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Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara

Embracing Your Place with Sebene Selassie

Dec 13, 2023
Sebene Selassie, an Ethiopian-born immigrant, discusses the mystery of human connectivity, finding one's place in the world, and the concept of suffering in Buddhism. They explore intuition, the sacred, and the interconnectedness of the energetic and material worlds. They also touch on Indigenous focusing oriented therapy for complex trauma, ancestral wisdom, and the connection between contemplative practice, creativity, and healing.
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  • Trauma can be viewed as a catalyst for transformation and change, guiding us in finding our true purpose and interconnecting with ourselves, others, and nature.
  • Indigenous focusing-oriented therapy reconnects individuals with ancestral wisdom, offering a path to healing and resilience and empowering individuals to transform their inner world and affect positive change in the outer world.

Deep dives

The Gift of Trauma and Embracing Change

Trauma is not trouble, but a gift from our ancestors alerting us to needed change. Shifting our orientation towards trauma can be liberating. Inner work is essential for personal growth and societal change. In indigenous cultures, the great mystery is revered, and embracing it allows us to recognize the interconnection of all things. Ancestral wisdom is accessible to everyone through creativity, curiosity, and contemplative practices. Cultivating intuition can lead to deeper knowing and connection with the sacred. Trauma can be viewed as a catalyst for transformation and change. Embracing the mystery and the sacred can guide us in finding our true purpose and interconnecting with ourselves, others, and nature.

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