Illuminated Soul with Craig West

Some last words 😉. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

A simple collection of 15 bits of wisdom gathered from all the 2023 episodes. Enjoy pondering these and allowing them to form you along your journey! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

A question you can ask yourself when your mind is overwhelmed with negative thoughts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

Weary? Tired? Burdened? Enjoy this little meditation based on part of Psalm 62:1. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

2 Simple Ways to Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

If you often fall victim to internal name-calling and contempt filled accusations… try this! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

Although this is a simple little reminder, it’s packed full of power and will eliminate much anxiety and angst we can experience in any given moment. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

Have you ever expressed something like anger or shame, thought you released at all, and only days, weeks or months later headed resurface with the same or even greater emotional intensity? It could be that you expressed it, but never released it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

100mph windstorm, 7 days without power, surprise 3 day stay at the hospital. It’s been a unique week for sure! Just wanted to share another creative way to engage in a healthy response when emotionally overwhelmed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

If you’ve found yourself inexplicably weary lately it could be the by-product of an unassuming source. Let’s dive into what that source is and how to respond well to this possible source of weariness that can sneak up on us from time to time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

Research has shown that this simple act can lower levels of anxiety and increase greater psychological well-being. And it can work in as fast as 10 seconds! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/support

In this episode we'll examine a primary source of unhappiness and the cognitive distortions that fuel it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message

It's easy to get or feel offended, but when we see it as a specific emotional state that we actually have more control over than we realize, we will find ourselves alleviating much unnecessary anguish we inflict upon ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-westhoff/message

Enjoy this simple statement that has helped me to a greater degree to remain calm and peacefully present in the midst of emotional and mental overwhelm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message

Have you ever considered that God loves the idea of you having a physical body?  And do you realize that this body you've been gifted is for you... not against you!  In this episode I share a simple practice to help you find just a little more internal freedom and relief. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

Here's another take on embracing and being present to the present moment, the only moment you have, whether pleasant or unpleasant. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

A common reason for stress can actually be habitual self-criticism.  If you can relate, this breathing-exercise may serve you well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

Ponder this statement.  It could give you a different perspective on life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

Feeling low?  Dark cloud hovering?  A bit overwhelmed?  What is what you're experiencing is a felt sense of loss?  Let's bring this loss out of the shadow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

What if you greet each moment with these 4 words?  Could be just the thing for a rich life in 2023! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support