Lovelasting

Bonus Episode: Taking a break to become who I know I am


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In this episode, I make a comeback after a hiatus to address the questions surrounding the podcast's absence. Starting this podcast was a way for me to share my thoughts and, unexpectedly, I discovered that speaking my thoughts out loud had a profound impact on me. It breathed life into my ideas, causing them to blossom and sometimes even change. This newfound realization shook me, as it made me question long-held beliefs that had shaped my entire life. I found myself struggling to handle these new emotions and resorted to pushing them aside, pretending they didn't exist. However, life continued to throw curveballs my way, and it became impossible to maintain the facade of who I thought I needed to be. Over the past year and a half, I embarked on a journey of intense self-reflection and inner work, largely hidden from the public eye. I learned that life never stops moving and changing, and I was faced with a choice: to be pushed by pain or to be pulled by vision. I had to confront my fear of death, not just in a physical sense, but also the death of relationships, situations, and the version of myself that I had meticulously crafted over the years. Letting go of that version was terrifying because it meant stepping into unfamiliar territory, halfway between who I thought I was and who I wanted to become. During this process, I experienced vivid dreams that urged me to do things that seemed nonsensical at first. In a moment of frustration and anger, I reluctantly followed the guidance of these dreams, only to regret it immediately. But something unexpected happened – my fear started to fade, and it was replaced by love. The anger I held onto transformed into clarity, and the void I felt was no longer empty. I began to understand that the fear I had clung to prevented love from fully residing in my heart. It was then that I realized the importance of choosing love over fear and allowing it to be the foundation of my being. While I still experience moments of fear, I am now more aware of what I invite into my heart. As I reflect on my dreams and nightmares, I recognize the power of speaking them out loud. In sharing my dream to help people find their purpose through pain and my nightmare of living a life consumed by fear, I hope to inspire others to embrace their own dreams and confront their fears. The pursuit of material possessions and external sources of love proved empty, and I discovered that love had to start within me. As a mother, I long for a world with less pain and more love, and I believe that by alleviating someone's pain and teaching them to do the same for others, we can create a significant shift. Money and possessions hold little meaning unless they are shared and enjoyed with love. As I navigate this season of change and self-discovery, I aim to become a catalyst for positive transformation. While I won't be releasing episodes weekly, I will pop in occasionally with updates and share my ongoing journey. Stay tuned for the next season of my life, as I continue to figure out what it holds. Thank you for your support, and remember that I love you all to the moon and back.

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LovelastingBy Jennifer Grayda