And Then It Hit Me with Cory Allen #344 When Your Mind Lies To You
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Dec 1, 2025 This discussion dives into how our moods distort our perception of self-worth. Low feelings can twist reality, making temporary thoughts seem permanent. Cory emphasizes that negative thoughts aren't facts, but products of our current emotional state. He encourages listeners to pause and question these mood-driven narratives. By recognizing the fleeting nature of moods, we can act boldly during high moments, leveraging optimism for positive change. Ultimately, it’s a reminder to not let feelings dictate our reality.
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Emotional Life Breathes In Cycles
- Emotional life cycles like breaths: expansion, contraction, and neutral pauses shape perception.
- Cory Allen argues that moods color thoughts, making low moods generate negative views that aren't factual.
Mood Shapes The Whole System
- Low moods shift your whole system, altering body, nervous system, and thought patterns toward negativity.
- Cory Allen emphasizes these mental formations are reactions to mood, not objective reality.
Negative Thoughts Reinforce Suffering
- Negative thoughts form a reinforcing loop that deepens suffering and worsens decisions.
- Recognizing mood-driven stories breaks the loop and preserves clearer decision-making.