in today’s episode we talk about the deep state of consciousness that being LOST entails, rather than the inferior state it represents in the western imagination. I frame this in terms of colonial consciousness which privileges "clarity, direction, Knowing, confidence" vs. the deeper truth of the universe, nature, and indigenous consciousness, which embrace chaos, magic, cyclical time, and humility in the face of the unknown and unknowability of all truths of the universe. At the same time, I am sending love as I know being lost feels deeply uncomfortable and isolating. An update episode on the name change is coming soon angels! WORK WITH ME:  Pov: you are a spiritual soul with a powerful voice and message that you dream of sharing with the world. You are here to serve the collective and the divine through the gift of your voice and ability to channel wisdom and insights. When it comes to sharing that voice on social media to find your dream audience, community, and clients, you often feel blocked by perfectionism, fear of judgment & being cancelled, self-doubt, and lack of trust in your voice. You want to quantum leap into the version of you that is taking up SPACE, speaking your truth, and opening up your throat chakra. Work with me one-on-one and let’s get your voice shared with the world. Visit www.ayandastood.com/coaching TIMESTAMPS (01:15): Western imagination (06:26): What we gain from being lost (12:30): Birth and Death in life (17:50): Lost in isolation (19:30): The God of the Self (22:18): Finding teachers & surrendering (24:30): Spiritual awakening (32:08): The universe is always inviting us SOURCES MENTIONED:  Essay: Heavy, difficult emotions are important to face & only overwhelming when carried alone by Dr. Ayesha Khan Book: The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts Substack: The Unpublishable by Jessica DeFino Podcast: The Highest Self Podcast by Sahara Rose Episode: 16: Industrialized vs. spiritual Beauty by me ADVICE COLUMN: ☎️ seeking advice and want to PHONE IN with a question? ⁠⁠⁠⁠submit a voicemail here⁠⁠⁠⁠. 📩 OR WRITE IN an advice question anonymously at the ⁠⁠ASK Ayanda form⁠ here⁠. JOIN THE COMMUNITY:  my muse-letter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ayandastood.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ please join me here! follow me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ayandastood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TikTok and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ayandastood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG and ⁠⁠@ayandastood ⁠⁠on YouTube visit my website at ⁠⁠www.ayandastood.com⁠⁠⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayandastood/support