The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds: A Short Story

The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds | The Inner Practice Podcast**In this episode of The Inner Practice Podcast, host Jackie Vandertuin shares her original short story, The Path Lined with Mustard Seeds — a reflective, soul-stirring narrative about uncertainty, choice, and the quiet wisdom that can emerge from unexpected places.The story follows a woman standing at a symbolic fork in the road, wrestling with fear, overthinking, and the belief that there must always be a single “right” path. Her perspective shifts after an encounter at the Mustard Seed shelter, where she meets a man who expresses his past and present through vivid sketches — drawings of family, career, addiction, loss, and ultimately the mustard seed of faith that helped him rebuild his life with stillness and presence.Through his gentle honesty and grounded observations, the narrator discovers a universal truth: even the tiniest mustard seed of faith or awareness can transform the way we move through our lives.This short story explores:How fear shapes the choices we avoidReleasing assumptions and labelsThe symbolism of the mustard seed as faith, resilience, and inner growthThe power of presence over perfectionHow each path in life offers beauty, hardship, and meaningWhat it means to step forward with awareness rather than certaintyPerfect for listeners drawn to mindfulness, yoga philosophy, inner healing, and storytelling that inspires introspection, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and consider the mustard seeds appearing along your own path.Send us Fan MailSupport the showIf you enjoyed this show, make sure you like, subscribe, follow and download the episode or simply leave a comment.  I would love to hear from you!  Please feel free to share your thoughts, episode ideas or simply to say "hello"!This episode is sponsored by Jackie Vandertuin Therapy.  With over 30 years of practice as a Certified Athletic Therapist and professor of Athletic Therapy, coupled with her experience as a yoga therapist, Jackie Vandertuin MSc, CAT(C), will help guide you in the management and treatment of various disorders including:  low back pain, sprains, strains, anxiety and depression.  Reach out www.jackievandertuintherapy.com  for a free discovery call.If would like to be a guest of this podcast, please reach out to jackie@jackievandertuintherapy with a short bio of your story and how yoga has helped you in your journey of healing.If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or this podcast, reach out to Jackie Vandertuin at [email protected] in touch at:Website:  https://www.jackievandertuintherapy.comInstagram:  jackie_vandertuin_therapyFacebook:  Jackie Vandertuin TherapyTo support the show, feel free to buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/theinnerpractice