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Love Walks HereEpisode 8. Challenges of Embodying Love in a Changing WorldIn this episode of "Love Walks Here," hosts Maryn and James discuss the challenges of embodying love amidst significant societal changes.James shares his struggles with adapting to a rapidly changing world, particularly the discomfort of leaving his routine and the impact of global events on his personal life. He reflects on the interconnectedness of life, using examples like supply chains and the environment. Maryn adds her perspective, considering the broader implications for America and the role of love in holding boundaries and supporting others through their karmic experiences. Both emphasize the importance of awareness, resilience, and the...2025-06-0938 minLove Walks HereEpisode 7. Embodying love and navigating the "wild unknown."Episode 7. In this episode of "Love Walks Here," hosts James and Maryn discuss the the challenges of embodying love and navigating the "wild unknown."Maryn shares her experience with chronic anxiety and how Incarnational Spirituality exercises, like the "touch of love," have helped her manage it. She also reflects on the collective stress and the need to shift from a victim mindset to one of empowerment and creativity. James adds insights on the physiological responses to anxiety and the importance of community and hope in facing challenges. Both hosts encourage listeners to embrace the present and imagine a h...2025-04-2432 minLove Walks HereEpisode 6. The challenges of embodying and anchoring love during tumultuous times.In episode six of "Love Walks Here," hosts James and Maryn discuss the challenges of embodying and anchoring love during tumultuous times.Maryn shares her struggles with offering guidance through her Substack, questioning the appropriateness of her support amidst societal upheaval. James uses the metaphor of different waders to illustrate the depth of their discussions and the need for adaptability. They explore the balance between addressing immediate needs and maintaining a long-term vision. Both emphasize the importance of meeting people where they are, whether in grief or seeking stability, and the role of community and neighborliness in navigating...2025-03-2427 minLove Walks HereEpisode 5. "Defiant humanism" - the importance of humanizing others and finding community.In episode five of "Love Walks Here," hosts James and Maryn discuss discuss the concept of "defiant humanism" as presented by David Brooks, emphasizing the importance of humanizing others and finding community.They explore the impact of social media on self-centeredness and the challenge of seeing the sacred in the world. Maryn highlights the generational differences in perception, noting the prevalence of self-centeredness among younger generations. They delve into Incarnational Spirituality, which encourages seeing the sacred in all aspects of life, including nature and others, and the potential for collective growth through mutual respect and love.. L...2025-03-1728 minLove Walks HereEpisode 4. Love walking in our lives through the experience with illness and transformation.In episode four of "Love Walks Here," hosts James and Maryn discuss Love walking in their lives through the experience with illness and transformation. Maryn reflects on profound changes following her recent bout of COVID, emphasizing the need to navigate transformation with love. James shares his struggle his body's response to external changes. They both talk about an energetic shift, likened to a wave, and discuss the concept of "sacred disruption" as a necessary process for growth. Despite the challenges, they find solace in the idea that love is present, even in difficult times, and emphasize th...2025-03-1024 minLove Walks HereEpisode 3. Souls, Sovereignty, and expressing Love.In episode three of "Love Walks Here," hosts Maryn and I explore Incarnational Spirituality, focusing on the idea of souls incarnating into bodies, the need for sovereignty, and the importance of relationship in expressing love.We also delve into the idea of authenticity, arguing that different expressions of self in various relationships are authentic. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, grace, and the interconnectedness of all beings.Love Walks Here a podcast is about embodying love in our lives.Love Walks Here the Substack blog project written by Maryn is done in a “De...2025-03-0332 minLove Walks HereEpisode 2. What is Love?In this episode of "Love Walks Here," Maryn & I discuss the concept of embodying love and the challenges of defining love in various contexts.Maryn shares her experiences of love as a boundary-setting force, emphasizing that love can involve saying no. We explore the idea that love can coexist with boundaries and that love is not permission to be permissive. The conversation highlights the importance of boundaries in maintaining healthy relationships and the nuanced