122: Journeying into the Season: Finding Joy, Honoring Ancestors

In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons reflects on the power of aligning with the seasons and cycles, particularly focusing on the midpoint of the fall season. She explores how different cultures celebrate this time as a way to honor their ancestors and connect with the spirit world.

• Dr. Gertrude's deep exploration of aligning with the seasons and cycles, revealing the profound guidance they offer for self-discovery and connection.
• Celebrating the significance of the fall season's midpoint, where ancient cultures like the Celts and Mexicans honored and celebrated the thinning of the veil between worlds.
• The importance of honoring and communicating with our ancestors during this season, with Dr. Gertrude sharing personal experiences of connecting with her father and grandmother in spirit.
• Exploring the emotion of joy and its connection to gratitude, wonder, and awe as a means of cultivating a deeper, more authentic experience of this powerful emotion.
• A call to action for listeners to reflect on their experiences of joy, the presence or absence of joy in their family of origin, and the role models for joyful living, and to intentionally cultivate joy during the Thanksgiving holiday season.

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