In this episode of The Observatory, Jake Orak joins the show to discuss his journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and what it truly means to live authentically. From his early years in drumming to life-changing experiences in Vietnam, Switzerland, Bali, and Nepal, Jake shares how travel, entrepreneurship, and personal breakdowns opened the door to deeper self-awareness and intentional living. He reflects on closing one chapter of his life through a powerful completion ceremony, the origins of his meditation and inner work, and how these threads eventually wove into his book, Threads of Change.

Timestamps

[02:02] Jake Orak’s background in drumming
[03:00] Jake’s background information
[06:00] Jake’s experience in Vietnam and Switzerland
[14:07] Jake’s entrepreneurial journey
[23:57] The completion ceremony that Jake did with his ex-wife
[27:28] How Jake nurtured his self-awareness and intentionality
[29:40] The nervous breakdown that Jake had in Bali
[37:30] The genesis of meditation and personal work
[47:57] How Jake’s trip to Nepal influenced his life
[01:08:45] Jake's connection with Utah
[01:17:20] Jake’s journey of writing the book: Threads of Change
[01:21:28] How Jake met his partner, Adrian
[01:24:57] The Inner Circle Stewards Drum Session
[01:30:41] Developing your spirituality
[01:35:24] The difference between living in the space of being and the space of doing

Notable quotes:

• “When you start doing things consciously for yourself and developing your own flavor of spirituality, that’s when things start to unfold, especially when you are able to share that openly within a group.” - Jake Orak [01:30:41]

Relevant links: 

Jake Orak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeorak/?hl=en

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