What happens when gratitude stops being a polite performance and starts becoming a shocking wonder that explodes in your heart?
In this intimate follow-up episode, I speak with my dear friend and student, Steven, about his spiritual journey over the past six months. He shares about his experiences with the 12 steps of recovery, his (former) firm belief that he was not the kind of guy who would meditate, let alone chant to fierce Tantric goddesses, and how, one Friday night, he was miraculously ‘divorced’ from his former life story.
Touching on themes like forgiveness, the sound frequencies that rewrite our inner scripts, the healing power of divine intervention and genuine human connection, and the re-enchantment of life, this episode offers a glimpse behind the scenes of spiritual awakening and inspiration for anyone stepping into the unknown.
So bring your heart, your headphones, lean back, relax, and enjoy the chat.
Steven, thank you for this heartfelt conversation. It’s a joy to be in your presence - your honesty, depth and humor are a gift. I’m grateful for the way you show up so fully and invite others to do the same.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Short Meditation
11:03 - Steven's Transformation
24:07 - Exploring Gratitude, Conformity and Forgiveness
31:00 - Divorcing the Old Self
33:30 - Exploring Sādhana and Deity Energies in Tantra
36:10 - The Power of Sound and Frequency
39:28 - Intuition and the Journey of Self-Discovery
42:58 - Personal Encounter with Mā Kālī
45:30 - The Duality of Love and Terror in Transformation
47:18 - When a Sacred Time of Remembrance Turns Into the Easter Bunny Hunt
48:27 - Hanuman and Purposeful Joy
49:49 - On Spiritual Awakening and the Privilege of Being of Service
52:41 - Tantric Meditation and the 12 Steps
56:35 - Experiencing Life Beyond Intellect
57:15 - From Self-Improvement to Wonder
01:00 - Bhaktas: The Lovers of God
01:03 - The Fusion of Hearts in Community
