157 Flowing Light, Happy, Prayer, Drama, Anxieties - Q & A

In this Q & A we enjoyed a great discussion about the direct experience of Light streaming from our body, the Happiness & Power flowing through us, the creative and destructive power of stories, how to not be attached to stories, how to withdraw our senses, how to navigate negative energy coming from others, do we lose ourselves when we dissolve into Light?, giving burdens to our higher power, is it good to listen to the news in these dark times?, anxiety attachment, the direct experience of the world strobing in and out of existence, awakening, etc.

This is a recording of a Live Q & A which has been edited for clarity, length, and helpfulness.

Though I am a psychotherapist, and these podcasts are offered to be spiritually helpful, they are not psychotherapy. If psychotherapy is ever needed, please reach out to a psychotherapist.

Reviews

11.13.25 I listened again today. I echo what I said before on my first listen (below). Thank you for your response, I agree with you, my goal has always been to have less suffering (and thereby gain more serenity)
I chuckle when you share about how you were early on, like, I have to do it EXACTLY like the teacher/guru said or else I'm doing it "wrong" That's why I like your message. It "gives me permission" to try things on, see what fits and what works best for my journey. I thank you for that. I'm going to relisten to #56 again on anxiety. I could use a refresher!
Namaste

Thank you William! Especially for your sweet humble way of describing your experiences to us in detail.I am so happy that you are having this beautiful light experience. When you share about how you had struggled and were in the place that many of us are currently in our journeys, it gives hope that the future can be just as bright for us! Love and [even more] light!!

Thank you William I have relistened to this a number of times as I have found it so helpful. Each time I listen something has shifted for me, as you say inch by inch.
I smile at the incredible stories I tell myself, I am so good at telling stories and that is all they are.
When I listen I think oh I'm not there yet and you right away reassure me to follow my heart.
With the help of all you have shared I feel a far greater sense of peace.
Thank you for all the knowledge you so willingly share, I am blessed to have found you and be part of this community. Deep appreciation and love William. Thank you.

Thank you William & I agree with Jen about how grateful I am for your support and the community you’ve built 🙏. Get well soon Jen x

Hello William, This is such a super podcast, so many good questions and your, in depth, answers. I love the way you deal with the many questions asked of you. This time I am especially intrigued by the light emanating from you, on your morning walks. Is this, what some people describe as, your aura? To have such auratic energy coming from you and surrounding you, must be truly wonderful. You have mentioned that your morning walks are something of a walking meditation. I would guess that you use this quiet time to connect with yourself, on a higher level. Is this what you describe as 'resting in the Bhuddha nature', where all is peace and light. Thank you for sharing this experience. Regarding the 'black dots', I like your explanation that they represent challenges that we must overcome to become clear. Could these dots represent Karmic challenges that we must experience, here on earth and deal with, in a way that will dissolve them. And this is how you are showing us in all your Awakening podcasts. In my experience, we have to suffer and experience our karmic debts, in order to fully understand them and so enable us, with the help of others, who have suffered similar experiences, to dissolve them with love and forgiveness. It's utterly fascinating how our lives 'turn out'. 🥰 It's comforting to realise that all our painful experiences in life are given to us, so that we may open our eyes, (Awake) for the purpose of learning and/or teaching. Thank you William🙏❤️

Thank you so much for going into great depth of answering my question Around, taking on other people’s energy at 12 step meetings. This stock also helps me with the people I sponsor in 12 step programs. Why do they like to get caught up in the story. and I have to watch that I don’t get caught up in their story. after listening to this talk, I have a lot more awareness around protecting my own energy thanks William 🧡🩷💚🧡🩷💚🧡🩷💚🧡