We are part of nature. And there is never a time we are not changing. As we navigate the changing seasons and embrace the Spring Equinox, this episode is a reminder to ignite a self-acceptance that allows us to truly flourish by embracing we often reject about ourselves. It is easy for us to like ourselves when we're doing well and easy for us to be happy on a sunny day -- but feeling a stability with ourselves and our lives comes from acceptance of the duality of who we are and the natural and investable cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. We will always live in duality with both our soul and our ego. Consider -- Have you rejected your darkness, not aware of the light it inspired in you? Have you rejected your anger, not acknowledging the passion it forged in your heart for something greater and more just? Have you felt guilt for the reaction to ugliness with more ugliness, without noticing that it may be the simple law of the universe to meet what we see with more of itself? As Winter is a Precursor to Spring, The Dark Night of the Soul is a often a precursor to change and self-renewal. Can you embrace both? Can you let yourself bloom? CHAPTERS: (00:00) - We are all Connected through Cyclical Change, Acknowledging Darkness & Insecurity (5:21) - Overcoming Insecurities, What We Focus on Grows, Our Perception is not always Reality - but it is OUR reality (11:25) - What "Confident" People Have (16:00) - Unseen Growth Beneath the Surface, Death & Rebirth (Reading a Piece Written by Me) (20:59) - ALLOWING is the key to Attracting: Release Resentment, Anger, Rejection -- Let that Sh!t Go!! (26:00) - Steps to Self-Acceptance & Broadening your Perspective (35:00) - You are the Artist of Your Life: Life is Too Short to Hate, Reject, & Judge Yourself (40:00) - Focus your Energy & Let yourself Bloom F YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, PLS RATE THE PODCAST ON YOUR PREFERRED STREAMING PLATFORM & TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS TikTok: butterflyfountain Youtube: Vanessa Fontana JOIN THE MAILING LIST HERE + GET DOWNLOADABLE GUIDEBOOK FOR FREE: figuringshtout.com/fso If you liked this episode, you'll like this one too! 40 - Wake Up! Your Life is Meant to be Lived. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/figuring-sh-t-out/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy