What happens when you break free from society’s expectations, only to realize you’ve just stepped into a different kind of cage? That’s exactly what hit me during my recent trip to Switzerland—this eye-opening realization that I had swapped conventional programming for spiritual programming, complete with its own set of rigid rules and expectations.

While skiing through those breathtaking alpine landscapes, I had hours to reflect on why my spiritually-aligned work was leaving me feeling drained. And then it clicked: I wasn’t operating from a place of flow—I was stuck in obligation, following a bunch of unwritten spiritual "shoulds" that felt just as restrictive as the societal norms I had worked so hard to escape.

In this episode, I break down the invisible bars of our spiritual cages—the rles that have us living from a new dogma instead of from our own authority. Even well-meaning habits like morning routines or self-sacrifice can turn into traps when they’re driven by comparison or guilt instead of genuine alignment.

I also share insights from A Course in Miracles on what true empathy really looks like—not getting lost in suffering, but seeing beyond it while staying engaged with the world’s challenges. This isn’t about ignoring pain; it’s about recognizing that it’s not the deepest truth of any situation or person.

So, are you ready to bend the bars of your own spiritual cage? This conversation is an invitation to question every so-called "rule" you've picked up on your spiritual journey, figure out what’s coming from external programming versus your highest self, and reclaim your personal sovereignty. Because real spirituality isn’t about following a new set of dogmas—it’s about deeply, honestly aligning with your own truth.