Episode 105 - How Doubt Can Guide You Toward Authentic Alignment

We trace how doubt—often disguised as perfectionism, overthinking, or busyness—pulls us away from alignment and how small, courageous steps restore movement and trust. Stories, frameworks from the Bhagavad Gita and Stephen Cope, and practical prompts help turn uncertainty into rhythm and action.• doubt’s masks: procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, staying too long• the Gita’s teaching: doubt as destroyer of peace• dharma as alignment with truth and duty• three detours: closing the door, denial of dharma, improper aim• competence versus aliveness as a guide• timing doubt, comparison, and replacing timelines with rhythm• antidotes: humility, smaller first steps, courage through play, trust in process• three reflection prompts to reframe doubt and check alignmentEmail us your questions or topic ideas at [email protected]:The Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling by  Stephen CopeRelated Podcast:Feel Behind In Your Career, Relationship, or Life? On Purpose with Jay ShettyRelated episodes:Episode 76 - The Growth Mindset Reset: How to Redefine Success and Embrace FailureEpisode 87 - Spiritual Awakening Explained: The Elements of Inner Growth and Why Love is and Accelerator (Part One)Questions or Comments? Message me!Support the showInterested in becoming a member and gaining access to notes, prompts, guided meditations and more? Listen to the membership episode to learn more, or Go here to check it out for one week free!Stay connected by signing up for my newsletter or checking out all my offerings at www.risingwithsarah.com