Why Transpersonal Living?
My Vision for This Space
Welcome to Transpersonal Living!
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. This space is dedicated to exploring life through a transpersonal lens—one that goes beyond the ego, embracing deeper meaning and the interconnectedness of all things.
What is “Transpersonal” Anyway?
You might be wondering, what exactly does “transpersonal” mean? Simply put, “trans” means beyond, and “personal” refers to the individual ego. So, to look at life through a transpersonal lens is to see things from a higher, broader perspective, one that reveals how all aspects of life are interconnected. It’s a more cosmic or spiritual vantage point from which to witness life events. For fellow word-geeks like me, this term was first coined by philosopher William James at the turn of the 20th century. While often compared with holistic psychology, transpersonal psychology adds a focus on spirituality and transcendence, integrating the mind, body, and spirit into the understanding of the whole person.
My Personal Journey
For me, this journey began in my childhood, shaped by personal experiences and an academic pursuit that led me to study transpersonal psychology. In my search for answers about my own life and family dynamics, I spent years reflecting on how challenges and relationships aren’t just isolated events, but part of a greater tapestry that shapes who we are and how we grow.
I started questioning family patterns and adult behaviors when I was quite young because I couldn’t understand some of the paradoxes in my environment. As a former classroom teacher, literacy coach, and now a life coach, I’ve navigated my own journey through marriage, step-parenting, divorce, and raising an internationally adopted child as a single parent. Like many young adults, my childhood adversities and unresolved generational patterns were triggered through life events. With few coping tools and role models, I struggled and impulsively reacted in ways that I couldn’t explain.
Along the way, I’ve learned that the most profound growth comes when we step beyond the confines of our individual story to embrace a more expansive, interconnected view of the world. I also learned practical tools and strategies that I will share with you, like regulating the nervous system and consciously creating habits that serve a deeper purpose.
My Vision for Transpersonal Living
This platform is where I’ll share practical and relatable stories as well as tools, insights, and wisdom that have helped me and my clients—and can help you—reframe life’s challenges, cultivate deeper self-awareness, and embrace the journey of personal transformation.
I hope Transpersonal Living will serve as a source of hope, upliftment, and empowerment, fueling you with energy as you navigate your own life’s journey.
I invite you to join me on this journey of growth, healing, and connection. I’d love to hear about your experiences. What challenges are you navigating? How have you begun shifting your perspective? Feel free to share in the comments below, or reach out anytime. Let’s learn and grow together!
Until next time,
Tracey