12 episodes

Living Aligned Living Forward is an invitation to lean into our lives as we answer the question, how do we live aligned and live forward while doing our meaningful work in the world and supporting others to do the same. Marie Kirkland and her guests share stories, gifts, practices, and lessons that have propelled them forward. Our show is an intimate conversation covering many perspectives.

Living Aligned Living Forward with Marie Kirkland Marie Kirkland

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Living Aligned Living Forward is an invitation to lean into our lives as we answer the question, how do we live aligned and live forward while doing our meaningful work in the world and supporting others to do the same. Marie Kirkland and her guests share stories, gifts, practices, and lessons that have propelled them forward. Our show is an intimate conversation covering many perspectives.

    Navigating Spiritual Practice, Metaphysical Booby Traps and Rugged Individualism with Brian Akers

    Navigating Spiritual Practice, Metaphysical Booby Traps and Rugged Individualism with Brian Akers

    Rev. Brian Akers is the Senior Minister of Oneness Center for Spiritual Living in Columbia, Maryland. Rev. Brian Akers has been serving in ministry for over 5 years and is committed to spiritual leadership, community involvement, and inclusion. Listen in on our conversation about Navigating Spiritual Practice, Metaphysical Booby Traps, and Rugged Individualism.
     
    Conversation Topics:
    3:34 - First teen group experience.
    7:36 - Young adulthood leadership.
    9:11 - Willing to fail.
    11:30 - The practical application of spiritual practice.
    13:30 - Creative thought inspires creative action.
    14:55 - Metaphysical booby traps and rugged individualism.
    21:55 - Feeling vulnerable then empowered.
    26:17 - Modeling spiritual growth.
    27:22 - Being in service to the local community and opportunities to have a seat at the table.
    36:18 - Inspiring people to get involved and engaged through a focus of collaborative effort.
    39:02 - Creating time, space and creative ways for spiritual practice.
    44:00 - Clarity around religiosity.
    49:03 - The best way to serve your community is to be curious.
      Thank you for listening!
    Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes.  And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one.

    • 53 min
    Leadership - The Importance of Growth Through Mentorship with Ramona Baylor

    Leadership - The Importance of Growth Through Mentorship with Ramona Baylor

    Ramona Baylor's leadership mastery encompasses her military career, her current career as a federal employee and District Office in Toastmasters International. In this episode, she shares the importance of growth through leadership   Conversation Topics: 3:28 - I realized I had the ability to impact people around me and under me.
    6:21 - Everyone is a person. Everyone needs someone there to guide them and mentor them.
    8:10 -  Transitioning from a soldier to a civilian is a huge transition.
    11:34 - My life philosophy is getting to know people and how can I help them on their journey.
    13:40 - Building a strong foundation in Toastmasters.
    21:10 - Tools for productivity.
    24:33 - A mentorship story.
    27:32 - What I know now...
       
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    • 30 min
    Building Bridges and Living a Green Light Life with Tracy Brown

    Building Bridges and Living a Green Light Life with Tracy Brown

    Tracy Brown, a dynamic spiritual leader and current chair of the Centers for Spiritual Living Leadership Council, shares how she uses her unique blend of spiritual, and organizational leadership to build bridges of equity. Listen in on our conversation about Building Bridges and Living a Green Light Life. 
     
     
     Conversation Topics: 2:46 - A common thread in my life… being a bridge builder across differences that stop other people.
    9:13 - Courageous moments
    12:08 - Pivotal points of leadership: creating a life I love and asking where can I serve.  
    16:22 - Life philosophy: You always have a choice.
    19:53 - I live a green light life.
    24:10 - Owning my voice.
    30:04 - Inclusion for organizations based on their mission and values.
    32:54 - We always move into alignment into what we have prioritized as important.
    33:34 - Three things about inclusivity and diversity. Divine design, work in harmony and we can all make a difference.
    35:37 - Ask yourself, "What is mine to do and then take action?" 

