What Does It Mean to Live a Fully Alive Life?
12/19/24 • 57 min
How does a joyful musical taxi ride in Aspen lead to profound reflections on love, passion, and purpose in our lives?
In this episode of Came Here to Love, Liz Logan welcomes Jayne Gottlieb, founder of Aspen Shakti, to delve into the profound synergy between personal evolution and the natural world, and the transformative power of embracing love and authenticity in every choice.
Jayne shares her belief in living vibrantly alive and fully embodied. Liz and Jayne explore daily rituals and the art of self-inquiry, encouraging listeners to honor their dynamic inner landscapes and establish personal, sacred boundaries. Jayne's insights revolve around the truth that embracing love and aliveness is the key to a deeply fulfilling life, emphasizing self-inquiry as the gateway to understanding one's divine purpose and aligning with the soul's calling. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to celebrate the interconnected harmony of life and to cultivate positivity within your soul and the community.
Jayne Gottlieb is a holistic mind, body, spirit vitality consultant, and the founder of Aspen Shakti and The ALIVE Culture. With over 15 years of experience as a master teacher, speaker, and transformational guide, Jayne’s work is rooted in the belief that by tapping into our innate vitality and deepest truth, we can become powerful agents of positive change in the world. A former professional performer turned wellness entrepreneur, she blends ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to help individuals and groups unlock their full potential and live with purpose, joy, and impact. Through movement, meditation, breathwork, and conscious connection practices, Jayne creates lasting transformation for her clients and the global community of The ALIVE Culture. Her work has been featured in various media outlets, and she regularly speaks on conscious leadership and the future of wellness. Jayne divides her time between Aspen, Colorado, and New York City, where she continues to expand the reach and impact of her innovative programs.
In this episode:
- (0:00:00) Introduction of Jayne Gottlieb, collaborative sisterhood and growth, what we are loving right now
- (07:20) Dance and yoga integration for personal growth - mindfulness, dance, and intention in movement classes, spiritual fulfillment over financial gain in business
- (17:50) What does “Came Here to Love” mean to Jayne? Reflecting on love in a musical taxi ride, embracing whatever path you take on the journey to love
- (24:29) Establishing flexible self-care daily rituals, balancing public service and personal boundaries
- (36:36) Navigating and shaping life's flow with innate wisdom and boundaries, differentiating between ego and true self
- (41:27) Finding calm, sitting in stillness, using movement and breath to redirect the mind, spending time with your soul
- (48:00) When is life most meaningful?
- (51:20) The journey of love, wholeness and love as transformative gateways, maintaining love awareness in challenging interactions, focusing on self-inquiry
- Subscribe, like, and send us your comments and ideas for future episodes!
Resources:
The Ultimate Taxi in Aspen - https://www.ultimatetaxi.com/
Connect with Jayne on Instagram - @jaynegottlieb
Explore Jayne's work at www.aspenshakti.com
How does a joyful musical taxi ride in Aspen lead to profound reflections on love, passion, and purpose in our lives?
In this episode of Came Here to Love, Liz Logan welcomes Jayne Gottlieb, founder of Aspen Shakti, to delve into the profound synergy between personal evolution and the natural world, and the transformative power of embracing love and authenticity in every choice.
Jayne shares her belief in living vibrantly alive and fully embodied. Liz and Jayne explore daily rituals and the art of self-inquiry, encouraging listeners to honor their dynamic inner landscapes and establish personal, sacred boundaries. Jayne's insights revolve around the truth that embracing love and aliveness is the key to a deeply fulfilling life, emphasizing self-inquiry as the gateway to understanding one's divine purpose and aligning with the soul's calling. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to celebrate the interconnected harmony of life and to cultivate positivity within your soul and the community.
Jayne Gottlieb is a holistic mind, body, spirit vitality consultant, and the founder of Aspen Shakti and The ALIVE Culture. With over 15 years of experience as a master teacher, speaker, and transformational guide, Jayne’s work is rooted in the belief that by tapping into our innate vitality and deepest truth, we can become powerful agents of positive change in the world. A former professional performer turned wellness entrepreneur, she blends ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to help individuals and groups unlock their full potential and live with purpose, joy, and impact. Through movement, meditation, breathwork, and conscious connection practices, Jayne creates lasting transformation for her clients and the global community of The ALIVE Culture. Her work has been featured in various media outlets, and she regularly speaks on conscious leadership and the future of wellness. Jayne divides her time between Aspen, Colorado, and New York City, where she continues to expand the reach and impact of her innovative programs.
In this episode:
- (0:00:00) Introduction of Jayne Gottlieb, collaborative sisterhood and growth, what we are loving right now
- (07:20) Dance and yoga integration for personal growth - mindfulness, dance, and intention in movement classes, spiritual fulfillment over financial gain in business
- (17:50) What does “Came Here to Love” mean to Jayne? Reflecting on love in a musical taxi ride, embracing whatever path you take on the journey to love
- (24:29) Establishing flexible self-care daily rituals, balancing public service and personal boundaries
- (36:36) Navigating and shaping life's flow with innate wisdom and boundaries, differentiating between ego and true self
- (41:27) Finding calm, sitting in stillness, using movement and breath to redirect the mind, spending time with your soul
- (48:00) When is life most meaningful?
- (51:20) The journey of love, wholeness and love as transformative gateways, maintaining love awareness in challenging interactions, focusing on self-inquiry
- Subscribe, like, and send us your comments and ideas for future episodes!
Resources:
The Ultimate Taxi in Aspen - https://www.ultimatetaxi.com/
Connect with Jayne on Instagram - @jaynegottlieb
Explore Jayne's work at www.aspenshakti.com
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- (56:23) Closing questions, mantras
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- (45:00) Closing questions
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