ways love manifests in different forms.Love Walks Here a podcast is about embodying love in our lives.Love Walks...2025-02-2421 minLove Walks HereEpisode 1. Bringing the wisdom of Incarnational Spirituality out into the worldIn this first episode we talk about the origins of Love Walks Here.Love Walks Here is part of a creative project of Lorian with the intention of opening Incarnational Spirituality to an audience that hasn’t found us yet. Love Walks Here the podcast is about embodying love in our lives.Love Walks Here the Substack blog project written by Maryn is done in a “Dear Abby” question and response style.We believe this will be a new and creative approach to bringing the wisdom of Incarnational Spirituality further out into the wor...2025-02-1728 min
Lorian’s 50th Anniversary PodcastFinal Reflections on Lorians 50 Year Legacy with David Julie & Maryn SpanglerWelcome to Lorian’s 50th anniversary Podcast, a series of podcast conversations with those who have been part of that 50 years from the initial founding of Lorian to the present day. Last November 2023 we began our reflections on Lorian’s 50 Year Legacy with live Zoom event in conversation with David and Julie Spangler. We discussed the evolution of Lorian over its 50-year history, the development and birth of Incarnational Spirituality, and the importance of personal freedom and agency in Lorian. The importance of collaboration and connection in the future of Lorian, was also discussed with community of cons...2024-12-2352 minLorian’s 50th Anniversary PodcastReflections on Lorians 50 Year Legacy with Maryn SpanglerToday’s guest is Maryn Spangler.Born and raised in the Lorian community, Maryn weaves an ingrained Incarnational Spirituality perspective with a decade of study and practice in the fields of mental, emotional and physical healing. She is passionate about spirituality, metaphysics and personal growth. Maryn lives in Western Washington, surrounded by beloved family and community. I hope you enjoy our conversation.2024-06-1549 min
Uncommon ConversationsRooted and Resiliant - in conversation with Freya Secrest and Maryn SpanglerIn today's episode James is joined by Lorian Faculty members Freya Secrest and Maryn Spangler. Together they share their inspiration for their new event titled Radiant and Resilient, and excitement in offering this opportunity to the Commons Community and the public at large.In a world where our dominant experience can be one of overwhelm and separation, it becomes more and more important for each of us to make choices that help foster connection and stability. Join Maryn Spangler and Freya Secrest in this focused 10-day discovery to explore how we can stay rooted and connected...2023-11-0431 minUncommon ConversationsInternet Incarnation - Embodying Wholeness in CyberspaceIn today's episode David Spangler, Maryn Spangler and James Tousignant discuss how the teachings and tools of Incarnational Spirituality provide a way to partner with the Internet in awareness and integrity. There is a distinct parallel between the experience of the subtle worlds and that of the internet, as both represent an energy environment. Maryn, David and James will be exploring these parallels, and how to hold our sovereignty and embody our wholeness in an upcoming Lorian class titled "Internet Incarnation - Embodying Wholeness in Cyberspace"Maryn is an embodiment coach. She supports people in becoming...2023-02-2846 minUncommon ConversationsGenerational differences in focus - societal change or personal developmentToday's episode presents a second conversation between David Spangler and his daughter Maryn Spangler on generational differences in focus: societal change or personal development.David is the spiritual director of Lorian, a spiritual explorer, teacher, writer, game designer, husband, and father. His work with both his non-physical colleagues and his Lorian associates has led to the development of Incarnational Spirituality.Maryn is an embodiment coach. She supports people in becoming a clear channel of their whole soul selves and to create a life in alignment with that. She does this through somato-emotional integration and healing, energetic integrity practices...2022-10-1136 minUncommon ConversationsEmbodying your best self - two generations perspectiveToday's episode presents David Spangler and his daughter Maryn Spangler in conversation on embodying your best self.David is the spiritual director of Lorian, a spiritual explorer, teacher, writer, game designer, husband, and father. His work with both his non-physical colleagues and his Lorian associates has led to the development of Incarnational Spirituality.Maryn is an embodiment coach. She supports people in becoming a clear channel of their whole soul selves and to create a life in alignment with that. She does this through somato-emotional integration and healing, energetic integrity practices, and deepening the experience of embodiment. She...2022-07-2829 min