☕️ The Shadow Work of Society (Most Important Discussion to Date)

[@GaryFoster-p5u]

Karen, I am a white gay male with a husband. I acknowledge my white privilege but also resonate with all minorities in this society of ours. I was discharged under dont ask dont tell in the USAF simply for being gay. I have tried to devote my adult life to help those less fortunate than me. This is not a condescending statement. This is an acknowledgment that I can never know how they feel but I can empathize and help in every way possible. Thank you for your channel. I love your open minded technique of processing these topics with this community (tribe) of mostly like minded individuals. If anything I just said offends anyone, this is not my intent. My intent is to hold a sacred space for all who need and want to be heard. This is the mature grown up spiritual perspective of which I am 100% in support of. Light and love to all throughout the universe. Peace.

[@Ms.Debbie0111]

@GaryFoster-p5u Thank you for sharing. I am sorry that you were discharged for being gay!

[@JordanHunter333]

What a beautiful comment. Thank you so very much for the self-awareness and other-awareness that has so clearly informed and guided your life. You are the kind of human that restores faith, and it fills me with gratitude. 🙏💜🙏

[@GaryFoster-p5u]

@ Thank you for your kind words. :-)

[@GaryFoster-p5u]

@ thank you for such a kind and thoughtful response. I am still learning this platform on how to respond to individual comments.

[@JordanHunter333]

@@GaryFoster-p5u It feels that it's who you are, Gary. Something that I imagine to be a reflection of your life's journey, and your obvious empathy and intention to be a force for good.

[@debk6598]

My heart hurts so much for marginalized people. When I was young we had a thing where adults who were helpers could put a ‘helping hand’ in their windows. I really wish we could do something like that now to show people we are a safe place.

[@yellowstonekat]

Great idea!

[@maureenbrown4718]

I was one of the people with the hand in the window.

[@debk6598]

@ thank you!

[@Sassafrassy7]

Great thought. We could try to bring it back. ❤

[@Flower-z9i]

I remember that, too 💙

[@DM-qb9qc]

I am a walking example of white privilege. I grew up dirt poor, had two babies by the time I graduated high school, and 33 years later, I hold a PhD and make six figures. I worked like a dog for years to get here, but had I been in the same exact situation with black or brown skin in the community where I grew up, odds are I wouldn't have had the same treatment (think welfare system, jobs, etc., in a racist community) and opportunities as I had with white skin. I know white privilege well. Thank you for talking about it so openly.

[@askthespiritguides]

Wow. Thank you for sharing your story and contributing to the conversation in such a powerful way. Big hugs!

[@diannefrazee-walker7142]

I can relate to DM, I earned a Master's degree later in life and have always had trouble working with white people even though I am white. For the last 7 years I have worked with minorities and I am the white minority. I am a mobile behavior health worker and come in contact with minority workers through my work. I have found them to be hard working family people and grateful to earn a living. I am really sick of this white privilege crap

[@Pmommom57]

@@askthespiritguides such an important conversation. I am a white woman who grew up very privileged. My mom always told us that we need to give back. She always talked about how we are all Gods children and our world is not fair. She said it is our job to help change the world for the better . Be the change that you want to see in the world. My mom died a year ago and I feel such a strong message from her that I have the responsibility to stand up to injustice .

[@rashidashabazz7319]

Being labeled as and called a "minority " is a pejorative for many of us. The connotation is "LESS THAN"....not talking about numbers, but rather relating to our personhood/ our Humanity.

[@joleighva]

@@rashidashabazz7319 That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that. I’ve never (from inside white privilage) that the word minority would mean anything other than numbers. For example, this channel is in the minority in our society right now. Personally, I’ve been privileged my entire life to have been welcomed into black and brown communities and spiritually I’ve always been in awe of the Souls who chose their Soul Contract to come in such an encumbered situation at the most difficult and dangerous time! I am in awe of them and of you. Thank you sharing because I never want offend or upset if I can help it.💜

[@Ms.Debbie0111]

I experienced a circle training near a Native American reservation. It was life changing for me. White Privilege wasn't the subject, but it was what we talked about. I was the outsider and a white woman of privilege. My heart was changed! I am grateful. I wish we could all circle and talk from the heart to help us to connect and understand! Healing through listening!

[@KellyWatson-zb6gi]

It is a great thing that we can experience being in the minority and gain understanding. I had a similar experience when I was able to work on the Navajo Nation for a year. And yes, talking circles are a wonderful blessing I wish more could experience!

[@Ms.Debbie0111]

I am currently 66. As a young woman, I was not allowed to own or work at an equal level within the family business because I was a woman!

[@Ms.Debbie0111]

​@KellyWatson-zb6gi I used them in my classrooms, but adults can learn so much when in circle! Thanks for sharing!

