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Ronnie K's transformative life journey, discovering his journey between his heart and soul. My Awakening Stages - Once Upon a Time - Finding Meaning in My Life - A Time for Change - I Did a Lot of Soul Searching - Stepping into the Twilight Zone - My Cup Overfloweth - Answer to the PREFIX Question Click on a stage to view Ronnie K's Personal Pages of Interest Life Awakenings Labyrith of Life Chronicles Life Influencers Moments of Awareness Autobiography About Ronnie K Ronnie's Life Awakening Journey Ronnie Kaufman 2017 PREFIX : The Crack that Let the Light In. Toward the end of 2018, I was asked by a close Ashland friend ... "What would this coming year mean to you and the world you live in?" But before I could answer, I had first to digress back to the Summer of 2015 when I was still living in Tucson, AZ and t he unthinkable happened. I had a devastating emotional event take place in my life ... and I had a complete breakdown and was diagnosed with PTSD. I was devastated. It was caused by a huge crack in my perceived understanding of what gave my life meaning ... and had split m y heart wide op en. It took me a few years to recover from this challenging journey with PTSD ... to a point where I was no longer caught in its grips of surviving and was free to begin to thrive in my life as a free spirit. Once Once Upon a Time During most of my life, I had lived with much success and recognition as well as my share of difficult failures while on my many life journeys and adventures. Such adventures as a TV film editor in Chicago for a few years (age 21) ... founded a North American consulting firm (age 35) with offices in Minneapolis and Phoenix, AZ and ran it for 16 years … wrote a magazine column for several years … and can’t forget my early years when I worked day labor that often left me stiff and sore … and much, much more. Also, during many of my 22 years living in Tucson (1994-2017), I regularly volunteered my services to the Tucson community at large, playing active roles at different levels. It all sounds pretty good … Right? A Deep Void Called Out to Me But for unknown reasons, I always felt something was missing in my life … I seemed to have always wrestled with the question “What is my purpose?” You see … I felt a deep void both in my heart and in my soul calling out to me. At last, I realized there was no end to the often lonely pursuit of finding the meaning in my life … meaning that I had been searching for as long as I can remember … and now I have finally stopped searching. But what I found instead was something so much more incredible. You see, each morning when I wake, I feel grateful that my soul has been restored to my body … and for the opportunity I will have that day to share Love and Joy with family, friends … (that’s Love with a capital L and Joy with a capital J) … and just as important, to share Love and Joy with the strangers I meet along the way. And please know, most days I am successful. And please know, most days I now have meaning in my life. Finding Meaning in My Life Finding A Time for Change The following year I felt a repeated calling from deep in my soul to leave Tucson … that there was something calling me home, as the song lyrics say, “to a place I’d never been before”. And after discussing these strong feelings with my then 80-year-old dear friend of 20 years, Rabbi Arthur Oleisky of blessed memory … and with my then 19-year-old son Jacob … I knew what I had to do. Sold Most Things I Owned And so, in June 2017, at age 70, my home was sold and I also sold most of the things that I owned … or gave them away … then packed up my Honda Civic with what I planned on keeping until it was overflowing … and knew there was still more I had to let go of. Let the Next Life Journey Begin Soon, I started up the California coast on what would be an incredible adventure … stopping first in Encinitas, then onto Santa Monica, Ojai, Morro Bay, San Francisco … each stop with a set of stories… sometimes sleeping on the beaches or at friends’ homes or sometimes even in my car … and not knowing where my final destination would take me. I next found myself continuing up the coast and ended up near Mt. Shasta in Northern, CA camping out for a week. Change I Did a Lot of Soul Searching As I was now surrounded by the wisdom of a very mystical forest and as such, did a lot of soul-searching and talking with my God. And at times, I heard God’s thoughts back to me as the wind rustled through the tree limbs. Each day I patiently listened closely for words I needed to hear. Then, unexpectedly the epiphany I had been waiting for spoke to me … “Trust the wisdom of your soul …Trust the wisdom in your spirit.” The next morning, I broke camp and headed north to a place I had never been before …and to a place where I knew no-one … Ashland, OR Soul Twilight Stepping into the Twilight Zone I so remember the joyful emotions I felt that first day driving in downtown Ashland … down Main Street. There was a huge banner hanging across the street from light pole to light pole that I drove under. It read “We Choose Love”. I drove another mile or so and discovered an intellectual oasis ... Southern Oregon University. Without a doubt in my mind, I knew I was home. I would tell my friends back in Tucson, “In a good way, coming to Ashland was like stepping into the Twilight Zone.” Main Street, downtown Ashland, OR Fast Forward I had been in the Rogue Valley Community Hospital for a few days for observation (all is well) ... and with much time to ponder ... the following thoughts danced in front of me. Was Something Still Missing? “During all my many life journeys … and I have lived many … I always felt something was missing ... that my cup was either half-full or half-empty ... but always felt something lacked. And as I lay in bed in peaceful reverie, I was suddenly awakened by all the "unappreciated-appreciations" that belonged to each of those life journeys I traveled and felt a sense of awe. Awakening An Awakening ... My Cup Overfloweth Being introduced to Appreciations about my life I never knew before, was so revealing. It was kind of like being visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past … but in a loving way. And now for the first time, was also awakened to yet another Personal Awareness ... that my cup was never half-full or half-empty … but that my cup has been overflowing all my life. A Trusted Teacher I heard a trusted teacher say several years ago … “If you want to change your future, learn to change your past.” I now have begun to experience this seemingly impossible task. You see, I realized that … “How I saw my past would be how I lived my future ... How I saw my past would be how I lived my future.” Answer to the PREFIX Question Above Now let me answer the original PREFIX question that started this writing. "What would this coming year mean to me and the world I live in? ” In this coming New Year, I will be mindful of all the people and all the things in my life I can appreciate today and everyday … including this very moment ... and not wait for a distant tomorrow that may never come. And in the coming New Year, I will be grateful for the fact that my cup overflows right now with meaning in my life … as I share Joy and Love every day with family and friends … and strangers too. Ashland, Oregon And lastly, in the coming New Year … I will remain appreciative that Ashland, Oregon continues to provide me the safe-space to evolve my inner being ... and the many caring individuals I’ve met in my community and now call friends. And as your journey continues, may it be overflowing with much Appreciation too. Thank you, Ronnie Kaufman Answer

