This is exactly what I've experienced, especially last year. I started saying a prayer out loud every morning last year, praying for union with the divine, liberation, awakening, whatever vocabulary you want to use. But the fire in the belly came from adding with complete sincerity "whatever it takes." I was all in and I meant it with my whole self. When the universe responded with challenges I had not expected (cancer!), I had to decide whether I still meant "whatever it takes." I did, and kept praying. And lo and behold, my prayer was answered over the months with a fundamental, transformational shift that left me at the end of the year changed. I have yet to be able to put it into words. It was a gift of grace, not one I strived for, but one I asked for and was willing to receive. So you are exactly right. Thanks for giving me the phrase "fire in the belly." That is perfect.
Ha, yes, I haven't figured out how to correct my name on Substack. I use an online name for all my publishing -- Galen Pearl. But somehow my "other" name got attached to Substack. No worries.
Did you write that for me?💜😉🙏
Maybe a little, LOL.
This is exactly what I've experienced, especially last year. I started saying a prayer out loud every morning last year, praying for union with the divine, liberation, awakening, whatever vocabulary you want to use. But the fire in the belly came from adding with complete sincerity "whatever it takes." I was all in and I meant it with my whole self. When the universe responded with challenges I had not expected (cancer!), I had to decide whether I still meant "whatever it takes." I did, and kept praying. And lo and behold, my prayer was answered over the months with a fundamental, transformational shift that left me at the end of the year changed. I have yet to be able to put it into words. It was a gift of grace, not one I strived for, but one I asked for and was willing to receive. So you are exactly right. Thanks for giving me the phrase "fire in the belly." That is perfect.
Wow. Incredibly inspiring Beth. Thank you, that's beautiful. x
Hmm, did I somehow get your name wrong? Apologies if so--Could've sworn it said Beth...?
Ha, yes, I haven't figured out how to correct my name on Substack. I use an online name for all my publishing -- Galen Pearl. But somehow my "other" name got attached to Substack. No worries.