The Jim Fortin Podcast

Jim Fortin

  • 35 minutes 29 seconds
    Ep 351: Conversations with a Sorcerer: What an Altar Really Is and Why You Should Have One

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    In today’s episode, I’m diving into the concept of altars - what they really are and why they’re powerful tools for personal and spiritual growth. Often misunderstood as purely religious, altars are, in fact, energetic portals and sacred spaces for intention, manifestation, and connection. I’ll share insights from Don Xavier, about how altars function and how you can create one that reflects your personal energy and intentions. 

    We’ll also explore the significance of offerings, the role of cosmology in altar practices, and how these sacred spaces can serve as tools for gratitude, reciprocity, and transformation. Whether you’re new to the concept or have been working with altars for years, this episode will give you actionable insights to deepen your connection to energy and manifestation. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • The Purpose of Altars (01:09): Why altars are not about religion but are energetic tools for intention, gratitude, and manifestation. 
    • Creating a Sacred Space (07:47): Practical advice on setting up your altar with offerings that align with your energy and intentions. 
    • Altars as Portals (05:54): How altars act as energetic portals, allowing access to invisible realms and supporting personal growth. 
    • Offerings and Reciprocity (12:02): The role of gratitude and Ayni (sacred reciprocity) in maintaining the energetic flow of your altar. 
    • Energetic Boundaries (21:33): Why respecting and protecting your altar space is vital for preserving its energy and power. 


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway: An altar is not religious; it’s a sacred, energetic portal for intention, gratitude, and manifestation. Treat it with reverence, make heartfelt offerings, and use it as a space to connect with your higher intentions and personal growth. 


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    18 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 36 minutes 49 seconds
    Ep 350: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Real Love Never Dies

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    In today’s episode, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Don Xavier about the true meaning of love. We dive deep into what real, unconditional love is, how it differs from conditional love, and how these concepts connect to the idea of twin flames. 


    I’ll also share personal stories and lessons I’ve learned along the way, including how relationships offer us the opportunity to grow spiritually, why communication is so essential, and how to recognize the difference between real love and superficial expectations. If you’ve ever wondered what it means to experience real love or to meet your twin flame, you’ll want to tune in. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • The Essence of Real Love (01:24): The distinction between real, unconditional love and superficial, conditional love, and why true love never dies. 
    • Understanding Twin Flames (07:47): Insights into what a twin flame truly is and how it connects to the spiritual and emotional dynamics of love. 
    • Letting Go of Superficiality (12:31): The pitfalls of focusing on external attributes in relationships and how to recognize deeper emotional and spiritual connections. 
    • The Role of Communication (17:10): Why effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship and how it fosters personal and spiritual growth. 
    • Twin Flames and Growth (24:49): How twin flames challenge us to grow spiritually and emotionally, acting as mirrors for self-awareness and personal transformation. 


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway: Real love is unconditional. Take some time to think about the conditions you might be placing on relationships - whether it’s about physical appearance, financial status, or emotional expectations. Are those conditions holding you back from experiencing real love? When you let go of those limitations, you open yourself to deeper, more meaningful connections. 


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    Jim Fortin

    11 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 8 seconds
    Ep 349: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Are People and Your Ego Drying You Out?

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    In today’s episode, I’ll explore how ego gratification can leave you emotionally, physically, and energetically drained. Inspired by a conversation I had with my brother-in-law and sorcerer, Don Xavier, I dive into the ways people manipulate us by feeding our egos and how we allow it to happen without even realizing it. 

    I’ll share insights from shamans, lessons from quantum physics, and Albert Einstein’s fascinating journey from being driven by ego to awakening his consciousness. Plus, I’ll give you practical tips on conserving your energy and breaking free from toxic ego dynamics. 

