Becoming Me 3 Spiritual Blocks That Stem From Attachment Trauma
Episode 120
In this episode I highlight three common spiritual blocks: the inability to develop a close and intimate relationship with God, the struggle with being still and silent, and the challenges of discernment and decision-making.
We often think of these as spiritual blocks, but in my experience, they have a lot to do with attachment trauma. Spirituality rests on the bedrock of our humanity, it is part of our humanity not apart from it. Our nervous system, body, our emotions, our rational mind - they all form an organic WHOLE that is much more than the sum of each part.
This sharing will be particularly beneficial for spiritual directors and formators who may have more learning on spiritual development but less knowledge on how attachment wounds affect people’s ability to mature spiritually.
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CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:18) - Introduction
(00:00:55) - The Journey of Integration: A Personal Story
(00:01:23) - Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality and Personal Growth
(00:04:17) - The Role of Emotional Healing in Spiritual Direction
(00:07:27) - Unveiling Three Spiritual Blocks Linked to Attachment Trauma
(00:08:04) - The Impact of Religion and Spirituality on Mental Health
(00:10:05) - Navigating Spiritual Blocks: Personal Reflections and Insights
(00:25:40) - Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Influence on Spirituality
(00:40:33) - Different Perspectives of Perfection and Wholeness
(00:50:00) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you experienced any of the three common spiritual blocks I've spoken about? Do you perhaps recognise these blocks in people close to you, in your communities? Think about an instance where you had to discern. How did it make you feel? Did you feel safe? Did you feel unconditionally loved by God?
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