New year edit: spiritual overwhelm, reinvention at 50+, and the voice of the higher self A candid “New Year edit” from Bel Bare — on slow awakening, reinvention in midlife, manifestation without the hype, and the quiet power of meeting your higher self. Bel shares real-world spiritual perspective (without the pressure to be “on” all the time), why rock-bottom can be a reset point, and how the higher self can become a compass for clarity, courage, and direction. In this unscripted episode of Sacred Mechanics®, Bel records from her book-filled seaside space and speaks candidly about what it feels like to move through a slow, real-world awakening, the kind that doesn’t arrive with fireworks, but changes you over time. Bel offers reassurance for anyone feeling behind, confused, or spiritually “not attuned enough.” She explores the tension between spiritual curiosity and everyday life (rent, kids, work, fatigue), and why the path is about integration more than major revelation. There’s also a deeply personal thread: reinvention in midlife, the hunger for education, and the quiet moment of proof that you’re not who you thought you were. She then turns to manifestation — without the glossy internet fantasy. Instead of chasing impossible outcomes, Bel reframes manifesting as a practical, playful discipline: noticing what you’ve already created, learning through small wins, and using “rock bottom” moments as a pivot point for rebuilding a life that actually fits. The episode closes with one of Bel’s most moving topics: the higher self. Drawing from recent readings, she describes how the higher self can feel like a real presence — a loving, intelligent “you” unencumbered by old stories — and how learning to meet that aspect of yourself can become a compass in times of isolation, indecision, or reset. Key themes • Slow awakening and why “not feeling it” doesn’t mean you’re failing • Balancing spiritual practice with real life (without obsession) • Reinvention in your 50s: identity, purpose, and starting again • The “elite” manifesting trap vs practical manifestation • Rock-bottom as a spiritual reset point (the resurrection arc) • The higher self: permission, guidance, and learning its “personality” • Building a cleaner, more intentional online life To learn more about Bel, or book a session with her, please viist www.sacredmechanics.com Fauun books: www.fauun.com #SacredMechanicsPodcast #BelBare #SpiritualAwakening #HigherSelf #Manifestation #MidlifeReset #SpiritualMentoring #EnergyHealing #Clairvoyant #Intuition #CreativeConsciousness #InnerWork #SoulPath #Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sacredmechanics.com/subscribe
