Sometimes the most ordinary moments have a way of getting our attention. In this short reflection, I share two unexpected encounters with a hummingbird that led me to a deeper question about trust. As I explored the gap between what I say I believe and what I actually trust when life feels uncertain, I was reminded that perhaps the invitation isn't to strive harder, but to soften my grip and trust the unfolding. I hope this story offers you a gentle pause to reflect on your own journey.

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About Anita Adams

I’m Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I’m also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.

If you have any questions, please reach. My contact information and ways to connect with me are below. And please subscribe for updates and consider leaving a review to help others discover this podcast. Thank you!

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If you had told me fifteen years ago that I'd one day be writing books, hosting a podcast, and talking openly about my spiritual journey, I would have laughed.

The truth is, I didn't begin my spiritual journey because I was searching for God. I began because I wanted to be more successful in business.

In this episode, I share the unexpected story of how curiosity, a remarkable woman named Debbi, and a coach who introduced me to the idea of "God Walks" quietly changed the direction of my life.

Looking back, I can see that what I thought I was searching for wasn't success at all. It was peace.

Whether you're on your own spiritual journey, simply curious, or wondering if there's something more, I hope this story encourages you to reflect on what first opened the door for you.

Order Your Copy of Whispers of the Soul here: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul

About Anita Adams

I’m Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I’m also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.

If you have any questions, please reach. My contact information and ways to connect with me are below. And please subscribe for updates and consider leaving a review to help others discover this podcast. Thank you!

Offerings by Anita:

Coaching Services: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/coaching

Retreats: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/retreats

30-Day Nature Challenge: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/nature-challenge

Whispers of the Soul: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul

Weekly newsletter: https://joyfuljourney.myflodesk.com/join

Connect with Anita:

Email - anita@joyfuljourney.ca

Website - https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/

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I recently finished reading The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer, and it stirred up some deep reflection for me around desire, surrender, and trust in life.

I deeply resonate with Singer’s message of letting go and saying yes to life, and I can see many places in my own life where things didn’t unfold as planned—but led to something I never could have orchestrated myself.

At the same time, it brought me back to something I teach in Whispers of the Soul. I don’t believe our first step is letting go of desire. I believe it’s discovering what we truly want. Without that clarity, we risk surrendering not to life, but to other people’s expectations.

In this episode, I share personal stories and explore what it means to both lean in and let go at the same time—honouring our desires while releasing attachment to how they unfold.

I also talk about what it looks like to begin your own “surrender experiment” in everyday life.

Order Your Copy of Whispers of the Soul here: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul

About Anita Adams

I’m Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I’m also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy.

If you have any questions, please reach. My contact information and ways to connect with me are below. And please subscribe for updates and consider leaving a review to help others discover this podcast. Thank you!

Offerings by Anita:

Coaching Services: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/coaching

Retreats: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/retreats

30-Day Nature Challenge: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/nature-challenge

Whispers of the Soul: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul

Weekly newsletter: https://joyfuljourney.myflodesk.com/join

Connect with Anita:

Email - anita@joyfuljourney.ca

Website - https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyful_journey_with_anita/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.adams.904/

Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/anitaadams