The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast
IFS and Exploring Porous Minds: Spirituality, Consciousness, and the Journey Within with Bob Falconer
Feb 2, 2024
Bob Falconer, author of "The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession," explores accepting the porosity of our minds and its impact on spirituality. They discuss the use of client language, labels in therapy, and the fascinating work of Chico Xavier. They also touch on mediums, upcoming workshops, and the connection between IFS and shamanism. Check out Bob's website for more information.
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Quick takeaways
- Embracing the porosity of our minds opens us up to experiences of spirituality and connection to something greater, enhancing our well-being and alleviating suffering.
- In discerning between unattached burdens and spirit guides, it is important to pay attention to their impact on our lives and how they react to our fears, as spirit guides promote love, growth, and healing while unattached burdens often have negative intentions and may trigger fear.
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The concept of porous minds and its impact
Our minds are porous and connected to something much bigger than us. This idea challenges the notion of the 'citadel model of mind' in Western culture, which isolates and restricts our understanding of self. Embracing the porosity of our minds opens us up to experiences of spirituality and connection to something greater, which can enhance our well-being and alleviate suffering.
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