Comfort Food for Thought TM

Chris James

After a life changing experience at age nineteen, Chris James set out on a life long quest to understand the mysteries of life and spirituality. Through this podcast, Chris shares stories of his journey with easygoing humor, and a comforting and encouraging style. He offers his understanding of spiritual concepts in simple terms, and gives the listener practical applications they can apply to their own life. Exploring both the joyous and difficult aspects of being human, Chris inspires the listener to discover their own unique path to love, intimacy, abundance, and inner peace. read less

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Episode 12: The Power of the Imagination - How to Flex That Muscle to Change Your World

Episode 12: The Power of the Imagination - How to Flex That Muscle to Change Your World

Imagination is one of the most important spiritual gifts we’ve been given. In today’s episode, Chris teaches us that the creative power of our mind and soul is never more evident than when you flex the mental muscles of your imagination. It’s amazing how when we use our imagination to dream of beautiful, happy things, it changes the way we see the outer world.

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Episode 12: The Power of the Imagination - How to Flex That Muscle to Change Your World

Episode 12: The Power of the Imagination - How to Flex That Muscle to Change Your World

Imagination is one of the most important spiritual gifts we’ve been given. In today’s episode, Chris teaches us that the creative power of our mind and soul is never more evident than when you flex the mental muscles of your imagination. It’s amazing how when we use our imagination to dream of beautiful, happy things, it changes the way we see the outer world.

Episode 11: Is Fear Clouding YourVision? React to Situations with Clarity

Episode 11: Is Fear Clouding YourVision? React to Situations with Clarity

Wow, can our vision get clouded sometimes. When we react to situations in life with fear, fear gains control of our imagination and starts writing fictional stories. In this episode, Chris shows us how to avoid allowing fear to let us imagine the worst, and how we can look at the whole picture to gain clarity react effectively.

Episode 10: Thought: Your Divine Superpower

Episode 10: Thought: Your Divine Superpower

Thinking is our divine superpower - our thoughts and beliefs shape our lives. How we think determines whether life on earth is heaven or hell because our thoughts shape our inner reality and perceptions of the world. In today’s podcast, Chris talks about the power of thought and how you can harness your thoughts to create a loving, peaceful life.

Episode 9: You’re Not Alone - Spirit’s Got Your Back!

Episode 9: You’re Not Alone - Spirit’s Got Your Back!

In today’s podcast, Chris talks about how we’re never really alone. If we can just quiet our mind, we will see that Spirit is always there for you whether you realize it or not. While you will always have free will, if you follow your “gut” and intuition, Spirit will always be there to uplift and guide you.

Going Through Rough Waters? Just Follow the Current and Go With the Flow!

Going Through Rough Waters? Just Follow the Current and Go With the Flow!

Happy New Year! This can be a time where we take stock of our lives, and sometimes judge ourselves harshly when we haven’t met our goals or intentions (our scripts) for the year. Chris shows us how dangerous “script-writing” can be and how important it is to understand that life is never going to follow the rigid scripts we write. The happiest people are the ones who ditch the scripts and “go with the flow” of life. May you greet the new year with love and peace.

The True Gifts of Christmas: No Wrapping Required

The True Gifts of Christmas: No Wrapping Required

No matter how you celebrate, the story of “A Christmas Carol” rings true to this day. Chris reminds us of how the true spirit of Christmas lives within all of us, and that the only gift that matters is love, not just at Christmas but throughout all the year. Wishing our Comfort Food for Thought family an abundance of peace, love and joy.

The Meaning of Life 101: Lessons from the Highway

The Meaning of Life 101: Lessons from the Highway

Who doesn’t ask at some point, “What is the meaning of life? What am I doing here?”. In his true “Jersey” style, Chris give us his own viewpoints on the answer to this mystical question (hint: it has to do with the ever-present themes of love and fear). Those of us who have experienced road rage, (especially in New Jersey, where using turn signals shows weakness, and the state bird can be demonstrated with one finger), you will find laughter and solace as Chris uses his unique storytelling gift to illustrate his thoughts on the meaning of life.

High Anxiety? Give Unto Others . . . And Watch the Magic Happen!

High Anxiety? Give Unto Others . . . And Watch the Magic Happen!

Feel like you’re just playing “whack a mole” with life’s struggles and dealing with with the anxiety that produces? In this episode Chris talks about how everyone deals with anxiety at some point in their lives and has a solution for dealing with it that may just surprise you!

Attitude of Gratitude: Let our Lives be Full of Thanks and Giving

Attitude of Gratitude: Let our Lives be Full of Thanks and Giving

Happy Thanksgiving! In this special episode, Chris talks about the importance of gratitude. When we’re caught up in life we have to remind ourselves that times, people and places you love are temporary. We struggle to recapture the magic of the holidays, and feel the way we once did when we were young. Using gratitude and practicing being in the moment, Chris gives us some techniques to recapture the magic.

Two Track Mind: Love vs. Fear

Two Track Mind: Love vs. Fear

Chris discusses the fundamental spiritual concept that there’s really only two forces at work in the world, love and fear. Helping us to understand that these are the two forces that impact our thoughts and decision-making every day, Chris demonstrates the importance of choosing love over fear and gives us inspiration on how to do so. Because in the end, light (love) overcomes darkness (fear).

Thanks, Whitney! Loving Yourself IS the Greatest Love of All

Thanks, Whitney! Loving Yourself IS the Greatest Love of All

Don’t dim your light! In this episode, Chris talks about how the basis of a happy life depends on loving yourself without conditions, and how important that is in your relationship with yourself AND others.

Uniquely You: Get To Know Yourself

Uniquely You: Get To Know Yourself

Chris gives an introduction to the “Comfort Food For Thought” podcast, gives some background on his own spiritual journey and discusses seeking inner peace, how to discover who you are, and introduces the “Happy Book” tool to help you on your own journey to happiness.