The Art of Accomplishment Q&A #3—Ambition, Narcissistic Parents, Addiction to Stress, Parenting Emotional Experiences, Emotional Fluidity
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May 24, 2024 Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on ambition—where natural desires clash with societal pressures. Explore the complexities of navigating relationships with narcissistic parents while setting crucial boundaries. Learn how addiction to stress influences our emotional responses and discover effective strategies for parenting through children's emotional experiences. Embrace the concept of emotional fluidity, recognizing the transformative power of fully experiencing feelings instead of suppressing them. It's all about fostering growth through self-awareness and emotional adaptability!
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Enjoy the Process
- Focus on enjoying tasks, not doing them "right".
- This can increase productivity and fulfill ambition.
Source of Ambition
- When you enjoy the process, the question of ambition's origin becomes irrelevant.
- You can then observe it without judgment.
Using Emotions
- Using emotions "at" people manipulates them into managing your feelings.
- This includes sadness, anxiety, and even what looks like love, but isn't true love.