In this deep and heartfelt episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the spiritual paradox of surrender—not as giving up, but as letting go of the illusion that we were ever in control. Through personal stories, Vision Quest experiences, and teachings from the Lakota tradition, they reflect on how spiritual breakthroughs often come not through strength, but through surrender, trust, and deep humility.
Jan shares vivid stories of illness, injury, and discomfort during Vision Quests that pushed her beyond ego and into the hands of Spirit, while Micah reflects on the difference between control and true trust—from financial surrender to the surprising peace that comes when you stop wrestling with the universe. Together, they unpack the semantics and stigma around “surrender,” revealing it instead as a sacred practice of receptivity, presence, and alignment.
This episode invites listeners into an honest inquiry: Do I truly trust Spirit? Can I surrender to the unknown without fear? With humor, depth, and grace, Jan and Micah offer a blueprint for living in flow—even when life doesn’t go according to plan.
“When we finally let go of the need to be in control, the real magic begins.”
Tune in for soul medicine, laughter, and two wonderful storytellers. Trust us—you’ll want to hear this one.
For personal attention on how to find your blind beliefs and make lasting changes in how you manifest, Jan promotes her ON DEMAND series, ReCreate YourSelf. This class will be taught live on Zoom in the fall of 2025 https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/#op3-element-vs7fN29v
Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active, please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net
Manifesting Miracles: This podcast is part of a series of gatherings held bi-monthly on Zoom calls. Participants from around the world who are interested in making positive changes in their lives: careers, relationships, health, and finances are on this call. Jan begins this series with the most essential tips for conscious manifestation. If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change, you must change within. You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan, as a tenured teacher for 30+ years, shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism. Jan teaches, discusses, and answers questions.
To learn more about Micah Schwader, visit ShamanSezz.com
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