In this episode, my Dad and I welcome our first special guest, Chiqui Woolworth, into the heart garden. Chiqui was one of my Mom’s best friends, and has been an incredibly important person in my life since I was a child. She was the first person to really teach me about the mystical, and in so doing, really supported me in developing a relationship with the mystical in everyday life. Looking into the origins of the word “Mystic,” it comes from the Greek word ‘mystikos’, which means "secret, mystic, connected with the mysteries.”

At the beginning of the episode, we reference one of the founders of the French surrealist movement, Paul Éluard, with his insight, “There is another world, and it is inside this one.” We start from this place, because we believe this sentiment encompasses the foundation of mystical awareness. Moving into an intentional conversation about the mystical, we then share about how we have each come to develop a relationship with the world inside this one.

Key Takeaways:

• We can all connect to the mystical in our lives.

• Being open to the mystical in everyday life can awaken us to the infinite connection between souls, especially those souls who are no longer physically present with us.

• Having an intentional relationship with the mystical, can help us in our grief healing journeys through offering us peace and wonder, in moments of synchronicity.

• To deepen into a relationship with the mystical, it is important to express gratitude to the Divine, when you have those moments of mystical connection.

• The more open you are to the mystical, the more you can co-create in Miracles with the Divine.

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Heart Gardening, a father-daughter podcast where Jasmin and Robert explore the transformative power of open, honest dialogue in healing relationships – especially in families. Hosted by Jasmin, this podcast tells the story of their reconnection journey after nearly 15 years apart.

To support our journey, before each episode we choose a flower essence from Lotus Wei and a card from Alyson Charles’ Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic.

Follow our podcast on Instagram @heartgardeningpodcast

Read more about Jasmin here and Robert here

Learn more about Fall Up and our podcast: visit website

Music: “Open Doors” by Trevor Hall (licensed from Trevor Hall)

Hosted on Libsyn

In this bonus solo episode, I invite you to pause and reflect on the invitations that my Dad and I have shared with you, in episodes one through eight of Season 1, of our Heart Gardening podcast.

You’ll hear me share my personal reflections with these invitations and how I am integrating with them in my life.

Because each episode is its own sort of medicine ceremony and we know we’ve already covered a lot of ground within Season 1, I wanted to take this intentional pause to reflect before we embark on the remaining episodes for this season.

I hope my reflections support you in getting more connected and aligned to your unique path forward with the eight invitations we’ve offered to you and your heart gardens thus far.

Keep gardening,
Jasmin

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Heart Gardening, a father-daughter podcast where Jasmin and Robert explore the transformative power of open, honest dialogue in healing relationships – especially in families. Hosted by Jasmin, this podcast tells the story of their reconnection journey after nearly 15 years apart.

To support our journey, before each episode we choose a flower essence from Lotus Wei and a card from Alyson Charles’ Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic.

Follow our podcast on Instagram @heartgardeningpodcast

Read more about Jasmin here and Robert here

Learn more about Fall Up and our podcast: visit website

Music: “Open Doors” by Trevor Hall (licensed from Trevor Hall)

Hosted on Libsyn

Have you ever thought about your first memory with grief?

Is there a story that you created from that experience that is still playing out now, in terms of how you relate to your grief – or, to your heart?

In this episode, my Dad and I have a heartfelt conversation about our earliest memories with grief and loss. (Listen for my Dad’s sweet reflection on Jiminy Cricket!)

You’ll hear my Dad speak to the sudden losses of his father and brother and the impact that had on his entire family. We go on to talk about the loss of my Mother and the healing that we both received through the support of our community – especially the Wheaton Academy high school community.

Towards the end of the episode, we discuss how we continue to navigate the universal human experience of grief – including the importance of allowing ourselves to feel our emotions, and how crying is indeed healing.

Key Takeaways:

• In light of your first childhood memory of grief, there may be an insight into how you currently relate to grief, based upon the message you received from a family member or caregiver, in response to your feelings.

• There is healing to be had in having intentional conversations with family members with whom you’ve shared in a loss, because you each had different relationships and experiences with that person.

• Grief is meant to be welcomed into the garden of your heart, as soil for the evolution of your soul.

• Don’t ask people who are grieving what you can do for them, just take a loving action on their behalf – whether with a call, organizing a Meal Train, sending flowers, or any other supportive actions.

• Remember: your consistent presence is the greatest gift to give to someone you love who is grieving.

• Prioritize remembering birthday anniversaries and death anniversaries of the people (and pets) your family, friends, and loved ones have lost.

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Heart Gardening, a father-daughter podcast where Jasmin and Robert explore the transformative power of open, honest dialogue in healing relationships – especially in families. Hosted by Jasmin, this podcast tells the story of their reconnection journey after nearly 15 years apart.

To support our journey, before each episode we choose a flower essence from Lotus Wei and a card from Alyson Charles’ Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic.

Follow our podcast on Instagram @heartgardeningpodcast

Read more about Jasmin here and Robert here

Learn more about Fall Up and our podcast: visit website

Music: “Open Doors” by Trevor Hall (licensed from Trevor Hall)

Hosted on Libsyn