S1-E23 | As Debras world crumbled, she found help to guide her through an awakening & find her true purpose

The Crucible:Conversations for the Curious

Highlight

"Midway through my 57th year, I had been asked by a business person where I live to attend a networking event. It turned out that it was an evening with him... old patterns started to emerge again in me, triggers started to emerge again in me. I left that evening in floods of tears. I literally ran home because it was in running distance. I threw myself on the bed and I didn't want to wake up anymore. I was completely out of control, weeping, sobbing, fell asleep sobbing, woke up sobbing and thought, you know what, I don't want to carry on like this."

Summary
Debra shares her transformative journey. After a triggering event led her to counseling, she experienced an intense spiritual and physical release of her "inner monster," confronting deep-seated traumas and forgiving her past abusers. This profound shift allowed Debra to overcome anxiety, depression, and victimhood, replacing them with a new perspective on spirituality and personal growth.
She describes discovering her true essence and developing a fresh understanding of life's challenges as opportunities for growth, likening them to a mountaineer's triumphs.
Debra's story illustrates the power of facing one's inner demons and the liberating effects of emotional healing. Her journey led to increased resilience, better relationships, and a more compassionate worldview, embracing concepts of universal oneness and reincarnation.

About Debra
Website - https://viessentially.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094215941498
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrablackman/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/viessentially/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SphereofBeing-l9m

Takeaways

• You are not alone in your struggles.
• Seeking help can lead to profound transformation.
• Forgiveness is a powerful tool for healing.
• Embracing change can lead to new perspectives.
• Spiritual awakening can bring a sense of peace.
• Understanding oneness helps in accepting others.
• Life's challenges can be viewed as lessons.
• Surrendering to the universe allows for flow.
• Manifestation is about trusting the process.
• It's okay to not be okay sometimes.

Sound Bites

• "You are not alone. You can get through this."
• "I was completely out of control, weeping, sobbing."
• "I gave birth to my monster."

Chapters

00:47 - The Breaking Point and Seeking Counseling

03:30 - Confronting Trauma and Opening Up

06:18 - Giving Birth to the Monster and Physical Transformation

08:05 - The Power of Forgiveness and Acceptance

08:58 - Embracing Positive Thinking and Spiritual Exploration

18:43 - Eviscerating the Monster and Filling the Void

25:46 - Living and Seeing Differently

29:03 - The Power of Flow State and Surrendering to Life

31:32 - Trusting the Universe and Letting Go of Control

33:26 - Finding Alignment: Slowing Down and Analyzing What We Truly Want

45:48 - Self-Discovery and Self-Compassion: Keys to Personal Growth

50:34 - Embracing the Oneness of the Universe: Connection and Peace