Lorian’s 50th Anniversary Podcast

Final Reflections on Lorians 50 Year Legacy with David Julie & Maryn Spangler

Welcome to Lorian’s 50th anniversary Podcast, a series of podcast conversations with those who have been part of that 50 years from the initial founding of Lorian to the present day.  Last November 2023 we began our reflections on Lorian’s 50 Year Legacy with live Zoom event in conversation with David and Julie Spangler. We discussed the evolution of Lorian over its 50-year history, the development and birth of Incarnational Spirituality, and the importance of personal freedom and agency in Lorian.  The importance of collaboration and connection in the future of Lorian, was also discussed with community of consciousness playing a crucial role. Looking towards the next 50 years we reflected that the spirit of Incarnational Spirituality will continue to live on through new generations, including David’s daughter Maryn. In this final episode of the podcast series David, Julie and Maryn come together to share their thoughts on the challenges we face integrating community and group dynamics with the deeper spiritual purpose of Lorian. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Reflections on Lorian 50 Year Legacy with Katie McGhee

Welcome to Lorian's 50th Anniversary Podcast, a series of podcast conversations with those who have been part of that 50 years from the initial founding of Lorian to the present day...   Today’s guest is Katie McGhee. Katie has been a part of the Lorian community since 2017, when she took her first Core class. She currently is a part of the team offering Subtle Action in the Commons, regular gatherings where the Lorian community can offer inner support for local and global issues.   She lives in northern New Jersey, outside New York City, where she manages at a gardening company, and designs and plants green spaces. She also is a student and practitioner of healing work, including spiritual constellations.    Katie loves learning new things, creating and seeing art, traveling, and having tea with family and friends.  Katies loves exploring consciousness, dancing to live music, game nights, public radio, and the recent Dune films.    I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Reflections on Lorian 50 Year Legacy with Deborah Koff-Chapin

Welcome to Lorian's 50th Anniversary Podcast, a series of podcast conversations with those who have been part of that 50 years from the initial founding of Lorian to the present day... Today’s guest is Deborah Koff-Chapin. Deborah is ordained in Incarnational Spirituality by Lorian Association.  She has been practicing and teaching the simple yet profound process of Touch Drawing since 1974. This transformational way of drawing is accessible to anyone regardless of artistic experience.   Deborah has also developed the art of Interpretive Touch Drawing [http://deborahkoff-chapin.com/gallery/interpretive/]. Listening to presentations, she translates them into timeless poetic imagery. She has done this for over 800 authors and wisdom keepers.   She has taught internationally and now offers live online Touch Drawing workshops [https://touchdrawing.com/about-workshops/]. In 1995, Deborah published the first of two SoulCards [https://touchdrawing.com/soulcards/] decks. They are used worldwide by including therapists, workshop leaders, writers and anyone wanting to tap their own inner wisdom. She recently released a new deck: Portals of Presence: Faces Drawn from the Subtle Realms [https://touchdrawing.com/portals-of-presence/]. In private sessions, Deborah creates Inner Portraits [http://deborahkoff-chapin.com/gallery/innerportraits/] bringing into form many dimensions of the soul.   Deborah has also developed a soulful way of wordless singing with crystal bowls, antique Himalayan bowls and mother drum. She offers free live online Song Bath Sanctuary [https://touchdrawing.com/live-song-bath-sanctuary-registration/] most Sunday evenings.   Find out more at touchdrawing.com [https://mailto//touchdrawing.com]  Deborah lives on Whidbey Island surrounded by great mountains in all directions. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Reflections on Lorian 50 Year Legacy with Stacey Raffety

Welcome to Lorian's 50th Anniversary Podcast, a series of podcast conversations with those who have been part of that 50 years from the initial founding of Lorian to the present day...   Today’s guest is Stacey Raffety. In 2018, Stacey came across ‘Apprenticed to Spirit’ by David Spangler.  David’s story of the evolution of his relationship with his subtle mentor and the beginnings of the path of Incarnational Spirituality.  Since that time, she has deepened into the teaching and practices of this path and how it lives in her everyday life.   Coming home is how Stacey describes her experience. I hope you enjoy our conversation.  James

Reflections on Lorian 50 Year Legacy with Elaine Orland

Welcome to Lorian's 50th Anniversary Podcast, a series of podcast conversations with those who have been part of that 50 years from the initial founding of Lorian to the present day...   Today’s guest is Elaine Orland. Elaine is a clinical social worker, song writer, author, publisher, an ordained Lorian minister, and presently serves as Secretary on the board of the Lorian Association.   She describes her path as very eclectic and practical, a spirituality in life.  A large part of her life has been involved in looking at addictions treatment and working with people with severe and persistent mental illness coming out of incarceration.  All of this she says has enriched her spiritual life as well. Elaine lives in Memphis Tennessee. I hope you enjoy our conversation. James