Lessons from Kilimanjaro

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Mastering Inner Strength: Lessons from Kilimanjaro with Melinda Warnecke

 

The Power of Personal Transformation

Spiritual awakening often happens in ways we least expect. Sometimes, it arrives as a quiet realisation, and other times, it unfolds through profound, life-changing experiences. In this episode of Spiritual Awakening with Shaz, I had the privilege of speaking with Melinda Warnecke—an international speaker, master healer, and business coach. She has personally guided me in my business journey, and today, she shares an incredible story of personal transformation—her climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Melinda is known for her unique ability to bridge the gap between strategy and spirituality, helping people align their inner and outer worlds to create meaningful success.

This journey was more than just a physical feat; it became a profound spiritual initiation.

An Early Awakening: Discovering Intuition

Melinda’s spiritual journey started long before her climb. As a teenager growing up in rural Victoria, Australia, she had an early awareness of her intuitive abilities.

One of her first realisations occurred when she was around 14 years old, lying on a trampoline beneath the vast Australian sky. In that moment, she recognised that her thoughts were influencing her reality—a powerful realisation that she could manifest her desires simply through focused intention.

At first, this newfound awareness sparked fear. If she could bring her thoughts to life, what if she accidentally created something negative? This led to a struggle with self-doubt and uncertainty, which many intuitive individuals experience in their early years.

Like many of us, Melinda grew up in a household where spirituality and religious beliefs coexisted, sometimes in conflict. Her upbringing shaped her perspectives, and as she matured, she began to question the limitations placed on her understanding of energy, intuition, and personal power.

Climbing Kilimanjaro: A Spiritual and Physical Test

Fast-forward to 2023—Melinda found herself making an impulsive decision. She came across an email about an African safari tour, and without thinking, she booked it. It wasn’t until later that she realised the trip also included a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

This was a challenge she had not prepared for. Unlike professional climbers who train for months, Melinda went into the experience with minimal preparation, trusting that she would figure it out along the way.

From the first steps, she quickly realised this was more than just a physical challenge. Each day on the mountain stripped away layers of control, ego, and mental resistance.


The Dark Night of the Soul on Mount Kilimanjaro

By day two, reality set in. The climb became physically demanding, and the altitude took its toll. Oxygen levels dropped, digestion slowed, and exhaustion became overwhelming.

By day three, Melinda’s body began rejecting food—she could only stomach cucumber soup. She realised that this journey was testing her on every level.

The realisation hit hard—she was placing all her trust in external forces. She was waiting for the mountain, her guides, or the universe to decide whether she would make it to the summit.

This mirrored a deeper pattern in her life—giving away personal power to circumstances outside of her control.

She had to make a choice: Would she take full ownership of her journey, or would she continue handing over her power?


The Moment of Transformation

At 3:30 am on day five, everything changed. Unable to sleep, heart pounding from the high altitude, she realised she wasn’t using any of the spiritual tools she had mastered over the years.

She turned to a powerful breathwork technique—the Thousand Straws Breath, a practice from Dr Sue Morter’s Energy Codes.

As she focused on her breath, something remarkable happened.

The noise around her faded into silence. Her heart rate recalibrated. A deep inner stillness took over.

At that moment, she understood the truth—she had been looking outside for answers, but everything she needed was already within her.

From that point forward, the struggle shifted. Her body began to recover, she could stomach food again, and her focus became clear—she was going to summit.


Summiting Kilimanjaro: A New Level of Self-Belief

On summit day, breathing was nearly impossible, with only 30% oxygen at that altitude. Every step forward was a conscious decision to keep going.

When she reached the top at 5:30 am, witnessing the sunrise over Africa, every hardship leading up to that moment made sense.

She realised the power of surrender—letting go of external control had allowed her to take full control of her inner world.


Lessons from Mount Kilimanjaro

Melinda’s journey up Kilimanjaro reflects the challenges we all face in our spiritual awakening. We often look for guidance outside ourselves, waiting for permission, signs, or validation.

Yet, the truth is simple—we already have everything we need within us.

Here are some key lessons she learned:

1. Trust Yourself Completely

For years, Melinda had relied on external validation. The climb forced her to develop absolute trust in her body, mind, and soul.

2. Surrender is the Key to Control

Ironically, trying to control everything often creates more resistance. The real power comes from surrendering to the process and trusting the journey.

3. Pain is Temporary, but Growth is Permanent

The journey tested her physically and mentally, but pushing through the pain led to an unshakable sense of resilience and clarity.

4. We Are Stronger Than We Think

Most people quit before they realise how powerful they truly are. Pushing past perceived limits reveals an inner strength beyond what we believe possible.


Integrating the Awakening into Everyday Life

Since returning from Kilimanjaro, Melinda has experienced a complete mindset shift.

She honours her body in a way she never did before.
She embraces deeper spiritual practices and breathwork.
She has stepped into a new level of abundance and personal power.

She now helps others break free from limiting beliefs and step into their fullest potential. Her work in wealth activation and spiritual coaching empowers women to rewrite their money stories, heal scarcity wounds, and reclaim their financial power.


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