25-13. My 500th show

March 31, 2025April 2, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from April 1st

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, everybody. Welcome back to another edition of Sara’s View of Life right here on selfdiscoverywisdom.org. I’m your host, Sara Troy. This episode marks my 500th show. I’ve been doing Sara’s View of Life for twelve years now, and this is my 500th episode. Of course, I’ve done many, many other shows interviewing other people, but Sara’s View of Life is just me—my perspective, my point of view.

Well, let’s take a look back. When I first started, the show was called Ask Sara, and I was hoping people would interact with me—ask questions and share topics I could talk about. But that didn’t quite happen. So, it evolved into Sara’s View of Life because I also had a program by that name, which focused on assessing your two colors, astrology, numerology, Chineseology, and the continuity between them all—compiling your personality traits to help you understand who you are, why you are, and how you interact with the world. It reveals why people perceive you a certain way, highlights your strengths, and acknowledges your challenges. I still offer that—now and again—you can find it at sarah.com. But podcasting, writing books, and producing other content has taken precedence.

I recently did a show on youth, which is a topic very close to my heart, especially as I produced Our Forgotten Children, a book focused on how we’re not truly serving our youth and how the system must evolve to support them better. Why do I do what I do? Because I interview people who are making a real difference in the world—people who educate, empower, and illuminate us. And I love it. I love the people I meet. Just recently, I did a show on AI and medicine, exploring how artificial intelligence can support doctors and medical practitioners—not just with paperwork but by gathering and assessing patient information in one place. Imagine having an accident and being rushed into an ER anywhere in the world—AI could help them instantly access your history, potentially saving your life and a great deal of time for the doctors. The benefits are immense.

I also love the shows where authors come on to share their books, or guests introduce programs that help people with health, mental well-being, business, raising children, music, and even support for veterans—you name it. But this particular episode is just me. My thoughts, my reflections. I always have something to share each week, so many different perspectives—500 of them now! And that’s just on my current network. I did many more on a previous network, but sadly, the host didn’t save those episodes and took them down. I no longer have access to them.

So let’s reflect. Across these 500 shows, everything I’ve shared comes from the heart. It all stems from a desire for humanity to rise into a higher state of consciousness. It’s rooted in the challenges we face—challenges I’ve faced myself. I’ve been completely open about my struggles, whether physical, mental, or spiritual. There have been many times I’ve battled through it, and I’ve shared how I felt in those moments. But for me, it’s always about more than just naming the problem—it’s about looking at what we can do about it. It’s always about, “What can we do?”

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25-12. Empower Our Youth

March 24, 2025March 23, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from March 18th

This week, I’m going to be talking about our youth.

I’ve done many shows on children—catching them young, nurturing their gifts, and showing them how to use those gifts to serve humanity and the planet. I have spoken about my brother Sam Hawksmore’s and his books, which dive into the youth journeys of self-love, resilience, and discovery. These stories have always liberated me, offering a youthful perspective while teaching profound lessons about today’s reality.

But when we look at our youth today, we see so many feeling lost. And who can blame them? They are growing up in a world filled with political conflicts, wars, and power struggles where leaders have forgotten their purpose—to serve the people. Many opportunities are vanishing, and the doors previous generations fought to open are now closing again.

History has shown us that marginalized communities, especially African Americans, have overcome immense obstacles to contribute to society. Each generation worked to create a better future, but today, we see those gains threatened. Brilliant voices are being silenced, networks are bowing to political pressure, and society is regressing instead of progressing.

To those being shut out—start your own. Build your own networks, platforms, and communities. Do not wait for permission to be heard. We, the people, need you. Our youth must understand they are not bound by the broken systems we inherited. They have the power to carve a new path.

Our world is in disarray. Many leaders cling to outdated ideologies, resisting progress. Our youth must realize that their future isn’t about fitting into a system that no longer works—it’s about creating one that does. They must build networks of like-minded peers, seek mentors, and claim their own spaces.

Now more than ever, knowledge is power. When people think critically, they become difficult to manipulate. That is why intellectual voices are being suppressed—because an informed society cannot be controlled. We must fight this battle, not with weapons, but with awareness, integrity, and conviction.