[@debk6598]

@@Ms.Debbie0111 I had a similar experience. I worked for Indian Health Service and was at several conferences where I was in the minority. It really is something hat will change your perspective. ♥️

[@Ms.Debbie0111]

@debk6598 Yes! We honestly need more empathy, respect, and seeing from another perspective! Thank you for sharing!

[@ushioco1471]

I am white and aged. I have seen the unfairness of our world for years and years and have been so disgusted by it. I have prayed during those years to have a world of love and acceptance of ALL people. A world of calm, because people care. Now seems to be the most difficult time but i also see that the world is changing for the better due to these challenges we're in now. The racists and bigots are fighting with their last breath to keep it the way they like it....but they won't win. WE, the believers of love and change are fighting hard to win. I just wish it would change faster. 🙏❤️

[@lareeriverola3637]

same here

[@Janice-m2m]

As an elderly black woman I want to thank you for your prayers/intentions.

[@Blessed-w7p]

I am totally with you Ushi, I have always been disgusted by it. As long as people are pointing out what color, se*, who one sleeps with, etc one is we have not come far enough. Hope I live long enough to see a world where everyone is VALUED (not judged) for who/what they are. ❤❤ World Reset ? They say it is coming 🙏

[@Childlesscatlady1]

Old white woman here. Feel the same. Jesus said as you do unto the least of these you have done on me. Seek equality in freedom not equality in oppression.

[@ritabohn8668]

When I think of jimmy carter and how inclusive he was to everyone, and here it is, he's back in our news as he leaves us.

[@jenihemingson6193]

After George Floyd, my friends and I did a book study on white privledge because we recognize we can never truly understand. Holy cow, what an eye opener! I agree, there’s nothing we can say. Just listen. It’s like my husband voicing his opinion on my menopause. It doesn’t help. Just be present.

[@jholmstrom2627]

Well said!

[@debiknowles7123]

Sending lots of love, strength and courage to all my brown and black brothers and sisters.

[@7MoonSonoma]

We dont have to allow this!

[@Janice-m2m]

Thank you ❤

[@DonnaHolt-ge6om]

Anyone who puts another human being down is of very low vibration and are in darkness.

[@donnabolling3914]

I’m mixed race, try growing up with single race parents not understanding how their blending made you not be accepted by either of their races fully. It teaches you how to love yourself, when your parents can’t. Not Asian enough or white enough. I learned to embrace the best of both cultures. I feel privileged for that experience.

[@KennyOrr80]

I'm a white male that's mostly straight (i act straight for sure). There's lots of times I feel ashamed to be a white male. People tell me not to be ashamed as long as I'm one of the good ones. Growing up, we were poor. We grew up on government food, cheese, peanut butter, canned veggies, etc. Karen is 100% right about white privilege. EVERY single other group of people have had to fight to get rights. Women, native Americans, black people, gay people, lgbtqia++. I have a few black women friends and it's like they have 2 marks against them. I can't speak on black men as much. Women don't get as good Healthcare as white men do, for black women it's even worse! Our government literally medically tested unethically on black people. I attribute my eyes being opened up because I went from a town of 5k in Iowa with 1 black person to traveling around with my step dad being a civilian on military bases. I spent 5 years on Okinawa when I was 11-16 years old, I was exposed to other religions, races, ethnicities for the first time. I spent the last 2.5 years of High school in middle Georgia, USA. I kinda felt like the minority there. I could go on and on. Everyone have a great day and please make sure our eyes and ears are open. Listening and watching. Trying to understand where they're coming from!

[@Eliztracy]

Thank you

[@maryhernandezwalker1528]

❤✌ I'm a catholic 😊and I totally agree with what you said. I'm tired of the hypocrisy.

[@deckiepoo]

Hi. I appreciate you giving us the truth about any and everything, no matter what it pertains to ( gender, race, culture). If it triggers us, we just have to take it, accept it, deal with it and move on. Its important to know the truths. I am a black person by the way.

[@randi3031]

Close your eyes … Speak soul to soul … WE ARE ONE Sending perfect love to ALL ❤

[@Humphreedee]

You're making excellent points, Karen. I am a life-long Catholic, but I saw so much underhandedness up close for reasons I can't go into here. But, your point is important. When we try to protect institutions by disregarding their shadow side (not teaching school children about slavery is a prime example!), we serve no one and nothing. We will ONLY grow when we confront our shadow. Jung would be the first to tell us this.

[@yellowstonekat]

Absolutely spot on regarding the hiding of the history and the gaslighting of it all. Shadow side will be on repeat until addressed differently. Of all the “ classic philosophers,” Jung was the one who really opened my eyes and mind to the human experiences. Coos Bay and Lincoln City peeps- please go in person to stand up to this !! As a now visitor to my former State, I will not spend one dime in these communities, until this is addressed in a way that will help humanity, not harm. We have voices with our wallets too.

