Don't Step on the Bluebells

In this illuminating episode of "Don't Step on the Blue Bells," host Amanda Parker welcomes Sharad Lal, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and coach who has dedicated himself to exploring the concept of purpose. Sharad shares his personal journey from a success-driven corporate career to a life-altering loss that led him to question the true meaning of fulfillment. He discusses how this experience sparked his deep dive into spirituality, psychology, and philosophy, ultimately leading to his current work helping others discover their own sense of purpose.

Sharad offers valuable insights on what purpose really means, debunking the myth of a single, grand life purpose and instead advocating for a life filled with purposeful activities. He emphasizes the importance of looking inward, clearing out mental noise, and connecting with what truly matters to oneself. The conversation touches on practical strategies for discovering purpose, including meditation, journaling, and therapy, while also addressing the balance between idealism and practicality in pursuing a purposeful life. Sharad's approach encourages listeners to embrace curiosity, sit with discomfort, and engage in an ongoing process of self-discovery and iteration.
Key Takeaways

• Purpose is not a singular grand mission, but rather a collection of fulfilling activities that align with your values and make a positive impact.
• Discovering purpose often requires quieting external noise through practices like meditation, journaling, or therapy to connect with what truly matters to you.
• Post-traumatic growth can lead to profound self-discovery and purpose, as challenging experiences often prompt deep questioning of core beliefs and societal expectations.
• Balance is crucial - pursuing purpose should be practical and sustainable, considering both personal fulfillment and life responsibilities.
• Finding purpose is an iterative process that involves inner reflection, real-world application, and continuous adjustment as you learn and grow.

Get in Touch with Sharad:

• Website: www.sharadlal.net
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/

More ways to deepen your own learning:
1. Get the Show Notes Here - https://www.dontsteponthebluebells.com/episodes
3. Join the Saturday Emails for inspiration, insights, and oh-so-relatable stories of growth! - https://couragefactory.ck.page/podmail

4. If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) write Amanda on Instagram @amandaparker.co

In this episode, host Amanda Parker interviews her sister Jessie Parker about the transformative power of affirmations. They discuss how affirmations can be used to rewrite unhelpful beliefs that were often formed in childhood, and to consciously cultivate more supportive, empowering beliefs instead.

Jessie stresses the importance of uncovering your true underlying beliefs first before creating affirmations, so they can fully align with your deeper self. She shares how affirmations work best when you engage your whole being - mind, body and emotions. Visualizations, feeling the emotions you want to cultivate, and repeating affirmations regularly help cement new neural pathways.

Amanda and Jessie also talk about how to write effective affirmations in the first person, emphasize different words to keep them fresh, and display affirmations around your home as reminders. Jessie leads a visualization for feeling affirmations in your body.

They explore the idea that healing is a process of bringing the mind, body and spirit into greater harmony, which affirmations can facilitate by transforming limiting thought patterns. Jessie also shares exciting updates on her artwork, affirmation card deck - A Gentle Reminder - and new Reiki practice.
Key Takeaways

• Healing involves aligning the mind, body, and spirit.
• Physical pain can be a symptom of underlying emotional beliefs.
• Uncovering and rewriting beliefs is essential for personal growth and healing.
• Affirmations can be used to create new, positive beliefs and rewire the brain. Affirmations can be used to create new beliefs and change old belief patterns.
• Neuroplasticity allows the brain to form new neural pathways and reinforce new beliefs.
• Visualization exercises can help in experiencing the creation of new neural pathways.
• Writing effective affirmations involves using first-person language and emphasizing different words to keep the brain engaged.
• Incorporating affirmations into daily life through notes, recordings, and repetition can help reinforce new beliefs.

