Ep. 20: Here's To Life, Meditation and Self Love - A Retrospective

Published: April 25, 2021, 7 a.m.

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This is the 20th episode inspired by the majestic Shirley Horn's timeless tome. Tori Reid, host of "Here's to Life", reflects on Life, the meaning of it all, her recent quantum steps into Transcendentalism, and the enlightened insights of some of her previous guests. From her beloved Phylicia Rashad and one of her favorite spirits Blair Underwood to new friends as legendary actor/director Bill Duke and bestselling author and healer don Miguel Ruiz Jr., they offer their incredible wisdom and power. And Tori, inquisitive and newly awakened, shares her gems - the power of stillness and our harmony. We are all we have and that is everything.

Twenty is not only a symbol of positive attitude and optimism. It also symbolizes the ability to harmonize. The Number 2 resonates with the vibrations of balance and harmony, service and duty, receptivity and love, and it also relates to your divine life purpose and soul mission. Number 0 carries the energies of the God force and universal energies, and developing one\\u2019s spiritual aspects. The vibration of the number 20 is expressed when there is a strong need to learn patience so that the appropriate actions can be properly carried out. So, here's to episode \\u201c20\\u201d and, Here's to Life... with Tori Reid.

"Inspiration is the thread that ties us all together.\\xa0 When we're asleep in our consciousness, it's the music, films, the art, the conversations... the connection to other human beings, that's elevating. That awakens the soul."

This week on Here's To Life:
\\u2022\\xa0 The power of stillness and harmony
\\u2022\\xa0 The key to enlightenment is effort
\\u2022\\xa0 Enlightened wisdom from Phylicia Rashad, Bill Duke, Blair Underwood, and don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
\\u2022\\xa0 The importance of Transcendental Meditation and how it awakens your being
\\u2022\\xa0 Learning to stand in your truth. Everything short of that is not living.

CREDITS:

Guests:\\xa0 Phylicia Rashad
Bill Duke
Blair Underwood
don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

Host and Producer:\\xa0 Tori Reid
Executive Producer:\\xa0 Patrick A. Howell
Co-Executive Producer:\\xa0 Tori Reid
Producer:\\xa0 William Broughton
Director:\\xa0 Patrick A. Howell
Writer(s):\\xa0 Tori Reid and Patrick A. Howell
Recorded and Edited by William Broughton
Voiceover Artist:\\xa0 Patrick A. Howell
Graphics:\\xa0 Henny Vallee
Logo Photography:\\xa0 Bobby Holland / MPTV Images
Photo credits for Phylicia Rashad:\\xa0 Unknown
for Bill Duke:\\xa0 Unknown
for Blair Underwood:\\xa0 Timothy White
for don Miguel Ruiz Jr.:\\xa0 Nicolo Sertorio

Music:
Special homage was paid to Ms. Shirley Horn
Song - "Here's To Life"

Resources Mentioned:

Transcendental Meditation

Connect with the Guests:

Phylicia Rashad on Instagram
Bill Duke on Instagram
Blair Underwood on Instagram
don Miguel Ruiz Jr. on Instagram
www.miguelruizjr.com

Connect with Tori Reid

Tori Reid on Instagram
Here's To Life with Tori Reid on Instagram

Here's to Life with Tori Reid is a show about living your best life, living it out loud and always using the reservoir of the spirit to fill in life's valleys and mountain tops. Find more of our shows at www.HerestoLifeEveryday.com, also find out more about our host Tori Reid on Instagram at www.instagram.com/iamtorireid.

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