Simply Always Awake

Every Season is a Good Season

Nov 4, 2025
The host explores the intriguing dynamics of thought, revealing how it can create emotional distancing. They discuss the nuanced difference between harmless dissociation and its more harmful forms. There's a deep dive into how the illusion of certainty can sow seeds of doubt. Listeners learn how being fully present can disrupt negative thought patterns, fostering clarity and connection. The importance of reclaiming presence as a fundamental aspect of life is emphasized, inspiring a perspective that makes every moment worthwhile.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Pacifying With Thought Breeds Doubt

  • Using thought to soothe or dissociate creates an illusion of control that backfires later.
  • That pacification primes doubt and the feeling of being out of control.
INSIGHT

Certainty Often Masks Doubt

  • Certainty and strong opinions often mask or seed future doubt.
  • Recognizing thought-based patterns stops the hide-and-seek with your mind.
ADVICE

Stop Escaping Into Internal Dialogue

  • Stop using internal dialogue to escape; notice when thought pacifies you.
  • Moment by moment, reduce dissociation and re-inhabit presence.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app