Why does uncertainty so quickly turn into something is wrong?
In this episode of The Gates in Real Life, we explore Gate 36 in Human Design and Gene Key 36 – the Gate of Crisis – and the journey from the shadow of Turbulence, to the gift of Humanity, to the Siddhi of Compassion.
We talk about why humans can be strangely drawn to drama (hello, reality TV), how uncertainty activates the nervous system, and what happens when we mistake discomfort for danger.
We also bring Gate 36 into business: the urge to abandon something when it gets uncomfortable, assuming a setback means something isn’t working, and how the story we tell ourselves about uncertainty can completely change the decisions we make.
Along the way, we explore emotional maturity, victim mentality versus personal agency, failure, dark nights of the soul, and why some of our most difficult experiences can ultimately become catalysts for growth and compassion.
The goal isn’t necessarily to eliminate turbulence, but to how to move through it without automatically turning it into a crisis.
What if the thing that feels like it’s happening to you could somehow be happening for you?
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Melissa’s Offerings:
If this conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more inside my Substack, Remembering Who You Are… where Human Design meets business, personal growth, and the deeper work of living in alignment with who you already are. https://substack.com/@melissanaslund
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Heidi’s Offerings:
Come join me on Substack, where I explore the middle path between business success and well-being for heart-led biz owners: substack.com/@servicewithsoul.
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