Added: Aug 27, 2023
In this podcast episode, Tim Ballard interviews Kyle Cease, a stand-up comedian turned transformational speaker. Cease shares his journey of shifting his perspective on life and finding true happiness by being present with his feelings and letting go of the addiction to circumstances. He believes that the pain we feel is an illusion that needs to be seen and that our childhood traumas create false identities and patterns that we carry into adulthood.Cease discusses how 2020 has been a year of breaking patterns and seeing the darkness within ourselves and in the world. He believes that life is trying to take away the false illusions and show us our true selves. He emphasizes the importance of going inward and connecting with our true essence, rather than seeking external validation or relying on circumstances for happiness. The podcast then delves into a powerful moment that occurred between Ballard and Cease during a live event. Cease guided Ballard through a process of releasing a childhood pattern related to a traumatic event. By acknowledging and accepting the pattern, Ballard was able to let go of the need to protect his brother and experience a profound release. Cease explains that our childhood patterns often run our lives, and by acknowledging and thanking these patterns, we can move beyond them and connect with our true selves. He encourages listeners to feel through their pain and heal their patterns, as this leads to a deeper connection with source and a more fulfilling life. The conversation then shifts to Ballard's experience of being falsely accused and attacked by others. Cease guides Ballard through a process of acknowledging and accepting the feelings of being misunderstood and falsely accused. He reminds Ballard that the opinions and misunderstandings of others do not define him and that he is allowed to be misunderstood. Cease continues by emphasizing the importance of focusing on the beautiful parts of life and not getting caught up in the negativity or attacks from others. He encourages Ballard to continue following his calling and to trust that the challenges he faces are part of his journey towards growth and fulfillment. Cease introduces the concept of three levels of fulfillment: the life you want, the life you do want, and the life God wants for you. The life you want is often a fantasy that helps you escape pain or trauma. It is based on external achievements and can involve becoming a superstar or dating someone amazing. Cease acknowledges that many people in Los Angeles are living the life they want by pursuing their dreams of becoming actors or singers. However, Cease argues that the life you do want, which is driven by preventing trauma, is not the highest level of fulfillment. He believes that the life God wants for you is even greater and more profound. This level of fulfillment requires surrendering to a higher power and following the guidance of God or the universe. Both Cease and Ballard share their personal experiences of following their calling and how it has led them to unexpected places. Cease reflects on his journey from being a stand-up comedian to becoming a transformational speaker. He realizes that the life God wants for him is different from the life he wanted for himself, but it is ultimately more fulfilling and purposeful. They discuss the importance of listening to God's guidance and following the signs and synchronicities that come their way. Cease shares his rule of thumb for making decisions: if he hopes someone cancels plans, it is a sign from God to cancel. He also mentions the coin flip method, where he flips a coin to make a decision and pays attention to his true desires while the coin is in the air. Cease concludes by emphasizing the need to let go of egoic constructs and linear timelines in order to embrace the life God wants for you. He believes that this life takes you to different frequencies and dimensions that are beyond what you can mentally comprehend. It requires trust and faith in the unfolding of life's journey.