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Scent of Light

by Kenneth E. Norton

The Scent of Light is a regular series of 5-minute vignettes produced by Kenneth E. Norton for the Radio Spotlight Magazine hosted by Andre' Marc on Radio KOWS 92.5 FM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month between 2 to 4 PM, streaming live at kows.fm. In the midst of political commentary the episodes are meant to be an oasis for the mind to center and reflect, and from here discern and understand what is being discussed, rather than from the branch of another person's emotionally fueled story. Ken Norton earned his master's degree in Materials Science from Stanford University as the Vietnam War was ending. During that time Ken served as the personal assistant to a poet/sociologist Dr. William Hermanns as he prepared his writings for publication, exposing Ken to not only the sciences but also the humanities and comparative religion for making conscious and conscionable choices. Ken lives in Santa Rosa with his life partner Elaine and their little dog Rosey.The complete list of S

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  1. Transformation

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - "Transformation" is this 5-minute episode. Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 11/22/2020, which is a repeat of the original broadcast on 12/8/2019. The fall season's triggers for transformation like falling temperature and...

  2. Contemplating Nature

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - 5-minute episode "Contemplating Naturer", that was broadcast/streamed on 11/9/2020 over Radio KOWS during Radio Spotlight Magazine. Featured is my reading of Hermann Hesse's short essay on Trees from his 1920 "Wandering: Notes and Sketches", which is a great…

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  3. Recognition

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - This 5-minute episode is titled "Recognition". Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 9/8/2019 and repeat on 10/25/2020. The greatest recognition is that of intuition. Visit the episode's web archive page to read the transcript and...

  4. Scent of Light

    Scent of Light is the name of this episode in which I choose the name for this series of 5-minute episodes on the Scent of Light. I was inspired by a poem of Hafiz. Like a great starving Beast My body is quivering Fixed On the scent Of Light. Check out the web archive page for this episode to…

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  5. Gratitude, Complaint, Breath

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - This 5-minute episode: Gratitude, Complaint, Breath . Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine originally on Sunday 9/23/2018 with repeat broadcast on 9/27/2020. See the web archive page for this episode, read the transcript, and check out the...

  6. Prayer

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - 5-minute episode "Prayer", that was broadcast/streamed on 9/13/2020 over Radio KOWS during Radio Spotlight Magazine. See reference links. I definitely had to pray on this topic. There are unsettling events unfolding around us for which prayer can help us discern…

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  7. Fear

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - 5-minute episode "Fear", that was broadcast/streamed on 8/23/2020 over Radio KOWS during Radio Spotlight Magazine. Do not fear Fear. Read the transcript at http://kennethenorton.com/SOL/SOL200823.html

  8. Peace

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - This 5-minute episode: Peace. Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 11/25/2018 and repeated on 8/9/2020. Peace is one of my mentor’s Ten Words to the Creative Spirit, in which he penned: "Give me peace so an angelic spirit...

  9. The Word

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - This 5-minute episode: The Word . Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine originally on Sunday 7/22/2018, and repeated on Sunday 7/26/2020. I look at our reliance on the word. Visit the episode's archive web page to read the transcript,...

  10. Purpose

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - 5-minute episode "Purpose", that was broadcast/streamed on 5/24/2020 over Radio KOWS during Radio Spotlight Magazine. Have you thought about how purposes works in your life? See references and links pertinent to the show on the episode's web archive page at...

  11. Entering the Stillness

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - This 5-minute episode is titled "Entering the Stillness". Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine originally on Sunday May 10, 2019 and repeat on Sunday May 10, 2020. For links to references visit the episode's webpage at...

  12. Being

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - "Being" is the title of this 5-minute episode, as we celebrate Earth Day's 50th Anniversary. Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 4/26/2020. The transcript and referenced links. as we as the audio file, are at the web archive page...

  13. Renewal

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - "Renewal" is the title of this 5-minute episode. Passover, Easter, Pandemic, and Spring all calling for Renewal. Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 4/12/2020. http://kennethenorton.com/SOL/SOL200412.html

  14. Discernment

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - "Discernment" is the title of this 5-minute episode. With the havoc caused by the pandemic we need to cultivate our discernment. Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 3/22/2020. For the transcript and links to references mentioned…

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  15. Anticipation

    Scent of Light with Ken Norton - "Anticipation" is the title of this 5-minute episode. Anticipation can be a strong tool for gathering the elements for the materialization of its envisioned future. Broadcast over Radio KOWS 92.5FM on Radio Spotlight Magazine on Sunday 3/8/2020....

  16. Faith

    Faith is the title of this 5-minute episode on the Scent of Light. A look into the geneology of my father's line revealed some ancestors as leaders of faith, but different faiths. The audio recording and transcript of the broadcast today is now online at http://kennethenorton.com/SOL/SOL200223.html

  17. Crow Medicine

    "Crow Medicine" is the title of this 5-minute episode on the Scent of Light. A wounded crow with a broken left wing took refuge in our backyard garden for 4 days beginning the day after Republican Senators (minus Senator Mitt Romney who referred to his oath to God) voted to not remove the…

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  18. Belonging

    Belonging is a sweet sense that is so important to child development and loving relationships but it can be a detriment in a group if pleasing becomes a priority instead of wise decision making. The transcript and reference links are on the episode's web archive page at...

  19. Timing

    The Winter Solstice is a turning taking place at a galactic scale; turnings are part of our bodily and social lives. We can learn the patterns and notice the timing of such turnings, and apply this to our communications for the turning of opinions. Discerning take a centered and clear mind.…

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About this show

The Scent of Light is a regular series of 5-minute vignettes produced by Kenneth E. Norton for the Radio Spotlight Magazine hosted by Andre' Marc on Radio KOWS 92.5 FM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month between 2 to 4 PM, streaming live at kows.fm. In the midst of political commentary the episodes are meant to be an oasis for the mind to center and reflect, and from here discern and understand what is being discussed, rather than from the branch of another person's emotionally fueled story. Ken Norton earned his master's degree in Materials Science from Stanford University as the Vietnam War was ending. During that time Ken served as the personal assistant to a poet/sociologist Dr. William Hermanns as he prepared his writings for publication, exposing Ken to not only the sciences but also the humanities and comparative religion for making conscious and conscionable choices. Ken lives in Santa Rosa with his life partner Elaine and their little dog Rosey.The complete list of S

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Scent of Light have?

Scent of Light has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 24, 2020.

What is Scent of Light about?

The Scent of Light is a regular series of 5-minute vignettes produced by Kenneth E. Norton for the Radio Spotlight Magazine hosted by Andre' Marc on Radio KOWS 92.5 FM on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month between 2 to 4 PM, streaming live at kows.fm. In the midst of political commentary the...

How often does Scent of Light release new episodes?

Scent of Light publishes every two weeks, based on its 19 episodes since January 2020.

Who hosts Scent of Light?

Scent of Light is created and hosted by Kenneth E. Norton.
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