You only need to turn on the broadcast news to know, we need a miracle in this world. You may need a personal miracle for yourself or for a family member. That miracle is already within you, you can find it here. This podcast goes through ’A Course in Miracles’ student workbook with guided meditation to The Creator of Miracles in short daily lessons. Creator’s perspective is asked for and downloaded with each lesson. This course is inclusive of any and all beliefs, any and all religions, and ...
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Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valle ...
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Ep. 137 - Being Held by Space with Lama Rod Owens
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56:30Teaching us to relax back into being held by spaciousness, Lama Rod Owens discusses the forces that help us remember real love, awakened freedom, and who we truly are. In this episode of the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris and Lama Rod explore: The practice and embodiment of real love as revolutionary Transcending violence and harm and the yearni…
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Ep. 136 - Wetiko: Understanding Our Collective Malady with Paul Levy
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56:16Paul Levy, a pioneer in spiritual emergence, chats with Chris Grosso about the concept of Wetiko and healing our collective malady. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Chris and Paul explore: The diagnosis of our collecti…
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Ep. 135 - Freedom Through Sound Healing with Kelvin Young
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1:04:39Certified sound healer Kelvin Young joins Chris Grosso to discuss how to find freedom within institutions and systems. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Kelvin explore: Kelvin’s first encou…
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Ep. 134 - Unraveling Inner Landscapes with Tori Olds
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1:15:01Psychologist Tori Olds helps listeners unravel inner landscapes by examining emotions, identity, and the patterns in our lives. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Chris and Tori explore: Tori’s early interest in emotions…
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Ep. 133 – Unlocking Unconscious Desires with Carolyn Lovewell
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1:11:41Diving into the meaning of existential kink, Dr. Carolyn Lovewell joins Chris Grosso to discuss unlocking our unconscious desires. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Dr. Lovewell discuss: Th…
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Ep. 132 – Peaceful Coexistence with Krishna Das and Nina Rao
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1:04:51Reflecting on our ability to peacefully coexist, Nina Rao and Krishna Das join Chris Grosso to talk politics, practice, and more. This week, Chris, Krishna Das, and Nina all converge upon: Maharaj-ji’s response to being visited by politicians Keeping the heart calm and open regardless of what is happening around us Recognizing everyone as a part of…
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Ep. 131 - A New Paradigm of Healing with Sean P. Lawlor
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1:13:58Calling attention to the healing properties of psychedelics, author and therapist Sean Lawlor talks with Chris about his new book, Psychedelic Revival. Grab your copy of Psychedelic Revival: Toward a New Paradigm of Healing HERE Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your wa…
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Ep. 130 - Merging the Material and Spiritual with Matt Winkley
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1:15:06Through the inspiration of Sufism, Matt Winkley describes how he merged the business world with spirituality to form heart-centered companies and find financial freedom. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Matt and Chris chat about: Matt’s youth and leaving for California with only the shirt on his back Building his own business out of his apartme…
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Ep. 129 - Meeting the End with Frank Ostaseski
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1:07:50Encouraging listeners to examine their relationships with death and endings, Frank Ostaseski and Chris Grosso talk about living fully. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this deep conversation, Chris and Frank Ostaseski go over: Death, d…
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Ep. 128 – Punk Rock, Skateboarding, and Meditation with Brian Fair from Shadows Fall
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1:05:46Come hang out with Chris Grosso and Brian Fair from the band Shadows Fall as they chat about life, meditation, and the golden eras of skateboarding and punk rock. Today’s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Chris and Brian dive i…
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Ep. 127 - Symbols, Myths, and Archetypes of Recovery Kikan Massara
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1:11:49In an enthralling discussion on the archetypes, myths, and symbols within the 12-step recovery program, Kikan Massara joins Chris Grosso. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Kikan dive into: A.A…
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Ep. 126 – Humor, Religion, and Politics with John Fugelsang
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1:16:14In a politically charged return to the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris Grosso sits down with John Fugelsang to talk about finding humor as a weapon against the world's chaos. In this episode, Chris Grosso and John Fugelsang converse about: - Politics, the state of the world, and Joe Biden’s accomplishments Spiritual and emotional burnout preventi…
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Lesson 93: Light and joy and peace abide in me. Sometimes, you may feel comfortable in negative emotions, evil, darkness and the like. You feel if anyone could see the truth about you, they would be disgusted or horrified. This is so firmly programmed it is difficult and the goal of this course to re-program your thinking to see the truth. That the…
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Lesson 92: Miracles are seen in light and light and strength are one. This is an extension of yesterday’s lesson that miracles are seen in the light and that when you realize you are not just a body.. you are strength, unlimited, and powerful potential, you see that light and strength are one and the same. Today, is about creator’s strength in you …
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Lesson 91: Miracles are seen in light Vision and miracles go together. Just as a tree falling in the forest makes sound, regardless of someone hearing, the miracle is always there regardless of your vision of it. The light which shows you the miracle is imperative. We go to the Creator of all that is and ask to receive the light in order to see the…
