Ask Colleen: Spiritual Solutions for Life Situations

In this insightful and candid episode of Ask Colleen, Colleen St. Michaels explores the concept of "failing forward" and how setbacks can fuel soul growth. Sharing personal anecdotes and experiences from her clients, Colleen encourages listeners to view failure not as an end, but as a stepping stone toward personal and spiritual expansion. Life may feel like it’s "under construction"—literally and metaphorically—but Colleen reminds us that obstacles are opportunities for transformation. This episode dives deep into how fear of failure, disappointment, and fear of looking foolish can hold us back from living fully. Colleen emphasizes the importance of taking radical accountability for our choices, emotions, and healing. Key Takeaways: Redefining Failure:Colleen discusses how failure is simply a first attempt in learning (F.A.I.L). Shifting our mindset can turn these experiences into valuable lessons for growth, rather than allowing them to paralyze us with fear or shame. Fear and Shame:Many of us are held back by the fear of failure, which often leads to self-sabotage. Colleen encourages us to have honest, intimate conversations with ourselves about our fears and what is truly holding us back. Lessons from Setbacks:Colleen shares personal stories, including one about a rejected car purchase that turned into a better opportunity later. She encourages listeners to reflect on past disappointments and identify the hidden blessings or lessons that emerged from those experiences. Spiritual Practices for Resilience:Colleen outlines spiritual tools like meditation, mindfulness, and the powerful Hawaiian prayer, Ho’oponopono. These practices can help us release negative beliefs and ground ourselves in peace. The Power of Self-Compassion:Treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a best friend. Colleen reminds us that disappointment and loss do not define us—what we learn from them does. Spiritual Insights: Fear of failure doesn’t have to control your life. When we fail forward, we open ourselves to new opportunities and growth. Spiritual practices, from breathwork to self-compassion, can help us navigate setbacks and reconnect with our soul’s genius. Practical Tips: Practice a "body scan" meditation to locate where fear of failure is held in the body, and release it. Use Ho’oponopono to clear negative energy and make space for healing. Reflect on your attachments—are they based on your soul’s desires or on fear? Join Colleen for this empowering episode and learn how to embrace failure as a necessary and transformative part of your spiritual journey. Connect with Colleen: Website: www.colleenstmichaels.com Instagram: @colleenstmichaels Tune in to this episode to learn how to harness your setbacks and step confidently into your soul’s purpose. Remember, failure is not the end—it’s just a redirection toward your higher self!

In this episode, Colleen St. Michaels discusses the fear of judgment and criticism that holds people back from aligning with their soul's flow and genius. She emphasizes the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and exploring the patterns that hold us back. Colleen also talks about the misconception of constantly searching for a purpose and highlights the significance of practicing self-love, self-compassion, and self-forgiveness. She shares the role of angels in supporting and guiding us on our spiritual journey and encourages listeners to embrace their own light and make a positive contribution to the world. Takeaways: - Fear of judgment and criticism can hold us back from aligning with our soul's flow and genius. - Challenges are opportunities for growth and exploring patterns that hinder our progress. - The search for a purpose can be a misconception; our purpose is to experience Earth School and practice self-love, self-compassion, and self-forgiveness. - Angels play a significant role in supporting and guiding us on our spiritual journey. - Embracing our own light and making a positive contribution to the world is a powerful way to live our soul's genius. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Fear of Judgment 01:29 Challenges as Opportunities for Growth 04:20 The Misconception of Constantly Searching for a Purpose 06:19 Practicing Self-Love, Self-Compassion, and Self-Forgiveness 11:01 The Role of Angels in Our Spiritual Journey 17:10 Embracing Our Light and Making a Positive Contribution Keywords: fear of judgment, criticism, aligning with soul's flow, challenges as opportunities, patterns, misconception of purpose, self-love, self-compassion, self-forgiveness, angels, spiritual journey, embracing light, positive contribution Connect with Colleen (your host): Website: https://www.colleenstmichaels.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleen_st.michaels/ Join us in our Facebook group “Ask Colleen”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/askcolleen Connect with us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colleen43871 Download her Spiritual Hygiene Handbook: https://www.colleenstmichaels.com/spiritual-hygiene Colleen St. Michaels is a renowned Intuitive Spiritual Teacher specializing in Intuitive Development. She is a coach, motivational speaker, author, and a pioneer in the Spiritual Healing community, often called the healer's healer. Colleen works with individuals and groups, teaching tools to help them reach their highest potential emotionally, spiritually, professionally, and physically. To learn how to work with Colleen, visit: https://www.colleenstmichaels.com/work-with-me Are you ready to step into a life that aligns with your soul's blueprint? It's time to stop chasing your purpose and start living your soul's genius. These are not the same, and this surprising truth may be why you've been feeling stuck.I'm thrilled to invite you to my FREE Masterclass on September 18th. I'll discuss this topic and share tips and tools for aligning your life with your soul genius. https://www.colleenstmichaels.com/offers/9MFv7GzD/checkout

