From Ego to Soul

For many of us, life is divided into two halves. In the first half, we build a foundation, forming identity, career, and relationships. In the second half, we discover the deeper meaning and purpose of life—elevating from a focus on achievement to an orientation toward service, compassion, and living in alignment with our true selves. 

This transition from ego to soul is not easy. It often begins with a nagging sense of discontent: Is this all there is? The answer to that question is definitively, spectacularly, no. But the search for more can be chaotic, especially when we don't know what we're so desperately seeking. 

Richard Rohr calls this life transition falling upward, a growth process that's often painful. Not all of us go through it. When we try to avoid discomfort by blaming others, distracting ourselves, or numbing out, we might remain stuck in the first half of life, feeling chronically trapped and unfulfilled. 

But when we heed our dissatisfaction instead of suppressing it, a metamorphosis can begin. We might start to notice and let go of longstanding narratives and identities that no longer serve us. We find freedom in responsibility. And as we dismantle our defenses, we transform our relationships to ourselves, our loved ones, and the infinite in ways we never thought possible.

Services

Doulas provide support and guidance during transformative moments of people's lives, traditionally birth and death. I believe the passage from the first half of life to the second also deserves attention, care, and scaffolding. To that end, I offer counseling and journey facilitation for those who find themselves seeking more at midlife and beyond. 

Like most doulas, I am not a clinician and my goal is not to fix anyone. My hope is to help empower people to navigate this major transition in their lives with agency, clarity, and grace. 

Contact

julia@midlifedoula.com