Episode 132: What If the Principles "Aren't Working" for You?
Aug 5, 2023
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Explore the frustration clients feel when they understand but aren't helped. Understand reality, reflect on self, and transform your life. Challenge of listening and understanding, emphasis on feeling. Deep listening brings transformation and happier interactions. Find contentment and peace through positive thinking and personal growth.
The principles are a description of the formless energy and the nature of life, allowing us to create and experience reality.
True change and well-being come from recognizing the power within oneself and finding inner peace.
Deep dives
The Power of the Three Principles
The podcast episode emphasizes that the three principles describe life from the inside out, pointing to the nature of our being, the nature of thought, and the nature of how we experience life. It highlights that the principles are neutral and do not do anything for anyone unless they are deeply understood and felt, resulting in a shift in one's perspective. The principles are seen as a description of the formless energy and the nature of life that allows us to create and experience reality.
Transformation through Self-Understanding
The podcast episode discusses how individuals can experience transformation by listening and looking deeper within themselves for insights. It emphasizes that insights come from one's own wisdom and understanding, not from external sources or techniques. It urges listeners to slow down, quiet their minds, and tap into their own inner voice to find inner peace, contentment, and an understanding of how one's thinking creates their perception of reality.
Challenging Traditional Approaches
The podcast challenges traditional approaches in psychology that focus on fixing symptoms and modifying behavior or thought content. It suggests that true change and well-being come from recognizing the power within oneself and being open to a deeper level of understanding. It highlights the importance of being present, listening attentively, and shifting the focus from seeking external solutions to finding inner peace and happiness.
Often our clients bring up some version of, "I understand what you're talking about, but knowing it just isn't helping me." The Principles are not about "what," but about "how" life works, and SEEING what it truly means that we are the thinkers always creating our own experience. What "works" is listening for the feeling behind the words, allowing your own habitual personal thinking to quiet, so that insights can arise within you. We are pointing towards the inner spiritual nature of life, and doing our best to foster the connection that allows clients to see for themselves. But what works is not our words, but the space of quiet beyond the words, that sets the stage for your own insights.