To every young person feeling uncertain about the future—know this: You are the architects of tomorrow. If the path before you is broken, create a new one. Find those who share your vision, build together, and refuse to accept imposed limitations.

Let’s teach our children that community, compassion, and intelligence are far more powerful than greed and division. Let’s raise them with the confidence to challenge injustice and the wisdom to navigate it effectively. Let’s encourage them to be creators, innovators, and leaders who operate with love and integrity.

We do not need another war—economic, physical, or ideological. We need a revolution of consciousness, one that values humanity over power and unity over division. The answer lies in our youth.

To parents and grandparents—talk with your children. Teach them kindness, respect, and the power they hold within. Encourage them to think critically and to listen—not just to respond but to truly understand.

Our world needs empowered youth, and it’s our responsibility to nurture and support them. Let’s apologize for the mess we’ve left them and commit to guiding them toward a brighter future. Let’s remind them that hope is not lost because they are the hope.

Until next time, let’s keep the conversation going. Our children’s future depends on it.

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25-11. What is Home?

March 17, 2025March 16, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Saras View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from March 25th

What Does Home Mean to You?

Home is more than just four walls and a roof—it is a feeling, a sanctuary, a place where we hope to find security, warmth, safety, and love. But home is not just about a physical space; it is about the energy within it, the sense of belonging, and the peace it brings.

For me, home is my refuge, my sacred space where I can be fully myself without fear, expectation, or the weight of others’ demands. It is a place of deep exhalation where I can simply be, where I don’t have to shape myself to fit someone else’s mold. At last, I have a place of peace, where I move at my own rhythm, free to express, free to exist, without the need to apologize for who I am or what I choose to do.

It wasn’t always this way. In the 1970s, I lived alone for a time, but most of my life, I shared my home with others. And while companionship can bring joy, I often found myself adjusting, accommodating, worrying—wondering if I was doing enough, if I was upsetting someone, if my presence was a burden rather than a comfort. But in all that people-pleasing, I rarely found true peace of mind.

Now, I understand that home is not just about the people within it—it is about how we feel within ourselves in that space. A true home should nurture, not confine. It should embrace us, not demand from us. It should be a reflection of our inner sanctuary, where we can breathe freely, knowing that we are enough just as we are.

So many of us share our homes with others—parents, siblings, extended family, lovers, friends—but within those walls, are we truly allowed to be ourselves? Do we feel safe, not just physically, but emotionally? Does the space we call home offer us the freedom to express, to breathe, to exist without judgment?

For some, home is a place of warmth and unconditional acceptance, a foundation of love where they are seen and valued for who they truly are. But for others, home can feel like a cage, a space filled with unspoken expectations, demands, and the weight of needing to conform. We adjust, we compromise, we tread carefully, hoping not to disrupt the balance. In doing so, we sometimes lose ourselves, prioritizing the comfort of others over our own sense of peace.

But isn’t home meant to be our sanctuary? A place where we can exist as we are, without fear of rejection or reprimand? Too often, we measure our worth within a shared space by how well we fit in rather than by how free we feel within it.

True home, whether shared or solitary, should be a place of belonging—a space where we can lay down our masks, exhale deeply, and know that we are safe, accepted, and whole.

So many homes are being torn apart—by war, displacement, fires, floods, and the pain of separation. The physical structures we once relied on for shelter and familiarity can be taken from us in an instant. When home is no longer a place we can return to, where do we go? How do we find that sense of safety, of belonging, when everything around us has been uprooted?

The answer lies in something deeper than bricks and mortar. Home must become something we carry within us.

A true home is not just a physical space; it is a feeling, a presence, an inner sanctuary that remains, even when the external world shifts beyond our control. It is in the way we hold ourselves, in the small rituals that ground us, in the memories and love we carry forward. It is in the moments of stillness, where we remind ourselves that no matter where we are, we are not lost—we are simply in transition.

Finding home within ourselves starts with reclaiming our inner peace.

