There's a waterfall hidden in the woods of Cornwall that makes grandmothers kick off their boots and dance on wet stones. Something about this place strips away the performance — and gives you permission you didn't know you needed.

In episode 3 of The Soul's 8 Thresholds of Transformation, Nina Hirlaender OFS guides you across the Beltane threshold: the return of desire, creative energy, and embodied joy. She explores what happens when longing wakes up after a long silence — and why so many seekers either shame their desire into submission or scatter it through impulsive action. Drawing on Francis of Assisi as the Mystic of Joy and the theological concept of incarnational joy, Nina makes a compelling case: joy is not a reward for getting your life right. It's one of the clearest ways your heart tells the truth.

What You'll Learn:

• What your body is actually telling you when restlessness, longing, or creative heat suddenly shows up
• The hidden reason your spiritual life feels exhausting (it's not what you think)
• Two common traps that keep seekers stuck at this threshold — and the one shift that changes everything
• What Francis of Assisi understood about desire that most modern spirituality gets completely wrong
• A five-minute practice that can bring joy back into your body today — no waterfall required

Your Next Steps:

1. Register for the Free Live Class: "The 8 Seasons of the Soul (And How to Know Which One You're In)" >> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H4M-xN9DSyS_uicdJdjjTQ
2. Join the final Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage (May 23 – June 2, 2026)>> https://dancingspirittours.com/journeys/england/

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