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

    Thankfulness | AUTUMN | Week 7

    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 Week 7: Thankfulness | Autumn Journal Reflection Episode Description Welcome to Week 7 of our Autumn Journal Reflection series, where we explore the transformative power of thankfulness. In this sacred space, we discover how gratitude becomes more than a fleeting feeling—it's a spiritual discipline that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Join us as we journey through autumn's invitation to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving, not just in the golden moments, but through every season of life. Whether you're experiencing abundance or navigating uncertainty, this reflection will guide you toward a deeper awareness of God's goodness woven throughout your story. In This Episode The sacred practice of thankfulness as a way of seeing How autumn teaches us to give thanks in every season Personal insights on responding to life's unexpected changes with gratitude The power of looking back to recognize God's faithful presence Guided meditation and reflection prompts for cultivating a grateful heart Nature's lesson in celebrating abundance even while preparing for rest Key Themes Gratitude as Spiritual Discipline – Moving beyond fleeting feelings to a transformative way of living Divine Harvest – Recognizing and gathering what has grown in the secret places of our hearts Perspective Shift – How thankfulness changes what we notice and how we experience life Sacred Seeing – Choosing to focus on heaven's gifts rather than fear's whispers Scripture Referenced "Enter with the password: Thank you. Make yourselves at home, talking praise." – Psalm 100:4 (MSG) Reflections to Carry With You This week, consider: What are you most grateful for in this season of your life? Where do you notice God's goodness in ordinary moments? How might practicing gratitude change your perspective on current challenges? Journaling Prompts If your heart could give thanks like autumn gives color, what would it celebrate? What gifts in your life do you sometimes take for granted? How is God inviting you to live with a more grateful heart? Practice: Season of Now Meditation Find a comfortable space with something warm to drink. Begin noticing what you're grateful for—starting with breath, heartbeat, shelter, and warmth. Expand your awareness to include people, beauty, kindness, and growth. Place your hand over your heart and whisper: "Thank you, God, for this life, this day, this moment. Help my heart stay awake to your goodness." 90 Days of Intention - Week 7 Growth: How did practicing gratitude change my perspective this week? Reflection: What is God showing me about his goodness through thankfulness? Celebration: How will I honor the abundance I've been given? Connect & Continue the Journey This reflection is part of our 13-week Autumn Journal series, designed to help you surrender, reflect, and reconnect with your deepest self and the divine. Each week offers guided meditations, thoughtful prompts, and sacred space for your unique voice and honest reflections. Your authentic journey matters deeply—not just to your own growth, but to the beautiful tapestry of purpose you're co-creating with your Creator. The God that designed and formed you knows you better than you know yourself. Your Creator planted the seeds of His image uniquely in you and desires to co-labor with you in revealing the beauty of His goodness and mercy in the world. He desires to walk with you through every season and is faithful to complete what He started in you.

    Thankfulness | AUTUMN | Week 7

  2. Oct 25

    Sacred Surrender | AUTUMN | Week 6

    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 PODCAST SHOW NOTES Week 6: Sacred Surrender | Autumn Journal Reflection Welcome to this week's journey through the season of surrender. In this episode, we explore the sacred art of letting go, drawing wisdom from autumn's gentle teachings about release, trust, and transformation. In This Episode: Join me as we discover the profound mystery in how nature surrenders to its seasons—and what this teaches us about our own spiritual journey. We'll explore what it means to release with grace, create space for divine purpose, and trust the deeper rhythms of growth God has designed for us. Key Themes: The difference between chosen change and uninvited transitions Learning to trust God when things fall away from our lives Understanding surrender as alignment, not defeat Creating sacred space for what God wants to birth in us How what we release becomes nourishment for what's coming Guided Practice: This episode includes a beautiful seasonal meditation using autumn leaves as a tangible practice for surrender and release. Reflection Prompts: What is God asking you to surrender in this season? Where do you feel resistance in letting go? What space might be created through the grace of release? Perfect For: Your morning quiet time, an afternoon walk, or any moment when you need permission to release what you've been holding too tightly.

