Voices From the Past: Episode 2: Your Word Is Your Wand: Lessons from Florence Scovel Shinn
- Author
- James W Kiger
- Published
- Sun 07 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://rss.com/podcasts/real-without-religion/2062670
🎙️ Episode Title: Your Word Is Your Wand: Lessons from Florence Scovel Shinn A Short Imaginary Conversation
🌀 Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Real Without Religion, James explores the timeless wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn—a woman who taught, a century ago, that your words are not just descriptions of your life… they’re instructions.
Long before affirmations were a hashtag or a journaling trend, Florence was boldly proclaiming spiritual truths like: 👉 “There is no loss in Divine Mind.” 👉 “The walls are not real.” 👉 “Your word is your wand.”
She taught from scripture, but not to shame. Her goal was freedom—especially for women told to stay small.
This episode blends historical context, modern commentary, and a reimagined teaching in Florence’s own voice. It’s short, clear, and packed with powerful reminders about how to speak your truth—not from fear, but from authority.
🗝️ What You’ll Learn:
- Why Florence’s teachings were revolutionary for her time
- How the power of your words still creates your reality today
- Why “venting” can unintentionally shape your outcomes
- The deeper meaning behind Proverbs 18:21: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue”
- How to speak peace, clarity, and truth—even when you don’t feel it yet
🔥 Modern Wisdom from “Florence”:
- “Speak what you want—not what you fear.”
- “Your word is your wand. Use it to create, not to curse.”
- “These words are not just affirmations—they’re alignment.”
- “You don’t have to keep speaking like life is against you.”
✨ James’ Reflections: James shares how Florence’s simple but bold approach changed how he thinks—and speaks—about stress, self-doubt, and spiritual trust. This isn’t about magical thinking. It’s about intentional thinking. It’s about learning to talk like you’re already loved, already guided, already supported.
🎧 Listen now—and speak one sentence today that helps you walk in freedom. Your words matter. Your voice has power. Amenaste.
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