[@yellowstonekat]

Absolutely spot on regarding the hiding of the history and the gaslighting of it all. Shadow side will be on repeat until addressed differently. Of all the “ classic philosophers,” Jung was the one who really opened my eyes and mind to the human experiences. Coos Bay and Lincoln City peeps- please go in person to stand up to this !! As a now visitor to my former State, I will not spend one dime in these communities, until this is addressed in a way that will help humanity, not harm. We have voices with our wallets too.

[@susangrande8142]

Thank you for posting this. 🙏 I’m an adult convert, and now I’m very, very conscious of the shadow side(s) of the church, of the institutional hypocrisy, and why people raised Catholic are leaving/have left the church in droves. Many of the American bishops (IMO) are trying to ignore the shadow of the church, and go on as if the same old ways will continue to work. They don’t want to take delivery on the fact that they won’t. I’ve thought about this a lot, and am avoiding writing a book here! 😉 Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality is a try at addressing these shadow issues, IMO. I’ll step off my soap box now…

[@Anthos53]

When I saw this card 44:17 I immediately thought “that’s ME!” I’m a black woman who loves cats and has cats. When you showed the word associated “patience” and the “it’s safe to wait” I had to laugh out loud because that hit me where I live! Last night I was not pleased, comforted, or happy with the answers that were coming from Spirit. My rods literally slowed and then stopped moving all together during the session because my energy became so fractured and desperate. This morning, I am calling my peace back and focusing on patience. 😁

[@askthespiritguides]

Oh my. That is so amazing. Isn’t it awesome how our guides get our attention. Love it so much. Thanks for sharing! ❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@Janice-m2m]

I’m a 80 yo Black women I’m so sad😢, angry 😡 that it seems we haven’t made much progress. But I’m still hanging on to hope. I’m holding onto what you are saying is coming. I’m trying to keep my vibration high and hold the vision.💙

[@Childlesscatlady1]

@@Janice-m2m bless you You are a great example of the infinite power patience. Every time I feel like giving up I think of the wonderful women of color I know and feel a little shame about my impatience. I don’t know how you have maintained hope for 80 years, while so many white people deny the discrimination

[@sstill2008]

I am holding on to Hope too! Hope springs eternal for us Black Women to get the peace & respect we have long deserved!!!

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Look at people as if we are in a dark room! Hear their voice, listen to their hearts intent and stop judging about ANYTHING is my goal fir myself

[@sspradling4909]

Hi Karen! Stephanie from Oregon here. That flier was sent out in Toledo Oregon, and Lincoln County. Thank you for saying white people need to speak out. The good news is city council members and county officials have gone on tv and denounced these fliers. It is still scary though, to know your neighbors could have these beliefs. But thank you.

[@joleighva]

@@sspradling4909 It’s so good to hear that your city officials are standing up and calling this out!

[@Leslie-wi2jz]

If we think racial profiling won't happen we are wrong. I have told all of my brown and black friends to carry certified copies of there birth certificates or legal documents. This is scary.

[@Heidwashere]

You need not be sorry for calling out well-documented abuse. Anyone who is triggered by someone calling out abuse or the shadow side of an institution has some work to do (we all do). You and I both need to stop apologizing for being ourselves and speaking out when we see darkness. Others can and will be triggered because they don’t want to see it. The card was PERFECT. You can’t please everyone. You are giving me the strength to speak out at last. Don’t back down!

[@askthespiritguides]

Totally. It SO a work in progress, isn’t it, but that card was spot on. My apologies are coming fewer and farther apart. If I screw up (it’s likely) or say something unintentionally unkind, I’ll apologize. I am learning the difference. 🤗❤️🤗❤️

[@Heidwashere]

@@askthespiritguides I just so appreciate your authenticity and your concern for others. It's clear that you are learning and growing with us and in no way want to hurt or upset anyone on purpose. You inspire me!

[@oucatfive6806]

I am old enough to have experienced fiscal discrimination. I graduated high school in 1971 and wanted to go to college, but could not because I did not have a husband or father willing to sign loan papers, and it was several years before women could get credit on their own. I have ZERO tolerance for discrimination of any kind! We should all be helping each other, as much as we are able.

[@Aimee55522]

It's a triggering time for everyone. It's easy to say "I understand" but I think it's because we don't have the right language to express our compassion. A lot of the shadow side is being exposed to help heal and bring to the light. It makes me cry for those being treated so inhumanely. Thank you for this discussion.

[@sspradling4909]

Thank you for speaking on this Karen. I am a"brown" person, Me ican American, but I look "white." People would ask if I was Irish or German maybe because I have blue eyes and freckles? It was hard to see my brother and sister get treated differently, because they were a shade darker. And sometimes my family would get mad at me, probably because I reminded them of the people who hurt them? I just wish we ould accept skin cor, they way we accept hair color or eye color. And you know what? Mexicans are such a beautiful people. Mi casa es su casa. My home is your home. But i am grateful for you and this channel, and this community.

