When pain becomes a teacher, awakening often follows. In this deeply personal and transformative episode of Spiritual Infinity, I sit down with Justin Shaw — writer, “mystical comedian,” and spiritual guide — to trace the remarkable path from addiction and despair to awakening and purpose.

Justin’s story is one of radical self-discovery. Raised in an emotionally closed household where the word love was rarely spoken, he grew up searching for meaning in all the wrong places — alcohol, drugs, and fleeting escapes. By his twenties, life had unraveled into chaos: park benches, rehabs, and rock bottom moments. Yet somewhere within that darkness, a spark remained.

He describes his first “bliss attack” — a spontaneous surge of unconditional love that replaced years of panic. “It was like a near-life experience,” he said. “For the first time, I wasn’t disconnected — I was fully alive.”

That awakening opened the doorway to what he now calls source energy — the living current of consciousness that surrounds and animates all life. Through shadow work, meditation, and shamanic guidance, Justin began to understand how much of human suffering comes from living in what he calls airplane mode: disconnected from the divine signal that constantly tries to reach us.

He likens the spiritual journey to stepping back from a wall:

“When you’re nose-to-the-wall, all you see is blur. Step back — you see a brick. Step further — you see a castle. That’s what happens when we shift from a narrow, convergent focus on the world to a divergent focus on life.”

Justin’s healing wasn’t instant. It came through heartbreak, loss, and hard-earned humility. Yet it was through service that he found freedom — guiding others as a Spiritual Sherpa, helping them climb the rungs of awakening one conversation at a time. His book, Sorcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness (spelled with a “u”), reframes ancient wisdom with humor, honesty, and modern insight.

“People think sorcery is magic spells,” he said, smiling. “But the real magic is transforming yourself — questioning everything you were programmed to believe.”

For Justin, living a conscious life isn’t about escaping pain but learning from it. “Stop living like it’s your last day,” he says. “Start living like it’s your first. Be curious again — like a child seeing the world for the first time.”

Closing Reflection

The journey to awakening is rarely a straight path — it winds through grief, surrender, and rediscovery. But when you choose curiosity over fear, life begins again.

Affirmation:I open my heart to the first light of every day. With wonder as my compass, I return to myself — whole, awake, and free.

Guest Contact & Bio

Justin Shaw is a writer, transformational teacher, and self-described “mystical comedian.” After overcoming years of addiction and disconnection, he now helps others awaken to their true power through humor, self-inquiry, and spiritual practice. His book, Sorcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness (spelled with a “u”), offers a grounded and often playful path toward healing and self-realization.

Justin offers one-on-one “Spiritual Sherpa” sessions, guiding others to reconnect with Source energy and uncover their divine potential.

Connect with Justin Shaw:

* Website: awakenthesorcerer.com

* Email: [email protected] (spelled with a “u”)

* Instagram: @sorcerer_13

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