#49 - of Mixtape Therapy, Scottie sits down with Hannah for a wide-ranging, soulful conversation sparked by David Whyte’s poem “The Bell and the Blackbird.” Together, they explore themes of choice, loss, grief, and beauty—and the strange comfort of realizing that while choices matter deeply, they may all lead us to the same place. The conversation moves fluidly from poetry to parenting, from Kronos time to Kairos presence, and from uncomfortable life transitions to moments of radical clarity. Scottie reflects on difficult decisions, stepping outside familiar environments, and how his daughter continually calls him back into presence. Hannah shares vulnerably about her current season of life, mental health challenges, and how gratitude and presence—especially with family—have become grounding forces. They unpack ideas of radical presence, mortality, flow states, and those fleeting moments when the self dissolves and something bigger takes over. From athletes to artists to everyday moments of danger and calm, this episode invites listeners to sit with uncertainty, notice the bell calling them back, and remember that even in loneliness or loss, we are never as alone as we think. A thoughtful, honest conversation about showing up fully—for life as it is.Co-Hosts:Hannah Shaperhttps://youtube.com/@hannahshaper6831https://www.intotheabliss.com/contactScottie Gassnerhttps://youtube.com/@heyjustbehttps://open.spotify.com/show/1THqG0Pch3Gj0kEAAhwmnA?si=VSWIflkQRgOsxUjMEK-o-wwww.heyjustbe.com