Healing vs treatment: How Healing Begins Within with Steve Tonsager

Thrilled to share another conversation with my spiritual teacher, Steve Tonsager. Steve is one of the wisest people I know and when I notice things like spiritual bypassing on a mass scale, he is always the person to talk to.In this episode, we discussed some major topics, all important and timely:-The pitfalls of relying on external sources for spiritual and mental health-The difficulties of maintaining balance in a busy world-The misconceptions surrounding prayer and meditation-The importance of understanding the context of life-The role of love and spiritual gifts-Impacts of the pandemic on mental health-The concept of Karma and its impact on personal growth and relationships.Learn more about Steve and his work at www.whisperology.com00:00 Introduction to the podcast00:45: Jasna introduces Steve and his impact on her life06:00: Healing vs. treatment discussion18:30: Steve’s insights on gratitude and inner resources24:00: Recognizing inherent purpose to overcome worthlessness30:00: Pandemic’s impact on mental health and hope for awakening32:36 Impact of individual consciousness on collective well-being39:12 Power of intention statements in personal development42:08 Importance of identity over actions in growth47:16 Mind as the starting point for healing and transformation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jasnaburza.substack.com