Learn about who Ronnie Kaufman is including his eclectic professional background and as a community volunteer. In addition, learn about his life-altering event. Diverse Careers My Dilemma A Life-Altering Event Epilogue: Final Thoughts Podcast - Ronnie K's Journey About Ronnie K Menu Ronnie K Forum About JourneyBetween Creator and Journey Guide, Ronnie K A Quick Note about Ronnie K's Career Journeys Below are highlights from Ronnie K’s diverse careers ... each one marked by its own mix of successes, challenges, failures and lessons that shaped both his professional and personal life. ( see t he story behind it all) Ronnie K's Personal Pages of Interest Life Awakenings Labyrith of Life Chronicles Life Influencers Moments of Awareness Autobiography About Ronnie K The Diverse Careers of Ronnie K 1968–1969: TV Film Editor at WGN TV Studios in Chicago for two years — a formative beginning in media and storytelling. 1979–1983: Transitioned into technology and became the Chief Technical Architect of one of the world’s first online global distribution systems. I later lectured across the U.S. and abroad, sharing this pioneering design and its potential to reshape how we connect and do business. 1983–1999: Founded a North American computer consulting firm . Starting as a solo venture, the firm grew to 35 software engineers, with offices in Minneapolis and Phoenix, AZ. Our clients included Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. I sold the firm in 1999. 2002–2012: Created a B2C internet company offering consumers personalized car reports based on the make, model, and year of their car. Over 11 years, the company grew to over 600,000 registered members before it was sold. 2006–2014: Board Chair of Divorce Recovery, Inc . During my nine-year involvement, I facilitated more than 30 weekly support groups (each lasting 8–10 weeks), directly served 100's of individuals navigating the emotional challenges of divorce. 2012–2014: President of the Southern Arizona chapter of the International Coach Federation, representing a community of over 40 executive and life coaches. 1999–2014: Served on the boards of several prestigious nonprofits in Southern Arizona, including a large congregation and a regional community foundation. All sounds great, right? But that was all on the outside. And now for the rest of the real story ... the story about the devastating emotional and spiritual void that was swirling on the inside. My Dilemma: Aloneness Today, when I look back at each of the lives and life styles I've lived ... eclectic and challenging lives as I remember them. And at the end of each ... I found myself living in the exact same emotional "aloneness" space as before ... an emotional void and vacuum that was for sure difficult for me to understand and apply to life. A Life-Altering Event In the summer of 2015, I experienced a total emotional breakdown and too often found myself curled up in a ball, lost in deep sobbing and unbearable emotional pain coming from a void deep in my heart and soul. In search of relief, I checked myself into the hospital, where I was diagnosed with PTSD . I stayed for eight healing days of caring and compassionate support ... and by medication to quiet the emotional storm swirling inside. But after leaving the hospital, I made a vow ... not only to survive this most challenging life-threatening event, but to learn how to thrive in ways I had never known. And I would choose to do it without relying on medication. In 2017, at the tender age of 70, I sold or gave away everything I owned, packed my car, left Tucson after 22 years, and began driving up the California coast ... a homeless soul with no final destination , just a longing to begin again. About a week into this “crazy” adventure, I found myself camping at Shasta Lake National Campgrounds in Northern California. I stayed there several days, resting, reflecting, and listening to the silence of my surroundings. Then, on the morning of the fourth day, during my morning meditation, a quiet epiphany rose within me ... an inner voice gently whispered , "Listen to the Wisdom of your Soul." And then again... "Listen to the Wisdom of your Soul." At first, I didn’t understand. But somehow, I knew it was real. And slowly, almost mystically, I began to practice this "listening" ... every day. Since that morning, I’ve come to embrace not just the listening, but more importantly, trusting . "Listening to the Wisdom of my Soul" is no longer a practice... it’s who I am. The next day, I broke camp, packed up my car and started driving north and the next thing I knew I found myself in Ashland, OR. Epilogue: Final Thoughts This most challenging life event I had ever experienced ... became the beginning of my understanding of "The Journey Between My Heart and Soul." Looking back now on my arrival in Ashland ... it felt like stepping into the Twilight Zone ... only in the best way possible. I used to believe places like this only existed in the movies ... and I am so grateful to have discovered they exist in real life too. Baruch Hashem P.S. People often ask me, “So what caused your PTSD ?” For a long time, I didn’t know how to answer. But recently, I found the words ... “My barrel full of life’s emotional disappointments overflowed and broke. And what was in that barrel ... was my precious heart.” And now you know too. Podcast Hosts Discuss Ronnie K's Journey Through Time A must listen to this inspiring story about Ronnie K. This captivating discussion explores the depths of his life experiences and passions. 00:00 / 06:01 . Journey Podcast-Hosts .

The JourneyBetween will open your heart as you learn to trust the wisdom of your soul, a trust that can fill you with a new acceptance of peace, joy, and love. Journey Home Menu Purpose Thoughts to Consider Start a Journey News and Interests Podcast: Essence of JourneyBetween Story Behind the JourneyBetween Message Center Journey Forums JourneyBetween Heart and Soul Welcome to the WisdomCircle: Ronnie K Journey Guide JourneyBetween Purpose "Listen to the Wisdom of Your Soul" Walk through the portal of spiritual transformation where conversations in the mystery invite you to explore the sacred journey between Heart and Soul. Join Ronnie K (Ronnie Kaufman), Journey Guide, as he facilitates conversations that may awaken revealing understandings during each JourneyBetween class. Slides Are Loading If slides do not load ... Refresh page Thoughts to Consider Before Starting . . REMINDER: Before Starting a JourneyBetween Class The purpose of the JourneyBetween classes is not about presenting new information, although there may be some. You may or may not agree with the thoughts presented ... no right or wrong pespectives. Just an opportunity to examine your own perspectives you may already claim as yours. And most importantly, by listening to the perspectives presented by others during our open class discussions, you just might unexpectedly modify your own. Start a JourneyBetween Class Select a Journey below and begin discovering your personal realms of the energy-flow between Heart-Center and God-Soul. Journey-1 : JourneyBetween Paradigm- the Heart-Soul connection. (Ronnie K) Journey-2 : Balancing the emotional side of life. (Brené Brown) Journey-3 : Engaging your spiritual essence. (Wayne Dyer) Journey-4 : Living life with integrity. ( Don Miguel Ruiz) Journey-5 : Opening your heart to your true essence. (Ronnie K) Extras: Insights to complement the Journeys . About Journey Experiences Along the Way Journey News and Interests Moments of Awareness Collection (over 240 posts) Most Recent Posts View My Favorites Posts View Posts Written in the 70's View Upcoming Wisdom-Circles Presentation at the Rouge Valley Metaphysical Library View Video Next Zoom Wisdom-Circle forming soon ... for details, Message Me Podcast-Hosts Discuss the Essence of the JourneyBetween In this podcast, the hosts discuss how the JourneyBetween can open personal doorways of insight, connection, and a few soulful surprises. 00:00 / 04:32 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . The Story Behind the Creation of JourneyBetween For much of my life, I longed to be someone special ... admired, respected. The harder I chased that dream, the more my outer-self became a polished mask for the world to see. Meanwhile, my true authentic self slipped into the shadows, drifting farther away from the gifts of my own heart and soul. What shaped me weren’t the many eclectic achievements or the disappointments or the labels that were put on me ... but the crossroads ... those messy turning points of success and failure that at times cracked me emotionally wide open and changed how I understood my world. What I finally learned was simply this: Awakening and being my true, authentic-self was "the-who" I had been hoping to become all along ... and that I had always been enough to be respected and admired by others that mattered to me ... and most important, to myself. And now, with gratitude and grace, I embrace all that I have and will become … fully alive in this moment filled with the peace and joy and love I always dreamed I would find. From these awakenings, JourneyBetween emerged ... not a method, not a doctrine, just me sharing what I’ve experienced and learned, opening a safe space to explore for those ready to uncover their own deeper truth of who they are beneath it all. About the creator of JourneyBetween, Ronnie K. Journey Message Center for Ronnie K Hours available for personal Wisdom-Circle : Tue, Wed, Thu 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM PT Other times are possible. Message me. Send Message Thanks, I will reply shortly. Call or Leave Voice Message Main: 541.625.9864 Voice Mail: 541.708.3920 Message Topic(s) * Required General Question or Comment Schedute Personal WisdomCircle Upcoming JourneyBetween Classes Other About a Personal Wisdom-Circle

