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Jul 2023
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How to Lighten Your Life | Light Watkins

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About this episode

🎧 Tune in for an enriching conversation with Light Watkins, renowned spiritual minimalist who swapped his 2-bedroom LA apartment for a backpack and a nomadic lifestyle. Learn how to achieve more peace and freedom in your life, from the expert himself!


• Dive into the concept of 'Spiritual Minimalism', exploring how it goes beyond just getting rid of material possessions.

• Discover how inner happiness, stillness practices, and meditation can profoundly impact your day-to-day life.

• Uncover the truth behind our attachment to the familiar, even when it doesn't fulfill us, and learn how to overcome this resistance.

• Take a journey with Light as he shares stories and principles from his new book, Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life.


Don't just declutter your living space; declutter your soul. It's time to travel light.


You can find Light at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript


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