In this engaging conversation, Sarah Milken, known for her insights on The Flexible Neurotic, shares her transformative journey of turning pain into purpose. She and Cathy Heller discuss how to find spiritual abundance and embrace joy, even in tough times. Sarah emphasizes the importance of personal growth, independence in relationships, and celebrating synchronicity. Their lively exchange encourages listeners to pursue their passions and create meaning in midlife, redefining true wealth as connection and emotional richness.
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insights INSIGHT
True Abundance
True abundance isn't about material possessions.
It's about spiritual richness, love, and inner peace.
insights INSIGHT
Source of Abundance
Abundance comes from within, from spiritual wealth and well-being, not external things.
Cathy Heller found true richness in Jerusalem despite humble living conditions, emphasizing inner peace over material possessions.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Waffle Iron Metaphor
Cathy Heller shares a metaphor from Rabbi Aaron about a waffle iron used as a paperweight.
This illustrates how we often misuse our brains by seeking answers there instead of in our hearts.
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How can you have an abundance of spiritual richness? Cathy and Sarah Milken of The Flexible Neurotic have a real talk about how to be more available for magic in your life, how to look for the good and be the light in times of darkness, how to give your soul the greatest reward, and how to have the audacity to have a blast no matter where you are.
Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller 
