Part 1: Eye of the Hurricane

■ Find a comfortable meditation position, either sitting on a cushion on the floor, or on a chair. Sit tall with your back straight, but shoulders relaxed. And let your hands rest in your lap, and gently close your eyes.

■ Let’s take three deep, slow breaths to begin.

■ Become aware of your body, sitting here. Notice the sense of contact between your body and the seat beneath you... notice your feet on the floor... notice your clothes against your skin.

■ Now let’s consider a metaphor. Within the strong, turbulent winds of a hurricane, the eye, the center of the hurricane, is quiet. There is no wind and no movement there. For a moment, picture this idea in your mind. Can you visualize the strong, turbulent winds of a hurricane, and the inner core that is peaceful and quiet?

■ Let’s see if you can become like the centre of the hurricane. Your current circumstances, thoughts, feelings, and sensations throughout your body can be compared to the winds of a hurricane. Is it possible for you to let go of all of these things for a moment, so that you are no longer taking part in them... like the center of a hurricane is not taking part in the surrounding turbulent winds?

■ To do this, start by focusing on your breath. Simply breathe in and breathe out. Focus inward.

■ Just like the eye is deep within the hurricane, your eye is deep within you. Use your breath to connect

to this part of you. Simply breathe in and breathe out.

■ Stay connected to your breath. If anything stressful happens in this moment, such as negative thoughts, unpleasant feelings, annoying sounds, difficult life events, memories... try to look at them as if they are the turbulent wind of the hurricane; whirling around, continually changing, unpredictable in nature...

■ Notice that you are not them. You are the silent centre of the hurricane, the what is happening around you.

■ You are the silent center of the hurricane, peaceful and at ease.

■ You are not reacting, you are simply observing. Like the wind of a hurricane, these experiences are constantly moving and changing. You, on the other hand, are stable. You are not being moved or carried away by them.

■ As you are breathing, notice how you move more and more towards the centre of the hurricane, towards

the eye. Just like the turbulent wind of the hurricane, your thoughts, your feelings, and whatever is happening outside yourself are still going on, but you are no longer part of it. You are in a safe, peaceful place... Breathing in, breathing out.

■ As you sit here, connected to your eye, notice whatever arises. Notice the wind of the hurricane, but do not participate. Stay in the eye. Notice thoughts... notice feelings... notice sensations... continue to watch the ever-changing nature of the world inside and outside you. Watch from a distance, with curiosity, and without judgment... without reacting to what you see.

■ No matter how intense or destructive the hurricane gets, the eye is always centered, calm, and at ease. Even the most turbulent hurricane cannot hurt or harm the eye; the eye is safe. Whenever you feel you need to restore your inner peace, use your breath to connect to this silent part of yourself. Just breathe in and breathe out. It may help to visualize the hurricane, with yourself in the center.

■ It can be challenging to see the eye of the hurricane at times, and sometimes we forget the eye is there... however, it is always there. If we examine closely enough—even the strongest, darkest hurricane— sooner or later we’ll see the eye, centered and constant.

■ Now, when you feel ready, slowly open your eyes.

Part 2: Reflection

■ What was it like to connect to the observing self?

■ How do you feel now?

■ Did you resonate with the metaphor of the eye of the hurricane? If not, can you think of another metaphor that would resonate with you more?

■ Sometimes during meditation, issues that have been suppressed for some time begin to rise to the surface. Were there things that you noticed that you may have repressed in the past? If so, what kind of experiences did you notice? What was it like to notice them? How did you deal with them.

Final Episode [Episode 21—Healing Through Synchronicity and Spiritual Connection] Coming Soon

Hi, this is Debbie Gill from From the Shadow to the Light.

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being on this journey with me through the first 20 chapters of my memoir and podcast. It has been such an honor to walk with you as we’ve explored the shadows and discovered the light that guides us all.

I’m here today with a quick update: our final episode, Chapter 21 — Healing Through Synchronicity and Spiritual Connection — will be released right after Labor Day. This last episode is very special, because it brings everything full circle. It’s a reflection on the signs, synchronicities, and divine connections that remind us we are never truly walking alone.

In the meantime, I invite you to revisit an earlier episode that spoke to you, or perhaps one you haven’t listened to yet. Every chapter has its own wisdom, and sometimes a second listen reveals something you didn’t hear the first time.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to share the finale with you. Until then, may you continue to walk courageously into the light of your true potential.

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Episode 20—Synchronicity and the Wounded Healer

In Episode 20 of From the Shadow to the Light, explore how life’s challenges and wounds have been the very gateway to my healing and purpose. Through powerful synchronicities, archetypal wisdom, and moments of divine timing, I discovered how the path of the Wounded Healer is not about hiding our pain but transforming it into a source of service for others. From embracing holistic healing after chronic pain, to unexpected spiritual encounters, to the manifestation of Go Within Yoga, this episode is a testament to the truth that when we align with our purpose and trust the process, the universe provides exactly what we need—often in ways we could never have planned

Show Notes

Episode Title: Synchronicity and the Wounded Healer

Episode Number: 20

Welcome to Episode 20 of From the Shadow to the Light, where we dive into Chapter 20 of my memoir, Struck by Lightning: My Journey from the Shadow to the Light.