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    • 42 min
    Living the Timeless Journey with Deb Hammond

    Living the Timeless Journey with Deb Hammond

    Rev. Deb E. Hammond is dedicated to living a life that lifts her to a higher consciousness and supporting others in doing the same. Her passion is empowering others in rediscovering their Truth. Listen in on our conversation about Living the Timeless Journey.
     
      Conversation Topics:
    4:45 - The journey of trust.
    6:56 - Skydiving beyond fear.
    10:15 - This journey is the soul calling. 
    15:40 - An unexpected detour.
    18:00  - Getting better at saying no. 
    20:08 - The gift of military and spiritual leadership.  
    27:05 - Choice, prayer, and support.
      Thank you for listening! Join our discussion of this episode at the Living Aligned Living Forward Facebook Page.  
    Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one.
     

    • 35 min
    Helping People Engineer A Life They Love with Jackie LaBarre

    Helping People Engineer A Life They Love with Jackie LaBarre

    Today’s conversation is with Jackie LaBarre. Jackie is a Spiritual Practitioner, life coach, and author. Through the conscious use of spiritual principles, she works with individuals and groups empowering them to reach their fullest potential and engineer a life they love. Her work is transformational. 
     
    Conversation Topics: 2:20 - Working as an engineer on the space shuttle program 4:22 - One of the few women who were first-time engineers. 8:15 - Making a major decision… identity as an engineer. 8:40 - Helping people engineer a better life. 9:35 - Using engineering process tools to discover cause and effect.  13:23 - Releasing a limiting belief.   21:30 - "I recognize, I am always in learning mode. I remain teachable."
      Stay Connected with Jackie  Personal Facebook Conscious Healing Center Facebook  LinkedIn
      To support the show:  We invite you to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Overcast, or Google Play. Support “Living Aligned Living Forward” with a quick review on iTunes. And while you’re there tell us how you are living aligned and sharing your meaningful work in the world. Your reviews and ratings help to spread our message and I read each one.

    • 30 min
    Spiritual Mentorship Series - Stepping Into Your Courage with Michelle Wadleigh

    Spiritual Mentorship Series - Stepping Into Your Courage with Michelle Wadleigh

    Rev. Michelle Wadleigh is the founding Spiritual Director of the Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey, a New Thought and Metaphysical community. She is a minister, speaker, and author of three books. She is a powerful mentor to spiritual leaders teaching them how to live authentic full lives. Listen in on our conversation about her journey and Stepping Into Your Courage.
     
    Conversation Topics:
    The humanity in spirituality - 2:18 An epidemic of spiritual bypass - 3:30 In order to embrace your full spirituality, you have to be willing to embrace your humanity. - 4:50
    Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water... - 6:35
    A curious mind cannot be a judgmental mind.  - 19:01
    Common myths surrounding forgiveness. - 22:07
    Do your inner journey healing work. Find your own innocence early on. Find someone who loves you for you. - 36:45
    Remembering to play. 45:38

     
     
    Connect with Michelle Wadleigh
     
    Website: michellewadleigh.com 
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revjerseygirl/ 
     
     
    Connect with Marie Kirkland
     
    Website: https://www.mariekirkland.com 

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

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11 Ratings

11 Ratings

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Geoff

Living Aligned provides access to Practical Spirituality, with tools for navigating life.

Oneness Person ,

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She is powerfully present and very connected! I highly recommend these Podcasts!

RevDeb H. ,

Aha Moments

I am so grateful to have been one of Rev. Marie’s guest on the Living Aligned Living Forward podcast. The format she uses is very comfortable. It is as if the listeners are listening to our personal conversations. Our conversations start by checking in and the next thing you know, we’re having aha spiritual conversations.

If you have not listened to any of the Living Aligned Living Forward episodes yet, please do so. Marie’s guest are amazing. They provide insights, tools and experiences that support the listeners to live aligned and move forward in their lives.

Rev Deb Hammond
Episode 008 - The Timeless Journey

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