This is a public preview of Episode 1-154, available exclusively to subscribers.

In this short segment, Master Steenrod explains why staying in the wrong situation burns extraordinary amounts of energy. Using the image of “fire under water,” he shows how misalignment drains karmic force, stalls growth, and signals the need for real transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered why holding still can feel harder than moving forward, this preview offers a glimpse into a much deeper teaching.

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the classical Mandate of Heaven and its modern application

the three layers of karma

why misalignment consumes ling

how transformation restores energetic flow

the timing dynamics behind mandated change

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