In this episode of Relating to Self, recorded on 17 January 2023, the wonderful Mary Bajorek (S03E05) comes back to ask me questions about how I relate to myself.

Topics mentioned in the episode:

How my understanding of Relating to Self keeps changing
Relating to Self as being truly present to what is real in the moment
Brutal honesty with the self as an act of kindness
The gradual path of leaning into that honesty with oneself
My light switch moment during his very first meditation retreat
Practical thoughts on being more honest with oneself, how?
Physical manifestations of not being entirely truthful
Conversations in my mind with the parts of myself that represent others
How do we improve our relationship with ourselves?
Stories, tension, suffering, and compassion
Self-compassion as a practice that improves compassion with others
Giving protector parts new jobs, asking your demons what they need, the hero narrative of our parts, shadow work
The biggest lies I've told myself over the years (juicy!)
Tough love vs Brutal honesty
Time as a relentless force for change
The first time I set a boundary (spicy!)
Boundaries with the self
"We are processes", the boundaries exist to support us
My desires for the next phase of my relationship with myself (juicy again!)

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