Episode 10: Everything we need is within us with Mo Copeland

Welcome to the Evolve Beyond Limits Podcast with Stacy Gissal

Trigger 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 theology

Hang 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.pdf

 

My Child of Sorrow
I wasn’t there when you were born.
I didn’t squeeze you from between my thighs
Sweating and moaning and pushing.

I didn’t smile proudly at your arrival
I simply knew nothing of it since I wasn’t there
Oblivious living my own existence

I didn’t raise you or teach you
I didn’t form you into some version of myself
No presuppositions passed along

We didn’t play catch or chase
No tickle fights or bedtime stories told
You were not my child

I wasn’t there as you were broken
Bent under the weight of your difference
Shaped by a world of intolerance

Your fear and aloneness echoed
In lonely rooms, gymnasiums and prom dances
No one could hear the sound of it

But you stood, brave little fucker
You stood and lifted a finger to the world
Of people held captive by their notions

Your fear turned to rage
You came out of the closet swinging
Proving who your enemies were

Maybe you understood
What unconditional love feels like
Lucky one you were

Or perhaps you never got it
Never daring to dream you were worthy of such a gift
Giving up on acceptance

Maybe you settled for tolerance
For just not being battered and broken
But there’s hope yet

I wasn’t there then
But I am now and I love you dearly
I want to be your family

We are still different on the surface
But underneath our oneness lies quietly
A thermocline of warmer water

You are my son or daughter
Though in truth I’ve never gazed with love upon you
I imagine holding you

I wrap you in my long arms
Squeeze you tightly into my being
You belong here my child of sorrow

Maybe we’ll weep together
Crying out the pent-up brokenness
Or laugh until our sides ache

I’m finally here sweet darling
I love you and you’re worthy of it
Let’s walk together

Reclaim the broken kid inside
Let’s make the little fellow welcome
Child of sorrow no more.

You can find Mo at: @mocope on Instagram
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