Closed Doors: When Life Says No… and Why That Might Be Grace

Closed doors are not always signs of failure — they can be sacred signs of favour and ways of rerouting us toward our true path.

There are moments in life when everything we hoped for slips through our fingers.
The job we prayed for didn’t come.
The person we loved disappears.
The business crumbles.
The dream dies quietly.

Rebootment, Not Retirement: Dede Lyons on Self-Love, Angel Guidance, and Living a High-Vibrational Life Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

Today’s episode welcomes a radiant soul whose journey from the bustling boardrooms of NYC broadcast television to the heart-centred world of angelic guidance and self-empowerment is nothing short of transformational.At 40, Dede Lyons began her self-love awakening; at 62, she gracefully transitioned from a thriving 32-year media career into what she beautifully calls “rebootment,” not retirement. As the founder of the Feel Good Express lifestyle program, Dede has spent over a decade guiding others to step into their power, connect with their inner light, and live vibrant, high-vibrational lives.In this soulful conversation, Dede and host Tobi Ojekunle explore:The divine spark moment that led her to connect with angels and awaken spirituallyThe meaning of rebootment and how to embrace reinvention at any ageThe power of self-love, journaling, and forgiveness in personal transformationHow to raise your vibration through “Dede’s Daily Do’s”Ways to connect with guardian angels and unseen helpersThe role of gratitude, joy, and conscious living in empowermentDede’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to love yourself, follow your inner guidance, and align with the life your soul intended.✨ Connect with Dede LyonsWebsite: feelgoodexpress.comInstagram: @feelgoodexpressCONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 
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And in the aftermath, we sit in silence.
That deep, echoing silence of a closed door.

It’s painful. Confusing. Sometimes humiliating.
We begin to ask the question that haunts so many of us: “Why me?”

But what if — just what if — that closed door was not the end, but the beginning?
What if life’s “no” was an act of divine grace?

Rejection, ghosting, and loss can feel like abandonment. But more often than not, they are redirections.

  • That person who ghosted you? They were never equipped to hold the weight of your heart.
  • That failed project? It taught you resilience, creativity, and who you truly are when things fall apart.
  • That dream that didn’t materialise? It created space for a new vision, one more aligned with your soul.

Sometimes, it takes a slammed door to remind us that we were trying to enter a room we outgrew.

In the moment, you may not see the blessing. It takes distance. It takes healing.

But one day, you’ll look back and whisper, “Thank you, life… for not giving me what I thought I wanted.”

So if you’re facing a closed door today, breathe.
Mourn what was.
But then… lift your head.

Because somewhere down the hall, a better door is slowly swinging open.

And this time — it’s yours.

CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ 

Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe on any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.

Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast 

More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ 

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Support us by becoming a Patron. Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

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We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 

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