to get more of what you want once you take the step forward to do something with what you already have.

  2. Sep 24

    The Power of Patterns in Your Life

    In this episode I discuss Patterns and how they help build your life. There are mathematics underneath everything and this forms the underlying principles of your life. Nikola Tesla understood the power patterns and we can learn a lot from noticing the patterns that show up over time.

  3. Sep 21

    Conditioning in Our Lives

    In this episode of Standing in the Light I discuss our conditioning and how we are born as a blank slate, full of potential, we are conditioned by the myriad of influences in our lives and as a result our lives are shaped and molded based upon such conditions. Once we recognize this, we can begin to shape our experiences and deep dive into how we really want to be and live.

  4. Sep 10

    To Receive You Must Give-Advice from Doug Hooper

    In this episode I read an article from Doug Hooper's You Are What You Think titled "To Receive You Must Give". This article discusses the power of the Law of Attraction.

  5. Sep 3

    Becoming Whole: The Psychology of Carl Jung

    Who are we beneath the roles, expectations, and identities we carry through life? In this episode of Standing in the Light, we explore the work of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and his fascinating ideas about the unconscious mind, archetypes, the Persona, the Shadow, and the journey toward becoming a more integrated version of ourselves. We look at archetypes including the Hero, Lover, Mother, Child, Wise Elder, Trickster, Creator, and the Self—and consider how these patterns can help us better understand our reactions, relationships, strengths, and struggles. Most importantly, this episode isn't about figuring out which archetype you are. It's about recognizing the different parts of yourself and learning how to bring them into greater balance. Because becoming whole doesn't mean eliminating the parts of ourselves we don't like. It means becoming willing to understand them. A thoughtful exploration of psychology, spirituality, self-awareness, and what it means to truly know ourselves.

  6. Aug 27

    "Keep Your Channels Open" by Doug Hooper

    In this episode of Standing in the Light I read article 19 from Book One of You Are What You Think by Doug Hooper titled "Keep Your Channels Open". Doug Hooper talks about forgiveness and letting go of resentments in order to feel free. If you think you could use this episode, then I dedicate this to you. Thanks for listening :)

  7. Aug 20

    Putting the Extra in the Ordinary For a More Enjoyable Life

    Finding the Joy in Routine We all need some structure in our lives, but sometimes our routines can start to feel repetitive, predictable, or even a little boring. In this episode of Standing in the Light, we explore how to create routines that make life easier while still leaving room for curiosity, spontaneity, and enjoyment. Instead of constantly looking for something new to make us feel excited about life, we can learn how to bring more presence and creativity to the things we already do every day. In this episode, we explore: Why routines can make life feel calmer and easierHow to create structure without becoming rigidUsing routines as a framework rather than a strict scheduleWays to make familiar activities feel new againAdding small things to your week that you genuinely look forward toWhy we shouldn’t save all the good things for special occasionsCreating space for spontaneity and “wildcard” momentsMaking ordinary tasks more enjoyableAvoiding the pressure to create the “perfect” routineBuilding routines around the things you actually want more of in your lifeHow small changes can bring new energy to familiar experiencesFinding more joy in the ordinary moments that make up most of our livesA little reminder for this week: Look at one part of your normal routine and change one small thing. Take a different route.Try a new recipe.Listen to something different.Put on music while you clean.Have your coffee somewhere new.Go somewhere you’ve never been.Or simply slow down and pay attention to something you normally rush through. You don’t have to change your whole life to experience it differently. Sometimes you just need to look at the familiar with fresh eyes. There is so much life happening in the middle of the routine. Sometimes we just have to slow down enough to notice it.

  8. Aug 13

    Stop Forcing It: The Taoist Art of Wu Wei and Finding Your Flow

    In this episode of Standing in the Light, we explore the ancient Taoist philosophy of Wu Wei—often translated as “non-action” or “effortless action.” But Wu Wei isn’t about doing nothing or giving up. It’s about learning the difference between effort and force—between taking meaningful action and exhausting ourselves trying to control outcomes that were never entirely ours to control. We explore the mysterious figure of Laozi, the Tao Te Ching, and the Taoist idea of living in harmony with the natural flow of life. Using the metaphor of water, we look at what it means to be flexible without being weak, persistent without forcing, and present enough to recognize when life is asking us to change direction. In This Episode Who Laozi was and why his identity remains somewhat mysteriousWhat the Tao meansThe meaning of Wu WeiThe difference between effort and forcingWhy water is one of Taoism’s most powerful metaphorsHow to navigate difficult seasons without adding unnecessary sufferingRecognizing what is—and isn’t—within your controlLetting go of timelines and expectationsUsing the pause to respond instead of reactHow to find your next step when you don’t know the whole pathA simple seven-day Wu Wei practiceA short guided meditation for releasing the need to controlA Question to Take With You When something isn’t going according to plan, instead of asking: “How do I make this work?” Try asking: “What is mine to do?” Then listen. Maybe the answer is action. Maybe it’s a conversation. Maybe it’s a boundary. Maybe it’s rest. Maybe it’s acceptance. Maybe you simply aren’t supposed to know the answer yet. This Week’s Practice For the next seven days, begin your morning by asking: “What is life asking of me today?” And whenever something unexpected happens, pause before reacting. Ask: “Am I responding to what is happening—or trying to force the outcome?” Then take the next honest step. You don’t need the whole map. You just need the next step. Taoist Wisdom The Tao Te Ching teaches: “The highest goodness is like water.” Water doesn’t need to fight every obstacle in its path. It adapts. It finds another way. And over time, even something soft can reshape something hard. Perhaps we can learn to do the same. The Takeaway You don’t have to control the river. You can learn how to move with it. Sometimes moving forward isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about becoming quiet enough to recognize where the current is already taking you. And when you stop fighting what is, you become free to work with what is actually here. Less force.More awareness.More trust.More flow. And maybe that’s what it means to finally get out of your own way.

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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 about a better way of living.

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  • Creator
    Laura Burton
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura Burton
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    Standing in the Light