Summary
Introductions and background @ 0:00Karen introduces her guest Linda Finley, a minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Eugene, Oregon. They discuss their shared interests and backgrounds, including Linda's previous experience as a bar owner.Dealing with fear and negative emotions @ 11:47 Linda shares her perspective on how to approach fear and negative emotions, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging them, developing a relationship with them, and learning from them rather than trying to suppress or avoid them. She shares insights from her "shadow work" and the metaphor of the balloon blocking one's vision.Shifting from "healing" to "revealing" and asking questions @ 24:24 Linda and Karen discuss the importance of shifting language from "healing" to "revealing" when working with communities, and the value of asking questions rather than making judgments. They explore how obstacles can be doorways to growth and how fear can be a catalyst for learning.Adapting to the post-COVID landscape and reaching new audiences @ 31:00 Linda and Karen discuss the opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to reimagine their spiritual communities, rather than trying to return to the pre-pandemic status quo. They explore ways to reach new audiences, such as "nones" (those not affiliated with traditional religions), and the importance of using inclusive language like "gathering" instead of "service."Closing and next steps @ 39:29 Karen invites Linda to be a guest on her podcast again in the future, and provides information on how listeners can connect with Linda and her center online.
Introductions and background @ 0:00Karen introduces her guest Linda Finley, a minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Eugene, Oregon. They discuss their shared interests and backgrounds, including Linda's previous experience as a bar owner.Dealing with fear and negative emotions @ 11:47 Linda shares her perspective on how to approach fear and negative emotions, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging them, developing a relationship with them, and learning from them rather than trying to suppress or avoid them. She shares insights from her "shadow work" and the metaphor of the balloon blocking one's vision.Shifting from "healing" to "revealing" and asking questions @ 24:24 Linda and Karen discuss the importance of shifting language from "healing" to "revealing" when working with communities, and the value of asking questions rather than making judgments. They explore how obstacles can be doorways to growth and how fear can be a catalyst for learning.Adapting to the post-COVID landscape and reaching new audiences @ 31:00 Linda and Karen discuss the opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to reimagine their spiritual communities, rather than trying to return to the pre-pandemic status quo. They explore ways to reach new audiences, such as "nones" (those not affiliated with traditional religions), and the importance of using inclusive language like "gathering" instead of "service."Closing and next steps @ 39:29 Karen invites Linda to be a guest on her podcast again in the future, and provides information on how listeners can connect with Linda and her center online.
