What if your spiritual practice doesn't have to look perfect?
In this episode of the Intentional Awakening Podcast, Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman explore creativity, perfectionism, expectations, vulnerability, and the importance of finding a spiritual practice that actually works for your life.
The conversation begins with an angel card called Creativity, encouraging us to move beyond preconceived thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and embrace our own unique expression.
From there, Kathy and Terrie discuss how easily spiritual practices can become rigid expectations. They share stories about people who feel guilty when they can't meditate, practice yoga, or follow a spiritual routine exactly as prescribed.
Terrie opens up about her own experience with perfectionism and how the pressure to practice "the right way" caused her to pull away from something she genuinely valued.
The hosts explore why perfect can become the enemy of done and why a practice should support your life rather than become another source of stress, guilt, or self-judgment.
They also discuss the importance of vulnerability within spiritual communities and question why spiritual teachers are sometimes placed on pedestals instead of being allowed to show their humanity.
Spiritual growth isn't always peaceful, positive, or "love and light." Sometimes it involves breakdowns, uncertainty, financial challenges, relationship changes, emotional struggles, and periods when you simply don't know what you're doing.
And that's okay.
You don't have to practice perfectly.
You don't have to follow someone else's path exactly.
You don't have to become a perfect version of yourself.
You can experiment. You can adapt. You can be flexible. You can find what works for you.
Ultimately, spirituality is a practice—not a performance.
If you've ever felt guilty for not doing enough, struggled with perfectionism, or wondered whether you're following your spiritual path "correctly," this conversation offers a powerful reminder:
There is no one right way to do it. Find what works for you.
🎙️ Intentional Awakening Podcast
Hosted by Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman
