“All of my unconscious fears were in my face about letting go of the current identity. A lot of the thoughts that came up were fear-based and false, so I had to work to let them go.” – Alanis Morissette from her Interview

Alanis Morissette, as millions of fans well-know, is a most extraordinary musician and human being. She possesses that rare combination of strength and humility that allows her songs to shine the light of consciousness and offer a lifeline of hope without being dogmatic. Her commitment to her personal growth is evident; her commitment to the healing of the planet is inspiring. And for her, there’s no difference between the two, as she says in the interview: “Evolution and the growth of love are synonymous.”

The core of my work with transitions is about helping people heal the fear voices and faulty beliefs that interfere with their ability to evolve in love. We live in a culture that tries to sidestep or deny the inexorable presence of change. We move quickly, talk quickly, work quickly, and keep busy to avoid to grief, fear, disorientation, and loneliness that live inside every conscious life transition. For in order to step into the new life – whether it’s a new city, a new job, a marriage, parenthood, or retirement – we must be willing to let go of the old lifestyle and identity. Alanis speaks to this process in the above quote, as well as in many of her songs. The dovetailing of her work and mine will be the topics of the next seven posts.  You can read the read of the post  and listen to my interview with Alanis Morrisette at Conscious Wedding Blog.