Share a compelling life paradigm of self-awareness, with those who have a strong desire to evolve to their optimal state of being so they flourish in life. Journey-5 Menu Purpose Lesson Plan Podcast Insights Your Journal Answers Self-Awareness Paradigms My Intension Importance Understanding Frequencies Exploring Phases Peace of Mind Self-Awareness Forum Journey-5 Embracing Your True Essence The Power of Self-Awareness Purpose of Journey-5 This Journey offers a clear, grounded path to greater self-awareness. By understanding your patterns, choices, and inner voice, you begin to reconnect with your true essence and live with more clarity and purpose. Lesson Plan for Journey-5 1. Podcast Insights Listen to the podcast insights below. It’s an engaging and thought-provoking conversation by the Journey Podcast-Hosts ... perfect for setting the tone as you begin this journey. 2. Awareness Journal Download A Fresh " Your Self-Awareness Journal ". Then review and complete it. Full instructions provided on Journal. We will discuss it in class. 3. Review Optionally, you can review your Journal answers one-on-one with me. 4. Paradigms Review the 7 Powers of Awareness on Webpage at your convenience. 5. Forums If you like, share your thoughts in the Forums ... your voice may spark an insight for someone else. Click the FORUM button on the right. Journey-5 Podcast Insights Listen-In to this podcast discussion on discovering how you have drifted from your authentic self by finding your way back to your true divine essence. 00:00 / 04:57 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . REMINDER: Before Starting a JourneyBetween Class The purpose of the JourneyBetween classes is not about presenting new information, although there may be some. You may or may not agree with the thoughts presented ... no right or wrong pespectives. Just an opportunity to examine your own perspectives you may already claim as yours. And most importantly, by listening to the perspectives presented by others during our open class discussions, you just might unexpectedly modify your own. The Power of Self-Awareness Paradigms My Intention To share a compelling life paradigm of self-awareness, with those who have a strong desire to evolve to their own optimal state of being ... so they flourish in life in the vibrational frequency of Peace, Joy, and Love with All ... and most importantly, thrive in harmony with the world around them as "the-who" they truly are and choose to be. My Own Self-Awareness Journey Below are the patterns of self-awareness I have discovered for myself during the "evening" of my life. Finding the unique "who" I truly was underneath it all ... those human traits (and perhaps at times those seemingly not-so-human traits too) that defined me as me. This was a life desire I had ever since I could remember. It seemed I was always asking myself "Who am I?" ... and over the course of my life, this answer was forever changing ... and yet, staying the same. And importantly, these awareness patterns included learning the meaning of and understanding such words as: being grateful, accepting, surrendering, believing, trusting, and many others ... and applying them to my discovery quest. Perhaps you'll find additional words and actions that you will apply during your life journey as you look inside the human being you refer to as "self" as you discover and awaken to a Self-Awareness of your true authentic being. Remember, "You don't know, what you don't know". 1. Introduction to Self-Awareness "Welcome and join me as we journey to a place where there is no right or wrong ... to a place of Silent-Knowing". Ronnie Kaufman b: 1947 Our planet has dramatically changed since it crossed over into the 21st century ... and mankind has drifted further and further apart from each other and from peace on earth. And individually people have distanced themselves from "the-who" they organically are at their divine core Self ... becoming instead "the-who" they have been unknowin gly molded and reprogrammed to be by society ... the acceptable global culture we live in ... with twisted dimensions of physical, emotional, and spiritual awareness. Carl Jung 2. Discovering the Importance of Self-Awareness "I have been a seeker and I still am, but I stopped asking the books and the stars. I started listening to the teaching of my Soul." Rumi 1206-1273 What Your Self- Awareness Means for You Your own Self-Awareness invariably determines how you interpret the world you live in and how you interact in relationships as to what is good and bad from your perspective ... and what's right from wrong for you ... or not? Starting from a very early age, much of your Dimensions of Self-Awareness were defined for you by the key thought-influencers in your life ... their "truths" about life and the world as they knew it ... that often became your "truths". As you probably know, your initial key thought-influencers are parents, siblings, friends, teachers, community leaders, clergy, religious teachings ... and of course, the physical, emotional, and spiritual environments you lived. Where Life's Magic Happens But are your own Dimensions of Self-Awareness today truly serving you well? Or are they unknowingly locking you into the current status quo of your life ... because you either don't understand how to discover or don't want to believe that other Dimensions of Self-Awareness are even possible and available to you. Now consider this challenging reality if you already haven't. Where life's magic truly happens is ... outside your own personal comfort zone. 3. Understanding the Dimensions of Self-Awareness "When the soul is starved for nourishment, it lets us know with feelings of emptiness, anxiety, or yearning" Rebbe 1902-1994 What Are Dimensions of Self-Awareness? Simply put, each of us has experienced many Dimensions of Self-Awareness over the course of our evolving life journeys. Some of our dimensions are very similar to the last ... while some very different. Our current Dimension of Self-Awareness is the culmination of the knowledge, experience, and wisdom we bring with us as we transform from one dimension to the next. NOTE: One dimension is not necessarily better than another ... they just radiate different energy frequencies based on the content of the Dimension of Self-Awareness they exist in. Dimensions of Self-Awareness Evolve Many reasons for Dimensions of Awareness to change ... some change is gradual ... and for some change, "bam", it's done. Major life-cycle events act as catalysts to our Self-Awareness changes ... things like the beginning and end of a relationship or marriage ... the death of a loved one ... career or job change or loss ... moving ... an NDE or difficult health issue ... starting or ending a social or religious group and many other life events. We've all experienced our own reasons for change ... and for some of us, more often than others. 4. The Self-Awareness Frequencies "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." Brené Brown b: 1965 You "Knowing" You Frequency Towards Global Consciousness And when you begin living your life as the "authentic you" you were born with, your personal energy frequencies will also begin to recalibrate to include the frequencies of Global Consciousness. This is a key reason I am sharing this paradigm for those who are ready. Self-Awareness Expansion Another key benefit of understanding your patterns of self-awareness is it cultivates the expansion of your own self-awareness allowing passage to other rich dimensions of life to observe and interact with, dimensions with fresh and compelling real-world life journeys to explore and appreciate. 5. Exploring Your Own Self-Awareness "Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul." Wayne Dyer 1940-2015 Is This All There Is? "You don't know what you don't know." And as your life journey continues each day, what you do know, are the only options and strategies you have to choose from as your life progresses. And one day, you find yourself asking, "Is this all there is?" And after you find yourself asking that question ... and if you feel an awakening beginning to happen in your God-Soul ... a calling out that tells you there is more to life beyond what you already know ... and a strong desire now growing inside your Human-Spirit ... then perhaps you are ready to make a major "Shift" in your dimensions of self-awareness to pass through to yet the next dimension An Unopened Door And you are now ready to acknowledge that there is an unopened door to yet another Dimension of Awareness...an extraordinary door clearly with your name on it. And with enough courage, you'll open this door ... and step through to a new world of possibilities that awaits you ... possibilities unique to the-who you are at this very moment in time ... possibilities waiting just for you to explore and discover possibilities unique to the-who you are at this very moment in time ... possibilities waiting just for you to explore and discover ... possibilities that begin to reveal your very purpose ... possibilities waiting to become reality. And please consider, there is no key you will need to open this door as it has never been locked ... and once you pass through it, without thought, you'll begin to surrender the importance of your past yesterdays as they begin to fade ... and you are introduced to the understanding of "Silent-Knowing" and the luminous tomorrows that it offers ... and there will never be reason to ever think about going back. 6. Phases of Self-Awareness "Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive ... the risk to be alive and express what we really are." don Miguel Ruiz b: 1952 Validating Your Own Dimensions of Self-Awareness After Dimensions of Self-Awareness discussions you can practice the below Awareness Phases. The purpose of these phases is so that you can understand yourself at various dimensions in your life, from an inside-out point of view as you organically (or not) transition from one PoSA to the next during the various life journeys you've experienced in your past ... the PoSA you are in the present ... and the PoSA you choose for yourself and gladly welcome home to live your life in the future. And it's up to you to decide when this future begins. Dimensions of Self-Awareness Exploring your current Dimensions of Self-Awareness of the-who you are right now, today ... and the vulnerabilities and barriers that come with it ... obstacles that keep you locked into where you are today. Discovering how your current Dimensions of Self-Awareness were formed by naming those key thought-influencers in your life as well as your social, economic, and cultural environments that defined so many of your starting life "Truths" ... and by also identifying the recurring life patterns you've experienced during your various life journeys, each with their own set of realities. Awakening your own Awareness of the lifelong changing coherence between the foundational dimensions of your life experiences (and relationships) ... your God-Soul, your HumanSpirit ... an awareness that reveals the harmony required to evolve into your Pure Inner Core Essence and live your life fully with Peace, Joy and with Love. Living each day with confidence as your newly revealed life potentials and desires now guide you along your life journey ... as you begin to experience first hand your own "Silent-Knowing" ... and through practice, learn intuitively to "Trust the Wisdom of Your God-Soul". 7. Maintaining Peace-of-Mind in Your Self-Awareness "Life is bigger than our explanations of it. To be in touch with life, go beyond your explanations." Julio Olalla b: 1945 And Most Importantly What do you do to maintain Peace-of-Mind in your life ... with your relationships ... your career ... or anything and everything else that’s important to you? And most importantly, Peace-of-Mind in your own HeartCenter. An Ontological Approach to Peace of Mind Using an ontological approach , learn to explore your own Dimensions of Self-Awareness experienced during the various stages of your life ... so you can begin to authentically claim the-who you truly are at your core ... from the inside out. The Dimension of "Silent-Knowing" And as you continue to practice this process of exploring, you begin to pass through to a new Dimension of Awareness, a surrendering that begins to reveal the freeing Dimension of "Silent-Knowing". And with this "Silent-Knowing" ... comes an enduring awareness of Peace-of-Mind. The Age of Awareness - Know Thyself Creating and maintaining lasting freedom begins when you realize that by exploring your own Dimensions of Self-Awareness of the-who you truly are today both inside and outside ... and importantly the-who you are not ... that's when the door begins to swing open and the magic starts to happen in your life. A Difficult Challenge - Finding You It's not easy understanding the-who you truly are today ... and not the-who you think you are ... or the-who you think others think you are ... or the-who you used to be ... or even the-who you hope to be. But instead, the-who you are at your "Divine Inner Essence", your organic self. This is the critical first step in evolving to that "Dimension of Silent-Knowing" ... your awareness of your Divine Inner Essence you were born with to act as your foundation of life with Peace, Joy and Love. Want to Discuss Your Awareness Journal with Me? Journey Guide & Teacher, Ronnie K Interested in discussing Your Self-Awareness Journal answers with me? Whether you've completed the journal or want to start fresh, let's do it. MESSAGE Ronnie K requesting a time to meet.

