The Expansive #232 2024 Recap - Growth, Stillness & Intentions Ahead
Dec 18, 2024
Dive into a reflective journey filled with personal growth and transformative experiences from a 10-day meditation retreat. The hosts share valuable insights into resilience, the importance of meaningful intentions, and the complexities of navigating grief and joy. They discuss celebrating life through Dia de los Muertos and highlight the significance of connections, especially with friends and beloved pets. As they prepare for 2025, the episode offers inspiring lessons and a heartfelt perspective on embracing change and setting authentic goals.
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10-Day Retreat
- John reflects on his first 10-day Joe Dispenza retreat, initially finding it challenging.
- He experienced a breakthrough, naming and taming a judgmental inner "character" named Courtney.
Lack of Deserving
- John had an "aha moment" that his ambition masked a lack of self-worth, leading to self-judgment.
- This realization came from identifying and integrating his inner "character."
Stillness
- True observation of thoughts happens through stillness, enabling engagement with inner "characters."
- Unacknowledged "characters" can unknowingly shape realities and personalities based on triggers.