In this deeply grounding and expansive episode of Spiritual Infinity, Zenzi Sewaah welcomes Reverend Connie L. Habash, an interfaith minister, licensed psychotherapist, ecotherapist, and longtime yoga and meditation teacher based in California.
Rather than a dramatic moment of awakening, Connie shares a lifelong, gradual spiritual unfolding—one that began in childhood with an innate sense of communion with the Divine and matured through decades of sincere exploration across spiritual traditions. Raised within a conventional religious structure that felt spiritually hollow to her, she followed an inner calling that led her through Hinduism, Buddhism, mystical Christianity and Judaism, earth-based traditions, nature spirituality, and embodied contemplative practice.
At the heart of this conversation is a shared understanding that the Divine is not external, gendered, or confined to form. It is infinite presence—beyond language and concept—expressing itself through all life. Connie speaks powerfully about the limits of human projection onto the Divine, reminding listeners that any image or definition we hold is already too small for what is infinite.
Together, Zenzi and Connie explore themes that are especially relevant in the current global climate:
* The Divine as an infinite, living presence within every cell of the body
* Spirituality as something to be embodied, not idealized
* Humanity as co-creator through conscious response rather than control
* The intelligence of the body and emotions as guides rather than obstacles
* Why anger, shame, grief, and anxiety are messages—not failures
* The danger of spiritual bypassing and the myth of spiritual perfection
* Humility and compassion as signs of maturity, not weakness
* Presence as the true gateway to awakening
A central thread in the discussion is anxiety and stress as a collective experience, particularly among younger generations. Connie speaks candidly about the pressure facing Gen Z—climate instability, economic uncertainty, social fragmentation, and the erosion of traditional spiritual communities. Rather than viewing anxiety as pathology, she reframes it as evidence of care, sensitivity, and moral awareness in a world undergoing profound transition.
Nature emerges as one of the most important spiritual teachers in the episode. Connie describes how slowing down in nature—whether in a park, a garden, or simply by observing the sky—can return us to presence, humility, and wonder. Nature, she reminds us, does not strive to be perfect. It expresses fully, adapts, lets go, and renews. This, too, is our invitation.
The conversation also addresses the pressure many people feel on a spiritual path to become “better” or more enlightened. Connie names this the saint syndrome—the belief that spiritual growth requires perfection. Instead, she offers a gentler truth: awakening is not about becoming someone else; it is about uncovering who we already are.
Throughout the episode, Zenzi and Connie emphasize that transformation happens not in the past or the future, but in the present moment—through awareness, honest self-reflection, and compassionate response. Presence, not self-judgment, is what allows growth to unfold naturally.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inwardly, reconnect with nature, and remember that spirituality is not an escape from being human—but a deeper way of inhabiting it.Closing Thought
Pause for a moment.
Notice your breath.Notice your body as it is right now.
Ask yourself quietly:What is this moment inviting me to meet with honesty and care?
Awakening does not ask you to be perfect.It asks you to be present.
Guest Contact & Bio — Reverend Connie L. Habash
Reverend Connie L. Habash, LMFT is an interfaith minister, licensed psychotherapist, ecotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher, and spiritual mentor based in California.
Her work integrates psychology, spirituality, nature, and embodied practice to support conscious awakening, emotional healing, and meaningful living. Connie is dedicated to creating community-based spaces where people can explore spirituality in a grounded, inclusive, and experiential way.
She offers retreats, online communities, spiritual mentoring, ecotherapy sessions, and courses focused on presence, aging, and living in harmony with the Earth.
Website:
https://www.awakeningself.com
Offerings include:
* Awakening Women of the Earth (monthly free community)
* The Sacred Path of Aging (55+)
* Redwood Circle spiritual support group
* Ecotherapy and spiritual mentoring (online and in nature)
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