Reset with Liz Tran Letting Go of the Need to Control
Aug 12, 2020
Explore the profound tension between control and acceptance. Discover how the desire to manipulate our surroundings often leads to unhappiness and that true peace comes from letting go. The host shares personal stories of transformation, influenced by emotional upheavals and spiritual insights. Emphasizing self-awareness, the podcast encourages living in the moment, nourishing oneself, and embracing natural rhythms for a happier life. Learn how to navigate life's unpredictability with grace and resilience.
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Childhood Moves Trigger Control Urges
- Liz Tran shares her personal experience of moving frequently in childhood, causing a deep desire for control to emerge again during her recent moves in Canada.
- These disruptions triggered memories of instability, highlighting how childhood events shape adult responses to control.
Mind Over External Control
- Trying to control external circumstances is like spreading leather everywhere to avoid pain rather than working with the mind.
- Personal resilience and mental work are the keys to peace, not changing the outside world.
Seeking Comfort Through Environment Changes
- Liz details her struggle with dissatisfaction through multiple living situations in Canada and back in New York.
- She realized she was trying to 'wrap the world in leather' to solve discomfort rather than adjusting her mindset.
