In episode 49 of their podcast, hosts Jill Renee Feeler and Janet Eichorst explore how people might access a wider sense of self—what they describe as “soulfulness” or “source energy”—within ordinary life. They introduce the idea of a “Galactic Council” as a metaphor for an expansive, formal aspect of consciousness that coexists with everyday humanness. While the term won’t resonate with everyone, their aim is to encourage listeners to take their inner light seriously, not as something distant or exclusive, but as a natural part of personal sovereignty and presence. This framing, they suggest, can make room for fresh creativity, ease with long-standing challenges, and a broader range of experience in daily living.

A central theme is accessibility: both hosts emphasize that a sense of connection to the divine or to one’s highest self is not tied to profession, status, or spiritual credentials. Using examples that range from meditation to the work of a trash collector, they argue that insight and inspiration can surface anywhere. Jill uses the metaphor of an “inner sun” that nourishes the garden of one’s life, reinforcing her view that breakthroughs originate from within rather than from external teachers. In this context, they question the persistence of guru culture and invite a move toward “self-guruism,” where individuals trust their internal compass and recognize their inherent worth without outsourcing authority.

The episode also addresses how spiritual experiences differ widely and need not fit a single template. Janet describes periods of vivid, energetic perception—visions, shapes, and work she characterizes as engaging with the “templates” of reality—alongside very grounded, practical living. Jill, by contrast, speaks to a quieter, more cognitive style of intuition (simply “knowing” things) and a spirituality that feels integrated and non-dramatic. Both caution against projecting expectations onto what awakening “should” look like, noting that for some it may simply feel like more peace or less anxiety rather than dramatic phenomena. They encourage listeners not to pathologize their experience if it doesn’t match others’.

Another recurring thread is the value of respectful dissent and independent thinking. The hosts openly model disagreement—such as Janet’s optimism about structural changes that could reduce certain harms versus Jill’s view that some risks will persist—and present it as healthy diversity rather than conflict. They challenge popular spiritual slogans when those feel limiting, and they invite a comfort with the unknown: allowing ideas to percolate, trusting internal timing, and distinguishing between “I am wrong” and “my behavior needs adjusting.” In their view, differences in approach can coexist productively, offering multiple pathways for people to connect with what they consider their own source energy.

To close, they offer a gentler image of human development. Rather than portraying people as a herd moving in one prescribed direction, they liken us to butterflies—each with phases of growth that are different but equally valuable. The message is that no single doorway or doctrine is required, and that everyone is inherently important, without having to earn that status through specific practices. Earth, they acknowledge, can be a challenging place to be, which is why compassion—for oneself and others—matters. Their overarching invitation is simple: allow your inner guidance to be available in all moments, let your spirituality be normal and livable, and make room for many valid ways of being fully human.

Janet's website is at https://janeteichorst.com/ and Jill's is https://jillreneefeeler.com/

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With gratitude,

Jill