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A croton.

Spiritual Life Coaching Is About Steady, Purposeful, Accompanied Growth That Helps You Rise in Life

by The Author, posted in Blog

Steady Eddie
We often seek spiritual guidance in moments of heartbreak, confusion, or loss. But what if spiritual coaching could be more than a lifeline—what if it could be a launchpad? What if we sought out a qualified person we resonate with, someone to walk beside us as we access that higher dimension of ourselves now?

You Are Already Whole
Many wisdom traditions teach that everything we need to navigate life is already within us. Yet we often look outward—toward titles, roles, or others’ opinions—for validation. (See, You are More than Your Job, Title or Degree.) Over time, these external voices can crowd out our connection to the Creator, the source of all spiritual sustenance. When we reconnect inwardly, we rediscover clarity, strength, and peace.

Over the past seven years, I’ve walked alongside hundreds of chaplaincy clients, therapy clients (under supervision), and a growing number of spiritual life coaching clients. My role is not to lead, but to support—quietly, steadily, and purposefully—as they move toward deeper awareness and growth.

Quiet, Steady, and Purposeful
Unlike the brash, directive style some coaches adopt, my approach is rooted in deep listening, compassion, and practical short-term goal setting. I call it the LRC Model: Listen, Recognize (or Reflect), Co-create. Coaching, to me, is a two-way street. A spiritual life coach should never tell clients what to do—but rather help them uncover what’s already waiting within.

A Sacred Space for Exploration
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, seeking deeper meaning, or simply feeling called to grow, spiritual life coaching offers a sacred space to explore your inner life. My practice is rooted in Christian principles and open to all who feel ready to rise—spiritually, emotionally, and holistically.

Awake and Aware
If you’re beginning to awaken from the dream many call “the Matrix” (see my blog post here), you may be seeking a spiritual life coach who is awake and aware. I’ve been on this journey for many years, and I welcome those who are ready to explore their own awakening.

In so doing, we need to be mindful to both accept ourselves and others in the place where they find themselves. Like a flower blooms naturally, nor can spiritual growth be forced. It needs to be nourished in the same way that a plant needs both soil and water. For example, my croton was doing well, but I realized that its soil needed to be augmented. After purchasing soil, I lovingly spread it around the bottom of the plant, refreshed its water, and carefully wiped each leaf with a damp, moist cloth.

Step Out of the Water
Just as embryos float in amniotic fluid—safe, nourished, and connected—humanity has been incubating in a spiritual sense. But now, many are ready to be born into a new consciousness. This Great Spiritual Awakening, as we enter the Great Shift of Ages, is not a trend—it’s a transformation. Once it begins, nothing remains the same. (See my blog post here.)

I know that there are two of my followers who want to reach out to me. One of you is a man with short, curly hair. The other is a female in an executive position. You are hesitating, but if you recognize yourselves in this, just shoot me an email with the title “I WANT TO CHANGE MY LIFE.” Remember, the first 15-minute Zoom session is always free.

Let’s take it to the next level—together.

Luba

Luba Rascheff is a chaplain and certified spiritual life coach in Toronto, Ontario. Book an appointment here.

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It is unclear and there are competing voices. What should I do?

by The Author, posted in Blog

What should you do if something in your life is unclear and there are competing voices giving differing opinions?

It’s almost as if a haze sets in and, in your confusion, you are bombarded by what feels like a sea of voices. You wonder, “What should I do?” And, “If I do this, is it the right thing?”

First of all, the vast majority of us have been there at one point or another in our lives. If you are at this point now, there is hope that you’ll get through the confusion.

If something is unclear, in my opinion it’s best to wait until it clears up.

Definitely don’t rush when you don’t feel like the move you’re about to make is 100% right.

Rushing into something might make things worse.

Competing voices means that different people have different ideas about what you should do.

Your relative might think one way; your friend another; and you a third way.

At this point, it’s important to relax and pray about it. Before you pray, you might want to relax by watching something peaceful like this wonderful camping video.

There are so many stressors in our modern lives. When you compound such with lack of clarity and competing voices it’s a recipe for potential anxiety. When this happens, you lose your centering and you fall out of balance, like a person on a balancing beam starts to waver. That’s why it’s important to fully relax.

The best thing after relaxing is to pray. The thing with prayer is that although the answer can come right away, most of the time there is a delay before getting a response. God works, but it can at times feel excruciatingly slow. You may want to say to God, “Come on! Why is it taking so long for me to figure this out?” Thoughts likes these are normal and the Almighty won’t melt like sugar if you think or say this aloud.

After praying it’s important to wait. When you’ve relaxed and prayed about your dilemma, you need to wait and see what happens next. When you’ve calmed down and stopped listening to a cacophony of voices, your inner genius, the Holy Spirit or your guardian angel—depending—will “speak” to you. You can “hear” the guidance best when you’re calm, although there are no fixed rules.

The answer you receive may be definite or indefinite, but you will get an answer. If it’s definite, then follow that. If it’s indefinite, then that means that you have choice in the matter. That’s good, but you’ll need to narrow it down by selecting what the best choice is for you—not your relative or friend. Remember, it’s your life and no one else’s.

If you don’t get an answer right away, repeat the steps listed below.

When our mind, body and spirit are in alignment holistically, then we’re flowing in a way that will reduce uncertainty and the opportunity for competing voices to come in.

When we’re in relationship with our Creator and filled with gratitude for what we have now—despite problems and uncertainty—then answers come more easily.

Relaxing, praying and patiently waiting may not be the answer you were looking for when you read this blog post’s title. However, rushing headlong into something for the sake of rushing could worsen your situation.

To sum up, the more in tune you are with yourself and God; the more peaceful and relaxed you are; and the more you can listen to your inner genius or guide, the Holy Spirit or God, the easier it will be to find clarity and the answer that is right for you.

The four steps that precede a decision when there’s lack of clarity

  1. Relax and watch a calming nature video.
  2. Pray and ask God for guidance.
  3. Wait.
  4. Repeat if needed.
  5. It could take days, months or longer but that’s okay!

Let’s Take it to the Next Level Together,

Luba

Luba Rascheff is a chaplain and certified spiritual life coach in Toronto, Ontario. Book an appointment here.

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