She Is Awakening Seasonal Journal with Susan Beth

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Welcome to the She is Awakening Seasonal Journal Podcast. This is where we walk through each season intentionally creating space to connect with our Creator. My name is Susan Beth and I will be showing up here every week sharing the weekly focus from the Seasonal Journal I created that walks us through each season of the year.  I’m a lover of God and words and art and this journal is a reflection of all those passions. The journal is a physical product that you can purchase but it is not necessary for the journey through the season.

  1. 3d ago

    Transitions + Trust | AUTUMN | Week 3

    Order your Autumn Journal Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4QPDX7 FREE Download: 5 Sacred Questions To Awaken Your Autumn: https://susanbeth.myflodesk.com/awaken-autumn Autumn Pages - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR8C687X YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@sheissusanbeth Instagram: https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest: https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterest Seasonal Journal Podcast: https://bit.ly/3XUdMr7 Music for Podcast: Melody of Life and Reflection-Shape of My Love License for Melody of Life Intrumental: Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/ Licensee: amplifylifemedia Audio File Title: Melody of life Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-melody-of-life-198606/ Audio File ID: 198606 Date of download: 2024-09-20 18:51:55 UTC # Week 3: Transitions + Trust | Autumn Journal Reflection 🍂 Welcome to Week 3 of our Autumn Journal Reflection series. This week, we're exploring transitions and trust—those sacred in-between spaces where transformation happens, even when we can't see it yet. ## What You'll Discover In this episode, we journey through the threshold spaces of transition, learning how to hold tension while trusting God's faithfulness. Autumn shows us how to navigate change with grace, releasing what needs to fall away while trusting that new growth is already preparing to emerge. Whether you're navigating changes in relationships, work, health, or simply the natural progression of seasons, this reflection offers gentle guidance for finding peace in the uncertain in-between. ## Key Moments 0:00 - Welcome & Creating Sacred Space 1:17 - Introduction to Transitions & Trust 2:35 - Observations of Seasonal Living 3:25 - Can We Talk About Transitions? 5:36 - Prompts to Prayerfully Process 6:57 - Season of Now: Guided Practice 8:00 - Natural Observation 9:19 - Sacred Awareness Questions 10:01 - 90 Days of Intention ## Scripture Featured "Trust God from the bottom of your heart. Don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go. He's the one who will keep you on track." - Proverbs 3:5-6 ## Reflection Questions for Your Journal ✨ What transitions are you currently navigating in your life? ✨ Where do you feel God inviting you to trust Him more deeply? ✨ What would it look like to release your grip on the outcome and rest in His faithfulness? ## A Word for Your Heart Trust in transition isn't about having all the answers—it's about knowing who holds the questions in His eternal hands. The same God who paints the leaves in glorious color before they fall is the same who will awaken new buds when His perfect time arrives. --- 🍂 About This Series This Autumn Journal Reflection series is designed to help you reconnect with your deepest self and with the divine through the season of surrender. Each week offers guided reflections, prompts, and practices to help you honor the unique path God has designed for you. 📖 Get Your Journal Ready This isn't about perfection—it's about presence. Create a quiet space, open your heart, and let this reflection guide you deeper into trust and transformation. 💬 Join the Conversation How are you navigating transitions this season? Share your reflections in the comments below. Your voice matters. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly autumn reflections and hit the bell icon to be notified when new episodes release. --- Your authentic voice and honest reflections matter deeply, not just to your own growth, but to the beautiful tapestry of purpose you're co-creating with your Creator to bring to the world. #AutumnReflection #TransitionsAndTrust #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianReflection #JournalPrompts #FaithJourney #SeasonalLiving #TrustGod #SacredSpace #IntentionalLiving