Connecting to the energy of “Peace, Joy and Love”… It is sourced from Your Personal Journey between Heart and Soul with purpose and meaning to life. Journey-1 Menu Purpose Lesson Plan Metaphysical Concepts Podcast Insights Knowing-Centers Control-Center Ego-Center Heart-Center God-Soul Heart-Soul Paradigm Meta Forum Journey Menu Main Menu Message Ronnie K Class: 1 2 3 4 5 Journey-1 JourneyBetween Paradigm The Heart-Soul Connection NOTE: Journey-1 is Currently is being ReDeveloped for next Wisdom-Circle on Sptember 17th Purpose of Journey-1 Begin exploring the subtle inner forces that shape your sense of self. In Journey-1, you'll uncover the core attributes of your psyche and gain clarity on how and why the heart and soul connect to each other. Lesson Plan for Journey-1 1. Podcast Insights Listen to the podcast insights below. It’s an engaging and thought-provoking conversation by the Journey Podcast-Hosts ... perfect for setting the tone as you begin this journey. 2. PowerPoints: Watch the 4 PowerPoint presentations at least once to fully absorb its message. Take your time and allow the words and feelings to settle. 3. Forums If you like, share your thoughts in the Forums ... your voice may spark an insight for someone else. Click the FORUM button on the right. Podcast Insights LISTEN to Podcast-Hosts as they discuss a variety of Metaphysical concepts of life including the Journey Between Heart and Soul. 00:00 / 03:52 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . REMINDER: Before Starting a JourneyBetween Class The purpose of the JourneyBetween classes is not about presenting new information, although there may be some. You may or may not agree with the thoughts presented ... no right or wrong pespectives. Just an opportunity to examine your own perspectives you may already claim as yours. And most importantly, by listening to the perspectives presented by others during our open class discussions, you just might unexpectedly modify your own. A Few Basic Metaphysical Concepts Journey-1 Metaphysical Slides Now Loading If Slides do not load after 10 seconds, Refresh Page. . . Introducing the Knowing-Centers Four "Knowing" Centers of the Heart-Soul Connection Control-Center (the chooser): The central hub of awareness and action. Ego-Center (self first): Prioritizes self-interest and survival. Heart-Center (others first): Guides toward compassion and connection. God-Soul (divine guiding spark): Guides the human spirit toward Oneness with the Divine through truth and love. Download Diagram of Knowing-Centers Journey-1 Metaphysical Slides Now Loading Knowing-Center #1: Control-Center . . Control-Center Introduction The Control Center's challenge: To consciously choose ... through awareness and discipline ... whether to act from ego, heart, or God-Soul guidance, shaping the quality of one’s life and spiritual journey. Journey-1 Metaphysical Slides Now Loading Knowing Center #2: Ego-Center . . Ego-Center Introduction The Ego-Center’s purpose: Not to be rejected or destroyed... But to be refined, humbled, and aligned with the soul.It is the engine of self-worth, the guardian of desires, and eventually, the servant of the heart’s deepest truth. Knowing Center #3: Heart-Center Journey-1 Metaphysical Slides Now Loading . Heart-Center Introduction The Heart-Center: The sacred space within you where your human experience and God-Soul meet. It’s not just about emotions.It’s the seat of connection, compassion, courage, and authenticity. Journey-1 Metaphysical Slides Now Loading Knowing Center #4: God-Soul . God-Soul Introduction The God-Soul: It is your true possible self beyond the masks, roles, and even beyond life and death. It existed before you were born and continues beyond this life. It is the part of you that longs for unity, peace, and love. Journey-1 Metaphysical Slides Now Loading Heart-Soul Paradigm . . Heart–Soul Introduction The Heart–Soul Paradigm: The living bridge between your Human-Spirit and your God-Soul.It’s where your tender emotional truths meet the timeless wisdom of the soul.

On this Journey, we hear don Miguel Ruiz explain each of the Four Agreements from his book as Oprah Winfrey asks him questions. Journey-4 Menu Purpose Lesson Plan Podcast Insights About the Four Agreements Who is Don Miguel Ruiz Four Agreements Video Clips Be Impeccable with Your Word Don't Take Things Personally Don't Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best Agreements Forum Agreements Study Guide Journey-4 Living Life with Integrity Journey-4 uses video clips from Oprah Winfrey's Soul Sunday: "The Four Agreements" with Don Miguel Ruiz About "The Four Agreements " About Dr. Don Miguel Ruiz Purpose of Journey-4 This Journey invites you to explore the profound teachings of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz through selected video clips from Oprah Winfrey's TV show, Super Soul Sunday . This journey gently guides you toward living with greater honesty, clarity, and self-awareness... helping you align your outer life with your inner truth. Lesson Plan for Journey-4 1. Podcast Insights Listen to the podcast insights below. It’s an engaging and thought-provoking conversation by the Journey Podcast-Hosts ... perfect for setting the tone as you begin this journey. 2. Video Clips Watch each video clip at least once to fully absorb its message. Take your time and allow the words and feelings to settle. 3. My Own Reflections Beneath each video clip are my personal take-aways. These are offered simply to spark your own thinking ... not to define what’s “right.” 4. Your Reflections Pause to reflect. Do you agree? Disagree? Any new perspectives or "aha-moments" come up for you? 5: Forums If you like, share your thoughts in the Forums ... your voice may spark an insight for someone else. Click the FORUM button on the right. Podcast Insights about the Agreements LISTEN to this enlightening and insightful Four Agreement podcast revealing key guidelines to living life with integrity. 00:00 / 04:26 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . REMINDER: Before Starting a JourneyBetween Class The purpose of the JourneyBetween classes is not about presenting new information, although there may be some. You may or may not agree with the thoughts presented ... no right or wrong pespectives. Just an opportunity to examine your own perspectives you may already claim as yours. And most importantly, by listening to the perspectives presented by others during our open class discussions, you just might unexpectedly modify your own. Video Clips - Four Agreements Agreement #1 - Be Impeccable with Your Word don Miguel Ruiz and Oprah discuss Agreement #1 (2:08 ) Audience thoughts on Agreement #1 (1:02 ) Thoughts on Agreement #1 - Be Impeccable with Your Word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Use the power of your word for truth and love. What are your insights and comments on Agreement #1? Agreement #2 - Don't Take Things Personally don Miguel Ruiz and Oprah discuss Agreement #2 (1:58) Audience thoughts on Agreement #2 (1:13 ) Thoughts on Agreement #2 - Don't Take Things Personally Nothing others say is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality. When you are immune to the opinions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. What are your insights and comments on Agreement #2? Agreement #3 - Don't Make Assumptions don Miguel Ruiz and Oprah discuss Agreement #3 (2:27) Audience thoughts on Agreement #3 (1:05) Thoughts on Agreement #3 - Don't Make Assumptions Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. When you are immune to the opinions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. What are your insights and comments on Agreement #3? Agreement #4 - Always Do Your Best don Miguel Ruiz and Oprah discuss Agreement #4 (0:53) Audience thoughts on Agreement #4 (1:29 ) Thoughts on Agreement #4 - Always Do Your Best Your best is going to change from moment to moment. Under any circumstance, simply do your best and you will avoid regret. What are your insights and comments on Agreement #4? About "The Four Agreements" In this class, we will be watching 4 video clips from Oprah Winfrey's interviewing don Miguel Ruiz and 4 video clips from the studio audience responses regarding their thoughts on each Agreement. Facts about " The Four Agreements" First published in 1997, the book gained popularity after being endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. The book was on The New York Times bestseller list for over a decade. According to Ruiz, the book is inspired by a set of the Toltec people's spiritual beliefs. The intent of the book is to help readers explore "freedom," "happiness," and "love." The central point is that a person's life is determined by the agreements they have made with themselves, others, God, and society as a whole. Through these agreements, one determines how they see themselves, what is possible for them, how they should behave, and their worth as a person. Ruiz says that by making a pact with the agreements described in the book, the individual is able to create a happier and more successful life. What are The Four Agreements? 1. Be impeccable With Your Word 2. Don't Take Things Personally 3. Don't Make Assumptions 4. Always Do Your Best Who is Don Miguel Ruiz ? Born in 1952 in rural Mexico, the youngest of 13 children. His parents were healers and practitioners of ancient Toltec traditions. Graduated from medical school in Mexico City and practiced neurosurgery. A near-fatal car crash caused him to examine the essential truth about life. Through his mother’s ancestral teachings, he discovered his own path to awareness. This evolved into a deep understanding of the physical universe and the virtual world of the mind. Combining Toltec mythology and scientific perspectives, he has merged ancient wisdom with modern physics and practical common sense, forging a new philosophy for seekers of truth and personal authenticity creating The Four Agreements. Review of The Four Agreements Be impeccable with Your Word Don't Take Things Personally Don't Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best What are your thoughts and insights about don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements?

