What if a single speech could change the spiritual landscape of the western world? In 1893, it did. The life of Swami Vivekananda is a story of a spiritual giant who exemplified bravery, will and the world-changing power of a spiritually-inspired intellect. In this latest episode we explore some of the fascinating stories of this great Indian Saint and the lessons we can apply today: Discover why Vivekananda’s legendary speech at the Parliament of Religions was such a turning point for spirituality in the West Hear a little-known story of Vivekananda’s extraordinary willpower Explore how the search for God-realization requires both logic AND intuition—and a key to applying them successfully in your life Discover the value of discernment on the spiritual path – especially in cutting through the cacophony of misinformation that faces every new seeker Hear stories about how you can change the world by standing by your true spiritual beliefs–even when you are tested by difficult experiences  *** Join international bestselling author Richard Lawrence to discover the wisdom of The Nine Freedoms. Richard has appeared on hundreds of radio shows around the world and is the author of 11 books including Contacts With The Gods From Space and Realize Your Inner Potential, both of which he co-authored with Master of Yoga Dr. George King – his spiritual master. Do you have a spiritual question, a story or an experience you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at spiritualfreedom@richardlawrence.co.uk. Join us on a journey through the profound spiritual truth of The Nine Freedoms designed to help you develop your intuition, find and follow your life purpose and make a difference in the world. Nourish your soul with simple spiritual practices and timeless wisdom, and open the door to lasting inner peace, true fulfilment and ultimately – enlightenment. Discover more about The Nine Freedoms.     #166 – Swami Vivekananda: Bravery, willpower and intellect on the spiritual path Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society