Ep 159: Marianne2024 with Marianne Williamson
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Ep 159: Marianne2024 with Marianne Williamson
Episode 159: Show Notes
In 2022, Marianne Williamson relinquished her bid to become the next president of the United States of America. There years later and this prolific author (affectionately known as Oprah’s advisor) is back at it again, this time in an attempt to don the nation’s presidential crown at the end of 2024.
Marianne believes that the political status quo will not disrupt itself, so it’s up to spiritual candidates like her to bring about healthy, systemic change for all.
Marianne joins Light on the show today to discuss how A Course in Miracles changed her life, the ins and outs of her decision to get into politics, why she believes that systemic change for the better is still possible, and how her current presidential race differs from the previous one.
We explore the intrinsic link between spirituality and politics and how spiritual seekers can support their representatives, and end with a deep examination of the bipolar consciousness of America.
Marianne is one of Light’s real-world inspirations and after you hear this enlightening conversation, she’s bound to climb up your list of motivational superstars! Enjoy.
Key Points From This Episode:
We are thrilled to welcome the 2024 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson.
Her background and love for philosophy, and how A Course in Miracles changed her life.
Quantifying her struggles and how she pondered life’s callings before A Course in Miracles.
When, why, and how she first got into politics.
Marianne explains why meditation isn’t being taught in schools despite its undeniable value.
Why she thinks that she can make a difference in a deeply entrenched system.
Assessing what many people are getting wrong about Marianne as a presidential candidate.
Different strategies that our guest is using now compared to her previous presidential race.
Why you cannot separate politics from spirituality; they are intrinsically linked.
Practical ways that spiritual seekers can support candidates who represent their values.
What the presidential race is like for Marianne as a non-politician.
Why she believes that we should never avoid political conversations.
Understanding that America is not the summation of its shadow side.
What she means when she says, “I’m done with polite requests.”
How Marianne’s life mirrors her message.
Tweetables:
“[In the 60s and the 70s], it felt as though the political and the spiritual aspects of the counter-cultural revolution divided into two. I never got the memo. I never got the memo that you're supposed to separate those aspects of self; they both remained very important to me.” — @marwilliamson [06:33]
“I think the twenties are hard. When I look at what young people go through today, I don't see it as that different. The twenties are hard; becoming an adult is hard.” — @marwilliamson [09:31]
“My life and career unfolded in such a way that I found myself up close and personal with people whose lives were in trouble. I didn't even conceive of it that way. I was just answering to what life was calling me to, and it was meaningful and wonderful.” — @marwilliamson [13:20]
“No amount of private charity can compensate for what is, in essence, a basic lack of social justice.” — @marwilliamson [16:28]
“I can't control what narratives people buy. I can't. What I can control is this: I can control whether or not the American people in this presidential campaign season are being offered the option of an agenda for the replacement of soulless economic principles with deep humanitarian values as the governing principle of American society; that they are offered the option of a president who would lead a genuine season of repair and an economic return. That's all I can control.” — @marwilliamson [26:16] Longer Quote
“Spirituality is the path of the heart. The point I'm making is that public policy should express the path of the heart, just like personal behavior.” — @marwilliamson [28:57]
“Political conversation is as much of a spiritual challenge as anything. Every situation is spiritually an opportunity and a challenge. Every situation. It's all part of the curriculum of your life.” — @marwilliamson [35:33]
“The 56 men who signed [The Declaration of Independence] were risking their lives in order to do so, because if the British won the war, they all would have been hung as traitors. Sounds great, but 41 of those 56 men were slave owners. That's the story of America. We’re this bipolar consciousness; we've always been both.” — @marwilliamson [44:40] Longer Quote
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Marianne Williamson on LinkedIn
Marianne Williamson on Twitter
Marianne Williamson on Instagram
Marianne Williamson on Facebook
Marianne Williamson on YouTube
Marianne Williamson Learning Center
Marianne Williamson Books on Amazon