We look at 10 short video clips from Wayne Dyer's movie, The Shift. He explores the spiritual journey in the 2nd half of life when we long to find purpose. Journey-3 Menu Purpose Lesson Plan Podcast Insights About The Shift Movie About Dr. Wayne Dyer Full Shift Video (1:58:00) Shift Video Clips Truths (1:44) Happiness (1:10) EGO: Possessions (1:25) EGO: Achievements (1:10) EGO: Reputation (1:26) EGO: Separation (2:08) Practice (1:12) God Realization (0:59) Awareness (0:53) A Thought Away (2:39) Shift Forum Shift Study Guide About "The Shift" movie About Dr. Wayne Dyer Journey-3 Engaging Your Spiritual Essence Journey-3 uses video clips from movie "The Shift" with Dr. Wayne Dyer Purpose of Journey-3 This Journey invites you to explore the deeper dimension of who you truly are. Through selected scenes from The Shift featuring Dr. Wayne Dyer, you’ll reflect on the transition from ambition to meaning... from ego to essence. Let these video clips stir your soul and open the door to your inner wisdom. Lesson Plan for Journey-3 1. Podcast Insights Listen to the podcast insights below. It’s an engaging and thought-provoking conversation by the Journey Podcast-Hosts ... perfect for setting the tone as you begin this journey. 2. Video Clips Watch each video clip at least once to fully absorb its message. Take your time and allow the words and feelings to settle. 3. My Own Reflections Beneath each video clip are my personal take-aways. These are offered simply to spark your own thinking ... not to define what’s “right.” 4. Your Reflections Pause to reflect. Do you agree? Disagree? Any new perspectives or "aha-moments" come up for you? 5: Forums If you like, share your thoughts in the Forums ... your voice may spark an insight for someone else. Click the FORUM button on the right. Podcast Insights for Shift Video LISTEN to the Podcast-Hosts in this revealing podcast about the meaning of the journey as it evolves from the morning to the evening of life. 00:00 / 06:49 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . REMINDER: Before Starting a JourneyBetween Class The purpose of the JourneyBetween classes is not about presenting new information, although there may be some. You may or may not agree with the thoughts presented ... no right or wrong pespectives. Just an opportunity to examine your own perspectives you may already claim as yours. And most importantly, by listening to the perspectives presented by others during our open class discussions, you just might unexpectedly modify your own. Video Clips: Shift - Morning and Evening of Life Clip #1 Truths (1:44) Definition: the quality or state of being true that which in accordance with fact or reality Thoughts on Clip #1 - Truths showing gratitude - thank you I can not live the afternoon of life according to the truths of life's morning other What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #2 Happiness (1:09 ) Definition: a state of well-being and contentment, joy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience Thoughts on Clip #2 - Happiness finding purpose and meaning real purpose is to be happy and enjoy life get to a place where you are not always trying to get someplace else find your nature others ... What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? EGO Definition: "ego" is the Latin word for “I”; a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance Clip #3 EGO: Possessions (1:25) Definition: the state of having, owning, or controlling something Thoughts on Clip #3 - EGO: Possessions E dge G od O ut who we are is what we have the more that I have, the more valuable I am as a person a culture of emphasizing "more" Others ... What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #4 EGO: Achievement (1:10) Definition: to reach or bring about a desired end or goal; gives you a feeling of satisfaction Thoughts on Clip #4 - EGO: Achievements who I am is what I do my worth as a human is based on what I accomplish taught to be number 1 What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #5 EGO: Reputation (1:26) Definition: the opinion that people have about someone or something Thoughts on Clip #5 - EGO: Reputation I am what other people think of me dress a certain way don't ignore your calling What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #6 EGO: Separation (2:08) Definition: a situation in which two or more people or things are separated. Thoughts on Clip #6 - EGO: Separation who I am is separate from everyone else I am separate from Source you are already connected to everything you are missing in life what was true in the morning of our life, in the afternoon is a lie other What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #7 Practice (1:12) Definition: perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency Thoughts on Clip #7 - Practice you don't have to get this all at once just get a little bit at a time start practicing it soon it becomes a way of life other What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #8 God Realization (0:59) Definition: an act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact; the fact or moment of starting to understand a situation Thoughts on Clip #8 - God Realization get to a place where you are no longer focused on yourself when you start wanting things more for others than yourself that is God-Realization move from a sense of entitlement to a sense of humility other What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #9 Awareness (0:53) Definition: knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Thoughts on Clip #9 - Awareness as you move into the evening of life, your ambitions now have meaning and purpose learn to become an observer of your world you welcome a "trust" where Source is taking you allowing things to "show up" other What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #10 A Thought Away (2:39) Definition: the act of thinking about or considering; something, an idea or opinion, or a set of ideas about a particular subject Thoughts on Clip #10 - A Thought Away your purpose is found in service to believe you need what you don't have is the definition of insanity does not make a difference in what you do, what matters is finding ways to serve ... it gives life meaning don't be attached to outcome surrendering to something bigger than ourselves you are only a thought away from changing your life. other What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? About "The Shift" Movie In this class, we will be watching 10 video clips from "The Shift" movie with Dr. Wayne Dyer. These clips explore the spiritual journey from personal ambitions to finding meaning and purpose in life. The film presents the idea that in the second half of life, there’s a shift from being driven by ego ... emphasizing achievement and accumulation ... to living a life of purpose and meaning. It follows the stories of three modern lives in crisis and their encounters with Wayne Dyer at a retreat center, where he shares the principles of the Tao and how to surrender to their true nature . The film invites viewers to reflect on their own lives, to question their priorities, and explore the possibilities of a profound shift from ego-centered pursuits to a life of purpose and fulfillment. About Dr. Wayne Dyer May 10, 1940 – August 29, 2015 American self-help author and a motivational speaker His first book in 1976, Your Erroneous Zones had an estimated 100 million copies sold He published 20 more best-selling books Produced a number of popular TV shows for PBS. Full Movie: The Shift (1:58:00)