Breath: A deep inhale, a slow exhale. A reminder that, despite the chaos, you are still here.
Gratitude: Not for what has been lost but for what remains—the kindness of a stranger, the embrace of a loved one, the resilience within you.
NOT LACKAtude: When we step into lack, everything feels less around us. Let go of what you think you need and embrace what you have.
Connection: Home is often found in people rather than places. It is in the relationships we nurture, the warmth of shared laughter, and the support that reminds us we are not alone.
Purpose: Even in loss, we can find meaning. How can we rebuild not just our external home but our sense of belonging? How can we create safety within ourselves so that no matter where life takes us, we remain anchored in who we are?

To find home within is to trust that even when the walls crumble, the foundation of your spirit remains unshaken. It is knowing that while life may scatter us, home is never truly lost—it transforms, it adapts, and it waits for us in the places we least expect.

So ask yourself: If home is not a place, but a feeling, where do you find yours?

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25-10. Sara’s Avatar Self

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from March 11th

Over the years, people have made Avatars of my image. I have been having fun with Chat CPT on what they think I look like based on our conversations. Here, I share them and ask you which one do you think is me.

So, I thought I’d have a little fun this week. I have had a few avatars done of me throughout my life. Many years ago, I had a wonderful one created by Daryl Stevenson, whom I interviewed. He’s a caricaturist, and he captured me at a time when I was still blonde. Someone else did one for me as well, though I’m afraid I can’t remember exactly who it was. That one had me with short hair, kind of gray, and looking a little bit dowdy.

Then, I had ChatGPT generate a picture of me. I provided a picture of myself during an interview, with my hair the way it is now. It came up with one that looks a lot younger than I am, but with gray hair. The reason I like this one is that, even though my face appears younger than my 70 years, it really captures the essence of me.

I am an old soul, one who has traveled through countless lifetimes, gathering wisdom from the echoes of ages past. My essence carries the depth of experience, the whispers of ancient knowledge, and the understanding that comes only from having walked many paths. And yet, within me, there still lives the unbridled spirit of a child—free, untamed, and ever hopeful.

I dance with wonder, my heart alight with the belief that possibilities are endless, that dreams are not just fleeting thoughts but seeds waiting to bloom. I embrace life with passion, with the same wide-eyed curiosity I have always carried, knowing that each new day is a canvas, ready to be painted with bold strokes of adventure, love, and discovery. Though time may have shaped me, it has never dimmed my fire; instead, it has refined it, making it burn ever brighter.

Done by DARYL STEPHENSON, who I have interviewed in the past.

How someone saw me, when I had short hair.

What Chat CPT did for me.

I resonate with this one, it captures my youthful spirit.

Here’s an artistic interpretation of you, capturing your wisdom, warmth, and visionary spirit. I incorporated autumn hues in your hair, a golden aura, and symbols of your storytelling and podcasting work. Chat ?

Here’s another version, capturing your soulful presence in a cozy setting, surrounded by the warmth of autumn and the essence of your storytelling work. Let me know if you’d like any adjustments or another variation! ?

Chat.

Here’s your portrait with striking blue eyes, radiating wisdom and warmth in your storytelling setting. Let me know if you’d like any other refinements! ?

Here’s an artistic interpretation of what I see based on your image! It captures your vibrational energy, wisdom, and passion for storytelling.

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25-09. Spirit Talk

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from March 4th

I had a wonderful conversation with a gentleman called Nigel Henry yesterday. We were talking about angels—who they are, what they are, what percentage of them are of the human race, and what their job is here. A lot of people think angels are just beings with wings floating in the universe. But angels are here on Earth, taking many different forms. They are among us, protecting and guiding those who do their work here.

I don’t consider myself an angel. I consider myself someone committed—someone who, for thousands of years and through many lifetimes, has sought to ignite the hearts, souls, and spirits of the human race. My purpose is to connect people to the divine, to wisdom, to love, and to the exuberance of the universe. I am here to help channel what people need to know when they need to know it. That has always been my role, no matter what human form I have taken. In this lifetime, I am finally able to say, “I am this,” without fear of persecution. While there may still be ridicule from those who don’t understand, at least I no longer fear being burned at the stake.

