Do we actually have free will?

Author

Light Watkins
July 10, 2025

Do we actually have free will?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly in control of your life—or if everything’s already pre-determined—this week’s episode is for you.

We’re taking a look at free will.

Not in the abstract, intellectual sense.

But in the “How do I stay present when life doesn’t go the way I planned?” sense.

Like all Spiritual Perspectives, this episode is about zooming out— and bringing more nuance to something most people treat as black or white.

Are you choosing your experiences? Or are they choosing you? And if so… why?

How do you make peace with the tough stuff—the things you wouldn’t consciously choose, like loss, setbacks, or suffering?

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a new way to reframe your current situation—whatever it is—and feel more empowered moving forward.
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Other takeaways include:

  • A new way to use your most challenging circumstances to your benefit

  • How to view “choices” from a spiritual—not just emotional—perspective

  • Why facing fear is actually the most freeing thing you can do

  • A mindset shift that helps you see love in unlikely places

Watch the episode here.

And I’m curious to hear your thoughts and experiences around free will—feel free to share them in the comments.

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To your growth,

Light

P.S. If you want to cultivate more of the Spiritual Perspective yourself, join my Free 30-Day Inner Work Kickstart. You’ll get one prompt per day for helping you zoom out and see your life from a broader perspective.

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My passions include keynote speaking, leading meditation retreats, hosting my podcast, and writing self-help books, like Travel Light, Knowing Where to Look, Bliss More, and The Inner Gym. I’ve also got a thriving online community with fun challenges and masterclasses for becoming the best version of you. You can see more about me at lightwatkins.com or follow my journey on Instagram.