Episode 4: Why Time Isn’t Linear

We’ve been sold the myth that time moves in a straight line—that if we just keep going, we’ll eventually “get there.” But anyone who’s done real healing work, grieved deeply, practiced anything with devotion, or simply paid attention knows that’s not how it works.I’m excited to share this episode — its the first of the spiritual principles. It’s foundational, because it’s underneath everything we do: time. Our existence is not a straight line forward, it’s cyclical. I share how this shows up in nature, in our own lives, and in spiritual traditions across the world. You'll hear a story about grief and Mardi Gras, some thoughts on real time vs. invented time, and why returning to a moment isn’t a failure—it’s a deepening.May this episode help you notice what season you're in, and remind you that there's no such thing as being behind.00:00 Introduction & Welcome00:43 Foundational Spiritual Principle: Time02:04 Understanding Cyclical Time04:15 Real Time vs. Invented Time09:23 Mardi Gras: A Cyclical Experience15:38 The Spiritual Significance of Time26:22 Practical Applications and Reflections40:58 Conclusion and Blessings This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit veralester.substack.com/subscribe