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We’ve been sold the myth that time moves in a straight line—that if we just keep going, we’ll eventually “get there.” But anyone who’s done real healing work, grieved deeply, practiced anything with devotion, or simply paid attention knows that’s not how it works.

I’m excited to share this episode — its the first of the spiritual principles. It’s foundational, because it’s underneath everything we do: time. Our existence is not a straight line forward, it’s cyclical. I share how this shows up in nature, in our own lives, and in spiritual traditions across the world. You'll hear a story about grief and Mardi Gras, some thoughts on real time vs. invented time, and why returning to a moment isn’t a failure—it’s a deepening.

May this episode help you notice what season you're in, and remind you that there's no such thing as being behind.

00:00 Introduction & Welcome

00:43 Foundational Spiritual Principle: Time

02:04 Understanding Cyclical Time

04:15 Real Time vs. Invented Time

09:23 Mardi Gras: A Cyclical Experience

15:38 The Spiritual Significance of Time

26:22 Practical Applications and Reflections

40:58 Conclusion and Blessings



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