    If you’ve ever felt exhausted after interactions with certain people or wondered how to better protect your energy, this episode is for you. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • The Ego-Energy Connection (02:49): How feeding your ego allows others to drain your energy and the profound effects it has on your emotional and physical well-being. 
    • Shamanic Wisdom (06:12): Lessons from shamans on conserving energy and the importance of quieting the mind to maintain spiritual and physical balance. 
    • Einstein’s Transformation (25:45): How Albert Einstein shifted from ego-driven behavior to understanding dimensions and consciousness, preserving his life force in the process. 
    • The Trap of Ego Gratification (10:49): Why accepting ego strokes from others leads to toxic dynamics and leaves you feeling drained and unfulfilled. 
    • The Role of Self-Awareness (13:12): Practical steps to recognize when you’re allowing your ego to take over and how to create boundaries to protect your energy. 
    • Energy and Frequency (20:51): The connection between emotions, frequency, and the physical body - and how these concepts tie into quantum physics and personal growth. 


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway: When you learn to manage your ego, you conserve your energy. Notice how interactions impact your energy - are people leaving you drained or fulfilled? By creating boundaries and fostering self-awareness, you protect your well-being and step into true personal growth. 


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    Jim Fortin 

    4 December 2024, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 39 seconds
    Ep 348: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Living in Zero Point, Part Two

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    In today’s episode, I’ll continue our deep dive into the concepts of zero point and the powerful truths shared by Don Xavier. Picking up where we left off, I’ll explore why people get sick, how emotions and frequencies impact your life, and the lies we’ve been taught since childhood that keep us stuck. This is a conversation about uncovering the beliefs that no longer serve us and stepping into a state of unconditional love and balance. 

    We’ll dig into the emotional and physical consequences of carrying anger, fear, and resentment, and I’ll explain how these frequencies linger and shape your experiences. If you’re ready to reflect on your past, embrace healing, and create true transformation by living in zero point, this episode is for you. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • The Lies We Live By (00:51): How cultural, familial and societal beliefs shape our perceptions of good and bad - and why it’s essential to break free from these conditioned lies. 
    • The Emotional Impact of Lies (03:17): Understanding how negative emotions, rooted in false beliefs, continue to travel and impact your physical and emotional well-being. 
    • Zero Point and Healing (05:12): Why returning to a state of unconditional love and neutrality is the key to personal transformation and emotional balance.  
    • Frequencies and the Body (12:55): The impact of emotions like anger, resentment, and love on your physical systems - your endocrine, immune systems, and beyond. 
    • Letting Go of the Past (15:05): Why clinging to past emotions creates toxicity in your life and how releasing them allows for true healing and growth.   


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway: Reflect on the lies you’ve been taught, and how they’ve shaped your emotions, beliefs, and behaviors. True healing and transformation come from aligning with the truth of who you are and releasing what no longer serves you. Ask yourself:  

    • What stories or beliefs are you still living by that no longer serve you? 
    • How can you consciously choose love and balance to rewrite these narratives? 


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    27 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 26 minutes 17 seconds
    Ep 347: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Living in Zero Point

    In today’s episode, I’ll continue the “Conversations with a Sorcerer” series with a powerful exploration of zero point - a state of balance and neutrality that connects us to our true potential for self-healing, personal growth, and authentic well-being. Building on a conversation from 2019 with Don Xavier, I dive into transformative insights about the origins of illness, the hidden impacts of our emotions, and how our frequencies directly influence our health and life experiences. This episode challenges conventional views on sickness and wellness, inviting you to consider how beliefs, emotions, and attachments to fear or anger may create discord in your life. 

    I’ll also unpack how emotions like anger, resentment, and fear carry frequencies that can linger within us, shaping not only our mental state but also our physical health over time. We’ll then discuss the concept of zero point as a state of alignment and humility, where we release the lies we've unconsciously lived by and step into a place of clarity and balance. Whether you’re dealing with illness, seeking personal growth, or simply wanting to deepen your understanding of self-healing, this episode offers practical insights and a new perspective on living in harmony with ourselves and our surroundings. 

