Episode 10: Woman on the Remake: Coming Back After Life Knocks You Down
Ashley is a former lawyer currently studying theology. Ashley faced a big personal remake at age 42. She shares the difficulties she faced in her marriage to a man with a substance abuse problem. She faced additional health issues resulting from exposure to black mold and even faced homelessness. It seemed nothing she was doing to "fix" her life was working.
She came upon a friend who asked if she had done any inner work, since it seemed the "outer" work wasn't helping. It was that day that began letting go of controlling the situation she was in, and came to trust that she was where she was supposed to be. She was able to reach a place of gratitude for what she DID have. She spent time working on being "present" and enjoying the small things.
The moment she reached a place of peace with where she was, the positive growth began to occur. Through intensive study of theology and physics, Ashley's personal philosophy began to evolve.
Books for Times of Crisis and Breakthrough
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron (Buddhist nun)
The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell (great audiobook)
Detours by Tony Evans (Christian)
Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser
A Return to Love: Reflections on Principles in A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson
Anything written by Emmet Fox (Christian thinker)
Astrologers (You Tube)
Annie Botticelli
Nadiyah Shah
Molly McCord
Pam Gregory
Blog/Facebook/Instagram on Science/Religion/Metaphysics
The Sacred Scientist
My Favorite Twin Flame
Books on Science/Religion/Metaphysics
The Self Aware Universe by Amit Goswami (watch his videos)
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire by Deepak Chopra
The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra
The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pa
Episode 2 - Regaining your Identity After Divorce
Leigh is one of the co-founders of WOTR. In this podcast she discusses how her younger days as an over-achiever who conformed to societal expectations impacted her life path. After making the decision to move to Colorado to be with a man (who she later married), her life transitioned from working towards her personal goals to supporting his.
This mental and emotional shift to a supporting role became a pattern that was permanent throughout her marriage. As the years passed, it began to feel like her identity was eroding. The years staying at home raising her children were rewarding and happy, but she lacked the kind of personal fulfilment one gets from following your passions in the work world.
Unhappiness and the inability to communicate her needs grew into a nagging issue that damaged her marriage. She thought of herself as a faded version of someone who used to be. Post-divorce, Leigh is fighting to rebuild her identity and her independent spirit.