No Mud, No Lotus: Finding Wisdom in Life's Difficulties

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the guest is Ann Jonas, AKA The Love Messenger. Ann shares her transformative journey, which includes her parents’ tragic story and the loss of her wife Erica, which profoundly shaped her life and spiritual path. She discusses her holistic, intuitive approach to healing and how her work as a body worker, doula, and intuitive healer is grounded in deep spiritual and emotional awareness. Key topics include the significance of the lotus as a metaphor for her life's journey, the importance of authenticity in building supportive communities, and the power of being present in the moment. Ann also talks about her published works, involvement in the Sacred Connection program, and the ways she maintains connections with loved ones who have passed away. The episode emphasizes the sig ...