Ep. 20: Embracing All That Is with Wil Fisher

About The Guest(s):

Wil Fisher is the host of the Queerly Beloved podcast and the founder of his life coaching business, Willfully Living. He has a background in applied theater and has worked as the executive director of Easton Mountain, an LGBTQ spiritual retreat center. Will offers healing and transformation work through one-on-one coaching, classes, and in-person retreats.

Summary:

Wil Fisher joins Julian Crosson-Hill on the Queer Spirituality podcast to discuss the intersection of queerness and spirituality. Wil shares his perspective on queer spirituality, which celebrates the divinity in all that is and embraces the welcoming of all that is outside of the norm. He explores the themes and areas of focus that come from queer culture and how they can be experienced through a spiritual lens. Wil also talks about his own spiritual journey, including his involvement with the radical fairies and his exploration of various spiritual practices. He recently hosted a retreat focused on heart opening and shares the transformative experiences that took place during the retreat. Wil also offers one-on-one retreats where he combines various modalities of healing and personal growth to support clients in connecting with their true calling and purpose. He discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the LGBTQ community, including the backlash against queer expression and the need for more active engagement in the fight for equality. Wil encourages listeners to open their hearts and explore vulnerability as a path to healing and growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Queer spirituality celebrates the divinity in all that is and embraces the welcoming of all that is outside of the norm.
• Queer spirituality invites exploration and experience through the body, creative expression, and redefining the relationship with Spirit.
• Retreats provide an opportunity to step out of one's comfort zone, disconnect from distractions, and engage in deep personal growth and self-exploration.
• One-on-one retreats offer a personalized and intensive experience, combining various modalities of healing and personal growth to support clients in connecting with their true calling and purpose.
• The biggest challenges and opportunities for the LGBTQ community include the backlash against queer expression and the need for more active engagement in the fight for equality.

Quotes:

• "Queer spirituality is about the divinity in all that is and the celebration of what is outside of the norm." - Wil Fisher
• "Retreats provide intentional space to look inward and discover parts of ourselves that we don't usually have access to." - Wil Fisher
• "Opening our hearts creates a flow of love that propels healing, growth, and expression." - Wil Fisher
• "The biggest challenges for the LGBTQ community are the attacks against us and the need to find a more evolved way to fight back." - Wil Fisher
• "Open your heart a little more and see how the love starts flowing." - Wil Fisher

Resources:

Wil's Website