Brené Brown explores human connection andcapacity for belonging and love, revealing a profound insight from her research, sparking a journey of self-discovery. Journey-2 Menu Purpose Lesson Plan Podcast Insights About PoV About Dr. Brené Brown Full PoV Video (20:50) PoV Video Clips Connection (0:54) Shame (2:10) Worthiness (1:16) Wholehearted (2:05) Embracing Vulnerability (2:04) Numbing Vulnerability (2:38) Why We Numb It (0:59) Perfection (1:38) Are We Enough (1:19) PoV Forum PoV Study Guide About the TED Talk "Power of Vulnerability" About Dr. Brené Brown Journey-2 Balancing the Emotional Side of Life Journey-2 uses video clips from TED Talk: "The Power of Vulnerability" (PoV) with Dr. Brené Brown Purpose of Journey-2 This Journey invites you to explore the rich, often hidden world of your emotional life. Through powerful insights and video clips from Dr. Brené Brown’s renowned TED Talk, The Power of Vulnerability , you'll begin uncovering how vulnerability, courage, and emotional honesty can help restore balance and connection between your Heart and Soul. Lesson Plan for Journey-2 1. Podcast Insights Listen to the podcast insights below. It’s an engaging and thought-provoking conversation by the Journey Podcast-Hosts ... perfect for setting the tone as you begin this journey. 2. Video Clips Watch each video clip at least once to fully absorb its message. Take your time and allow the words and feelings to settle. 3. My Own Reflections Beneath each video clip are my personal take-aways. These are offered simply to spark your own thinking ... not to define what’s “right.” 4. Your Reflections Pause to reflect. Do you agree? Disagree? Any new perspectives or "aha-moments" come up for you? 5. Forums If you like, share your thoughts in the Forums ... your voice may spark an insight for someone else. Click the FORUM button on the right. REMINDER: Before Starting a JourneyBetween Class The purpose of the JourneyBetween classes is not about presenting new information, although there may be some. You may or may not agree with the thoughts presented ... no right or wrong pespectives. Just an opportunity to examine your own perspectives you may already claim as yours. And most importantly, by listening to the perspectives presented by others during our open class discussions, you just might unexpectedly modify your own. Vulnerability Definitions Vulnerability means there is a willingness to share one’ s emotional pain. Vulnerability can also refer to a person's openness and willingness to risk being hurt emotionally, as in being willing to love and be loved and to accept the emotional risks that go with it. Video Clips - Power of Vulnerability Clip #1 Connection (0:54) Definition: connected with others in kinship, professional, spiritual or emotional ways Take-aways from Clip #1 - Connection Ronnie's thoughts: Connection is why we are here. Connection gives purpose and meaning to life. It is how we are wired. Types of Connection Physical/Emotional/Spritual What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #2 Shame (2:10) Definition : the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another Take-aways from Clip #2 - Shame Ronnie's takeaways: When people were asked about Love . .. they talked about heartache. When people were asked about belonging … they spoke of the pain of being excluded. When people were asked about Connection … they spoke of disconnection. Why did they feel this way? … they felt shame and fear. What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #3 Worthiness (1:16) Definition: the fact or quality of having great or adequate merit, character, or value Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #3 - Worthiness Ronnie's takeaways: People who have a strong sense of love and belonging feel they are worthy of love and belonging. What keeps people out of connection is fear they are not worthy of love and belonging. What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #4 Wholehearted (2:05) Definition: completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic soul marked by complete earnest commitment Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #4 - Wholehearted Ronnie's takeaways: Courage to be imperfect. Compassion to be kind to themselves first. Connect to others as a result of authenticity. They are willing to let go of who they thought they should be. What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #5 Embracing Vulnerability (2:04) Considerations: Embracing emotional vulnerability and taking emotional risks can lead to personal growth. Letting your guard down and being fully yourself builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, enhances relationships, and improves quality of life. Being emotionally vulnerable is a skill you can practice. Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #5 - Embracing Vulnerability Ronnie's takeaways: Those who embraced vulnerability felt what made them vulnerable, made them beautiful. Willingness to say “I love you” first. What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #6 Numbing Vulnerability (2:38) Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #6 - Numbing Vulnerability Ronnie's takeaways: We struggle with vulnerability and how do we handle it. We numb vulnerability and our emotions. We try to make uncertainty certain. We blame others and external events. We can’t selectively numb emotions What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #7 Why We Numb Vulnerability (0:59) Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #7 - Why We Numb Vulnerability Ronnie's takeaways: A need to make everything certain. Blame is a way to discharge pain and discomfort. What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #8 Perfection (1:38) Definition: the quality or state of being perfect such as freedom from fault or defect; also the quality or state of being saintly Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #8 - Perfection Ronnie's takeaways: We want to perfect our children ... Let our children know that they are worthy of love and belonging. We pretend that what we do, does not have an impact on others. Be able to say “Sorry” What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? Clip #9 We Are Enough (1:19) Definition: sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a desire Group Wisdom Circle on Clip #9 - We Are Enough Ronnie's takeaways: Let yourself be deeply seen. Love with our whole heart with no guarantee. Practice gratitude and joy. To feel vulnerable means you are alive. “I am enough!” What insights or questions did this video clip spark and reveal to you? About the "Power of Vulnerability" TED Talk In this class, we will be watching 9 video clips from the TED Talk, "Power of Vulnerability" by Dr. Brené Brown. These clips share what she found from her years of research on "human connection" ... our ability to empathize, belong, and love. In this poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her well-documented research that sent her on a personal quest to not only understand herself ... but to understand the reality of how human connection itself works. About Dr. Brené Brown ? Born 1965 She is a professor at the Univ of Houston … and has her Master's Degree in Social Work and her Doctorate in Philosophy. She considers herself a researcher and storyteller who's spent her career studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Authored multiple books including five New York Times best-sellers. Her TED talk is one of the top five most-viewed TED Talks in the world. Podcast Insights about PoV Video In this podcast, the hosts discuss this intriguing PoV video and discover how the "Power of Vulnerability" can enrich your life. 00:00 / 06:19 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . Full TED Talk Power of Vulnerability Video (20:50)

This past year I began posting some of what I refer to as my "Aha" Moments, part of my Moments of Awareness Collection from the past 50+ years of my life. A Discussion about Moments of Awareness Collection Posts. LISTEN as the Podcast Hosts share their intimate thoughts on the MoA Collection and how they feel about Ronnie K's words. . Journey Podcast-Hosts . Return to Moments of Awareness Collection Home Moments of Awareness (MoA) Collection Notes The Past Several Years … Visiting 50+ Years The past several years, I began posting on this website some of what I refer to as my "Aha" Moments or Moments of Awareness from the past 50+ years of my life. What are Moments of Awareness? Some moments are chronologically very recent ... as they are new Self-Awareness-Mom ents for me ... fascinating concepts that suddenly reveal themselves in a bright flash ... in my mind, one thought at a time. Past Moments Too And some of these moments are from past life journeys ... and go as far back as 1973 ... and amazingly, I still have many of the original handwritten pages when 1st written. Just Imagine Can you just imagine how it feels, holding those 50-year-old originals ... each a unique time capsule of emotions, of special and difficult moments in my life for sure? And today, they take on an evolved meaning for me in my life from when I first wrote them. And this represents my personal growth as a new evolved Soul. The Process Once I have the new Moments of Awareness verbiage entered into the computer, I then look for an appropriate graphic image that compliments the words ... as I feel the image adds a deeper meaning to the reader on a more personal level. ToP

