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Why Self Help Doesn't Heal (New Age to Jesus) | Ep 23

New Age to New Heart

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Self-Help Illusions: Empowerment or Enslavement?

The self-help industry offers an ever-changing landscape of solutions, but these often present only temporary fixes akin to fad diets. The underlying message of self-help books—empowerment through inner strength—can be misleading and ultimately harmful. They prey on individuals' real pain and struggles, promoting the idea that healing comes from within, while distraction from deeper issues leads to further enslavement rather than liberation. The allure of finding a 'secret' to happiness perpetuates cycles of trauma and dependency on self-help as a solution. Many in the self-help sphere, including trauma survivors, seek peace through transient solutions, often finding themselves instead trapped in a web of lies and deception. Ultimately, lasting change and healing are often overlooked in favor of appealing shortcuts presented by self-help narratives.

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