Understanding Trauma and Drivenness

Drivenness often stems from unresolved trauma, which instills deep-seated beliefs of inadequacy and insecurity. These feelings can dominate the lives of even the most successful individuals, leading them to cut themselves off from the outside world and view others as obstacles to their success. This internal narrative, aligned with the 'lie of the lowercase self', reinforces a sense of not being okay, prompting many to seek help. The journey involves unraveling this misleading belief system developed over time, starting from childhood experiences that categorize behavior as good or bad. This learning process shapes our understanding of existence, pushing us to conform to external standards of worthiness, rather than realizing the inherent value of being alive.