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#19: The Alchemist's Path: One Year Reflections

October 28, 2024 • Katrina Austin • Season 1 • Episode 19

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In this emotional episode, we mark the one-year anniversary of 'The Therapy Alchemist' podcast. Reflecting on past hopes and current struggles, the I recount a challenging journey akin to the trials faced by Santiago in 'The Alchemist.' From moving out of Colorado to grappling with feelings of anger and resignation, I explore the pursuit of personal legends and the lessons from the universe. Join me for an intimate look into the highs and lows of following one's calling. Remember, this content is not a substitute for professional therapy.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Anniversary
00:25 Reflecting on the Past Year
00:47 Current Struggles and Uncertainty
01:49 Parallels with 'The Alchemist'
02:51 Seeking Direction and Clarity
03:43 Emotional Turmoil and Resignation
04:26 Hope for the Future
05:18 Conclusion and Reminder

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Hey everybody. Welcome back. A couple of days ago. Why is the one-year anniversary of this podcast? Though I'm going to be posting this a week later. I was listening to my first two episodes. Why I started this podcast, why I named it? The therapy Alchemist. And it was really humbling to hear where I was this time last year. How much hope I had for the future. My vision for helping others. The piece I had in my soul. Today. A year later. I'm not even living in Colorado anymore. It feels like. My piece has been ripped from me most days, especially since this summer. And I'm not a place in my journey right now to. Be fully transparent on here. Of course, you know, boundaries online are important, but I do think that one day I will speak about it more openly because. This is something that needs to be said and possibly advocated for. So as I sat down to write out this episode and what it was to be about, I couldn't come up with anything. Which makes sense, because that is exactly where I'm at. It's like I'm standing in the middle of a dark foggy space on the map. I don't know where I'm at or where I'm going. Or even how far the distance is going to be. But I do feel a pull towards my personal legend. I think this is a part of the book. In the Alchemist. Where. Santiago gets robbed in Tangier. He has nothing. He was bamboozled by someone he trusted. He was robbed of all his safety. Just like me. So Santiago starts working in a crystal shop to have a place to sleep and eat. He wanted to give up his personal legend. It seemed like a past fairytale. He had reached true resignation in was just complacent. A year in, he had had enough money to go at home. Yet, right before he left the universe sent him an omen. So I'm there. I am in that city. I have been robbed of everything. It seems. And I'm looking for my crystal merchant to give me a place to rest while I Wade through this part of my journey. It feels like I'm not even heading anywhere yet. My mind is full of creative ideas, dreams and goals. Ah, I want to live them out. Yet. I am so frozen. And I genuinely don't know which path to go. The other day. I said that I wanted the universe to tell me what to do. The response was. The universe is waiting on you to tell it what to do. That way it can align to give you exactly that. When I made the decision to move out of Colorado, everything fell into place. It was smooth. It flowed. I guess on Tiago would call that beginner's luck. It's the space where everything flows easy so that you develop a craving for your personal legend. What comes next is a hardship, the lesson. The testing of the universe on your heart. So here I am. Stuck emotionally in a space of anger, rage. Paranoia distrust. Irritability and finally resignation. And maybe that's how Santiago felt as well. This is the cautionary tale of Santiago becoming complacent and giving up on the pursuit of his personal legend. At least that's how it seemed to him at the time. Until the moment where he is ready to turn back and become a shepherd again. Go back to what he knows. What's comfortable. What's familiar. What's safe. Yet the fire inside of him is just too great. Now. I am feeling a pool towards a new career goal. I'm not sure what it is yet, but I'll just keep working until the universe has prepared me for what beauty it has for me next. And I sure do hope that my Fatima is in the next phase. But who knows? The universal said my guy, when we were both ready. I have no idea what part of this journey he is on now. Wouldn't it be cool though. If he was listening. So if you notice a difference in me, Just know that this is part of my path. This is a part where Katrina sits still as a universe, teachers are something very important. And I have a sneaky suspicion. The lesson has to do with finding my voice. How to live in a world that is both dangerous and beautiful. And how to be my own lover. As a reminder. This is not therapeutic advice or a substitute for therapy. I am a therapist, but I am not your therapist. If you were looking for someone to help you with therapy. Check out psychology today.com or good therapy.org. So you guys next time.