The Place We Find Ourselves
148 The Healing Power of Understanding Your Story with Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel
Dec 11, 2023
Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel discuss the healing power of understanding your story, exploring the impact of family of origin on thoughts, feelings, and actions. They talk about being story bound and the struggle to overcome, unlocking memories and finding healing, the importance of seeking support, and the transformative power of understanding one's past. They also highlight the upcoming Story Work Conference where they will explore these topics further.
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- Our past traumas and experiences shape our present, often replaying themselves in triggering situations, but by recognizing these patterns and engaging with our own stories, we can find healing and break free from bondage.
- Listening to our own stories is crucial for growth and healing, as our bodies hold valuable information about our experiences and emotions, and by paying attention to bodily sensations and emotional responses, we gain insight into unaddressed traumas and unmet needs.
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Understanding the Power of Stories and Meaning-Making
Our efforts to come to meaning, rather than just mere facts, is a core part of being human. We make sense of the world through storytelling and seek to find meaning in our experiences. Stories bind us together, connecting us to one another and to ourselves. Our past traumas and experiences shape our present, often replaying themselves in triggering situations. By recognizing these patterns and engaging with our own stories, we can find healing and break free from bondage.
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