Grief. Irritation, anger, depression… whatever is showing up for you can actually be the catalyst for this deeper understanding of what you really are.
—Lisa Natoli
After years of devoting myself to healing and spiritual practices, I recently found myself in a heavy episode of depression. I was questioning everything I’ve ever done, entertaining thoughts like, “What’s the point?” or “I’m absolutely hopeless.”
A part of me knew that this was just an energy moving through, and that these thoughts don’t actually mean anything about me—but most of the time, I was caught up in them anyway.
That’s when a dear friend gifted me a copy of Lisa Natoli’s latest book, The Joy of Being—which couldn’t have come at a more perfect time for me. Lisa has a gift for keeping spiritual teachings simple and accessible, and I find her personal stories so relatable.
I’ve been feeling so held and supported by Lisa’s words and presence as I move through this challenging experience, and I’m so grateful to welcome her back to our show!
Lisa Natoli is a spiritual teacher of Advaita Vedanta and A Course In Miracles, and the author of The Joy of Being: A Guide to Healing and Awakening. In 2018, she began a journey of inner investigation and self-inquiry that led to the discovery of her true nature as a living reality. She teaches there is a way out of sickness and suffering into joy and peace.
In this episode, I asked Lisa about how this book came to be and opened up to her about my recent struggles. She guided me in real time through a practice of simply being aware of my experience without trying to fix it. We talked about the #1 issue that spiritual students bump up against, and why it’s not a problem.
Lisa reminds us that when we come to the end of the road after trying everything to heal, we haven’t failed—it’s actually the very invitation for awakening to who we really are… not the one who’s suffering, but the vast, pure awareness that envelops it all.
✨📕 Click here to grab your copy of Lisa’s book, The Joy of Being
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Credits
Original Music: Jeff Shreve
Editor: Sonic Highlark
