Tag: #Stillness

What Speed Conceals, Stillness Reveals

by The Author, posted in Blog

I recently attended a SMART CONNECT event on the Alignable platform for coaches. Over the course of one hour, I met seven business owners I had never encountered before — a special needs coach, several business strategists, a childbirth coach, and a life‑reset coach, among others. It was a wonderful experience, full of sharp, focused, and genuinely engaging people.

A Whirlwind of Energy

As a spiritual life coach, I’m sensitive to the energy in a room — even a virtual one. SMART CONNECT moved quickly, and each conversation was brief. After the event, I intentionally stepped into stillness. I relaxed, reviewed my notes, and allowed myself to feel into the impressions each person had left.

It was in that quiet space that clarity emerged: who I felt aligned with, who I might reach out to, and who simply wasn’t a match.

Stillness Awakens Intuition

In the stillness that followed the event, my intuition became my guide. I realized there were no “right” or “wrong” connections — only degrees of resonance. Some people felt familiar, grounded, or heart‑centered. Others felt more transactional or hurried. Have you ever sensed this in your own life?

Gauge the Field with Compassion

One younger participant, despite the event’s guidelines, tried to sell me her services. She explained she was looking for a “side hustle.” I asked her one simple question:

“What would you do if you didn’t need a side hustle — if you could do what you truly wanted?”

She paused. Then said quietly, “I don’t know what I want.”

In that moment, we connected human‑to‑human, not coach‑to‑client. She shared about her young child, where she lived, and we even laughed about the reputation of her home state — known for being larger than life.

Staying Grounded in the Whirlwind

During the event itself, I couldn’t fully access stillness, but I could remain calm. I listened. I asked questions that helped me understand the person in front of me. I let the energy settle rather than trying to shape it.

Resonance Emerges in the Quiet

Only after the event — in stillness — did I recognize the two people I resonated with most. They touched my heart not because of what they offered, but because of something intangible, something felt rather than explained.

Stillness reveals what speed conceals.

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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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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