Ep 107 - The Evolution of Blossoming: A Road Taken Towards Growth

“There is a time of transition, and it's important for us to honor that, to not rush things.” -Leslieann Hobayan

In this episode, I recall the time I entered college, not knowing what to do with my life. I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be or what I wanted to do. The suppression of my true self had gone on so long that I had forgotten. So my path was chosen for me: pre-med student. There’s a running joke (which is not really a joke, but fact) that Asian immigrant parents always want their American-born children to be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. Their perception was that there was guaranteed financial security in those occupations. And that would lead to success and happiness. In college, I rediscovered who I was and make the decision to shift my identity into something else: an English major.

But what happens when an identity we’re so accustomed to is suddenly no more? Who are we then? What about that in-between space? That transition between the old identity and the new one?

As we move towards the expression of our authentic selves and step into this uncertain in-between space, can we trust? The unknown can create a lot of fear. Can we step into this true version of ourselves and trust that we have our own backs as we move into something new and unfamiliar?

Take a listen to know if we have the space to evolve and grow into whatever new thing coming our way.

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Today’s poems/ Books / Oracle mentioned:

• Tarot card reading - Light Seers Tarot Deck by Kris Anne: 7 of Swords
• Tarot card reading - Light Seers Tarot Deck by Kris Anne: Queen of Wands