When the ground beneath you gives way, and you’re plunged into an abyss of uncertainty, how do you find your bearings? This is the crucible that my friend Oliver Cowmeadow, principal of the Devon School of Shiatsu and the Devon School of Macrobiotics, bravely navigated during his profound spiritual awakening. Join us as Oliver recounts the tumultuous yet enlightening road he traveled, facing the daunting nothingness and emerging with a peace that transcended his previous understanding of existence. His story is a testament to the power of confronting inner fears and the metamorphosis that follows.
Oliver’s journey is not just about monumental shifts in consciousness; it’s also about the intricate dance of incorporating these profound changes into the rhythm of daily life. We examine the delicate act of balancing the ethereal with the earthly, where heightened awareness and spirit communication intersect with the tangible practice of shiatsu and macrobiotics. His experiences serve as a beacon for those navigating their own spiritual expansions, illustrating the importance of staying grounded in the physical while embracing the mystical.
Finally, we unwrap the delicate layers of spirituality and personal growth, challenging the constraints of dogma and underscoring the vitality of discerning one’s own truths. Oliver and I share thoughts on the harmony of solitude and community, and how serving others enriches our journey without eclipsing our individuality. This episode is a deep, heartfelt exchange on the joy of service, the essence of self-care, and the cultivation of a vibrant spiritual life. Oliver’s insights offer a profound compass for anyone seeking to enrich their spiritual understanding and live a life that harmoniously blends the spiritual and the everyday.
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Malcolm Stern has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for more than 30 years. He was a co-founder of Alternatives at St James’s Church in London and runs groups internationally.
He is the author of Falling in Love / Staying in Love (Piatkus 2004) and Slay Your Dragons with Compassion ( Watkins 2020). He co-presented Channel 4’s relationship series, ‘Made for Each Other’ in 2003 and 2004 and sailed on the ‘Rainbow Warrior’ with Greenpeace in the 1980s. The book he is currently writing is an exploration of the shadow and its necessity in our evolutionary development.
Malcolm Stern in conversation with guests overcoming & thriving through adversity.
