What happens after we awaken? And how do we know whether awakening has truly changed us?
In this special 11/11 episode of Kaleidoscope for Be~coming, Celeste Emelia Mattingly, LCSW, explores the extraordinary intersections of personal experience, spiritual awakening, political change, and the ongoing work of conscious human development.
Beginning with a recurring dream of a tidal wave and the symbolism of America's 2026 Blue Wave, Celeste revisits her own awakening experience in Sedona on November 11, 2011—a journey that eventually led her into unexpected spiritual rabbit holes and, ultimately, a deeper appreciation for discernment.
Drawing on reflections from earlier episodes, her book What's Up with Rabbit Holes?, and Andrew Harvey's provocative examination of contemporary spirituality, Celeste explores the difference between experiencing an awakening and actually transforming our lives.
Can spiritual certainty become another rabbit hole? What does it mean to change our minds with compassion? And how might personal awakening contribute to collective healing without sacrificing critical thinking, human dignity, or accountability?
Through the lens of Intentional Human Development™ and the Twelve+ Codes of Be~coming, this episode offers an invitation to move beyond the excitement of awakening into the Holy Work of living what we believe.
The episode includes a special reading of Celeste's Nine-Day Novena for Peace, Human Dignity, and Democratic Principles—an expression of the conviction that spirituality has consequences, and that love becomes transformative through our choices and actions.
Awakening may change what we see. Intentional Awakening changes how we choose to live with what we see.
Keep be~coming. Keep considering. And whenever life seems too certain… Turn the kaleidoscope.
Explore Celeste's books, podcasts, and resources at CelestialEmpowerment.com.
Giveaways:
· free PDF version of the 4.99 e-book - epilogue available at the bottom of this blog post
https://celestialempowerment.com/books-writing/what-it-takes-to-change-our-minds/· Printable version of the Nine Day Novena for Peace available at the bottom of this blog post
https://celestialempowerment.com/books-writing/what-it-takes-to-change-our-minds/
