004. Kate’s Awakening Story - Ego Death & The Dark Night of the Soul

04/09/24 • 62 min

In this episode Kate shares her awakening journey, which began with the realization of her ego and its unhealthy impact on her life. She shares with us how the events that followed sparked an intense ego death and dark night of the soul that completely transformed her life.

In this conversation we explore the healing power of nature, how awakenings deepen our connection with our authentic selves and the importance of trusting, surrendering, and embracing the human experience.

We reflect on our own journeys of awakening and how every moment of our lives, is leading us to lessons, growth edges and experiences our soul wants us to have so that we can live into our full potential.

And finally we delve into understanding how to heal the unhealthy ego, our limiting beliefs and stories by cultivating compassion for it, so that we can live our lives as our authentic, soul selves.

Takeaways

Recognizing and taking responsibility for our unhealthy ego expression is a crucial step in personal growth and self-discovery.
Nature can be a powerful healer and teacher, reminding us of our connection to the world and the truth of who we are.
A deep sense of presence, inner peace, and connectedness are some of the gifts of the awakening experience.
Learning to trust and surrender to the force of life that is guiding and supporting us is made easier through our awakening
Developing compassion for the ego and approaching it with love can allows us the fully understand and heal our limiting beliefs and stories

And finally we delve into understanding how to heal the unhealthy ego, our limiting beliefs and stories by cultivating compassion for it, so that we can live our lives as our authentic, soul selves.

Takeaways

Recognizing and taking responsibility for our unhealthy ego expression is a crucial step in personal growth and self-discovery.
Nature can be a powerful healer and teacher, reminding us of our connection to the world and the truth of who we are.
A deep sense of presence, inner peace, and connectedness are some of the gifts of the awakening experience.
Learning to trust and surrender to the force of life that is guiding and supporting us is made easier through our awakening
Developing compassion for the ego and approaching it with love can allows us the fully understand and heal our limiting beliefs and stories

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003. Amanda’s Awakening Journey - Making peace with death to live more fully

In this episode, Amanda shares her personal journey with awakening, which was triggered by her mother's passing. She reflects on the impact of her mother's death and the questions it raised about the purpose of life and her own existence.

Amanda discusses the process of recognizing that she has had many awakening experiences and the importance of seeking guidance to navigate awakening and our own self-exploration.

She shares the various modalities she has explored, including energy medicine, sound healing, plant medicine, meditation, and tarot, and how they have supported her personal growth and understanding of herself.

Amanda also reflects on how her awakening journey has changed the trajectory of her life, bringing her more peace and acceptance.

She emphasizes the importance of trust and being open to new experiences as guiding lights for those who are beginning to awaken.

Takeaways

Awakening experiences can be triggered by significant life events, such as the death of a loved one.
Recognizing and understanding awakening experiences can lead to self-acceptance and self-responsibility.
Seeking guidance and exploring various modalities can support personal growth and healing.
Embodiment practices, such as meditation and energy work, can help individuals connect with their intuition and inner truth. Consistency in meditation practice can provide a foundation for personal growth and transformation.
Awakening can bring more peace and acceptance into one's life.
Trust and openness to new experiences are essential for those on the awakening journey.
Synchronistic experiences can deepen our connection to the present moment and provide guidance.
Life is constantly speaking to us, and being present allows us to listen and receive its messages.

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005. The Soul, Soul Family & Intuition with Vanessa Smith - The magic that brought us all to this particular conversation in space and time

In this episode, we are joined by Vanessa Smith to discuss the concept of the soul and its importance in our awakening journeys. We explore the idea that we are not just human beings with a soul, but rather our soul has a human experience. We dive into the concept of the soul family and use tangible and current examples from own relationships to illustrate how our lives guide us to connect and collaborate with those we made agreements with on a soul level.

The importance of following intuition and creating new paths is also discussed, along with the impact of intuition on personal and collective growth. The episode concludes with an introduction to the Energy Guide program, which supports individuals in expanding their intuitive gifts and navigating energy.

Takeaways

Our soul has a human experience, and the soul is a unique creative expression of all that is.
Soul family members are part of our soul group and can support and activate our healing work.
Following our intuition and connecting with our soul family is essential in navigating our awakening journeys. Soul families are energetically connected through a golden thread of light, and shifting within the soul family web can create changes in our lives.
Healing and awakening journeys impact the soul family experience, and recognizing commonalities within the soul family can lead to deeper connections.
Soul mirroring is a powerful tool for growth and transformation, allowing us to see ourselves reflected in others and experience a different kind of intimacy.
Intuition is evolving and becoming more accessible, and it is important to trust and follow our intuitive hits.
Relearning where to look for answers and cultivating a relationship with our intuition can lead to a more aligned and fulfilling life.