This chapter discusses the two wolves parable, representing our inner conflicts of good and bad emotions. It critiques societal pressures that stigmatize negative feelings while advocating for a compassionate understanding of mental health. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging all aspects of ourselves, promoting self-acceptance and the integration of both positive and negative emotions to achieve wholeness.
In this episode, Mariana Alasandri shares how to see yourself through dark moods and learn to embrace difficult emotions without shame. Her journey of understanding emotional pain and the societal pressure to always be positive sheds light on the importance of addressing emotional pain without feeling broken.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Explore how society’s view of dark moods impacts our emotional well-being.
- Understand the impact of labeling moods as mental illnesses and how it affects our self-perception
- Discover the power of using metaphors to understand and express complex emotions
- Release the pressure to maintain a positive outlook and learn how to navigate it authentically
- Learn effective ways to address emotional pain without feeling broken or defeated
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