{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Empty Cup","title":"Spiritual Friends","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/541620f4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":916,"description":"What makes a spiritual friendship different from an ordinary friendship?In this episode of The Empty Cup, we explore the rare and precious companions who walk beside us on the path. The ones who encourage our growth rather than our stories, who help us see our blind spots without judgment, who remind us not to lose heart, and who can make us laugh when we take ourselves too seriously.A reflection on trust, honesty, kindness, humour, and the mysterious way some people enter our lives exactly when they are needed.Because sometimes, the greatest gift a spiritual friend can offer is simply to help us remember what truly matters.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1rY8A5CwOm2I4AI68iUxiQYbWV8gTcKBmLPDXhzBnU8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYTQz/ZTI3NTM4ZjVhN2Iy/ZDBjMjdhMDc2MWE3/YWRhYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}