    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • The Concept of Zero Point (02:06): What “living in zero point” means, and how it offers a path to balance, humility, and lasting well-being. 
    • Understanding Illness as Frequency (04:17): Why Don Xavier believes there’s no such thing as illness, and how emotions and frequencies play a role in our health. 
    • The Power of Emotions and Sound (06:44): How emotions like anger and fear create frequencies that linger in our lives, impacting our physical and mental health. 
    • Healing Through Self-Awareness (10:26): Recognizing and shifting our emotions to foster self-healing and prevent emotional residue from controlling our health. 
    • The Lies We Live By (15:44): How to identify the invisible beliefs we inherit and carry, often limiting our true potential for personal growth and authentic living. 

    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 

    Transformational Takeaway: Reflect on what lies you might unknowingly be living by - beliefs that no longer serve you and limit your growth. Recognizing and releasing these beliefs can be the first step toward achieving personal freedom and living in alignment with your true self. 

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    20 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 27 seconds
    Ep 346: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Escaping Your Biggest Enemy - Part Two

    In today’s episode, I’ll continue exploring the profound impact of attachments and why learning to let go is a key to personal growth and true freedom. Building on last week’s conversation, I dive deeper into the idea that everything in life - people, relationships, material things, and even our own beliefs - is temporary. By fully grasping the impermanence of all things, we begin to understand how our attachments can hold us back from experiencing a more fulfilling and joyful life. 

    Throughout this episode, I share personal stories of missed opportunities, valuable lessons, and the ways attachments and fears have affected my own journey. You’ll hear how even seemingly small attachments can have a powerful impact on our happiness and decision-making, and why our attachments to comfort and security often keep us from taking meaningful steps forward. 

    I’ll also offer insights into the balance of caring deeply without being controlled by our attachments. By cultivating non-attachment, we free ourselves to live more authentically, embracing each moment without being weighed down by the need to cling or control. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to release what no longer serves us, so we can live with greater peace, power, and presence. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • Letting Go of Attachments (00:46): Why releasing attachments to people, places, and things allows us to live more freely and fully. 
    • Fear as an Attachment (01:30): Understanding how we can be attached to fear and how this attachment limits our potential. 
    • The Cost of Attachment (05:07): Real-life examples that reveal the heavy price of staying attached to familiar yet limiting beliefs and situations. 
    • Transforming Attachments into Empowerment (12:16): How to consciously choose attachments that support personal growth and fulfillment, rather than those that drain energy and joy. 
    • Balancing Care and Non-Attachment (20:40): Finding the balance between caring deeply yet remaining unattached to outcomes.


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway: When you can be completely at peace with both having something and not having it, you free yourself from the grip of attachment. This balance opens up a pathway to true spiritual evolution, allowing you to live a life rooted in choice rather than control. By releasing the fear of loss, you unlock a deeper sense of inner peace and create the space for joy, fulfillment, and authentic power. Embracing non-attachment isn’t about detachment from life—it’s about finding freedom within it. 


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    13 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 50 seconds
    Ep 345: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Escaping Your Biggest Enemy

    In today’s episode, I’ll dive deep into the topic of fear and attachments - the hidden enemies that create suffering and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Based on a powerful dream conversation with Don Xavier, I share insights on how attachments to people, things, and ideas keep us locked in fear and away from the life lessons that help us grow. 

    I’ll also explain how Shamans use dream time to communicate beyond the physical realm, allowing wisdom to be shared in ways we may not typically expect. Together, we explore the root of attachment and its power to dictate our emotional experiences.  

    From today’s episode you’ll learn practical steps for loosening these attachments and letting go of the fear that controls us. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • Understanding Attachments as Your Biggest Enemy (01:27): How attachments bring fear, suffering, and keep us from joy. 
    • The Shamanic Power of Dream Time (04:18): Insights on how Shamans, like Don 
    • Xavier, use dream time to share guidance and wisdom. 
    • The Link Between Attachment and Suffering (06:46): How letting go of attachment can lead to profound personal growth and transformation. 
    • Practical Tips for Identifying Your Attachments (11:41): Learn how to become aware of the attachments in your life, and the negative patterns they create. 
    • Learning to Let Go (20:16): Steps to start loosening attachments to find freedom, personal power, and greater inner peace. 