Learn how to overcome a lifetime of anxiety and fear, and discover practical steps to unlock your soul's genius. Break free from fear-based living and embrace inner peace and presence. Content: Growing up, fear was the love language spoken in my household. It wasn't about fearing or worrying about my basic needs or my parents being met, but rather about participating in activities outside those four walls. Even seemingly natural activities, like walking to a friend's house, would become the subject of elaborate dissertations about all the potential dangers I might encounter. I could get hit by a car while crossing the street, be kidnapped by a stranger, or simply get lost. From a young age, I was unconsciously programmed to live in fear of everything and everyone, to believe that stepping beyond my front door meant stepping into danger. This constant fear was like a blockage in my soul grid, preventing me from living in my natural state of being and expressing my soul's genius. I thought I'd done much inner work to overcome the unconscious joylessness I carried within me until I met an unexpected teacher. My partner and I decided to get our boating licenses and needed to complete an on-water certification. I was prepared to feel anxious about being in charge of a vessel. As I was performing one of the test requirements, the captain said, "Relax, boating is meant to be fun and a place to feel free. Of course, you want to take it seriously, but you can't let your overthinking and fear outweigh the joy of it." Boom! That comment hit me like a wave. I asked him, "How do I relax, then?" He replied, "When you're relaxed, you can be present and respond to any dangers that might arise." At that moment, it was like watching a video montage of my life, seeing all the moments that could have been fun but that I chose to be uncomfortable and worry through it sit out because I didn't have the emotional and mental energy to invest. It was a sign that I needed to clear the fear blockage from my soul grid. The Lesson: Shifting from Fear to Freedom and Unlocking Your Soul's Genius The captain's words were a wake-up call. I realized I'd been letting fear hold me back for far too long. As a personal inner investigator, I asked myself how I could shift from this mindset and clear the blockages in my soul grid on a deeper level. Here are some lessons I've learned on my journey from fear to freedom: Awareness is the first step: You can't change what you're unaware of. Take time to reflect on when and where fear arises in your life. What triggers it? How does it make you feel and react? Notice how it blocks your soul grid and prevents you from being your true self. Challenge those fears: Often, our fears are rooted in worst-case scenarios or unlikely events. Challenge those fears by asking yourself if they're based on reality. What are the chances that the feared outcome will occur? As you challenge your fears, imagine clearing dense energy from your soul grid. Practice presence: Fear often lives in the future or past. I'd like you to practice returning your focus to the present moment. What do you see, hear, feel? Presence is a powerful antidote to fear. Cultivate self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness, just as you would a close friend. Remind yourself that it's okay to feel fear and that you have the strength to navigate through it. Embrace joy and freedom: Allow yourself to experience joy and freedom in the moments you can. This could be as simple as taking a few deep breaths, going for a short walk, or doing something you love. As you embrace joy and freedom, you'll create space for your soul's genius to shine. It's time to break free from fear-based living and unlock your soul's genius. You can clear the blockages in your soul grid and live a life of presence, joy, and freedom. You can start your journey today.

Description: Discover how to overcome the patterns of holding back and fully embody your unique gifts and talents. Learn practical steps to embrace your divine genius and live a soul-fulfilling life. Content: Do you feel a burning calling within you, a unique message, gift, or craft that sets your soul ablaze with purpose? Or have you been holding back, dimming your light to fit in, or seeking approval? Holding back is a form of self-betrayal, often rooted in the illusion of separation and the fear of not being enough. It's a pattern that can prevent you from fully embodying your divine genius and living the soul-fulfilling life that's your birthright. When you withhold your gifts, you deprive the world of the love and value you could provide and deny yourself the opportunity to grow, shine, and make a meaningful impact. Your unique talents and perspectives are a part of your sacred essence, and suppressing them can lead to feelings of unfulfillment and disconnection from your true self. But how do we break free from this pattern of holding back? The first step is recognizing how we displace our energy onto distractions that prevent us from facing our fears and fully believing in our divine worth. Common displacement patterns include: Procrastination: Endless distraction by social media, busyness, or escapist behaviors. Comparison: Constantly measuring yourself against others, feeling like you're not good enough. Perfectionism: The quest for perfection as a mask for the fear of imperfection and judgment. It's time to transcend these displacement patterns and face what's holding you back. Your divine genius is a gift, not just to you but to the world. By embracing your uniqueness and sharing your talents boldly, you'll find greater purpose and soul satisfaction and inspire others to do the same. So, what's been holding you back? What message, gift, or craft has been burning inside you, waiting to be expressed? What distractions have you used to displace your energy and avoid leaping? Keywords: soul genius, holding back, self-betrayal, fear of not being enough, comparison, perfectionism, procrastination, embracing uniqueness, soul satisfaction, self-expression, extraordinary life. Connect with Colleen (your host) Website: https://www.colleenstmichaels.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleen_st.michaels/ Join us in our Facebook group “Ask Colleen”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/askcolleen Connect with us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colleen43871 Download her Spiritual Hygiene Handbook: https://www.colleenstmichaels.com/spiritual-hygiene Colleen St. Michaels is a renowned Intuitive Spiritual Teacher specializing in Intuitive Development. She is a coach, motivational speaker, author, and a pioneer in the Spiritual Healing community, often called the healer's healer. Colleen works with individuals and groups, teaching tools to help them reach their highest potential emotionally, spiritually, professionally, and physically. To learn how to work with Colleen, visit: https://www.colleenstmichaels.com/work-with-me