A Sacred Journey: Where Myths Unfold and Potential Awakens

1. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

   Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout (opens the original)

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   Are you a chronic caregiver, natural helper, or over-giver who feels like you’re running on empty? In this episode of A Sacred Journey , we dive into Dr. Thomas Maples’ insightful essay, Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love . We explore the "divine equation" from the Gospel of Mark—loving your neighbor as yourself —and why internal self-nurturance is a non-negotiable prerequisite for sustainable service. Learn why you "can't pour wine from a broken bottle," how to integrate the "holy no"

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2. Episode · Aug 6, 2026

   The Chiseling of the Soul: Finding Mercy Beyond Guilt and Shame (opens the original)

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   Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of harsh self-judgment, guilt, or shame? In this episode of A Sacred Journey: Where Myths Unfold and Potential Awakens , Dr. Thomas Maples explores how to quiet your hostile inner critic through the transformative power of Mercy . When we make a mistake, our internal judge often turns from a guiding conscience into a relentless sledgehammer of self-condemnation. But what if guilt isn't meant to destroy us—what if it's an invitation to extend grace to ourselves?

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