Podcast episode about the four stages of spiritual growth.
Key Takeaways
· There are four stages of spiritual growth: victim, life happens by me, life happens through me, life happens as me.
· We can move between these stages, even multiple times in one day.
· Spiritual practices help us move to higher stages of spiritual growth.
Introduction
· This episode is about the four stages of spiritual growth originally developed by Michael Bernard Beckwith.
· These stages help discern where you are spiritually and where you want to be.
What is Consciousness?
· Consciousness is our physical, mental and spiritual beingness.
· It's how we show up in the world and forms our opinions about life.
· Consciousness can change - Karen gives the example of how hers changed from victim mode to empowerment.
The Four Stages
· Stage One: Victim. Life happens to me.
· Stage Two: Life happens by me. Beginning to take control.
· Stage Three: Life happens through me. Become a channel for spirit.
· Stage Four: Life happens as me. No separation between self and spirit.
· We use spiritual practices to move between the stages.
Karen's Experience
· Karen shares her personal experience moving from Stage One to Stage Two after getting sober.
· She now hangs out in Stages Three and Four, with occasional visits to lower stages.
Closing
· We can move between the stages fluidly, even multiple times in one day.
· Awareness of the stages gives us tools to handle challenges and continue progressing.
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Podcast episode about the four stages of spiritual growth.
Key Takeaways
· There are four stages of spiritual growth: victim, life happens by me, life happens through me, life happens as me.
· We can move between these stages, even multiple times in one day.
· Spiritual practices help us move to higher stages of spiritual growth.
Introduction
· This episode is about the four stages of spiritual growth originally developed by Michael Bernard Beckwith.
· These stages help discern where you are spiritually and where you want to be.
What is Consciousness?
· Consciousness is our physical, mental and spiritual beingness.
· It's how we show up in the world and forms our opinions about life.
· Consciousness can change - Karen gives the example of how hers changed from victim mode to empowerment.
The Four Stages
· Stage One: Victim. Life happens to me.
· Stage Two: Life happens by me. Beginning to take control.
· Stage Three: Life happens through me. Become a channel for spirit.
· Stage Four: Life happens as me. No separation between self and spirit.
· We use spiritual practices to move between the stages.
Karen's Experience
· Karen shares her personal experience moving from Stage One to Stage Two after getting sober.
· She now hangs out in Stages Three and Four, with occasional visits to lower stages.
Closing
· We can move between the stages fluidly, even multiple times in one day.
· Awareness of the stages gives us tools to handle challenges and continue progressing.
Support the podcast and here
Fearlessly Feral website