As you’ve probably already noticed in your own experience, life often follows a meandering path, filled with unexpected twists and occasional ruts. And sometimes, if we happen to slip into one of those ruts, it may seem as if there is no way to escape—the deeper the rut, the more this seems to be so. And then, what happens is we may eventually get so accustomed to the rut that we begin to think of our life as “comfortable”, and our inclination to get out of the rut gradually fades.

At least until something shakes us back into wakefulness!

Obviously, it’s essential to be wary of those ruts, for they can easily become comfortable traps that ensnare us. So, the question arises: What does it take to unstick ourselves from these comfortable yet stagnant situations? Is there a way for us to re-ground ourselves in reality, or do we really need a forceful push from the universe, something that causes the cookie of our existence to crumble around us?

In this Soul Empowerment conversation, we candidly share our own experiences of facing difficult situations and how these soul-supported moments empowered us. These moments, often referred to as wake-up calls, have the power to halt our lives, seemingly wiping the slate clean. However, it’s crucial to recognize that when we start anew, we do so from a vantage point enriched by the experiences and lessons we’ve gathered along the way. Here are some of the things we discuss:

Wake-up Calls

Some life-experiences can bring your life to a standstill,l and even appear to wipe it all away, leaving you in a position where you have to start over. However, as painful as this may be, you are never starting from the same place you were. You have many experiences and learnings under your belt that you can call upon to support you to move forward on a new and more interesting path.

The Comfort Zone

What is this thing we call “the comfort zone” and why should you care about it anyway? As you’ll learn, although there is always good reason to have a safe place to regroup, if you spend too much time in need of “safety”, you’ll soon feel far too comfortable—to the point where you aren’t motivated or inspired to expand and grow. Sometimes it takes a “wake-up call” to remind you of the truth of who you really are and why you are here!

Falling Apart, or Falling Together

As Neale Donald Walsch reminds us, “just when it looks like life is falling apart, it may actually be falling together.” These are important words to remember, and can help us to adjust our perspective in the face of difficult circumstances.

Challenge, Choice, Change

Remember, from our previous episode, that you can always “discern, determine, and decide”. Well, when life delivers challenges, we still have choices available and we can choose the changes we wish to see in our lives.

Check out the recording—and please remember to leave a comment in the discussion section below.

Remember, life is not always comfortable, but in hindsight, we often see that our most uncomfortable and challenging moments are also the periods of our greatest growth. Perhaps they are gifts from our soul, guiding us toward a more fulfilling path.

About the Team

Sara Jane: Vocal Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner. Having worked on herself and healed her own early years trauma and hurt, Sara now supports clients, from her own experiences, to heal their own trauma and live a more fulfilling and happy life. www.VocalReiki.com

Gayle Nowak: Visibility Coach who shifts world-changing healers, lightworkers and New Earth leaders from outdated patterns into new possibilities. She weaves multiple modalities to guide clients and audiences into their truest expression so they can honor and carry out their soul mission. www.GayleNowak.com

Scott Holmes: Reiki Master, Polarity Therapist, RYSE Practitioner, Theta Healer Practitioner, and Author who empowers clients to transform and grow through multiple modalities of light, deep touch, sound, intention and crystals. www.RScottHolmes.com