[@Gwen-m2j]

Thank for your understanding Ms. Karen your a sweet heart ❤️ happy to have found your channel

[@RobertaDunn-f5l]

Those that pedal these ugly things, dwell in hate and fear. Be in love, light , peace , abundance and gratitude for every day. Hold the balance. Shine your light. All will be well.

[@davidsanfilippo853]

As a lapsed Catholic, I GET triggered every time I read about the church's lapses of judgement and empathy. Boy, you sure did turn her being triggered into a great lesson. As a gay, white, older man born in the West, and living in the South, I have felt discrimination and privelege almost simultaneously. Good Lord this is an interesting world.

[@jainematthews3571]

I shunned organised religion a long time ago. So many harsh rules which are punitive, based in fear and overseen compliance. No basis in any the canonised gospels.I believe in the universe and the good in people and the light in me to give and be human. The ancients had it right. Organised religions have been high jacked and the true message of love and light has been weaponised for power and wealth. Love and light, the universe and life contracts are the way I go. I am trying to live in the 4D, aspiring to live in the 5D!!!!!!!!!! Not easy in this world, no other fight is important. Hold the line.

[@Heidwashere]

EXACTLY! Well said!

[@skatscat1954]

I agree with your view.

[@lareeriverola3637]

same here i don't believe in organised religion stopped years ago i do believe in spirituality and Jesus was not a religion he did not practice or preach it

[@LilyDrew-q1d]

I'm a white person who's lucky enough to have loved ones who are brown. Black, Mexican, Filipino mix. They have helped me see how different they are often treated because of their brown skin. My two granddaughters are black. They said they feel a responsibility to vote because of what black people-and women-went through to be able to vote.

[@DonnaHolt-ge6om]

Be kind to one another and let the light shine! This allows your vibration to rise!

[@Mqtpixie]

I truly appreciate that you own your words, learn from the situation, and don’t blame someone else for what happened. Thank you.

[@anitaking26]

By the way, 21 states have not certified their electoral votes yet

[@rashidashabazz7319]

KNOWING that I AM the POWERFUL CREATOR of my PRECIOUS JOURNEY, I am fully AWARE that nothing happens to me, only FOR ME. So anything that TRIGGERS me, is an opportunity FOR ME to check My heart .🙏🏾💚😇🙏🏻

[@SusanBame]

I'm in Oregon, and just looked up the state law about getting a driver's license if you're undocumented. The law was passed in 2019 allowing undocumented people to get driver's licenses. I couldn't find anything (in a very quick search) about getting license plates if you're undocumented. I would assume there are far fewer restrictions on getting a license plate than there are on getting a driver's license. And yeah, I work at a Southern Oregon community college, and have been hearing from the ESL classes that there are students who are pretty terrified of what's to come next. I've been talking with a local immigration attorney, who wants to do a presentation for students to answer their questions. (He himself could actually be deported; he has a Spanish-sounding name.) He's friends with the local ICE staff, and they're all saying that the only people in danger of being deported are those with active felony cases who have already received notifications from government officials saying that they need to leave the country or face deportation. There is no fear for people going to church or school, that ICE will come in and sweep the room and haul out people en masse; that's just not going to happen. I hope he's right.

[@askthespiritguides]

That’s VERY helpful. What this means then is people taking it in their own hands to put out letters and such need to be shut down. When we see it now, we can say something to our local cities. ❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@patricehupke6333]

Hi Karen...I was raised Catholic, and now I don't follow any organized religion. I guess I feel, IMHO, all organized religions....like you're saying now (I started typing this as you starred talking about society in general having a shadow side alongside the light side. 😊) anyway...I feel most organized religions have a shadow side. ❤

[@lindaspicer8543]

Am right there with you!❤

[@GaryFoster-p5u]

I agree totally!

[@Kayenne54]

3:38 Back in the 90's, for some reason I got into conversation with a guy beside me on the train, and I ended up saying that "every single person on this train will end up convinced that they are doing the right thing by informing on others" and the absolute silence in the whole carriage was hostile and deafening, no one even rustled their newspaper. Apparently everyone had been listening to me. Then I pointed out the Neighbourhood Watch signs; and I said "there is my proof. It won't be blindingly apparent, we'll think we are doing the right thing, and societal pressure to 'inform' will become normal". Then I asked him, "how many profiles are on that sign?" and he said "Three". I said "No, there are four. You've been deceived already". The entire carriage glared at me lol. Neighbourhood Watch was and is a program where everyone is encouraged to report "suspicious activity" to police via a dedicated phone number. All for a good reason, right?? P.S. these days, it is called "grooming". Manipulating the communal mindset to believe a certain narrative.

