I intend to shed all illusions I have about myself. To see the raw, naked truth about my current inner state. This is the price I will pay to have the life I want.
This final piece shifts from ideas into something more personal and direct: intention. Instead of explaining the path, it offers a way to step onto it—through a deeply honest, no-shortcuts kind of prayer.
At its core, this is about commitment. Not just wanting a better life, but being willing to face whatever stands in the way of it, especially within ourselves.
The prayer moves through a series of clear, grounded intentions: to see the truth about ourselves, to take responsibility for our experiences, and to stop avoiding discomfort. It names the usual suspects—pride, fear, self-will, avoidance—and asks for the strength to face them without hiding or softening the edges.
What stands out is the balance between effort and trust. There’s a willingness to do the work, paired with a recognition that guidance and support are also needed.
It also reframes pain in a practical way—not as something to escape, but as something that leads somewhere meaningful when we’re willing to feel it honestly. The tone isn’t heavy; it’s steady and sincere.
The takeaway feels simple: real change starts with a clear, wholehearted “yes” to the process.
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.
