• Is it correct that birth, and time and form of death, are determined by an unchangeable destiny?
In this teaching from the Pathwork Guide, we explore the relationship between destiny, free will, and the timing of birth and death. Life is not governed by a single fixed plan, but by multiple possible paths, each shaped by the choices we make.
Different outcomes—whether fulfillment, partial growth, or avoidance—correspond to different life trajectories.
This episode reveals that even the timing and circumstances of death are not strictly predetermined, but can vary depending on how a life unfolds. A longer life is not necessarily a sign of greater success, nor is a shorter life a failure.
The deeper insight: destiny is flexible, not fixed. Our choices continuously shape the course and meaning of our lives.
Jill Loree is the founder of Phoenesse and a longtime student of the Pathwork teachings. She has studied the Pathwork Guide’s material since 1997 and completed four years of training to become a certified Pathwork Helper.
When she first encountered the Pathwork teachings, she described the experience as “walking through the doorway of an AA fourth step and finding the whole library.”
Through Phoenesse, Jill writes and teaches about personal transformation using the spiritual psychology found in the Pathwork lectures.
Her books present these teachings in clear, accessible language to help readers apply them in everyday life. Her work focuses on helping people move from the struggles of duality toward the peace of inner unity.
Raised in northern Wisconsin, Jill began her professional career in technical sales and marketing before discovering that her true calling lay in spiritual teaching and writing.
She lives in New York with her husband, Scott Wisler, who now works with her in sharing these teachings around the world.