[@PsyKatic1]

Hi Karen and community! Both cards apply for me. We are supposed to meet at our HOA clubhouse to take down Christmas decorations. We are in the middle of a snowstorm and they still want to do this? No. I can't please everyone. It is safe to wait until later, people. As for triggers? There are obvious triggers we can and should honor and avoid, but few know mine. So, I also can't be expected to know everyone's trigger. I can't please everyone. All I can do is apologize if I trigger someone and let it go. Stay safe today!

[@starlightdreamer1999]

The greatest gift my parents gave me while growing up was not to be prejudiced against different nationalities. I am so grateful for that .

[@SpiritDragonTarot]

Wanting to help and be part of the solution is a good thing, and talking about this is a very good thing. The bracelet thing was a two edged sword. Many Black and Brown people liked that idea but many also did not. The biggest reason for that backlash from the many is because it’s like the “little here and little there” things that are done and then they peeter out. ALSO…the biggest reason is that someone can choose to wear a bracelet or not, they can take it off if “the wearer” doesn’t feel safe…but Black and Brown people cannot “choose” to change the color of their skin…they can’t take it off. Does that make sense? This is such a convoluted subject. The best way is to “talk about it,” to ask questions and to LISTEN to those marginalized to better understand. Thank you, Karen, for “hearing” those comments, that is definitely a step in the best direction. And you are correct, it does take a village! Another option could also be having a guest that you can ask questions and share that with your community, etc. A guest that can answer the questions, to the best of their abilities, based on their experiences. I.E., I’m a Latina, LGBTQ, Veteran who has had her entire career path in male-dominated fields. I can talk about those things and I can continue to listen to how others feel based on their ethnicity, background, etc. I hope I was able to explain it, the best I personally can, to help others “empathize” with why some feel the way they do.

[@CareyBelcherCarryOnAdventures]

Protect your energy is a very good focus for me. It's safe to wait. I don't have to jump all over the news and share it all right now. That's a good message for me, too.

[@anitaking26]

Karen it depends on the state. If they have their birth certificate, current bill to show their address, they can get A lsc, buy a car, get insurance. I’ve known many that have been here and done so

[@joleighva]

Karen, I had the most epic vibrational adjustment last night! It was so epic that my hubby felt it too! It honestly felt like an earthquake but only from the knees down. I live in VA. 😐 I was cooking and nearly lost my balance! Then I was asleep immediately after dinner for 12 hours, so now I’m pretty sure it was an adjustment. So, for all of us in the channel (I usually get an early heads up) if something REALLY weird happens to you in the next week, just know you’re being tuned to a new frequency and don’t nearly freak out as I nearly did. I’m a Medium so I’ve been going thru these all my life and this was not like anything that’d happened before. If it doesn’t happen to you, don’t feel left out! You’re already exactly where your vibration needs to be! 💜

[@CareyBelcherCarryOnAdventures]

My way of acknowledging my white privilege is noticing how I was okay in a certain situation because I'm white. Knowing if I was black or brown in the same situation, it might not have gone the same way. I usually point it out to my white husband. I have also started discussing the kinds of awareness that all women have that most men have never considered. He's a good man, and he's learning about other perspectives. Those who share their perspective are not obligated to do so, but if someone is willing to share their experiences that I am not familiar with, I appreciate their bravery and it's a chance for me to learn.

[@BuddhaFang]

4:06 *undocumented (no person is “illegal”) ❤

[@Brenda-kc1sm]

We can play their game and must! If you see people sitting around, writing down license plates, following folks, etc, WRITE DOWN THEIR LICENSE PLATES, takes notes on date, time, place, etc and turn them in! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! It’s up to us to keep us safe. You may save a life! Take pictures of you can!

[@skatscat1954]

That’s an act of war!! I want to stand in solidarity with people who aren’t white like me!

[@btrous1]

Doing a great job Karen. We all learn as we go along & when we know better, we do better.

[@JuanitasGrandaughter]

I use my Notes app on my phone for oracle card readings I watch or throw for myself. I can enter “ I see”, “Message”, “Action “ and I take a picture of the card right in the note. My handwriting is poor😅, so this helps me be organized and is saved by date, too. I often use “voice to text” to record everything. ❤❤❤ Profound conversation! Thank, Love!💕

[@CareyBelcherCarryOnAdventures]

Those are great ideas! You always have your phone with you to refer back or add more notes and ideas through the day. ❤

[@pamelavendetti1844]

Good morning! I saw that post by Tabitha. So disturbing on so many levels. Good discussion. I’ve been digging deep into myself on white privilege and the hidden ways I may be part of the problem that I didn’t even see. Love this community of discussion and support. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Edited: I think it really was about high and low energy. What is high for one may be low for another and by knowing that, we do our best with our better judgment, knowing that we’re human.

[@suesokolinski350]

Have you read Do Better by Rachel Ricketts?

[@yellowstonekat]

Yes, this is echoing past dark and evil times in history. I’ve never understood why anyone is judged by looks, to begin with. It makes no sense, since there is so much more to a being than genes. I fear for lives now in my own country and quite frankly, I’m angry about it. And trying to find light in this horrific situation. I can’t even imagine how folks are feeling. Dana with the Somatic channel is who Karen referred to.