    Sacred Surrender | AUTUMN | Week 6

  3. Oct 18

    Layers + Leaves | AUTUMN | Week 5

    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 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 PODCAST SHOW NOTES Week 5: Layers + Leaves | Autumn Journal Reflection Welcome to week five of our journey through autumn's sacred lessons. This week, we explore the profound wisdom found in layers and leaves—how we grow ring by ring like ancient trees, and how learning to release what no longer serves us creates space for new growth. In This Episode: Join us for a gentle, reflective conversation about the layers that make us who we are and the beautiful practice of letting go. We'll discover how our lives are shaped by hidden seasons of growth, how loss often prepares space for something better, and how to honor our story while remaining open to what God is preparing next. Key Themes: Understanding the layers of wisdom and experience that shape our becoming Recognizing the seasons of growth we miss when we're living through them Learning the sacred practice of knowing what to keep and what to release Finding freedom in letting go while staying anchored in our story Trusting God's hand in weaving purpose through every layer of our journey Reflection Prompts Explored: What layers of wisdom and experience are you grateful for in this season? What leaves is God inviting you to release—habits, fears, expectations, or relationships that no longer serve? How can you honor your story while still making space for new growth? Practice for the Week: Find something cozy that makes you feel warm and secure. As you wrap yourself in its comfort, consider the layers of experience wrapped around your heart—courage learned through difficulty, compassion grown through pain, joy discovered in simple moments. Then gently imagine releasing the worries, expectations, and old hurts that take up space meant for healing. Perfect for: Morning reflection, quiet walks, journaling time, or moments when you need to reconnect with your deeper self and the divine. Journal along with us as we create sacred space for authentic growth and spiritual transformation this autumn season.

    Layers + Leaves | AUTUMN | Week 5

  4. Oct 11

    Colors of Change | AUTUMN | Week 4

    Order your Autumn Journal Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ4QPDX7FREE Download: 5 Sacred Questions To Awaken Your Autumn: https://susanbeth.myflodesk.com/awaken-autumnAutumn Pages - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR8C687XYouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@sheissusanbethInstagram: https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest: https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterestSeasonal Journal Podcast: https://bit.ly/3XUdMr7 Music for Podcast:Melody of Life andReflection-Shape of My LoveLicense for Melody of Life Intrumental:Licensor's Username:https://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/Licensee:amplifylifemediaAudio File Title:Melody of lifeAudio File URL:https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-melody-of-life-198606/Audio File ID:198606Date of download:2024-09-20 18:51:55 UTCEpisode DescriptionWelcome to Week 4 of our Autumn Journal Reflection series! This week, we're exploring the stunning transformation happening all around us through the lens of autumn's magnificent color palette. Join us for a sacred pause as we discover what the changing leaves can teach us about our own seasons of transformation.In This EpisodeIf change had a color palette, it would be autumn's. Each leaf that transforms is a small miracle of change made visible, reminding us that we don't have to fear the colors of our changing—we can embrace them, celebrate them, and even glory in them.This week's reflection invites you to consider:What colors is your change painting right now?How might God be creating something magnificent through what feels like an ending?Where do you see beauty emerging from transitions in your life?Key ThemesThe Beauty of Transformation - Discover how the most stunning transformations often require the deepest letting go, and why change doesn't have to be gentle to be beautiful.Colors We Carry - Explore the golden wisdom of lessons learned, the crimson courage of enduring love, and the warm amber glow of hope that refuses to be extinguished.Seasons of Becoming - Learn from nature's reminder that the most spectacular displays often come right before the deepest rest, and how endings carry the seeds of new beginnings.Reflection PromptsWhat colors best represent the changes you're experiencing right now?Where do you see beauty emerging from something that felt like an ending?How is God painting your story with shades you never expected?Practice: Season of NowTake a few minutes to step outside or look at autumn trees around you. Notice how even one tree can hold multiple hues—yellow fading to orange, red deepening to burgundy. Place your hand over your heart and consider: what if all the changes you've experienced are creating a masterpiece that only you can display?This Week's InvitationAllow yourself to be moved by the colors around you. Whether your current season feels warm and luminous like gentle yellow, or intense and consuming like deep red maple, remember that all colors of change have their place in God's masterpiece of your becoming.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.Connect With Us#AutumnReflection #SacredPause #SeasonalLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Transformation #JournalPrompts #ChristianPodcast #MindfulLiving

    Colors of Change | AUTUMN | Week 4

  5. Oct 4

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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