When The Universe Is Calling You - Get Out Of Your Own Way And Allow Life To Lead You
From The Shoreline with Kim Kogane · 18:51
Show by Kim Kogane
In this episode, I'm returning after an unexpected break and reflecting on what these last few weeks have taught me about rest, control, and letting go. My body reached a point where I needed to stop pushing and pause, even though part of me wanted to keep moving forward. I share how busyness and overthinking can pull me into trying to control outcomes through productivity. When life feels uncertain, my instinct is often to do more, plan more, and try to force clarity. But lately, I've been reminded of a different image: swimming upstream against the current versus turning over and allowing yourself to float. This episode explores what letting go means to me now. It is not about giving up or becoming passive. It is about releasing the need for a specific outcome and trusting that I am supported by my intuition, my guides, the universe, and the people and signs that remind me I am not navigating life alone. I also reflect on how grief has shaped my relationship with control, especially around the day my dad passed. That experience taught me how painful uncertainty can be and how deeply the human part of me wants to protect against ever feeling that powerless again. As I sit with that, I'm also reconnecting with my spirituality and asking what it would look like to let more of my true self be visible. I feel called to share not only the practical parts of who I am, but also my belief in intuition, magic, purpose, signs, and the things that cannot always be neatly explained. This is an invitation to notice where you might be swimming upstream in your own life. What would happen if you loosened your grip on the outcome? What if the next step was not to try harder, but to trust more deeply that you are being carried toward what is meant for you? This episode is for you if: You're feeling stuck and can't think your way out of how you're feeling You're ready to let your intuition guide the way for you You're in the midst of a spiritual awakening and aren't sure what to make of it all You're an overachiever who is tried of trying to do it all You're in the middle of grieving, feeling helpless yet ready to step into what's next Resources and Links: Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Watch my YouTube Channel to get a peek into my creative life and what I'm working on Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Read this blog post to discover the easiest way to make your day better when life feels overwhelming Listen to this visualization when you want to invite more peace and calm into your life and use a somatic practice to come back to your body and the present moment Related Episodes: Coming Back To Basics - Using Self-Love As Your Anchor During Difficult Seasons Letting The Magic In - Embracing Small Joys And Allowing Yourself To Just Be Leading Yourself With Compassion - Using Tarot As A Guide And A Tool For Self-Reflection When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim.
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