[@pamelavendetti1844]

@@suesokolinski350 I have not. I have heard of it and will look it up now. Thank you so much for the suggestion!

[@FeleciaWalberg]

It’s our job to listen, empathize, take what our loved ones who are POC say seriously… and maybe even call other white people-and ourselves!!!-on the bs, not just let things slide because it’s more convenient, comfortable or “polite” to remain silent.

[@LaPana_10]

@ privilidge: I appreciate your deep level of empathy towards fellow humans who come from a different background a.k.a. less privileged, distant relatives. We all have so much more in common than different. Historically, politicians conveniently have used our differences on skin shades to keep us divided and afraid of each other. It's not your fault to have privilege, but it's our responsibility to be each other's keeper. So THANK YOU for always sharing your knowledge with us.

[@limolnar]

Well done yet again!!! If any group is allowed to assault someone else and is either not reprimanded, is cheered for doing so, or receives a reduced penalty is the height of privilege. Each of your listeners should think about they live their life in areas of privilege. About the Roman Catholic church: the area of assault that hasn't even begun to be addressed is abuse of girls by women. There are thousands upon thousands of stories about that which we haven't touched. It's literally criminal.

[@ShirleyPop8705]

I am so whole heartedly proud of your Karen. It’s brave to recognize our shadows and call it out in others for the greater good. I know people are listening and looking inward. For the first time, I can FEEL the light. It’s not just something I hope for. This channel is such a tremendous comfort for me. Thank you🙏🏽

[@askthespiritguides]

Oh my goodness. Thank you for your kind words. It means the world to me that we are in this community together. Thank YOU for being here! ❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@reginaschulz]

I love that you drew the card STOP TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYONE. I'm so grateful that you honor that people were triggered and that it surfaces these discussions. I agree to all that you've said about Privelege. And at the same time, please don't ever avoid being yourself so as NOT to trigger people. I hope you just keep exploring and being transparent. I hope we all do. I want to hold these juxtipositions gingerly and be compassionate with all the views and triggers that are shared. And at the same time I want to punch the haters in the throat. I will keep working on my own shadows and speaking up when I see injustice.

[@Flower-z9i]

I so appreciate your transparency, Karen. I am learning along with you, and I hope we are all growing and evolving. We need each other to do that and we need to hear one another out in mutual respect. I resonated the most with the card on patience. I’m practicing mindfulness, being in the moment, and consciously connecting to Spirit often throughout the day. Trying to keep the vibes high!! Love to everyone here-we’ve got each other 💙💙💙

[@LindaDees-m5r]

Tears are the body’s mechanism for relieving whatever needs releasing .

[@jilljester7418]

While listening to you this morning, it occurred to me that one of the bigger lessons in our Ascension process we learn is letting go of ATTACHMENTS… which comes in many forms, relationships, jobs, possessions, “ideas/positions on things”, people, religion, animals, loss of loved ones, etc.). This is where putting “Source/God First” comes into play. Period. When someone becomes defensive of someone else’s opinions or beliefs, they then are being judgemental and are not in alignment with Source. They would know this because they would not feel well when they were judging that person, and the person they were judging would not feel well either. 💕

[@askthespiritguides]

Beautifully said. I totally concur. It’s true for all of us and societal structures. Thanks for sharing. ❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@lisarocco327]

Bullet Journaling is great! Keeps me on track. I can go back previous years to find any info I need

[@Carol.Allison]

Good afternoon Karen, 🐈 & everyone in chat from a snowy cold UK

[@CrowCaw22]

There sure is a Beautiful Soul in the human body of Karen!! Sending Love 💕

[@kathleenmorgen2028]

I enjoy your your style with coffee with Karen- that’s one of the reasons I started joining you each morning!! It’s safe to wait was the philosophy President Biden used regarding the Las Vegas and New Orleans events

[@AngelinaDelgado-y7j]

It is not safe to wait to call out hate. The hate only gets stronger .If you say it wrong apologize for or your words and act in SOME manner.

[@gregwitges6233]

Good morning! I live in Missouri and I am sick at my stomach after hearing what they want to do here, Thank you for turning her on to me.

[@joleighva]

Just wanted to point this separately that there are churches RIGHT NOW who are voting to be true Sanctuaries for any oppressed/hunted person who needs their help. I just watched one last month in Tulsa, OK who has voted to do whatever necessary, including jail time, to shelter those threatened under this regime (not a sentence I ever thought I’d utter about America). I’ve been searching my area for them and I have a list in an invisible file on my phone so I can tell those I run into if they need a safe place and I can’t help them (I’m not set up for caring for more than 2 at a time) where to go. I would then immediately give them & donate as much $ as I could to that church. I have my plan completely written out already that my hubby and I have agreed on. I humbly suggest that you do the same. Even if you can’t personally help someone being hunted, find the true Sanctuary churches in your area and have their names on hand. This could get truly awful and we as Lightworkers need to be prepared for the earthly as well as Spiritual needs. Then you can just wait for your help to be requested or offer it if/when the time comes. 💜

[@maryb.7043]

I agree with you about owning the issues and I have finally learned to do that. It is hard.

