Bones

Phoenesse
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Apr 17, 2023 • 25min

1 Emotional growth and its function

Delve into the essential balance of physical, mental, and emotional aspects of our lives. Discover how suppressed feelings from childhood can lead to chronic unhappiness and emotional stagnation. Learn the importance of expressing emotions to unlock creativity and intuition. Unpack the consequences of numbing feelings and how it breeds loneliness. Embrace the idea that emotional growth requires time, courage, and a commitment to face past pains in order to achieve true harmony and spiritual maturity.
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Apr 16, 2023 • 31min

2 The importance of feeling all our feelings, including fear

Exploring the journey of emotions, the discussion emphasizes the necessity of fully feeling our fears to unlock personal strength. It highlights how avoiding feelings can lead to stagnation and misinterpretation of serenity. The speakers argue that confronting hidden emotions can lead to healing and connections with our inner selves. They advocate for the power of vulnerability and meditation as tools for self-discovery, urging listeners to embrace discomfort as a pathway to emotional freedom and deeper understanding.
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Apr 15, 2023 • 11min

3 The Higher Self, the Lower Self, and the Mask Self

Discover the fascinating layers of your being, including the Higher Self, which represents your divine spark. Delve into the struggles of the Lower Self, filled with faults and resistance to change. Uncover the concept of the Mask Self, a facade we create to shield our true selves from judgment. As thoughts from the Higher Self can be tainted by the Lower Self, this exploration emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the journey toward embracing your true spiritual essence.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 13min

4 Three basic personality types: Reason, will and emotion

Discover how spiritual growth often emerges from life's conflicts triggered by prayers, leading to deeper self-awareness. Explore the three personality types: Reason, Emotion, and Will, each with unique strengths and vulnerabilities. Learn how the Reason Type tends to shy away from emotions, risking intuition and life experiences. The Emotion Type embraces feelings deeply but may struggle with control. Meanwhile, the Will Type focuses on action but can overlook the balance of the other faculties. Ultimately, harmonizing these aspects is key to discovering love and understanding.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 14min

5 Intellect and will as tools or hindrances to self-realization

Discover the intriguing contrast between the superficial intellect and the deeper real self. Explore how confusion and lack of awareness block true self-realization. Learn why sheer willpower can't directly lead to spiritual growth, and how using intellect wisely can help clear inner obstacles. The discussion emphasizes the importance of acceptance and understanding one's current reality to foster growth. Ultimately, it’s about allowing the spontaneous, intelligent real self to emerge rather than forcing it into existence.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 19min

6 The origin and outcome of the Idealized Self-Image

Explore the connection between unhappiness and self-belief, revealing how our idealized self-image masks deeper insecurities. Discover the origins of this façade in childhood and the impossible standards we set for ourselves. Learn to differentiate between genuine self-confidence and the false bravado of the idealized self. Uncover the signs that your inner mask is threatened and how reclaiming your true self can restore intuition and peace. Ultimately, find freedom from the constraints of perfectionism and embrace your authentic self.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 27min

7 Love, power and serenity in divinity or in distortion

Explore the divine trio of love, power, and serenity and how they play vital roles in our well-being when in harmony. Distortions twist these attributes into submission, aggression, and withdrawal. Delve into how childhood wounds shape our adult dependencies on love, masking weakness as virtue. Discover the complexities of self-awareness and the push for authentic growth. The journey reveals that true power remains humble and genuine serenity stems from facing hidden emotions.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 17min

8 How and why we recreate childhood hurts

Explore how unfulfilled childhood love shapes adult relationships. Discover why a child's desire for exclusive love often leads to unmet needs and repetitive patterns in adulthood. The discussion reveals how parents' shortcomings contribute to these cycles and how hidden resentments can affect our happiness. Learn the pitfalls of seeking to recreate childhood scenarios in adult partnerships and the path to healing through awareness, forgiveness, and mature love. Let go of old demands and embrace a healthier approach to relationships.
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Apr 9, 2023 • 14min

9 Images and the deep, deep damage they do

Explore how childhood conclusions, or 'images,' silently shape our lives and beliefs, often leading to frustration and repeating unwanted patterns. Discover signs of these hidden images and how they stem from prior lifetimes, affecting our present. Learn techniques for uncovering them, like writing down problems to find commonalities. Understand the paradox that these images form to protect us, yet bring the very troubles we wish to avoid. This deep work is essential for true liberation and growth in the spiritual journey.
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Apr 8, 2023 • 18min

10 Unpacking the pain of our old destructive patterns

Explore how childhood experiences shape long-lasting pain and the impact of chronic neglect. Delve into the defense mechanisms we adopt, like aggression and withdrawal, and how they lead to more suffering. The discussion highlights the need to face repressed pain to foster healing and personal growth. Discover the importance of recognizing unmet needs for love, and learn to dissolve defenses to restore genuine connections. Relapses are reframed as crucial learning steps in the journey towards healthier patterns.

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