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway: 

    When we release our attachments, we not only free ourselves from fear and suffering but also open the door to true self-awareness and inner peace. By loosening the grip of attachment, we empower ourselves to live a life driven by choice rather than control. 


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    6 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 32 seconds
    Ep 344: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Experiencing Incredible Well-Being

    In today’s episode, I take you on a journey to experience profound well-being by connecting with the Sacred Heart, also known as Christ Consciousness. This episode draws from a conversation I had with Don Xavier on May 8, 2021, where we explored the concept of the Sacred Heart, its divine connection to higher consciousness, and how it acts as a powerful source of spiritual growth, healing, and inner peace. 

    During this conversation, we also discussed the ancient Incan principle of Ayni - sacred reciprocity - and how giving from the Sacred Heart, rather than just from the mind or physical heart, has the power to transform our lives and those around us. I share how this form of giving, when done with pure intention, leads to incredible spiritual and material abundance. 

    I’ll also introduce a practical heart-mind connection exercise that helps align the physical and Sacred Heart, which not only supports emotional healing but also unlocks an expanded state of spiritual awareness and well-being. This exercise connects us to the divine consciousness of Pachamama (Mother Earth), enabling profound healing and transformation in all aspects of life.  


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • Sacred Heart & Christ Consciousness (01:32): Discover how the Sacred Heart, as a representation of divine consciousness, elevates our spiritual growth and well-being. 
    • Two Hearts - Physical and Sacred (07:29): The distinction between the physical heart and the ethereal Sacred Heart, and how both work together to enhance healing. 
    • The Power of Ayni (14:52): Explore the principle of sacred reciprocity (Ayni) and learn why giving from the Sacred Heart has a transformative effect on your life. 
    • The Heart-Mind Connection (36:17): This exercise will align your consciousness, promote healing, and foster deeper spiritual awareness. 


    Listen, apply, and enjoy! 


    Transformational Takeaway:[Text Wrapping Break]When we give from the Sacred Heart, free of expectations, we align ourselves with divine consciousness and open the door to profound healing, spiritual growth, and abundance. Practicing the heart-mind connection daily deepens our bond with the divine and unlocks the potential for true inner peace and well-being. 


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    30 October 2024, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 3 seconds
    Ep 343: Conversations with a Sorcerer: You Are a Sorcerer… But…

    In today’s episode, we dive deeper into the Conversations with a Sorcerer series by exploring a profound idea—that each one of us is a sorcerer, whether we recognize it or not. Far from the stereotypical notion of magic, sorcery in this context is about something much deeper: tapping into the source of all creation, understanding the universal forces that govern our lives, and realizing that we all have the ability to shape our reality in alignment with these forces.

    I’ll take you through my personal journey, including the life-altering moment I met Don Xavier, a powerful shaman and sorcerer who has not only guided my spiritual path but transformed my entire perspective on life. Don Xavier's journey is equally extraordinary. He was trained by another legendary sorcerer, Don Juan Matus, through a series of deeply spiritual and challenging events that seemed to be ‘written in the stars.’ This powerful connection is not just about their journey but is also about ours. The fact that you are listening to this episode is no coincidence—our paths are crossing because, just like Don Xavier and I, we are all part of a much larger plan.


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

    • You Are a Sorcerer (02:03): Understanding sorcery as a connection to the source of all creation, and how you already possess this power within.
    • My Journey to Meeting Don Xavier (05:45): The life-changing story of how I met Don Xavier and how that encounter changed my life.
    • Destiny and Spiritual Alignment (08:10): The idea that our paths, including you finding this podcast, are part of a greater plan written in the stars.
    • Don Xavier’s Intense Apprenticeship (12:30): The extraordinary spiritual challenges that Don Xavier faced under the guidance of Don Juan Matus, shaping his path as a sorcerer.
    • Tapping into Source Energy (19:20): How recognizing your connection to source can unlock your ability to manifest, heal, and transform your life.


    Listen, apply, and enjoy!


    Transformational Takeaway:

    You are a sorcerer because you are from source. To connect with your true power, you must let go of ego, self-importance, and material distractions. Aligning with source allows you to experience spiritual growth and transformation.