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Lesson 90 Solution Meditation Review 79-80 Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved. Let me recognize my problems have been solved. You are in store for a deep understanding of what is the real problem underlying whatever you think it is, so that you can easily solve it. A visit to the Creator is in store in this very personal discovery ses…
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Bonus Identity Mediation Lesson 89: Review 77-78 I am entitled to miracles. Let miracles replace all grievances. This review of the truths and visit to the Creator to solidify the truths of our identity are a joyous experience. Happiness is knowing your identity and your function. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and inter…
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L88 with a bonus Freedom Meditation Lesson 88: Review 75-76 The light has come. I am under no laws but Creator’s A Visit to the Creator of all that is, helps to solidify this review as well as help us to understand the freedom in surrender and the happiness we are in for. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and interest in li…
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Becoming the Light in Freedom Lesson 87: Review 73-74 I will there be light. There is no will but Creators. When we follow Creator's laws and plans, we experience greater freedoms than we have known possible and the surrender truly knowing that Creator is taking great care of us. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and intere…
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Sweet Surrender Meditation Lesson 86: Review 71-72 Only Creator’s plan for salvation will work. Holding grievances is an attack on Creator’s plan for salvation. Letting go of control and having faith that Creator always knows what's best allows us the peace of sweet surrender. A visit to the creator of all that is, solidifies the truth that we can …
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Truth and Light Meditation Lesson 85: Review 69-70 My grievances hide the light of the world in me. My salvation comes from me. A visit to the creator of all that is breaks through the darkness of our human program to see something new. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and interest in life-time learning lead her to become …
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The Expanded Love Meditation Lesson 84: Review 67-68 Love created me like itself and Love holds no grievances. A visit to the creator of all that is, solidifies this review and a deeper understanding of love. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and interest in life-time learning lead her to become a Master Practitioner and Ce…
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L 83 The Happiness Meditation Lesson 83: Review 65-66 My only function is the one Creator gave me and is one with my happiness Oh, what a sweet release it is to know your function and to exchange anything else of the sweet release and happiness of truth. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and interest in life-time learning l…
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L82 Peace for Everyone: The Expansion Meditation Lesson 82: Review 63-64 The light of the world brings peace to every mind through my forgiveness. Let me not forget my function Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and interest in life-time learning lead her to become a Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of Neuro-Linguis…
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Lesson 81: Happiness is a Meaningful Purpose Review 61-62 Forgiveness is my function as the light of the world With Bonus Meditation Exchange grievances for true happiness in today's lesson. Review is the best way to learn any topic. Join us for this review and a bonus meditation, as well as a trip to creator to solidify our learning of these conce…
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Lesson 80: Let me recognize my problems have been solved. Yesterday, our lesson was to recognize the problem. If you were successful, then you have clarity about the problem. Today you will recognize you have no problems that have not already been solved. Your central problem has been solved, Salvation has been accomplished. Freedom from conflict h…
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Lesson 79: Let me recognize the problem so that it can be solved. No problem can be solved without knowing there #1 is a problem and #2 what it is. Even if the solution is right there, if you don’t know that there is a problem that matches it, then the problem is not solved. The problem of separation from Creator has already been solved, yet is not…
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Lesson 78: Let miracles replace all grievances. Every decision is a choice between miracles and grievances. One creates darkness and hate which hides the miracle. Your lesson is to let the light reveal the miracle beyond and instead of the grievance. Today, we silently lift our eyes to see Creator’s Son. To do this you will pick someone who has bee…
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Lesson 77: I am entitled to miracles. Our difficulties almost always are a misunderstanding of our identity. Today, is a reminder that you are entitled to receive miracles because of who you are as a child of the Creator. You will receive miracles because of who Creator is and you will offer miracles to others because you are one with Creator of al…
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Lesson 76: I am under no laws but Creator’s. The ego and the world program us to believe many senseless things may lead to salvation. You are no longer bound by senseless plans, laws and rules which make you a prisoner. There are only Creator’s laws which set you free. Spend time today listening to Creator’s laws and be open to hearing more. “I am …
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Lesson 75: The light has come Healing and light are one and healing is made possible with the light as well as peace. Today, therefore is a the end of dark, disastrous dreams and conflicts and beginning of a new world of happy thoughts and hope. “The light has come. I have forgiven the world. I have forgiven you, The light has come. I have forgiven…
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Lesson 74: There is no will but Creator’s Today’s thought can be seen as the central truth that our exercises lead to which dispels conflicts of any kind. You will start your practice periods with the idea, “There is no will but Creator’s. I cannot be in conflict.” Additional related thoughts will come and you will see that conflict is not possible…