    Transitions + Trust | AUTUMN | Week 3

  2. Sep 27

    Welcome Autumn | AUTUMN | Week 2

    Order your Autumn Journal Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4QPDX7 FREE Download: 5 Sacred Questions To Awaken Your Autumn: https://susanbeth.myflodesk.com/awaken-autumn Autumn Pages - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR8C687X YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@sheissusanbeth Instagram: https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest: https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterest Seasonal Journal Podcast: https://bit.ly/3XUdMr7 Music for Podcast: Melody of Life and Reflection-Shape of My Love License for Melody of Life Intrumental: Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/ Licensee: amplifylifemedia Audio File Title: Melody of life Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-melody-of-life-198606/ Audio File ID: 198606 Date of download: 2024-09-20 18:51:55 UTC Week 2: Welcome Autumn - A Sacred Season of Surrender Episode Description: Like a gentle whisper, autumn arrives not as an interruption, but as a divine invitation. In this week's autumn journal reflection, we explore the sacred art of welcoming change and discovering God's profound truth: what appears as ending is actually transformation clothed in divine purpose. Join me as we create a sacred space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with our deepest selves and the divine. Whether you're taking a quiet walk, sitting in your favorite corner, or finding a moment between life's busyness, this reflection is your invitation to align your heart with autumn's gentle rhythm. What We'll Explore: Autumn as God's masterclass in the beauty of letting go How the trees teach us that release isn't loss, but preparation Finding fullness in the sacred space between what was and what will be Recognizing change as God's way of keeping our hearts soft and our faith stretched Practical ways to welcome autumn with intention and grace Key Reflections: "The most beautiful transformations happen gradually" "Sometimes the most profound growth begins with the gentlest whisper" "Change isn't the enemy—it's how we become more of who God created us to be" Guided Practice Included:A gentle autumn welcoming meditation to help you breathe in gratitude for summer's gifts while creating space in your heart for autumn's teachings. Journal Prompts: What are you most looking forward to about this autumn season? What feels different in your heart as the season shifts? Where do you sense God inviting you to slow down and notice? If autumn were speaking to your soul right now, what welcome message might it be offering? Perfect for: Anyone seeking spiritual connection through seasonal rhythms Those looking to embrace change with grace and trust Souls ready to release what no longer serves and welcome God's new invitations Anyone who finds God's voice in nature's wisdom Remember: This practice isn't about perfection—it's about presence. Your authentic voice and honest reflections matter deeply to your growth and to the beautiful tapestry of purpose you're co-creating with your Creator.

    Welcome Autumn | AUTUMN | Week 2

  3. Sep 20

    Life Is Seasons | AUTUMN | Week 1

    Order your Autumn Journal Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4QPDX7 Autumn Pages - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR8C687X YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@sheissusanbeth Instagram: https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest: https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterest Seasonal Journal Podcast: https://bit.ly/3XUdMr7 Music for Podcast: Melody of Life and Reflection-Shape of My Love License for Melody of Life Instrumental: Licensor's Username: https://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/ Licensee: amplifylifemedia Audio File Title: Melody of life Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-melody-of-life-198606/ Audio File ID: 198606 Date of download: 2024-09-20 18:51:55 UTC Week 1: Life Is Seasons - Summer Journal Reflection Welcome to a sacred space of reflection and renewal. In this inaugural episode of our 13-week autumn journey, we explore the profound truth that life unfolds in seasons—each one designed with divine purpose and beauty, even the challenging ones. The Dance of Seasons Understanding life's natural rhythms and the sacredness of each moment Why resistance to our current season creates unnecessary pain The supernatural transformation that happens when we surrender our seasons to God Autumn's Sacred Invitation Embracing the season of golden release and sacred letting go Moving from summer's abundance to autumn's reflective wisdom Finding beauty in surrender through nature's perfect example Seasonal Living Observations Growth happens in both sunshine and cooling rain Resistance is like keeping windows closed on a perfect day Each season brings gifts wrapped in unexpected packages What season do you find yourself in right now? Is your heart focused on a past or future season instead of the present? Where might you discover unexpected joy by embracing rather than resisting this season? Autumn's Gifts: Texture: Crisp leaves underfoot, wool sweaters against skin Sound: Wind through bare branches, gentle crackle of fires Scent: Apple cider, cinnamon, wood smoke on evening air Feeling: Grateful contentment and cozy warmth of home Season of Now MeditationA guided moment to create sacred space, release the day's demands, and simply be present in this perfectly imperfect autumn moment. Natural ObservationLearning from creation's example—how trees, harvests, and geese move through seasons without anxiety or hesitation, simply showing up for what they were designed to do. 90 Days of Intention - Week 1 Growth: Where did I step outside my comfort zone? Reflection: How does this spiritual journey mirror the autumn season? Celebration: How will I honor these small victories? This episode holds special meaning as autumn captures the essence of my soul—it was during an autumn season of life that I learned the power of letting things fall away and came home to myself in a sacred way. Our prayer for this 13-week journey is that you'll begin to notice how your Creator uses every season—comfortable and challenging—to reveal all that He is, and in that revealing, transform you into all you're meant to be. Create a sacred space for yourself as you listen. Whether walking quietly, sitting in your favorite corner, or stealing a moment between life's busyness, this time is yours to reconnect with your deepest self and the divine. Next Week: Continue our seasonal journey as we dive deeper into the rhythms of spiritual growth and divine design. Your authentic voice and honest reflections matter deeply—not just to your own growth, but to the beautiful tapestry of purpose you're co-creating with your Creator to bring to the world.

