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India, Dec. 2019
Winter solstice was celebrated in many parts of the world, but here in southern India, I was able to experience one of the most ancient and vibrant, light festivals in the world.
From mid-November through mid-December, right around the full moon, many villages light oil lamps as a way of honoring the God Shiva. Shiva had completed his work bringing monsoons. Recognizing this momentous time of the rains ending, there was great celebration as the light and sunshine would return.
Enlighten Up
C.S.L. Focus Ministry Don’t Take Life So Seriously!
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Designed to elevate the energy for all involved, Reverend Lisa has play shops that are based on improvisational techniques, laughter therapy and the Work of Byron Katie. She also offers inspirational talks designed to increase laughter and levity for the audience.
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Whether it be a short term challenge or a long term goal, Reverend Lisa can help you refocus through various techniques. Spiritual Mind Treatment, (a type of powerful affirmative prayer,) guided meditations and other proven methods, are taught and shared, to help to reclaim your life!
Rev. Lisa Carson Bio.
Rev. Lisa grew up in Chico California, graduating from Chico State University. She became a High School Social Studies Teacher, teaching both locally and internationally. A deeper calling ensued, leading her to become a minister in 2004. She was ordained through the Center’s for Spiritual Living in 2018. Rev. Lisa’s experiences have included being a staff minister at C.S.L. Sacramento, Assistant Minister at C.S.L. Chico and a Senior Minister for C.S.L. Thailand. Holding workshops and speaking at Centers throughout the world, she is deeply grateful to be able to share this powerful teaching with diverse cultures and populations.
She is excited to begin her new project through C.S.L. Focus Ministry Enlighten Up. Believing that shifting one’s perspective through laughter and joy, we can help heal and create far better lives for ourselves and the world.
It has been one of my most profound joys in life to travel a parallel path with Reverend Lisa Carson, who has been a role model, teacher, counselor, skilled travel coordinator/tour guide and dear friend.
There have been several times when I was depressed and had the brilliant thought to call Lisa to vent. Well, a call to Lisa far surpasses a shoulder to cry on as she adeptly heads off the pity-party and gets me realigned with what is real and unchanging about life as a spiritual being. Not only does she make a (seemingly) dark situation lighter, she models for me how to do so for myself and in turn for others. It’s one thing to give a woman a tissue; it’s another to cause her to see the entire world and her place, and indeed her power within it, from a brand new angle.
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Mary Munat
Business Owner@ Green Mary
I’ve known Rev. Lisa for years. She is dedicated to her spirituality and sharing it with others. I’ve seen her speak several times and she always delivers a meaningful message with humor and grace, effortlessly connecting with her audience on a personal level. She is always available to lend a caring ear and offer insightful advice, making her a trusted confidante. Rev. Lisa’s extensive world travels brings a unique, global perspective to her teachings, enriching her messages with diverse cultural insights and wisdom from various spiritual traditions.
David Isham
Practitioner in Training
We want to thank Rev. Lisa so very much for her wonderful, personal involvement in our daughter’s wedding. She was instrumental in organizing the ceremony, and became personally involved with assisting our daughter and son-in-law, in preparing their vows. She went far beyond our expectations. She was loving, accepting and flexible. She delivered a beautiful ceremony that all of our guests were moved by. We are grateful for her participation in our family’s special day.
Cris and Greg Milne
Parents of the Bride
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Travel Posts from Abroad
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Rev. Lisa has made travel a part of her spiritual practice. Read about some of her experiences here.
Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
Travel Blog
August 2019
Travel has a way of molding, melting, twisting, and shaping our souls. When we least expect it, and despite our feeble attempts at keeping life predictable or seemingly safe, we are thrust into new, uncontrolled situations. If we are open to them, there is a purification that can arise, allowing our inner light to shine. However, this is if we can first learn to trust. Not just any kind of trust but the trust that comes right after experiencing something that you thought might kill you and instead of retreating, you push on and take more steps into the “scary unknown”.
Travel has always been alchemy for my soul, allowing growth and connectivity in ways that could not have happened, had I stayed in the comforts of my original home. “You’re just a Chico baby and will never leave this town.” Powerful words directed at me when I was a small child by a well intending grandfather. However, the “damage” was done, the challenge accepted, and in my attempts to prove him wrong, I began my quest. Traveling to over 36 countries, I felt inspired and alive on a deeper level than I thought possible.