4 Stages Page Menu 4 Stages Overview Introduction Question to Ponder Insights 4 Stages of Life Athlete - Identity Through Physicality Warrior - Ego-Driven Identity Statement - Wisdom and Purpose Spirit - Transcendence and Self-Realization Journey Forums 4-Stages Download Carl Jung's 4 Stages of Life “Thoroughly unprepared, we take the step into the afternoon of life. Worse still, we take this step with the false presupposition that our truths and our ideals will serve us as hitherto. But we cannot live the afternoon of life according to the program of life’s morning, for what was great in the morning will be little at evening and what in the morning was true, at evening will have become a lie.” Carl Gustav Jung from his book, “The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche ” A Discussion on the 4 Stages of Life LISTEN to this enlightening discussion as it delves into the fascinating world of Carl Jung's 4 Stages of Life. 00:00 / 04:52 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . Introduction According to the Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, there are 4 stages that we may experience during our lifetime. Each stage represents an evolving relationship with the self and the world, shifting from external achievements to inner peace and understanding beyond the physical. A Question to Ponder A crucial question to ponder when exploring the meaning of these 4 stages is: “What fundamentally distinguishes Stage 4 from the first three stages?” My answer is simple yet profound. The first three stages are physical in nature, where we experience life emotionally within a physical realm with physical outcomes. In contrast, Stage 4 is spiritual in nature, where we begin to navigate life emotionally with an awareness of spiritual outcomes by serving others. This life transformation truly begins to happen when you stop fearing death and begin to live life in ways you’ve never known possible ... in freedom from Fear itself . Upon entering Stage 4, our perception of self undergoes a significant transformation. We shift from identifying ourselves as a body with a soul to recognizing and accepting ourselves as a Soul in a body . The Soul becomes our primary navigator, guiding our daily actions, while the body serves as the vehicle for that purpose. This shift deepens our understanding of the Soul’s essential role in guiding us and becoming our moral compass in our interactions while serving others. This shift importantly partners with us in manifesting peace, acceptance, and universal love in the world surrounding us. Most importantly, this transformation provides us newfound meaning and purpose to our lives and remains steadfast through the remainder of our years ... and yes, through the best of times and the most challenging times as well. For me, this is the essence to understanding Jung’s Stage 4 of life ... and one I hold sacred as it is where I find myself on my own life journey … in Stage 4: The Spirit Stage. Insights into the 4 Stages Not everyone moves through all four stages on their life journey. For many, once they enter stage 2 or stage 3, they remain in it for the rest of their lives. Transitions between stages are often triggered by life events ... success, failure, loss, or deep introspection. True fulfillment comes from embracing the natural progression of life and understanding that each stage has its own lessons. 1. The Athlete Stage ... Identity Through Physicality This is the earliest phase, often associated with youth. Individuals in this stage see themselves largely through their physical body, appearance, and abilities. Vanity, physical strength, beauty, and external validation play significant roles. This stage is often self-absorbed ... concerned with how one looks and how others perceive them. Many people don’t realize they are in this phase until they transition out of it. Example: A young athlete or model who derives self-worth primarily from their body and physical achievements. 2. The Warrior Stage ... Ego-Driven Identity Here, the focus shifts from physical appearance to conquering challenges and achieving success. People in this stage are driven, ambitious, and competitive. They want to prove themselves, build careers, accumulate wealth, and establish their status. The ego is dominant, and individuals are often caught up in materialistic and societal definitions of success. Example: A corporate executive, entrepreneur, or artist working tirelessly to make a name for themselves. NOTE: Many people stay in this phase for decades, chasing goals and seeking external validation. 3. The Statement Stage ... Wisdom and Purpose At some point, the warrior’s endless chase for success begins to feel unfulfilling. Individuals shift their focus from what they can gain to what they can give. They start mentoring, guiding, and contributing to something larger than themselves. There’s a growing need to find deeper meaning in life—whether through teaching, philanthropy, spirituality, or creative expression. This is often where people experience a midlife awakening, realizing that achievements and possessions don’t define them. Example: A successful leader who transitions into mentoring, a writer who shares their wisdom, or a grandparent who prioritizes family and legacy. 4. The Spirit Stage ... Transcendence and Self-Realization The final stage is about letting go of ego, material concerns, and worldly attachments. Individuals shift their focus to spirituality, self-acceptance, and inner peace. They embrace the impermanence of life, surrender to the flow, and seek true enlightenment. The wisdom gained from life’s experiences allows them to see beyond the illusions of success and failure. Jung considered this stage the ultimate stage of personal growth, where one connects with the universe to their higher self. Example: A person who finds peace in nature, meditation, or a simple life, detached from past ambitions and fully embracing the present.

JourneyBetween awakening experiences are the foundation of a meaningful life connecting your emotions and humanity with a higher purpose and spiritual truth. Experiences Menu Introduction to the Experiences Experiences Podcast 1. Awakening the Self a. Alignment with Your True Self b. Uncovering Your Inner Wisdom c. Cultivating Inner Peace d. Awakening to Your Full Potential e. Embodying Freedom 2. Healing, Strength, and Resilience f . Healing and Wholeness g. Resilience and Inner Strength h. Strengthening Your Resilience I. Reclaiming Joy and Wonder 3. Purpose, Relationships, and Legacy j. Guidance for Purposeful Living k. Deep Connection with Others l. Fostering Authentic Relationship m. Expanding Your Capacity to Love n. Creating a Legacy o. Bringing Light to the World 4. Spiritual Connection and Transcendence p. Living in Harmony with the Universe q. Connection to the Divine r. Emotional and Spiritual Fulfillment Experience Categories Download Experieinces Journey Experiences Along the Way The JourneyBetween Heart and Soul 3.0 is the foundation of a meaningful, authentic, and fulfilled life. It connects your emotions, passions, and humanity (Heart-Center) with your higher purpose, intuition, and spiritual truth (God-Soul). In essence, the JourneyBetween Heart and Soul brings you closer to who you truly are, helps you live with intention and allows you to experience life as a rich, beautiful, and interconnected adventure. It’s not just a personal transformation ... it has a ripple effect, positively impacting the world around you. Please know that Journey Awakening Experiences do not come in any specific order ... and you may experience these Awakenings more than once as their meaning deepens. Or you may not experience some of them at all. Importantly, your Awakening experiences are unique to you. NOTE: There are 4 main Journey Experience Categories. Experiences Along the Journey LISTEN to this special podcast as it reveals the possibilities for your own JourneyBetween Experiences. 00:00 / 05:15 . Journey Podcast-Hosts . 1. Awakening the Self a. Alignment with Your True Self When your heart and soul are in harmony, you live authentically. Your actions, words, and decisions reflect your deepest truths, not external expectations or fears. This alignment fosters inner peace, as you are no longer torn between what you feel and what you know is right for you. b. Uncovering Your Inner Wisdom Your soul carries timeless wisdom, while your heart holds emotional intelligence. Together, they form a guiding compass that helps you make decisions aligned with your highest good. Without this connection, life may feel directionless or dictated by external circumstances rather than your inner truth. c. Cultivating Inner Peace Disconnection between the heart and soul often leads to inner conflict ... where emotions, desires, and deeper spiritual needs feel at odds. JourneyBetween brings harmony between your emotional world and spiritual essence, creating a deep sense of inner peace and calm. d. Awakening to Your Full Potential The heart fuels passion, creativity, and compassion, while the soul provides purpose and clarity. When these align, you unlock your full potential ... expressing your unique gifts in ways that serve both yourself and the greater good. This awakening empowers you to live boldly and fully, without fear of judgment or failure. e. Embodying Freedom JourneyBetween frees you from the constraints of fear, doubt, and societal conditioning. When your heart and soul are aligned, you live with a sense of liberation, unshackled by external expectations or internal limitations. You can truly be yourself, unapologetically, and embrace the fullness of life. 2. Healing, Strength, and Resilience f. Healing and Wholeness Many people feel fragmented or disconnected ... caught between their emotional struggles and their spiritual aspirations. JourneyBetween Your Heart and Soul heals this fragmentation, leading to a sense of wholeness and integration. It helps release past wounds, fears, and limiting beliefs, allowing for growth and transformation. g. Resilience and Inner Strength JourneyBetween fosters a strong sense of inner stability. When life brings challenges, your connection to your heart and soul provides the strength, wisdom, and courage to navigate them with grace. It helps you remain grounded in love and purpose, even in the face of adversity. h. Strengthening Your Resilience A strong connection between your heart and soul equips you to face difficulties with grace. Your heart provides emotional depth, while your soul gives perspective, helping you see challenges as opportunities for growth. This resilience comes from knowing that no matter what happens, you are anchored in your truth and guided by your inner wisdom. i. Reclaiming Joy and Wonder The heart finds joy in simple, beautiful moments, and the soul helps you see the divine in them. Together, they allow you to experience life with a sense of wonder, gratitude, and connection. JourneyBetween restores childlike awe and appreciation for life’s beauty, even amid challenges. 3. Purpose, Relationships, and Legacy j. Guidance for Purposeful Living Your soul holds the blueprint of your life’s purpose, while your heart provides the passion and motivation to pursue it. Together, they guide you toward living a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your unique gifts. This alignment helps you make choices that are true to your essence, rather than driven by societal pressures or external validation. k. Deep Connection with Others and the World When you are connected to your heart and soul, your relationships transform. You approach others with empathy, love, and authenticity, fostering deeper and more genuine connections. You also feel a sense of unity with the world, recognizing your role in the greater web of existence. l. Fostering Authentic Relationships When your heart and soul are aligned, you approach relationships with authenticity, vulnerability, and unconditional love. This allows you to form deeper, more meaningful connections that go beyond superficial exchanges and are rooted in mutual understanding and care. m. Expanding Your Capacity to Love JourneyBetween Your Heart and Soul opens you to a higher form of love ... one that transcends personal desires and touches the universal. This love is unconditional, boundless, and all-encompassing. It enables you to see others (and yourself) through the lens of compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance. n. Creating a Legacy Living from the union of heart and soul allows you to leave a meaningful legacy. Your actions are infused with love, purpose, and authenticity, creating a positive impact on the lives you touch. This legacy isn’t about material achievements but about the energy and love you contribute to the world. o. Bringing Light to the World The alignment of heart and soul doesn’t just transform you ... it transforms those around you. When you live from this place, you radiate love, wisdom, and authenticity, inspiring others to do the same. This collective ripple effect has the power to create a more compassionate and connected world. 4. Spiritual Connection and Transcendence p. Living in Harmony with the Universe JourneyBetween connects you to something greater than yourself ... a higher power, universal energy, or divine source. It opens you to synchronicities, spiritual insights, and a sense of flow, as if life is guiding you toward your highest good. q. Connection to the Divine For many, JourneyBetween is spiritual ... it deepens your connection to the divine, the universe, or the sacred. The soul is often seen as the bridge to the infinite, while the heart is the vessel of love and compassion. Together, they open the door to profound spiritual experiences, moments of transcendence, and a sense of unity with all of existence. r. Emotional and Spiritual Fulfillment The heart brings depth and emotion to life, while the soul brings purpose and wisdom. When they work together, life becomes rich with meaning. You experience love, joy, and connection on a deeper level because you are fully present and in tune with your essence.