In this episode, I share how the archetype of the Wounded Healer has shaped my life, guiding me through pain, transformation, and deep purpose. We’ll explore the role of divine synchronicity in opening new paths, the power of alternative healing like Ayurveda and yoga, transformative encounters on a Caribbean cruise, and how embracing my archetypes helped me reclaim my authentic self. I’ll also share the story of how Go Within Yoga manifested through intuition and alignment with the chakras. This episode is about trusting life’s whispers, surrendering control, and recognizing that our wounds are the very key to our healing and service in the world.

Theme 1—The Power of Archetypes and Divine Synchronicity

1. When have you experienced a series of events that felt too perfectly aligned to be coincidence?
2. Are there times you’ve felt called to trust something greater than yourself, even without knowing the outcome?
3. How might surrendering to divine timing bring clarity or healing in your life?

Theme 2—The Awakening Through Pain and Healing With Ayurveda

1. How do you currently approach physical or emotional pain?
2. Could it be a messenger rather than just something to endure?
3. Have you tried holistic or alternative healing? What insights or transformations did you experience?

Theme 3—Encounters with Synchronicity – Caribbean Cruise Moments

1. Have you ever experienced a chain of “coincidences” that guided you toward something important?
2. How do you respond when synchronicity appears—do you embrace it or question it?
3. What moments of unexpected connection have affirmed that you’re on the right path?

Theme 4—The Role of Archetypes in Self-Discovery and Transformation

1. Which archetypes do you see influencing your life, and are any in your shadow?
2. How might embracing both the light and shadow sides of your archetypes help you heal?
3. What steps could you take to explore how the Wounded Healer or Addict archetypes are shaping your journey?

Theme 5—Embracing Synchronicity and Building Go Within Yoga

1. Have you had an inspiration that felt divinely guided?
2. What dream or vision might be waiting for you to trust and take the first step?
3. How can you align your intentions with action to bring your goals into reality?

Conclusion

As we close Episode 20, we’ve explored how synchronicity weaves through our lives, guiding us toward our purpose and calling. We’ve seen how the Wounded Healer archetype invites us to embrace our pain as a source of transformation, how divine timing can lead to unexpected blessings, and how listening to our intuition can open doors we didn’t know existed.

The journey reminds us that our wounds are not liabilities—they are the very channels through which healing flows to others. When we trust, surrender, and align with our purpose, the universe responds with clarity, opportunity, and grace.

Thank you for joining me on today’s From the Shadow to the Light podcast. This is not the end of our journey together—stay tuned for our next episode, Healing Through Synchronicity and Spiritual Connection, where I’ll share the final updated chapter of my memoir. I look forward to sharing it with you soon.

Episode 15—I Surrender

In Episode 15 of From the Shadow to the Light, we arrive at a turning point—the moment of surrender. After spiraling through addiction, denial, and despair, I found myself unable to go on as I had. This episode shares the raw, unguarded truth of what it means to lay everything down and ask for help. Surrender is not the end—it’s the beginning of everything.

Show Notes

Episode Title: I Surrender Episode Number: 15

Welcome to Episode 15 of From the Shadow to the Light, based on Chapter 15 of my memoir Struck by Lightning. In this episode, I recount the day that marked a profound shift in my life—the moment I surrendered. What began as another painful, shame-filled morning turned into a day of reckoning, as I confronted the wreckage of my life, the suffering of those around me, and the sobering truth that I couldn’t fix it alone.

This is the story of finally calling my mother, of making arrangements for treatment, and of being walked into Caron with trembling hands and a bruised spirit. But more than that, it’s the story of hope beginning to glimmer through the cracks. Surrender wasn’t easy—it felt humiliating, terrifying, and uncertain—but it was the first true act of healing.

Reflective Questions

Theme 1—Moment of Realization

1. Think about a time when a sudden realization changed your perspective. What was the catalyst for this change?
2. How does facing the consequences of our actions help us understand the impact of our choices?

Theme 2—The Desperate Search for a Way Out

1. When you’re faced with overwhelming guilt or shame, what are your first instincts? How do those instincts help or hinder your ability to seek help?
2. How do feelings of entitlement or pride affect your willingness to accept the help you need?

Theme 3—A Cry for Help

1. What does it mean to you to admit that you need help? How do you overcome the fear and shame associated with asking for it?
2. How can you be more open to receiving support from those who care about you, even when it feels uncomfortable?

Theme 4—Preparing for the Unknown

1. How do you cope with the fear and uncertainty that comes with stepping into the unknown, especially when it’s a necessary step toward healing?
2. In what ways can accepting help from others, even when it feels humiliating, be a powerful act of courage?

Theme 5—The Final Stop Before Letting Go

1. How do you find the strength to let go and surrender when facing the unknown?
2. What role does support from loved ones play in helping you navigate moments of fear and uncertainty?

Conclusion

As we close Episode 15, we’ve explored the painful yet powerful moment of surrender—the turning point when the fight ends and healing begins. It’s in admitting we can’t do it alone that the light first breaks through.

Surrender isn’t weakness; it’s the courage to let go and trust in something greater. For me, it was the first true act of strength.

Thank you for joining me on today’s podcast of From the Shadow to the Light. As we prepare for our next episode, “Spiritual Awakening and Rebirth,” we’ll explore what happens when the masks fall away—and something divine begins to emerge from within.