Seeing just how real your own mortality is will make you think about things like this. This has been my experience. If you haven't had an experience like that -- don't wait for that to be the wake up call to turning up the volume of your truth and purpose. In this episode I share 5 thoughts on how to live your music full out. Would love to hear your tips, too! 

Episode Highlights

• Almost 13 weeks Slimer Free.
• Called to process the emotional trauma since the biggest part of physical healing has passed.
• Feeling some grief and looking for a place to process it.
• Grateful for the support of my community.
• Everything in life has prepared me for this experience.
• Committed to not dying with my music still inside of me.
• The Wild Edge of Sorrow - at the root of depression is unprocessed grief.
• I'm the only one holding me back.

Listen for more & follow me on IG @unravelingrachel.

An update on my literal unraveling. 

Questioning if I'm creating what I thought I would.

Grateful for what is anyway.

Realizing how closed my heart has been.

Learning to receive and reflecting on how I've given.

Slimer's significance to me.

The big theme of this podcast is COMMITMENT...especially how fear of commitment has kept me from the things I really want in life. I talk about the value of vocalizing desire and learning to TRUST and tune in and lean into the unknown.

Also mentioned in this episode:

My awesome friend Lauren in Perth. She's got great fashion tips and super cute cooking vids on her blog and Youtube. Instagram

Web: https://laurennatalia.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurennatalia.co/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Laurenloveslaughter

Who's Listening

Burning Man

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Dori Frame, my awesome friend and brilliant Life Coach who pointed out that I don't value easy.
Dori's IG@brightbluemoment

Tim Ferris on What if it was easy?

Tim Ferris Interview with Marie Forleo

Tim talks about fear, anxiety, psychedelics, self love and writing routines -- all of which I found very interesting and valuable. You might, too.

Burning Man Website , for those who may not know what Burning Man is or are curious to learn more.

Join me on Instagram @unravelingrachel

I talk about two practices I use to help let my feelings flow and tune my mindset in to a vibration of positivity and abundance  - Morning Pages and Magical Mornings.

I share a Magical Morning for my day to help you see how it’s done and how good it can feel to witness this practice from others. Let me know if you give it a try!

Mentioned in this episode:

Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way

Let’s unravel together on IG! Join me @unravelingrachel.

“All Addictions stem from this moment, when we meet our edge and we just can’t stand it.”

More wise words from Pema Chodron as I continue reading from Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times. In this episode, I read Chapter 3: This Very Moment is the Perfect Teacher.

At the end, I talk about a recent meeting I had with my edge as I was making an attempt at Marie Kondo-ing my bedroom and check out from overwhelm with a bag of chips. And I share an analogy about the importance of feeling the feelings instead of eating the chips.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times - Pema Chödrön

Jess Lively - IG: @jessclively  Podcast: The Lively Show

Katie Dalebout -  IG: @katiedalebout  Podcast: Let it Out

Episode 248: How to Not Always Be Working and Following Correct v Right or Wrong with Marlee Grace

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In this episode I read Chapters 1 and 2 from Pema Chödrön’s When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times. This book called to me one night and the message was so relevant and useful that I wanted to share it here with you.

The first chapter, Intimacy with Fear, for me speaks right to the heart of what Unraveling is for me. The wisdom flows on into Chapter 2, titled the same as the book, which poses a big question for our lives, “Am I going to practice peace or am I going to war?”  

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times - Pema Chödrön

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I’m baaaack! And I’ve moved to a new home!

In this update on my unraveling I talk about...transition...home...creative space...trusting the universe...flowing with what is...being gentle with myself...and one of my faves - The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

It’s good to be back with you.

The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz

The Alchemist  - Paulo Coelho

Inspired by a passage from Oneness by Rasha and a quote from Yung Pueblo, I share my experience of really, deeply feeling love and appreciation for the first time and how that has forever changed my view on life. That rock song got it wrong, love never hurts (but attachment sure does).

Oneness - Rasha

Inward -  Yung Pueblo