    Life Is Seasons | AUTUMN | Week 1

  4. Sep 13

    The Next Season | SUMMER | Week 13

    Order your Autumn Journal Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4QPDX7 Week 13: The Next Season - Summer Journal Reflection Episode Description As summer gently transitions into autumn, join us for this week's contemplative journey exploring the sacred art of seasonal transition. In this episode, we discover how nature's gradual shift from summer to autumn offers profound wisdom for navigating change in our spiritual lives. Through mindful observation and prayerful reflection, we'll explore how to honor what has been while embracing what's coming. Learn to gather summer's gifts—its lessons of play, rest, and abundance—while preparing your heart for autumn's different rhythm and unique blessings. Key Themes Explored Graceful Transitions: How nature models the art of moving between seasons without abrupt endings Sacred Thresholds: Finding beauty and purpose in the in-between spaces of life Gathering & Releasing: Intentionally carrying forward what serves while letting go of what no longer fits Seasonal Awareness: Developing deeper connection with God's rhythm in creation Reflection Prompts Featured What emotions arise when you think about this seasonal transition? Which summer experiences brought you closest to God, yourself, and others? What are you looking forward to as autumn approaches? How might you adapt summer's lessons to fit autumn's different rhythm? Spiritual Practice Included A guided "Season of Now" meditation to help you stand mindfully at the threshold between summer and autumn, gathering gifts and releasing with grace. Episode Highlights "We often miss the beauty of transitions because we're either clinging to what's ending or anxiously anticipating what's coming. We don't fully inhabit the in-between spaces where one season is gracefully handing off to another." "The same God who guided your summer journey will accompany you into autumn and beyond." Perfect For Anyone navigating life transitions Seekers wanting to align with God's rhythm in creation Those looking to deepen their spiritual reflection practice Anyone who finds peace and wisdom in nature's patterns

    The Next Season | SUMMER | Week 13

  5. Sep 6

    Summer Spaces | SUMMER | Week 12

    Week 12: Summer Spaces - Podcast Show Notes Episode Description In this week's summer journal reflection, we explore how summer's natural expansion invites us into the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory. Drawing inspiration from Romans 5:1-2, we discover what it means to live unburdened, standing tall in the certainty that we are deeply loved and completely accepted—with nothing left to prove. Key Themes Explored Summer's Sacred Invitation How summer naturally expands our living spaces and opens our hearts The connection between physical spaciousness and spiritual freedom Moving from indoor confinement to outdoor expansiveness Wide Open Spaces of Grace Understanding Romans 5:1-2 and what it means to "throw open our doors to God" Freedom from perfectionism, people-pleasing, and performance-based living Standing tall in God's acceptance rather than striving for approval Seasonal Living Lessons Observations from nature about boundaries and freedom How open windows and doors change our home's atmosphere The balance between expansiveness and healthy boundaries Reflection Questions Featured Have you thrown open the doors of your life to God? Where are you still keeping certain areas protected from divine access? How does the need to prove your worth manifest in your daily life? What would change if you truly lived from the truth that you have nothing to prove? Guided Experience: Season of Now A beautiful meditation inviting listeners to: Find a place of expansiveness (outdoors, by a window, or in imagination) Practice three spacious breaths Visualize standing in wide open spaces—beaches, meadows, mountaintops Experience the freedom of having nothing to prove or earn Sacred Awareness Prompts Sacred Pauses: Noticing moments of true spaciousness in your week Divine Details: How physical spaces teach us about spiritual spaciousnessSpirit's Movement: Where the Holy Spirit is inviting you to open doors Sacred Spaces: Creating "grace spaces" in your everyday environments 90 Days of Intention - Week 12 Focus Open: Where will I intentionally throw open doors to God this week? Release: What need to prove myself can I release into God's grace? Expand: How will I create more spaciousness in my daily life?

