This conversation explores the profound journey of self awareness, detailing how introspection can lead to significant personal growth. The speaker shares their path to understanding human behavior psychology, moving from living for others' acceptance to embracing their true self. This powerful narrative offers insights into self discovery and emotional healing, marking the beginning of a profound healing journey. 🚀

Gemma and I'm a seer, prophet, author and speaker. I’m here to empower you to achieve the things that might feel out of reach - to help you step into your authenticity and own who you truly are. I also want to help you explore your faith and strengthen your direct connection to a higher power - whatever that looks like for you.

In this episode of Threads of Enlightenment, host Ken Primus engages in a profound conversation with Gemma Lonsdale, who shares her journey of self-discovery and healing. Gemma discusses how her childhood trauma shaped her identity and relationships, leading her to seek validation externally.

She reflects on the pivotal moments in her life, including a cancer diagnosis that forced her to confront the futility of material pursuits and the importance of self-love. Through her experiences, Gemma emphasizes the necessity of understanding oneself and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance, which she believes is crucial for personal growth and fulfillment.

The conversation delves into the themes of trauma, self-worth, and the transformative power of embracing one's true self. Gemma's insights highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the patterns in our lives that stem from past experiences. As she shares her story, listeners are encouraged to embark on their own journeys of self-exploration and to prioritize their inner well-being over societal expectations.

Chapters

00:00 The Value of Time and Journey

01:24 Serving Mankind: A Divine Connection

02:11 Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamics

03:52 The Impact of Trauma on Perception

05:28 The Ongoing Journey of Self-Discovery

07:11 Navigating College Choices and Parental Influence

08:41 Rebellion and Seeking Acceptance

11:29 The Dark Days: A Day of Visitation

12:45 Professional Life: Patterns of Dissatisfaction

16:01 Relationships: Repeating Patterns

17:16 The Awakening: A Life-Changing Diagnosis

24:23 Realizations of Self-Worth

26:31 The Journey of Self-Discovery

28:21 Embracing Self-Love

34:42 The Path to Healing and Acceptance

39:50 Transitioning to Service and Acceptance

46:29 Final Reflections and Advice

49:56 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4

Takeaways

"Spend the time to get to know yourself."

"Material things are not the currency of the soul."

"Self-love is a journey that takes time and effort."

"We often seek validation from others instead of ourselves."

"The journey of self-acceptance is ongoing and transformative."

Sound bites

"Material things are not the currency of the soul."

"Self-love is a journey that takes time and effort."

"Spend the time to get to know yourself."

I strongly encourage everyone to follow her, BUY her book: Harnessing Courage:

Overcoming Adversity with Grit & Gratitude, and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below is a list of the sites that house her works.

https://gemmalonsdale.guru/

https://www.tiktok.com/@gemmalonsdaleguru

https://www.instagram.com/gemmalonsdaleguru

https://www.youtube.com/@gemmalonsdaleguru

https://linktr.ee/gemmalonsdaleguru

https://gemmalonsdaleguru.substack.com/

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