Humans have lost their connection to nature, particularly the cyclical nature of life, which has negatively impacted their spiritual development. This podcast explains the importance of consciously ending cycles, highlighting three rules: becoming comfortable with death, creating space for reflection, and using powerful intention. By following a three-step spiritual practice, including review, ceremony, and intention, individuals can successfully end cycles and transition into new beginnings with greater ease and positive energy.
Cycles & Energy
• 00:01:35 The podcast explains how the energy of each cycle in life is unique, aligning with the river analogy. It explains that working with a cycle's energy allows for easier navigation and increased momentum, and that understanding end-of-cycle energy can facilitate transformative endings and prepare us for new beginnings. Additionally, working with cycles focuses attention and intention, accelerating personal growth and transformation.
End-of-Cycle Rules
• 00:04:05 The podcast outlines three rules for ending cycles: becoming comfortable with the energy of death, creating space for reflection, and using powerful intention. It compares end-of-cycle energy to nature, where death provides the necessary environment for new life. The podcast further emphasizes that creating space and time for reflection through silence or ceremony helps understand the journey and lessons learned, paving the way for conscious change. Intentional focus on ending or releasing aspects of a cycle with gratitude helps to close the cycle's door with power and love, preparing for the next beginning.
Three-Step Practice
• 00:07:19 A three-step spiritual practice is outlined for ending cycles: review, ceremony, and intention. The review stage involves contemplative silence and journal prompts to recall past experiences and lessons learned. Ceremony, such as burning a piece of paper with the cycle written on it, helps to symbolically close the cycle and transmute its energy. Finally, using powerful intention and mantras focuses energy towards closing the cycle and welcoming a new one with love, wisdom, and lessons learned.