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    23 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 33 seconds
    Ep 342: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Life Lessons, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Part Two

    In today’s episode, I continue building on the themes of life lessons, letting go, and personal healing, diving deeper into how these elements shape our spiritual and emotional journey. We explore the profound importance of releasing emotional burdens, which often stem from both good and painful experiences.

    Don Xavier teaches that these experiences are meant to guide us, yet unresolved grief and emotional toxicity can keep us trapped in the past, preventing us from living fully in the present. One powerful analogy Don Xavier shares is the “bag of rocks”—how many of us carry the heavy weight of our past experiences like a sack full of rocks on our shoulders. This emotional burden holds us back, making it impossible to move forward with lightness and freedom. By letting go of these rocks, we can free ourselves from the unnecessary weight and open up to the lessons and growth each experience brings. 

    We’ll dive into the concept of self-healing and the role of therapy as a guide rather than a solution. Don Xavier emphasizes that true healing comes from within, encouraging us to stop relying on external sources to "fix" us. The bag of rocks metaphor ties into this idea—no one else can take that burden off our shoulders; we must make the conscious decision to release it ourselves. We also explore the dangers of self-judgment and comparison, which block our path to happiness and transformation. By letting go of the past and its emotional weight, we create space for healing, personal growth, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • Life Lessons and Letting Go (02:51): How the good, the bad, and the ugly of life teach us valuable lessons for personal growth. 
    • Healing from Within (06:10): Why no one can heal you unless you're willing to heal yourself. 
    • The Power of Observation (11:29): How observing people without judgment helps you grow in wisdom and compassion. 
    • Self-Acceptance and Happiness (17:20): How embracing who you are paves the way for true emotional well-being and happiness. 
    • Letting Go of Past Baggage (23:01): The metaphor of carrying a bag of rocks, representing the emotional weight we hold onto, and how to release it. 


    Transformational Takeaway: 

    To experience happiness and peace, you must let go of the emotional baggage from your past and embrace self-acceptance. The power to heal and grow lies within you, and by learning these lessons, you can transform your life from the inside out. 


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    16 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 57 seconds
    Ep 341: Conversations with a Sorcerer: Life Lessons, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    In today’s episode, I’ll share snippets from a powerful conversation I had with Don Xavier in 2023, where we discussed life lessons, letting go, and the importance of recognizing the blessings in every experience. Whether it’s a painful event or something we perceive as good, everything that happens in life is a lesson designed for personal growth and spiritual evolution. 

    During our conversation, Don Xavier emphasized how lessons will repeat until we learn them, and he also shared profound insights on death, grief, and healing. We explored the concept of death not as an ending but as a transition, and how letting go of grief can free us from holding on to toxic emotions. If you’ve been holding onto things from your past or feel weighed down by grief or pain, this episode will resonate deeply with you. 

    We’ll also talk about the role of therapy and why many people get stuck in their struggles. When we don’t learn our lessons, we end up repeating them, but there is a way to break free and truly grow. 


    What You’ll Discover in This Episode: 

    • Life Lessons and Personal Growth (01:30): Why everything that happens to us, whether good or bad, is an important life lesson. 
    • The Toxicity of Holding Onto Grief (05:47): How unresolved grief can create emotional toxicity and block your healing. 
    • Transition and Spirituality (10:54): Insights on how transition to another dimension is part of a larger spiritual journey and how spirituality plays a role in understanding life’s challenges. 
    • Letting Go for Healing (17:00): The power of letting go of past pain to heal and grow spiritually. 
    • Therapy and Self-Discovery (21:11): The role of therapy in our journey and how true self-discovery happens when we stop seeking external validation and start learning from within. 


    Transformational Takeaway: 

    Life’s lessons, whether good or painful, are all designed to help us grow spiritually. The sooner we learn to let go of the past and embrace the lessons, the faster we can evolve and experience true healing. The key is to see every experience as medicine for the soul, guiding us towards greater personal and spiritual growth. 


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    9 October 2024, 10:00 am
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