When Feel Pulled Toward a Different Life — but Are Afraid to Trust It.
Interview with Angel Cotto and his journey to life in the jungles of Ecuador.
Spiritual awakening often begins quietly—when life looks stable on the outside, yet something inside feels unsettled. Welcome to the Great Things LLC Podcast, where we celebrate individuals creating meaningful lives through conscious choices, personal values, and inner alignment. Hosted by Josh Meeder, this show explores the journeys of visionaries who have listened to a deeper call and found purpose beyond the conventional path. Whether you feel grounded where you are or quietly questioning your life purpose, these conversations offer perspective, clarity, and reassurance.
In this episode, I speak with Angel Cotto about his spiritual awakening—specifically the moment when life appears secure, but an inner calling keeps saying, this isn’t it. Angel shares his lived experience of feeling pulled toward a different path while wrestling with fear of change, uncertainty, and the possibility of ending up alone.
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Introducing Angel Cotto
Angel is a former registered nurse and single father who followed an unexpected inner calling that led him from a structured, caretaking career to building a retreat and residency space in Ecuador. His journey is shaped by early loss, deep self-reflection, and a commitment to understanding the emotional patterns that quietly influence our choices—especially during periods of spiritual awakening.
When Stability No Longer Feels Like Safety
Angel opens up about what happens when the life you worked hard to build starts to feel disconnected. He shares how feelings of restlessness, dissatisfaction, and inner tension often arise not because something is “wrong,” but because something deeper is asking to be acknowledged. For many, this is the moment they begin feeling lost in life, even when everything looks fine on the surface.
Abandonment, Hyper-Independence, and the Fear of Being Alone
Through honest reflection, Angel explores how unresolved abandonment wounds can shape relationships, career decisions, and the fear of trusting oneself. He discusses how hyper-independence can feel like strength while quietly reinforcing isolation and emotional burnout—especially when someone is afraid to change their life or follow what they truly feel called toward.
Spiritual Awakening and the Loss of Familiar Ground
As Angel describes his spiritual awakening, he speaks candidly about confusion, doubt, and the fear of losing stability. He shares what it’s like to experience profound inner shifts without language, context, or reassurance—and how easy it is to question your sanity when intuition begins to challenge logic and familiar structures.
Choosing a Different Path Without Self-Abandonment
Rather than framing his journey as a leap of blind faith, Angel explains how learning to trust your intuition and inner knowing became a practice of self-responsibility. He reflects on the difference between running away from life and consciously choosing a path that honors both spiritual truth and human needs—without abandoning oneself in the process.
Building Something New While Living the Uncertainty
From living without electricity or running water to navigating isolation and self-doubt, Angel shares the realities of starting over and leaving a stable life. His story highlights the emotional cost of following your calling—and the quiet resilience required to stay present when outcomes are unclear.
Holding Space for Others Who Feel the Same Pull
Angel discusses the vision behind his retreat and residency programs, created for people who feel lost, disconnected, or creatively blocked. His intention is to offer the kind of grounded support he once needed himself—space to slow down, integrate healing, and reconnect with purpose without pressure.
Final Thoughts
This episode is for anyone who feels an inner pull toward a different life but fears what trusting it might cost. Angel’s story offers reassurance that uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re wrong—it often means you’re listening more closely than ever before during a spiritual awakening.
Angel’s Links
- Website: https://lunasoulhealing.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17n3AcLH2r/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunasoulliving
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lunasoulliving
