Align With What Is

Align With What Is

Author: Christopher J. Miller August 16, 2026 Duration: 17:14
While working on his painting this morning, CJ was inspired by a message and decided to share it with his listeners. CJ shares his experience with his tremor and how it has formed a relationship between him and his art. It is only by accepting all of yourself—including those things you may consider shortcomings—that you can expand your creative expression. We bring our complete selves to the creative process. If you’ve been avoiding creativity because of some perceived limitation, consider ho...

Hosted by artist and writer Christopher J. Miller, The Spiritual Artist Podcast moves beyond traditional definitions to explore the profound connection between creative practice and inner life. Here, an "artist" is anyone who approaches their discipline-whether painting, writing, teaching, or any other form-with conscious presence and inspiration. Each episode features conversations with spiritual artists and thought leaders, delving into their personal stories of enlightenment and growth. These discussions reveal how the very act of making art serves as a powerful catalyst for emotional and spiritual development, fostering a more holistic sense of self. Rather than focusing on technique alone, this podcast uncovers the transformative journey embedded within the creative process. Listeners will find themselves immersed in authentic narratives that examine how a dedicated practice can deepen one's connection to the world and to something greater. Through these shared experiences, the series offers a unique space for reflection on how creativity shapes our understanding of meaning, purpose, and connection. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration at the intersection of art, spirit, and daily life.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Let Your Anger Flow. Learn about CJ’s Mop Meltdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
In this episode, CJ discusses his recent temper tantrum—what triggered it, how it unfolded, and what it revealed about anger and being human. What started as frustration over a faulty mop quickly turned into something bi…
Run or Rest? How Chronic Tension May Be Ruining Your Creative Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:45
What if the tension you carry every day is not random… but communication? In this deeply personal episode, CJ shares his journey through unexplained physical pain and the surprising realization that the body holds its ow…
Coffee on the Patio: A Lesson in Presence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:47
In this short, reflective episode, CJ shares a personal memory of traveling alone to Santa Fe during a stressful season of life and studying with his mentor, abstract painter Virginia Cobb. What remains most vivid is not…
Healing Through the Body and Imagination with Dr. Deborah Sandella [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:52
In this fascinating conversation, CJ Miller speaks with psychotherapist and author Deborah Sandella, creator of Regenerating Images in Memory (RIM) and author of Goodbye, Hurt & Pain—a powerful approach that helps people…
When the Heart Leads, Performance Follows Meet Sculptor Ian Edwards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:01
What if excellence doesn’t come from pressure, but from presence? In this episode, CJ welcomes UK-based sculptor and former world champion archer Ian Edwards, a man who has lived at the highest levels of both elite sport…
When Life Feels Hard: Let Clumsy Beauty Emerge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
In this special REWIND episode, CJ revisits his conversation with poet J.K. Kennedy and reflects on the idea that we all carry a clumsy beauty within us if we are willing to listen, orient, and follow Spirit. CJ explores…