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Lesson 73: I will that there be light When in today’s lesson we speak of ‘will,’ it is the will you share with Creator of all that is in all of its power. It is not like your will which is of the ego and is full of wishes and grievances. The picture you have of the world is a mirror of the what is in your thoughts, either the grievances of darkness…
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Lesson 72: Holding grievances is an attack on Creator’s plan for salvation The ego’s plan for salvation not only doesn’t work, but also is an attack on Creator’s plan. The full text of today’s lesson is worthy of exploring in your student workbook or on the app. Our goal in this lesson today is to be aware that Creator’s plan for salvation has alre…
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Lesson 71 Only Creator’s Plan for Salvation Will Work The ego has a plan for salvation, perhaps you’ve already experience it. It center’s around holding grievances, and if some external event would change, then you would be saved. Today is a practice noticing the truth that the ego’s plan doesn’t work, Creator’s plan is the only one that does. A vi…
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Lesson 70 My Salvation Comes From Me The cost of accepting this lesson today, is that nothing outside yourself can save you, nor give you peace. It also means nothing outside you can hurt you or disturb your peace. Both guilt and salvation are constructs of your mind.. Creator wants you to be healed of this thinking thus a visit is definitely in or…
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Lesson 69: My Grievances Hide the Light of the World in Me With Grievances, everyone stands in darkness and the light is hidden. Begin by thinking of the importance of this revelation and then attempt to really pierce through the veil of darkness to accept this truth. A visit to the Creator of all that is, to confidently, with faith, believe that C…
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Lesson 68: Love Holds No Grievances To hold onto grievances is to forget who you are. Begin today’s meditation by searching your mind for anyone you may have grievances against, including yourself. Remind yourself saying, “I would see you as my friend, that I may remember you are a part of me and come to know myself.” Think of yourself in perfect p…
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Lesson 67 Love Created Me like Itself This lesson expresses who you are and why you are the light of the world. Today in practice you will spend a few minutes thinking about the attributes of Creator that were made in you. “Holiness created me holy. Kindness created me kind. Strength created me strong.” Any attribute of Creator, is made in you as y…
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Lesson 66: My Happiness and My Function are One The lesson today, expresses a truth not easy to comprehend. Not only is there connection between your function from Creator and happiness, yet they are identical. 10-15 minutes of practice could begin with “Creator gives me only happiness. He has given my function to me. Therefore my function must be …
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Lesson 65: My Only Function is the One Creator Gave Me. The simple focus today is the commitment to Creator’s salvation in 10-15 minutes of meditation and sustained practice where you will listen to Creator’s thoughts about what this means for you. Address any distracting thoughts by reminding yourself of your function and desire to replace illusio…
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Lesson 64: Let me not forget my function By not forgetting our role, we are kept from temptation. The world pulls us from Creator and our function of forgiveness. To Creator the world is a place for you to learn to forgive yourself and others. By learning and fulfilling this role you find happiness. At least twice and as many practice periods as po…
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Lesson 63: The Light of the World Brings Peace to Every Mind through My Forgiveness. The lesson today, exempts you from trivial purposes and meaningless desires by putting into place the breadth of this concept for the world. Begin and end the day with this thought and practice as many times as possible while thinking about the partnership shared w…
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Lesson 62: Forgiveness is My Function as the Light of the World Forgiveness brings the world of darkness to the light, lets the light be recognized, and allows you to dispel illusions about yourself and the world around you. Attack must be replaced by forgiveness. Repeat the idea as often as possible, today, “Forgiveness is my function as the light…
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Lesson 61: I am the Light of the World The lesson today, expresses my true function in the world and it is the perfect answer to all illusions and temptations. Not of the ego, yet born of true humility accepting the role of the light of the world is accepting your function. Repeat the idea of the day with, “I am the light of the world. That is my o…
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L 60 Review 46-50 Creator in Me During review, we begin with going to the Creator of all that is and solidifying the review. Today we go over lessons 6-10 in the presence of Creator of all that is and learn what it is like to live with the Creator of all that is within me, sustaining me. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity an…
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L 59 Review 41-45 I’m never alone During review, we begin with going to the Creator of all that is and solidifying the review. Today we go over lessons 41-45 in the presence of Creator of all that is and learn that Creator is always with me and is the light in which I find corrected sight and thinking. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! H…
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L 58 Review 36-40 My Holiness and Blessing During review, we begin with going to the Creator of all that is and solidifying the review. Today we go over lessons 36-40 in the presence of Creator of all that is and learn that true perception is my holiness which is also my salvation. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and inte…
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L 57 Review 31-35 Seeing Peace instead of Hurt During review, we begin with going to the Creator of all that is and solidifying the review. Today we go over lessons 31-35 in the presence of Creator of all that is and learn that seen differently, victimhood is an invented illusion the world is in oneness and holy. Leslie Gunterson loves people and a…
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L 56 Review 26-30 Seeing Differently with Creator During review, we begin with going to the Creator of all that is and solidifying the review. Today we go over lessons 26-30 in the presence of Creator of all that is and learn that when seen differently, Creator is in all I see. Leslie Gunterson loves people and adventure! Her curiosity and interest…
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