The Phoenix Loop

You Only Die Once – A Better Mantra for the Anxious, Soulful Seeker


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Welcome back to The Solitary Witch Chronicles — the space where we unearth the sacred, the shadowy, and the deeply real.

In this episode, I (Cassi — yogi, rebel, recovering control freak) offer you a soul-soothing perspective shift: a new mantra for the overthinkers, the freedom-seekers, and the wild hearts who crave presence over pressure.

We’ve all heard YOLOyou only live once — but what if that very idea is making us feel more anxious, more behind, and more disconnected than ever?

Today, we explore an alternative: YODO — You Only Die Once. Instead of chasing a highlight reel life, YODO invites you to slow down, root in, and remember that life isn’t a to-do list. It’s a sacred unfolding.

I share personal stories, spiritual reflections, journal prompts, and one comforting tale from my heritage — a Peruvian story about the Angel of Death who walks just behind your shoulder. If they haven’t whispered yet… it’s not your time. So go live.

✨ You’ll also hear:

  • A grounding opening mantra
  • Why YOLO fuels burnout and comparison
  • What YODO really means — and how it frees you
  • Ways I’m choosing presence over perfection in real life
  • Journal prompts to drop deeper into your truth

📖 Want to explore the Andean wisdom I reference in this episode? Check out Masters of the Living Energy by Joan Parisi Wilcox — a beautiful introduction to Peruvian cosmology and the sacred forces that shape our lives.

Take a breath. Trust the river. And remember —

you only die once… so let life be sacred.

🎧 Listen now and DM me your reflections.

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The Phoenix LoopBy Cassidy