EPISODE · Feb 13, 2024 · 21 MIN
The Night I Slept in a Church
from Ask a Death Doula · host Suzanne B. O’Brien RN
Volunteer Chronicles: A Night of Compassion and Connection Have you ever been awakened by a profound sense of community and connection? Prepare to journey through an extraordinary night where Maple, my trusty canine companion, and I found ourselves amidst the sanctity of a Fifth Avenue church turned women's shelter. This sacred encounter wasn't just another New York City anecdote; it was a transformative experience, fueled by compassion and the unwavering spirit of an elderly woman's dedication to those in need. Embark with me as we traverse a heartfelt story from opening the shelter doors to the emotional realizations of how a simple act of kindness can echo through the lives of many. Our passage doesn't end at dawn. We take a deep exploration into the tapestry of human consciousness, traversing the realms from a state of disconnection to the pinnacle of a superconscious unity. No guest is needed when the protagonists are the very stages of our collective human experience. From the echo of footsteps in a silent church hall to the life-changing philosophy behind selfless service, this episode is an odyssey of the soul. It's a testament to the unseen threads that weave us all together, and a reminder that within each of us lies the potent frequency of oneness. Tune in, and let's illuminate the power of community, compassion, and the transformative act of listening. We dive into: (00:02 - 01:59) Understanding Our Connected World (04:00 - 05:35) Helping Women in a Church Shelter (14:08 - 17:02) The Power of Selfless Service We want to hear from you!!! If you found this podcast helpful, Please Rate, Review, & Follow so we can reach more people. Links mentioned in this episode: Doulagivers Institute The NEXT Free Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Registration LINK The NEXT Free Doulagivers Discovery Webinar The FREE Doulagivers Universal Life Masty Masterclass (ULM) 80-90% of a positive end of life depends on these two things: Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead - and BOTH Doulagivers Institute is giving you for FREE! Access them Below! Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now! It's FREE! More about what we do at Doulagivers Institute - Click here!
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In the podcast episode titled ”The Night I Slept in a Church,” Suzanne recounts her transformative experience volunteering overnight at a women’s shelter within a Fifth Avenue church. Initially discovering the church while walking her dog Maple, she meets an elderly woman who organizes the shelter and, feeling compelled to help, takes on an overnight shift. The episode delves into the emotional impact of this act of service and explores the three stages of human consciousness: unconscious, conscious, and superconscious. Through personal anecdotes, Suzanne emphasizes the power of empathy and selfless service, suggesting that such actions connect us to a higher frequency of oneness and enrich both individual lives and humanity as a whole. The episode concludes with an invitation to the upcoming Universal Life Mastery Masterclass, a webinar focused on finding life’s purpose and achieving a state of superconsciousness.
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