To immerse your very Being into a new life paradigm that connects your HeartCenter and GodSoul in harmony and compassion, by trusting yourself to trust YourGod. Soul Whispering Menu Purpose Podcast What it Offers Touch Stones Personal Journey The Magic of Soul Whispering Purpose of Soul Whispering To immerse your unified Human Spirit into a new life dimension that connects your Heart-Center and God-Soul in harmony and compassion ... while transitioning into a powerful life paradigm of learning to believe and trust in yourself. Soul Whispering Revealled LISTEN to this podcast as the Podcast-Hosts reveal the mysteries about Soul Whispering. 00:00 / 05:03 Discussion Co-Hosts What a Soul Whisperer Offers A Soul Whisperer acts as a mentor and teacher to your own Heart-Center and God-Soul ... a teacher who will guide you where you might look, but will never tell you what to see. A Soul Whisperer can act as a mirror to reflect back your true authentic-self at your very core being ... underneath all the emotional "stuff" and the right and wrong, good or bad stuff ... stuff that has been wrapped around you since you were a little kid. The authentic-self underneath it all waiting to be set free. A Soul Whisperer will guide you in explorations of your own unique Dimension of Self-Awareness with tools that reveal the essence of the-who you are at your core Human Spirit ... and importantly the-who you may no longer want to be. And as a caring and supportive teacher, a Soul Whisperer will share with you previously hidden doors to open and to explore while in search of unknown understandings and wisdom missing from your own Dimension of Life. "You don't know what you don't know." And like a caring and supportive teacher, a Soul Whisperer will not tell you what to see as you choose to open these doors and step through ... because the breakthrough to magical life revelations along with the inner wisdom you awaken ... are yours and yours alone to own as you acknowledge them. Touch Stones of Soul Whispering Soul Whispering begins with a journey of exploring your own unique Dimension of Self-Awareness , both known and unknown. Exploring your own self-awareness can be accomplished together with a Soul Whisperer using self-awareness tools that include " Four Life Awakenings ". Tools that when practiced, reveal personal life "aha moments" that up to now have been concealed from the-who you are today. And these "aha-moments" when processed, transform into new and welcomed personal life truths to embrace every day. Truths that naturally nourish and strengthen your very own and unique Heart-Center and God-Soul . And as these truths are embraced, you will come upon an amazing doorway to yet another dimension of life. And you will embrace what you perceive is on the other side of this doorway ... and step through with intention. With the intention of belonging to and living life in this very special Life Dimension. A Life Dimension that provides refocused lenses and compassionate eyes to understand the importance of gratitude in daily life. Caring eyes that see an amazing life that surrounds you with joy. A life with a loving and peaceful freshness about it sourced from a Silent-Knowing . And most importantly, this transformation is all based on your own unique and loving desires. Desires that originated and radiated out from the very core of your own Heart-Center . Personal Soul Whispering Journey Curious in listening to the quiet voice within? Message me to receive a personal introduction to Soul Whispering. I offer Soul Whispering Journeys freely. Message Me Soul Whisperer Journey Guide Ronnie K

In Wisdom Circle, a "Sacred Space" is created where we can journey together and have open discussions while sharing possibilities. Personal Wisdom-Circle A place where there is no right or wrong ... ... only New Life Dimensions You may desire to explore the dimensions of your own life Journey, ready to examine life truths through the eyes of the Soul. In a Personal Wisdom-Circle, a " Sacred-Space " is created where we can journey and explore together. Please know Personal Wisdom-Circles are offered freely. If it feels right in your heart to give something in return, your offering is deeply appreciated. Whether you are an old friend or a welcomed guest ... I look forward to spending time together in a Personal WisdomCircle and exploring, sharing and discovering new life dimensions. Ronnie K Message Me

Code of Professional Ethics for JourneyBetween.org Professional Code of Ethics Professional Conduct in General I will not knowingly make any public statement that is untrue or misleading about what I offer or make false claims in any written documents. I will accurately identify my qualifications, expertise, and experience. I will recognize and honor the efforts and contributions of others and not misrepresent them as my own. I understand that violating this standard may leave me subject to legal remedy by a third party. I will, at all times, strive to recognize personal issues that may impair, conflict or interfere with my relationship with you. I will conduct myself by this Code of Ethics in all JourneyBetween conversations/discussions that I perform Confidentiality and Privacy I will maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality with you. Please use the Journey Message Center to correspond with me if you have questions or comments regarding the Code of Ethics described here. Thank you. Ronnie K Journey Guide

Use the guidelines below when not attending an in-person or Zoom class. Read the first 3 brief sections of each class before watching the video clips. Class Guidelines In-person Classes Zoom Classes Solo Classes Guideline Forum Self-Paced Solo Class Guidelines Consider using the guidelines below when not attending an in-person or Zoom class. The 3 Sections Are: - About the video content - Who is the main contributor to the video - What to expect while watching the clips Watch each video clip with an open mind At the end of each clip, read the clip notes Then ask yourself, "What insights or questions did this video clip spark in me?" You may also want to consider writing your thoughts in a journal or sharing them by posting these thoughts in the appropriate JOURNEY FORUM ... or both. Read the first 3 brief sections of each class prior to watching the video clips. This will prepare you for the personal journey you are about to embark on. View Journey Roadmap

Register for a JourneyBetween class. Each class discussion will act as an incubator revealing personal discoveries of authentic Self-Awareness and Truths. * First name * Last name * Email * Phone * Register for an Upcoming Journey Wisdom-Circle:JourneyBetween on Thursday, August 21st at 6:30 PM (PT) OLLI at SOU Wisdom-Circle: Journey Between complete course starting on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30PM PT (4 classes) Notify me when upcoming Wisdom-Circles are scheduled Other Questions/Comments Submit Register for an Upcoming Wisdom-Circle Journey Guide Ronnie K

Consider offering a tax-deductible gift in any amount, large or small. You will be supporting JourneyBetween.org's continued commitment to serving all. Home Contribute with Gratitude Support JourneyBetween with a Tax-Deductible gift. Dear Kindred Spirit, It’s caring souls like you who make JourneyBetween.org possible. DID YOU KNOW? Every JourneyBetween offering is freely provided. Our heartfelt intension is to nurture a more peaceful and loving world ... one soul at a time. If you’ve been touched by the JourneyBetween classes or a JourneyBetween Wisdom Circles or personal Soul Whispering ... one beautiful way to give back is through a tax-deductible gift. Every contribution... large or small... is received with deep gratitude. Your generosity helps sustain our mission to support those seeking to explore the sacred inner dimensions of the heart and soul... while fostering a more compassionate and connected community. Thank you, Ronnie K JourneyBetween.org is a 501(c)(3) Oregon Non-Profit Organization, Federal Tax I.D. 99-3473143

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