Healing the Father Wound and Finding Awe
In today's episode, Megan Swan dives deep into the intricacies of healing childhood wounds thanks to almost 7 years of sobriety, searching for awe-inspiring moments in nature, and the wisdom of spirit animals.
Key Points Discussed:
The Significance of 2025: Why it’s a unique "square" year (45 squared) and its link with the Chinese Year of the Snake: “The snake brings with it wisdom, transformation, calmness and creativity.”
Personal Reflection: Megan's upbringing in Calgary, bonding trips to the Rocky Mountains, and the impact of her father's love for skiing and mountains.
Healing and Traditions: Coping with her father’s suicide and building new family traditions through cross-country skiing.
Witnessing Magic: A magical encounter with elk in harsh winter conditions and its deep emotional resonance about fatherhood and resilience.
Symbolic Wisdom: Connecting with spirit animals through a tarot deck, highlighting the Phoenix and elk cards and their significance in her personal journey.
Sobriety and Renewal: Celebrating seven years of sobriety and the renewal of self, emphasizing the importance of rest and mindfulness.
Career Journey: From business to non-profit and back, acknowledging her father’s influence and integrating diverse experiences in Calgary.
Spirals of Growth: Using spirals as metaphors for personal growth and reflecting on life’s challenges.
TLDR: Discover profound insights on healing father wounds, finding awe in nature, and drawing wisdom from spirit animals. Megan explores personal stories, spiritual encounters, and the significance of sobriety and career shifts, all entwined with the symbolism of spirals for continuous growth.
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Keywords: father wound, awe hunting, spirit animal wisdom, Chinese Year of the Snake, Rocky Mountains, Banff, nature, personal healing, cross-country skiing, elk encounter, tarot deck, sobriety journey, Calgary heritage, integrative studies, business shift, spirals of growth, personal reflection, family traditions, magic and synchronicity.
