In this episode of Soul Decodes, Tia Jolie Philips and Sarah Tirri open the conversation with the concept of “crushing it," which is defined as living in alignment with one's soul awareness, and managing the ego-mind. The importance of ensuring one is not locked into thought-forms we have not chosen is highlighted. The discussion continues with regards to the practice of meditation, along with a discussion on balancing analytical and creative thought processes.
Personal stories from Sarah’s life include a spiritual awakening that occurred when she was thirty-three. She then recounts a childhood experience that fostered a love of reading which became indispensable to her with regards to her career as a writer.
Meditation techniques and the interplay between left-brain (analytical) and right-brain (creative) thinking are examined, noting their impact on personal growth and societal balance. Tia Jolie discusses indigenous practices that emphasize community care and holistic development, advocating for nurturing the inner self to address personal and societal challenges.
As well as her books regarding the nature of this reality and our place therein, Sarah is an author of a series of children’s picture books, titled Travis the Tent and an associated Writing Contest. The discussion brings to life the necessity of making available children's books that teach the significance of meditation and mindfulness from an early age. It is understood that children taught early have a better chance of ‘managing their minds’ so as an adult, they are better able to manifest a life of their choosing, rather than having to ‘put up’ with a life that ‘just happened’.
Tia Jolie and Sarah continue to explore the importance of mindfulness, particularly the vital neccessity of controlling thoughts to manifest desired realities. It is noted that stress is often self-induced rather than a result of external factors, with stress responses affecting physical health. The discussion reveals how chronic stress can impair health and emphasizes strategies which aid one in controlling one’s mind.
Sarah reflects on an early childhood experience of ‘direct awareness’ and the journey of how she learned to tackle the problem regarding the debilitating onslaught of mental noise. Sarah’s recent publication; a journal and book titled The Mirror World is mentioned, which, in forty minutes provides a fresh new way of perceiving ‘reality’ with guidance on managing the mind in order to fulfil ones Lifeplan.
Tia Jolie emphasizes the relationship between diet and neurological health and elucidates the differences in male and female brain development, highlighting how boys develop neuronal efficiency through repetitive actions while girls process information more slowly due to a higher content of gray matter. She underscores the importance of balancing information processing with decision-making capabilities for effective action.
Tia Jolie draws of her extensive holistic training and discusses Neuroplasticity - noting that creating new neural pathways through novel experiences can combat cognitive decline. The significance of novelty in stimulating brain health is highlighted, encouraging individuals to engage in new activities and break routines to maintain mental harmony and well-being.
The episode concludes with a promotion for PURE, a wellness company offering health products and affiliate monetization opportunities for content creators.