    Summer Spaces | SUMMER | Week 12

  6. Aug 30

    Summer Sun | SUMMER | Week 11

    Week 11 - Summer Sun Episode Description Welcome to this week's summer journal reflection, where we pause to create sacred space and explore what it means to be light bearers in the world. This week, we're diving deep into the metaphor of summer sun and discovering how we're called to illuminate the "God colors" around us—not by drawing attention to ourselves, but by naturally revealing the beauty and goodness that surrounds us. Key Themes Explored Light as Revelation: Understanding how true light doesn't announce itself but illuminates everything else Authentic Illumination: Moving beyond performing brightness to naturally reflecting who we are in Christ Seasonal Wisdom: Learning from summer sunlight how to provide conditions for growth without force Divine Identity: Embracing our unique role in revealing specific aspects of God's character Scripture Foundation Matthew 5:14-16 - "You're here to be light, bringing out the God colors in the world... Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand, shine." Reflection Questions Featured Do you believe that you are here to be light and reflect the image of God? What specific God colors do you naturally bring out in your environment? Where have you noticed your light making a difference, perhaps without conscious effort? What unique aspects of God's character are you naturally positioned to reveal? Practice Invitation Find a spot to observe how sunlight interacts with your surroundings. Notice how light transforms without forcing, reveals without demanding, and creates both brightness and beneficial shadows. 90 Days of Intention - Week 11 Focus Revelation: Discovering unique aspects of God's character you're positioned to reveal Illumination: Intentionally bringing light to specific relationships and spaces Radiance: Tending to your inner light for sustainable shining

    Summer Sun | SUMMER | Week 11

  7. Aug 23

    Feet In The Sand | SUMMER | Week 10

    Summer Journal Reflection Series Podcast Show Notes Episode Summary: Join us for Week 10 of our Summer Journal Reflection series as we explore the profound spiritual practice of connecting with creation through the simple act of going barefoot. This episode invites listeners to rediscover the grounding power of direct contact with the earth beneath our feet. Key Themes Explored: The spiritual significance of bare feet touching natural surfaces Biblical connections between humanity's formation from dust and our physical experience Seasonal living and embracing summer's invitation to reconnect with creation The sensory richness of different textures: sand, grass, soil, and water Moving from climate-controlled disconnection to embodied presence Scripture References: Genesis 2:7 - God forming humanity from the dust of the ground John 9 - Jesus healing the blind man with mud Reflection Questions Covered: When did you last feel natural earth under your bare feet? How might ordinary elements be bringing healing or revelation to your life? What spiritual lessons emerge from direct contact with creation? Where might you be overly insulated from the natural world? Sensory Invitations: This episode includes guided moments for listeners to experience: The temperature and texture of natural surfaces Awareness of being both "dust and breath" Sacred pauses for embodied presence Connection between physical sensations and spiritual truths Perfect For: Those seeking to deepen their spiritual practice through nature connection Anyone feeling disconnected from their physical body or natural world Listeners interested in seasonal spirituality and mindful living People looking for simple, accessible ways to practice presence Listen While: Taking a quiet walk Sitting in your favorite peaceful space During moments between daily activities Before or after journaling time

    Feet In The Sand | SUMMER | Week 10

  8. Aug 16

    Wonder + Whimsy | SUMMER | Week 9

    Step into this week's sacred journey of summer reflection as we explore the transformative power of childlike wonder and whimsy. In this gentle, contemplative episode, we'll discover how Jesus' call to "become like little children" invites us to reclaim our capacity for everyday awe and unbridled curiosity. Through seasonal observations, sensory experiences, and prayerful reflection, you'll be guided to rediscover the extraordinary magic hidden within ordinary moments. What You'll Experience: An invitation to see your world through the wonder-filled eyes of your eight-year-old self Seasonal observations that reveal God's creativity in nature's simple gifts Guided reflection questions to help you approach growth with curiosity rather than anxiety Practical ways to cultivate sacred awareness and create "wonder stations" in your everyday life A gentle exploration of how childlike wonder can transform your spiritual journey Key Themes: The difference between childlike wonder and childishness How summer's natural enchantment teaches us about spiritual presence Finding extraordinary beauty in ordinary moments Approaching personal growth with curiosity instead of adult seriousness Creating sacred pauses to notice God's movement in everyday details Perfect For: Quiet morning reflection with your journal and coffee Peaceful walks in nature Anyone seeking to reconnect with their authentic, wonder-filled self Those wanting to deepen their spiritual awareness through seasonal living Journal Prompts Included: What area of growth are you experiencing with childlike curiosity? What everyday miracle recently caught your attention? How might wonder transform your relationship with God and others? Remember: This practice isn't about perfection—it's about presence. Your authentic voice and honest reflections matter deeply to your growth and to the beautiful tapestry of purpose you're co-creating with your Creator.

    Wonder + Whimsy | SUMMER | Week 9
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Welcome to the She is Awakening Seasonal Journal Podcast. This is where we walk through each season intentionally creating space to connect with our Creator. My name is Susan Beth and I will be showing up here every week sharing the weekly focus from the Seasonal Journal I created that walks us through each season of the year.  I’m a lover of God and words and art and this journal is a reflection of all those passions. The journal is a physical product that you can purchase but it is not necessary for the journey through the season.

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