Welcome to the Evolve Beyond Limits Podcast with Stacy GissalTrigger Warning (TW): In this episode, Mo shares such a powerful, difficult story about child abuse.My friend Mo Copeland and I sat down to talk about his journey of transformation and have a heart-led conversation about everything from his upbringing, his faith, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.After years of living in stuck patterns that he inherited, Mo flipped the script on his life and began to explore how to create a life and an authentic and true him. He’s actually writing a book about his experiences.Join us as we talk about:- How everything we need is within us (how amazing is that!)- Why we’re so hard on ourselves (we think we understand ourselves) and how we can overcome this- How we can overcome the pressure of other people’s expectations- What faith means to Mo and his theologyHang on to the very end for the post-show with me! Something I really took away was “Everything is created out of the darkness. Doing what your heart and soul are calling for is often what you need to grow and evolve. Sometimes this is found in the chaos and the darkness.” I encourage you to journal about this week.Transforming Karma Worksheet located here: Transforming Karma Worksheet.pdfMy Child of SorrowI wasn’t there when you were born.I didn’t squeeze you from between my thighsSweating and moaning and pushing.I didn’t smile proudly at your arrivalI simply knew nothing of it since I wasn’t thereOblivious living my own existenceI didn’t raise you or teach youI didn’t form you into some version of myselfNo presuppositions passed alongWe didn’t play catch or chaseNo tickle fights or bedtime stories toldYou were not my childI wasn’t there as you were brokenBent under the weight of your differenceShaped by a world of intoleranceYour fear and aloneness echoedIn lonely rooms, gymnasiums and prom dancesNo one could hear the sound of itBut you stood, brave little fuckerYou stood and lifted a finger to the worldOf people held captive by their notionsYour fear turned to rageYou came out of the closet swingingProving who your enemies wereMaybe you understoodWhat unconditional love feels likeLucky one you wereOr perhaps you never got itNever daring to dream you were worthy of such a giftGiving up on acceptanceMaybe you settled for toleranceFor just not being battered and brokenBut there’s hope yetI wasn’t there thenBut I am now and I love you dearlyI want to be your familyWe are still different on the surfaceBut underneath our oneness lies quietlyA thermocline of warmer waterYou are my son or daughterThough in truth I’ve never gazed with love upon youI imagine holding youI wrap you in my long armsSqueeze you tightly into my beingYou belong here my child of sorrowMaybe we’ll weep togetherCrying out the pent-up brokennessOr laugh until our sides acheI’m finally here sweet darlingI love you and you’re worthy of itLet’s walk togetherReclaim the broken kid insideLet’s make the little fellow welcomeChild of sorrow no more.You can find Mo at: @mocope on InstagramTo stay in the loop on future episodes and get more from Stacy, visit: www.stacygissal.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacygissal/

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