The Power of the Bigger Story

On This Walk

Have you ever felt like you were alone in your journey as if you were left to make things work on your own? It's a common feeling that many of us experience at some point in our lives. But what if there’s a much larger story that you’re a part of? A story that is bigger than you, bigger than your problems, and bigger than your wildest dreams.

This week On This Walk, my walking partner is Jeff Harmon, founder of Brilliance Within Coaching, an innovative training and coaching firm. We talk about his journey toward realizing that he is part of a much larger story. We explore the importance of intentional connections with people who support and speak truth into our lives, regardless of whether they are part of a church community. We also touch on the concept of benevolent detachment, detachment out of love, and deep care. We conclude our conversation by delving into the importance of choosing from love, instead of fear.

In This Episode

• (05:33) - The enormous story we are part of
• (13:48) - The idea of co-creation and partnership with a divine presence
• (17:54) - Connecting to nature and bigger wisdom
• (19:30) - The bigger story: Jeff’s journey towards realizing the larger story and how he found his mission.
• (20:24) - The importance of being in service of something bigger than oneself
• (32:42) - How we can better pay attention to the signs in our lives
• (37:10) - Freedom and benevolent detachment
• (39:22) - Apprenticeship and a safe container
• (44:13) - Counterintuitive truth: When stakes are high but the pressure is low
• (49:06) - Supportive circles in the journey of doubt
• (50:01) - The importance of support
• (53:03) - Choosing love over fear

Notable Quotes

• “I'm not the hero of my story, and that's a relief. I think you said in our group last night, so many of us act as Atlas to put the world on our shoulders. And to have this moment, and it's not just one moment, it's over time to be able to say that it's not up to me, life is not up to me. I'm an active participant, or partner even. But it's just a big relief. And so that's the invitation that is available for everyone. And that's the conversation that I love to have because, you know, religion today, by its own doing, has such a horrible rap. But this isn't about going to church on Sundays or being part of an organization, just that it's the farthest thing from that. This is about entering into this love affair, this relationship, this bigger, and thereby this enormous story."- Jeff (09:58)

Our Guest

Jeff Harmon, a brilliant coach with 20+ years of relationship-building experience, empowers leaders to achieve their goals. Faced with a degenerative nerve condition in 2006, he embraces each day's value. Jeff's mission is to elevate leaders through innovative solutions, fostering high-performing teams that prioritize commitment and mutual respect.

Resources & Links

On This Walk

• https://www.facebook.com/dlukeiorio
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeiorio/
• https://instagram.com/dlukeiorio
• https://instagram.com/onthiswalkshow

Jeff Harmon

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilliantcoach/
• https://brilliancewithincoaching.com/

Mentioned

• Jayber Crow - https://www.amazon.com/course-Miracles-Foundation-Inner-Peace/dp/1883360269
• The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life - https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Trackers-Guide-Life-ebook/dp/B07LC9C7Q4