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The discussion begins with the importance of trusting one's deep inner knowing. Jess explains how she teaches her children to discern between emotional reactions and true intuition, emphasizing that listening to this inner voice strengthens it over time. She recounts a pivotal moment during her first pregnancy when she received her son's name intuitively, highlighting how motherhood deepened her connection to her intuition. Jess also notes that while intuition isn't always rational, it speaks loudly and clearly, guiding individuals toward their true path.
Jess delves into her spiritual awakening, which became more pronounced in her 40s. She describes having conversations with her spirit team, often in the car, and receiving validation through physical sensations like chills, which indicate a 'yes' from the universe. She shares a powerful spiritual experience involving a house fire and losing a major client, interpreting these events as the universe's way of forcing her to rebuild and align with her true purpose, as she had been ignoring earlier, subtler calls.
Jess discusses her ability to read and feel other people's energy, a gift she's had since childhood. She explains how this sensitivity helps her in business, allowing her to understand clients' states and adjust her approach, and in personal life, making her a better host. However, she also acknowledges the challenge of managing overwhelming energies, especially from her children, and the ongoing process of learning to shield herself while remaining present. She emphasizes giving grace to others, recognizing that everyone has moments of exhaustion or being out of focus.
Jess defines 'magic' as the unseen connections and messages in the universe that we often overlook. Her podcast, "Reclaim Your Magic," serves as a creative outlet to explore these spiritual topics. She addresses the misconception that spiritual gifts are dangerous, suggesting that fear often stems from a lack of understanding. She draws parallels between prayer and meditation and uses the example of the Ouija board to illustrate how collective perception can demonize previously innocuous items due to media influence. She also explains how social media algorithms reinforce existing beliefs, fostering narrow-mindedness, and encourages using these platforms as tools for learning by actively curating one's feed.
Jess warns that consistently ignoring intuitive guidance leads to unhappiness and a burdensome life, as the universe creates blocks on paths not meant for us. She suggests that our bodies also provide intuitive cues through physical sensations. She speculates that intuitive guidance originates from the soul, serving as an innate program to guide us. Jess posits that the current surge in spiritual awakenings is due to an energetic expansion on Earth, perhaps influenced by astrological alignments, and that many people, especially in middle age, are seeking deeper meaning beyond societal definitions of success.
Jess shares how motherhood profoundly reshaped her trust in intuition and her ability to surrender control. She describes it as her biggest spiritual journey, filled with humbling and transformative moments, including her daughter's astral travel experience. She recounts challenging aspects, such as a difficult breastfeeding journey and managing her youngest son's intense emotions, as opportunities for growth and surrender. In a world that glorifies hustle, Jess emphasizes slowing down and redefining success on one's own terms, rather than conforming to societal pressures. She advocates for women putting themselves first, not selfishly, but to ensure they can nurture others from a full cup.
Jess advises strengthening intuition through small, consistent acts of trust. She also discusses common spiritual signs, such as angel numbers (like 11:11 or 12:34), emphasizing the importance of paying attention when an urge to look at the clock arises. She believes that spiritual communication is largely numerical, with our brains decoding these numerical communications into feelings and visuals. The conversation touches upon the spiritual depth of classics like "The Wizard of Oz" and modern films like "Frozen 2," suggesting a divine guidance in their creation. Finally, Jess concludes that humanity incarnates to learn unique lessons, build experiences, and educate souls through chosen life paths and soul contracts, all to achieve understanding in this lifetime.