In this mini episode, we're examining the stories we tell ourselves. More specifically: The fear-based stories the mind loops through that limit our actions or expressions in some way, shape, or form and the simple techniques we can use to free ourselves from their grip.

There are 7 Veils of Illusions that get layered over our consciousness here on Earth in the physical plane of existence. Each one creates a unique filter of illusion. And it's in lifting the veils, one by one, that we begin to see reality for what it truly is. Once all seven veils have been lifted, we become enlightened. The true and most basic meaning of enlightenment is seeing clearly without distortion.

When we become accustomed to something—person, place, thing, or experience—the mind has a tendency to forget the magic that it felt when it was new and novel. As we move along in life and our schedules solidify, we settle down, and we tuck into routines, a haze of monotony can move in on our lives. When this happens, life loses that glisten, that glimmer. Sometimes we recognize this shift and lean into our edges to re-illuminate life with magic. But more often than not, we accept monotony as normal. In this episode, we explore why the mind is prone to seeing monotony over magic and what we can do to reignite that invigorating life SPARK.

In this episode, we're covering ego basics—what the ego is, what it is not, how it helps us, how it hinders us, and how we can soften its grip to leverage its power. Awareness of the ego is one of the most powerful agents for spiritual growth, and no matter how far along we are in our journey, there's always more to learn when it comes to the ego.