[@5DPillar]

Good morning everyone 🎉🎉

[@By-the-Grace-of-God]

I’m Catholic too. I figure all roads lead to God. Jesus told us to love each other - which to me means loving each other and listening to each other - even if we don’t agree on everything. We’re here on earth to learn and live abundantly and we all make mistakes. That’s part of learning how to love and forgive ourselves and each other. Thank you for having your channel and being so down-to-earth. I love having coffee with you!😁💕

[@nancyallen4636]

Great coffee with Karen today. Much food for thought. ❤

[@debk6598]

Good morning! Lucy singing to us again!

[@elizabethellis8189]

I feel this letter should be considered a hate crime. It’s sickening.

[@KellyWatson-zb6gi]

Good morning Karen and thank you for this video - Love the title!! And your mug fits better than you think! 😜 Our "happy place" can be finding where our shadow serves the greater good. I have been taught to do shadow work by asking "how does it serve" as all things work together for our good. It is more than just cleaning up our shadow, it is about integrating and accepting it into ourselves. Same whether for society or for individuals. For instance, anger can give us the energy to work for justice. Prejudice can help us understand empathy and compassion for others. Triggers help us understand the wounds that need to be healed. Corruption shows us what we really want instead. Acknowledging our privilege can help us understand what has been stolen from our fellow human beings or other living beings. Keep shining your Light and reminding us to seek the peace within! 💖

[@askthespiritguides]

Beautiful. So well said and a side of the conversation I’m thrilled you included here. Thank you! 🤗❤️🤗❤️

[@KellyWatson-zb6gi]

@@askthespiritguides thank you! I'm thrilled the internet/social media is providing a way for like-minded people to join in community and have instant connectivity that transcends time and space

[@jacquelinebaker6133]

When "triggered" .. it usually means there's something we need to be tuning into ourselves .... and work on it!

[@bonniegodson2192]

Good morning, I’m just getting off work and I have to wait to get home. I live in Washington state so it’s early here.

[@patricehupke6333]

@@bonniegodson2192 be safe!

[@Mqtpixie]

The bullet journaling sounds like something that could help me. I’m also visual,and want to find what I’m looking for without weeding through a bunch of stuff that doesn’t apply to what I’m looking for. Great Idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@SusanBame]

What's worked for me since 2017: keto and intermittent fasting. Get the carbs out of the diet. No sugar. Lots of keto doctors on KZbin for help and advice.

[@angieL4103]

The image of the heart in mug exudes a warm feeling of 'Self Love' to me. Take care of yourself first(mentally, emotionally and physically) so you can help others when you are in an overall balanced state. More effective that way.😇

[@joymoody2372]

I experienced mistreatment as a German American child just after WW II.... still white, still privileged, but nevertheless a level of experience & understanding. ....Good discussion & I wholehearted agree with reporting these terrorist, hate-filled types. Karen, I loved hearing about you being visual & needing that in your Journaling. Eons ago I did an Art Therapy workshop with Lucia Capacchioni, the author & originator of The Creative Journal, now in it's 35th anniversary. Her journaling techniques are aimed towards the visual. I also want to thank you for being a catalyst for my new daily spiritual practice. Coffee with Karen puts me in gear for deeper work. Blessings on you!

[@LorraineWatson27]

Hi Karen! Newer fan of yours. I love your authenticity and truths you are never afraid to share. You spoke of my friend, Dana Stovern The Magic of Somatic Money. I love that you have discovered her, she is raw and true to her guides like you are. So fascinating to watch. Namaste, Peace throughout 2025.

[@JaniceSmith-dk3fk]

In my years of receiving counseling I had a very hard time identifying and working on the shadow side of my life. Still do. I am sitting back and listening to this conversation, hoping to hear something that will help me. 🙏

[@littleeaglewoman]

Thank you Karen for bringing this up! ❤ omg there’s so much hate going around and just thank you for being you and bringing light to the world

[@DebbieDooo]

Along these lines, if you haven’t already, please watch the movie ‘The Six Triple Eight’. It is so many things from eye-opening, sad, maddening, motivating, happiness, etc. Keep some tissues handy if you watch because you will need them. I will probably watch it again because there is so much to it that for me it will take a second or third look.

[@askthespiritguides]

That sounds great. Will watch this week for sure! Thanks for the recommendation. ❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@DebbieDooo]

@@askthespiritguides please let us know what you think afterwards. I am really interested to know. It is about a an AMAZING group of women of color!!