How to Get in Touch with Jessie

• Website: www.JessieMakesStuff.com
• Instagram: @jessiemakesstuff

More ways to deepen your own learning:
1. Get the Show Notes Here - https://www.dontsteponthebluebells.com/episodes
3. Join the Saturday Emails for inspiration, insights, and oh-so-relatable stories of growth! - https://couragefactory.ck.page/podmail

4. If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) write Amanda on Instagram @amandaparker.co

Ever wondered what it truly means to embrace your feminine energy? In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of women's healing work with the insightful Susanne Amoraal.
Susanne takes us on a journey through her "Holy Quest of the Mystic Woman" retreat, unveiling four powerful feminine archetypes that reside within each of us. From the innocent girl to the magical wise one, discover how these archetypes can unlock your inner wisdom and transform your life.
But that's not all - Susanne challenges our understanding of trauma, describing it as "stuck energy" and offering a fresh perspective on healing. She shares her unique approach to making the invisible visible, helping women reclaim their power and find balance between feminine and masculine energies.
Whether you're a seasoned spiritual seeker or new to the concept of energy work, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas for your personal growth journey. Susanne's warmth and wisdom shine through as she discusses the importance of self-love, feeling safe within yourself, and finding the right guide for your healing path.
Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and empowered. This conversation might just be the catalyst you need to embark on your own holy quest of self-discovery and healing.
How to Get in Touch with Susanne:

• Website: https://www.susanamoraal.nl/
• Instagram: @susanneamoraal
• LinkedIn: @Susanne Amoraal

More ways to deepen your own learning:
1. Get the Show Notes Here - https://www.dontsteponthebluebells.com/episodes
3. Join the Saturday Emails for inspiration, insights, and oh-so-relatable stories of growth! - https://couragefactory.ck.page/podmail

4. If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) write Amanda on Instagram @amandaparker.co

In this episode, aura reading expert Naomi Barnouw-Lindner explains how reading the aura energy field provides profound personalized insights and healing. We explore what auras are, how aura readings access wisdom from the universal library, practical benefits like uncovering talents, the importance of integrating insights, and why developing intuition serves both personal and planetary evolution.

Key Takeaways

• An aura is the energy system surrounding and flowing through human beings, consisting of different layers and chakras.
• Aura readings involve observing and interpreting subtle information in the energy system, including colors, images, and feelings.
• Aura readings can provide deep insights into a person's talents, patterns, and potential, supporting personal and professional development. During aura readings, Naomi tunes in to relevant information for the present moment and provides insights that can help clients on their journey.
• Reconnecting with talents and purpose can lead to a more fulfilling life and work experience.
• Integrating insights and taking action is crucial for creating lasting change.
• Everyone has the capacity to tap into their intuition and develop their psychic abilities.

More ways to deepen your own learning:
1. Get the Show Notes Here - https://www.dontsteponthebluebells.com/episodes
3. Join the Saturday Emails for inspiration, insights, and oh-so-relatable stories of growth! - https://couragefactory.ck.page/podmail

4. If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) write Amanda on Instagram @amandaparker.co

In this episode, Yoga teacher Bernardino (Bala) Machado shares ancient yogic wisdom on healing, overcoming suffering by accepting reality, regulating the nervous system, releasing trauma stored in the body, and remembering our true nature beyond narratives.
The conversation explores advanced but practical teachings like grasping less in life to allow more abundance to flow effortlessly. Bala examines yoga's role regulating nervous system imbalances being affirmed by science. And Bala explains conceptual foundations of yoga like overcoming suffering by accepting reality as-it-is and releasing traumatic imprints encoded in the body's tissues through yoga postures and breathwork.

How to Get in Touch:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @ombalayoga - https://instagram.com/ombalayoga
• Email or Message Bala to join his expert guided trip to India in January 2024! - It will be a magical experience centered on yoga philosophy and sacred tradition - seeing beyond what is traditionally known in the region.

More ways to deepen your own learning:
1. Get the Show Notes Here - https://www.dontsteponthebluebells.com/episodes
3. Join the Saturday Emails for inspiration, insights, and oh-so-relatable stories of growth! - https://couragefactory.ck.page/podmail

4. If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) write Amanda on Instagram @amandaparker.co