The power of energy is not a new phenomenon. It was practiced before Christ. Yet for centuries it has been discounted. We are now seeing a resurgence, particularly as people try to find alternatives to address their life, health and overall well-being. Aren’t you getting tired of all the anger, divisiveness, hostile rhetoric, and the negative us vs them mindsets? Don’t you want something better? Are you willing to explore a different option?
My guest today is my friend Dr. Jonathan Locust. He is a trusted consultant and strategist who helps organizations achieve their desired outcomes through a lens of equity, research, and process improvement.
He is the Founder and Principal of The Locust Group, a company that specializes in tailored research that forecasts outcomes and metrics unique to each client. He is now using his expertise in process improvement to understand and share spiritual experiences that may lead to a higher sense of consciousness.
Meet the Guest: Dr. Jonathan Locust
Founder and Principal | Tailored Research, Forecasting Outcomes | Conscious Leadership
With over 13 years of experience in the fields of research, workplace productivity, DEI, and statistical/process analysis, Dr. Locust is a trusted consultant and strategist who helps organizations achieve their desired outcomes through a lens of equity, research, and process improvement. He is the Founder and Principal of The Locust Group, a company that specializes in tailored research that forecasts outcomes and metrics unique to each client. He is also a certified six sigma black belt and has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the DMAIC model to improve process efficiency.
Dr. Locust is also passionate about education and social justice, and currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Equity & Inclusive Excellence at Winona State University (WSU), where he guides efforts and creates opportunities to define, assess, promote, and measure equity and inclusion on campus. He is also an adjunct graduate faculty member and teaches doctoral courses in the College of Education. Dr. Locust is a prolific scholar and has published multiple books and articles, won best thesis research award, and secured over 1.6 million dollars in grants. He holds a PhD in Educational Theory and Social Foundations from the University of Toledo.
🔑 Key Topics:
1. Background in Higher Education: Dr. Locus's career began in higher education, where he served as a chief diversity officer, implementing initiatives to foster inclusive environments for students of color.
2. Transition to Consulting: He transitioned to research and consulting, focusing on predicting consumer behavior and addressing biases in legal cases through focus groups.
3. Spiritual Awakening: Encountering 'The Law of One' and learning about indigenous spiritual beliefs were pivotal moments that sparked his spiritual journey.
4. Past Life Regression: Dr. Locus shared his past life regression experiences, revealing lessons from previous incarnations and his realization of his soul's purpose as a 'harmonizer.'
5. Religion vs. Spirituality: He differentiates between religion and spirituality, emphasizing spirituality as an internal evolution and connection to the divine.
6. Collective Consciousness: Dr. Locus discusses concepts like collective consciousness, social memory complexes, and the progression of souls through various densities and vibrational levels.
7. Finding One's Path: He highlights the importance of finding one's spiritual path, recognizing the presence of guides, and embracing the challenges of learning lessons on Earth.
📍 Discussion Topics:
✔️ Introduction and Background: Dr. Locus shares his background in higher education and his role as a chief diversity officer.
✔️ Transition to Spirituality: Key moments that led him to explore spirituality, including significant books and teachings from indigenous elders.
✔️ Past Life Regression: Insights from past life regression experiences and their impact on his current life.
✔️ Religion vs. Spirituality: The difference between religious upbringing and personal spiritual evolution.
✔️ Collective Consciousness and Spiritual Progression: Explanation of advanced spiritual concepts and the nature of collective consciousness.
✔️ Finding One's Spiritual Path: Encouragement to discover and follow one's unique spiritual journey, acknowledging the support of guides and positive beings.
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Action Items:
1. Find Your Spiritual Path: Explore what spirituality means to you, independent of family or societal expectations.
2. Recognize Guides: Understand that you are not alone; there are positive guides and beings to assist you.
3. Embrace Challenges: Accept the difficulties of learning lessons on Earth and find love in every moment.
4. Visualize Positivity: If love is hard to find in a moment, create a positive visualization to uncover the lesson within.
5. Ask Questions: Stay open to perspectives from your guides and seek answers to deepen your understanding.
Dr. Jonathan Locus's insights provide a profound understanding of the intersection between equity, research, and spirituality. His journey encourages us all to explore our spiritual paths with openness and curiosity, recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the presence of guiding forces in our lives.
