Explore the concept of inner and outer games in life and the various categories of games people play, such as accumulating wealth, seeking power and fame, and engaging in creative pursuits. Learn about the importance of aligning the outer and inner game for true fulfillment and examine the motivations behind outer games played.
Playing the inner game of awakening and expanding in consciousness is the universal purpose of incarnating on the planet and helps with all outer games.
Approaching outer games from a place of fear and lack can lead to struggles, while focusing on the inner game and resting in beautiful feelings can contribute to progress in both inner and outer games.
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The Inner Game: Awakening and Expanding in Consciousness
The inner game, also known as the master game, is the game of awakening and expanding in consciousness towards cosmic consciousness. It is the game of becoming more of who we already are, the game of enlightenment. This inner game is the universal purpose of incarnating on the planet and is played by everyone, whether they realize it or not. Playing the inner game helps with all outer games, as the higher one's level of consciousness, the better they will do in any outer game.
The Outer Games: Moving Your Piece and Making the Game Better
The outer games, derived from Robert Derrop's work, can be divided into different categories. The first category involves moving one's piece around the board, similar to playing Monopoly. These games include Hug in the Troft, accumulating material possessions, King of the Dungheap, seeking power and control, and the Fame Game, pursuing recognition and popularity. The second category encompasses games that make the overall game of life better, such as the science game and the artists game. The third category focuses on improving one's token or character, exemplified by the personal development game. Finally, the adventure game, where there is no objective but to embark on exciting journeys, offers an open-world experience. While playing these outer games for fun can be enjoyable, approaching them from a place of fear and lack can lead to struggles.
The Relationship between Inner and Outer Games
The inner game supports and enhances the outer games, but the performance in outer games does not determine one's progress in the inner game. One can achieve material success and fame while being disconnected from their true nature, or they can attain awakening and deeper self-awareness while engaging in outer games. To explore these games, it is recommended to reflect on which outer games one is playing and whether they are motivated by fear or enjoyment. Additionally, focusing on the inner game involves listening for truth and resting in beautiful feelings, as suggested by Scottish mystic Sid Banks. Enhancing one's understanding of truth and experiencing positive emotions can contribute to progress in both inner and outer games.
Do you ever wonder why it seems like there's so much going on and so little getting done? In this episode, Michael takes you on a whirlwind tour of the many games of life and how to play them!
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