We are meant to tap into universal wisdom and love, to embrace the godlike essence that is within us. We are made up of the universe itself, extensions of its wisdom, and this knowledge is always accessible. But too often, the human intellect gets in the way, preventing us from allowing our spirit to download this wisdom. Why is it so difficult to do this? One of the biggest problems is that we are human beings—but we focus too much on the “human” and forget the “being.”

The “being” is the essence of illumination, the understanding of what, why, and when. The human is the vessel having this experience, learning to tap into wisdom to understand its meaningful purpose in this lifetime. My meaningful purpose has always been to ignite hearts and souls, though I am sure there have been lifetimes where I went astray. Even in this lifetime, I have struggled. I grew up as a spirit who saw things, felt things, and carried wisdom beyond my years, yet I did not comprehend what that wisdom meant.

At the same time, I was trying to fit in. I didn’t want to be different, yet I couldn’t help but be different, because different was what I was. I wasn’t here to be part of the pack or even to lead the pack. I was here to open up the pack to the possibilities that lay before them. One never knows what those possibilities could be, and that is the excitement of the human experience—exploring what our human and spiritual essence can accomplish, achieve, and create.

When we allow ourselves to explore and embrace this connection, we begin to understand the meaning of life—our personal meaning of life. As Nigel pointed out, there are very few of us in the human population who are here to press the right buttons, switch on the right lights, and ignite the hearts and souls of others. The vast majority of people are not yet ready for this, but many others are waking up.

As much as I would love to exist in a higher dimension, where I feel at peace, fortified, painless, and in truth, I am here on Earth at the bridge of the fourth and fifth dimensions. My purpose is to show people the path forward, to help them tap into their higher selves, and to demonstrate that being a “human being” is about more than just existing—it is about truly being. No matter what roles I have played in life—restaurateur, shop owner, DJ, tech investor—the goal has always been the same: to help elevate humanity to its highest potential.

People have always been drawn to me, not because I invited them, but because they needed the information I could share. It has never been about human intellect, but about spiritual intellect—the divine knowingness that downloads into my soul, which I then share when the moment is right. I have always been there for people at the time and space they needed it, even without deliberate intention.

One of the things I love most is seeing people come to life—discovering themselves, rising up to a higher level, and embracing life with love, exuberance, and purpose. My platform now allows me to interview people who have made this journey, stepped into enlightenment, and become beacons of light for others. These people are here to help those who are ready to transition into higher awareness.

Yet, as we discussed, this journey can be lonely. People pass through me on their way to enlightenment, and while it is wonderful to be part of their path, it can feel isolating. I am not part of the pack; I am the conductor of the orchestra, bringing together musicians with the same energy, passion, and love so that they can create harmonious music. But it is not my music—it is theirs. I simply help them share it with the world.

It is important to recognize the angels, the lightworkers, and the healers among us—those who ignite and uplift others. Most of them walk a lonely path, not because they are truly alone, but because their role is to guide others forward. I have been alone all my life, but I am not lonely. I have learned to embrace myself, let go of expectations, and enjoy my own company. My grandchildren are a source of pure love and joy, untouched by the contamination of societal expectations. When I am with them, I am reminded of the purity of the soul.

If you are feeling unseen or unheard, or if your soul is not being nurtured, reach out—hug a child, embrace a pet, connect with the natural world. These beings resonate on the level of pure love and can help rejuvenate your spirit. If you are a lightworker, take care of yourself, too. Give yourself time to recharge, to do what lifts you up. For me, that is music, nature, and witnessing acts of kindness.

This world needs more love, more empathy, more connection. The more of us who step into our heart, soul, and spirit, the more we become the healing force that transforms this planet. My shows are here to help you on this journey—to introduce you to people who can guide, support, and inspire you. So listen, learn, and apply. There is no quick fix, no magic pill—only the willingness to walk the path and embrace the journey.

So rise up—not in anger, but in love, kindness, and compassion. Open up, receive, and elevate. Because this higher plane of existence is far more peaceful, productive, and fulfilling than the lower one. We are here to support each other, and I am here to help guide the way.

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