[@TerriEckard]

I have to put in my two cents in this. My granddaughter's father is of Mexican descent. My daughter is fair skinned, green eyed, strawberry blonde. My granddaughter completely takes after her father's side of the family in her appearance. My granddaughter split her time between the two families. By the time she was five years old she was asking why she was treated differently by people depending on which family she was with.

[@JeanPhillips-p9h]

We all learn from each other.

[@btrous1]

Shadow sides DEFINITELY NEED TO BE EXPOSED! Yes! It’s still going on. Have to bring it all out into the open, to discuss civilly in order to allow others to be heard and move our society as a whole, forward!

[@carolskinner7411]

We all do our best. There will be people that need to hear the message and be triggered and reactive. It's none of your business. Terry Cole Whitaker wrote a book" what you think of me is none of my business".

[@francesmanson4579]

WTF so much hate. These people must hate themselves 😢Projecting. Stay strong love each other❤

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Safe to wait to process and meditate the best way to react!

[@DonnaHolt-ge6om]

Major happenings next week! Hold onto your seat! Pray with love in your heart❤

[@Mark-Harris]

Old white man here. I have always found myself apologizing for my race. I am the last caucasian in my family. We did that in the seventies. Not my responsibility to inform everyone. Joy to every household.

[@LindaMoore-cz9hk]

Good morning, everyone..Click! Yes, I went over to see Tabitha last night...Whoever is doing this is absolutely sick. Have they forgotten WWII. Does no one understand what the Civil War was faught for? 30:08

[@jonif5858]

Great conversation! It brings up a paradox for me though, and that is, How do I keep my vibration high while realizing that even the ability to do that comes from the privilege of being white, in a blue state? I work in a high-school and overheard a teacher talking about her ESL (English as a Second Language) students breaking into tears over the fear of parents being deported! So much pain and it seems that politicians on the right want to inflict as much pain as possible. 😢 Anyway, my point is that even knowing this brings me down. Just like being exposed to local social media means I'm more aware of theft and neighbors being mean to each other. So hard to stay in the 4D and yet care about each other.😢

[@skatscat1954]

Thanks for the Amazon shopping commission tip for your channel, I’ll do it!!

[@janetblanc7658]

Your videos are like chats with good friends. I certainly didn't notice you taking too long to get to the point😅

[@Blessed-w7p]

I think it is awesome that you are creating a safe space for discussions about subjects like this. Hoping we can learn about issues society causes like this and grow by helping each other and in places where we can help. ❤❤

[@shirleyhanson6132]

Each of us has had such different experiences with privilege or without it. I love my church family because the open mind/open heart/helping hand is what is preached and practiced in my Lutheran congregation. But I recognize the hypocrisy practiced in many churches. People are fallible and I believe we all have a "shadow" side just as societies and governments do. My spiritual awareness grows as I recognize and try to mitigate my own shadow.

[@beckystone7994]

Hi Karen , This was a great conversation on the shadow work in all walks of life and in all communities !! And it is 100% true and if we all open ourselves to be more invested in others situations in other communities we could help ease a lot of their and our shadow sides !! Thank you for bringing this important topic up Karen , we can make a difference if we are willing to try !! ❤️🙏🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@breann_]

6:14 😂 you crack me up! Mornin' Karen⛅️❄️☕️

[@jholmstrom2627]

Karen, I already like you and vibe with you, and your talk about white privilege today took it to another level. THANK YOU for being a very down-to-earth, approachable person, and talking about this today in a manner that hopefully other white people can hear! And respect for your transparency and authenticity re wanting to tell our sisters/brothers of color to ‘not worry’, and realizing how ‘off’ that is!! I am aware of this in myself as well. I grew up steeped in a culture with racial biases. Even if I don’t believe them, the internal dialogue is there. I own that. Middle aged white lesbian in CA.

[@Ms.Debbie0111]

Wow, that is a wonderful way to support you!

[@askthespiritguides]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@svgerard]

Thank you for this discussion Karen! It's time to talk about privilege and call out egregious behavior. Let's shine a light on all the shadows 💕

[@Marice51]

I was baptized Catholic, I when to Catholic school, and I’m an atheist because of the Catholic Church. I discovered one of my ancestors was a member of the horrible Spanish Inquisition. The family wealth came from this crook.

[@nanceemoon365]

I’m catholic and I can hear your anger. But please know that these were evil sins of the human side. Please Never leave God out of your life. Don’t let the sins of others make you turn on God and his love for you. You don’t need to be catholic to love God. Please believe 💕

[@Marice51]

@ There is no anger on my part, I consider myself lucky. I had 2 devout Catholic grandmothers, one Protestant grandfather and an atheist grandfather. I was able to see the good and the bad of their beliefs.😘

[@laurieanne4000]

This is all just good awareness. So sorry it was triggering. Hugs to ALL 🫂