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Ijust wanted to throw up a quick post today and direct your attention to a podcast interview I did a couple of months ago.

I’ve been easing into my new job this week. I feel like I have no time anymore, because I’m so used to being able to make my own schedule. Now it’s dark when I leave work and I only have 3-4 hours before it’s time to go to sleep when I get home! Yeah, I’m old. I fall asleep around 9:30 or 10 each night. I haven’t worked a full time job since before I started this blog, so I have to find my routine for posting again.

Meanwhile, the holidays are in full swing around here and no one does Christmas like New York City. I was walking around looking at all the decorations in Anthropologie by Rockefeller Center last week and it made me a little bit depressed. This is the first year in a long time that I won’t be decorating for the holidays. I don’t have any Christmas decorations, much less any space to store them. I’m spending Christmas in Alabama with my mom, though, so I won’t be alone.

Today I wanted to share with you the Holistic Spaces podcast interview I did back in September with Anji Cho, a New York City Feng Shui consultant. It’s a super short listen where Anji and I discuss dream interpretation, sacred spaces, the energy of your space, altars, and how to set intentions with your home decor. You’ll love the discussion!

HOLISTIC SPACES PODCAST

This week, I’m very excited to welcome my friend, Ash Riley, an intuitive personal development mentor who works with many spiritual topics, including dreams. This time around, we’ll chat with Ash about dreams and sacred spaces, but hopefully she’ll be back soon with more insight on all the spiritual aspects of her work.

Why are dreams important?
Creating a space to work with dreams
Remembering your dreams
The commanding position and dreaming
Using crystal grids
Intention altars and setting intentions
The Dream Dictionary A-Z
How to start interpreting your dreams
Ash’s online dream interpretation course
Free e-books at InMySacredSpace.com

Show notes:
Post I mentioned about the segment from a previous interview on my move to New York

Xo,

Ash

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Individualism is a social theory that places heavy

Individualism is a social theory that places heavy emphasis on self worth, self-reliance, individuality, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. It is extremely evident in Western culture, particularly in the United States.

This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s healthy for people to have a personal sense of independence rather than being codependent, being self-reliant is a valuable skill to cultivate, and we do all need to have a healthy sense of responsibility for ourselves.

That said, when the values of individualism are taken to an extreme, it becomes toxic just like anything else. Extreme individualism assumes that everyone in the collective is independently responsible for their own circumstances. One’s worth to the collective is often measured by their level of material success and that worth is largely expected to be earned and proven by hard work. In other words, this line of thinking correlates a person’s worth as a human being with their ability to produce goods and amass wealth.

Extreme individualism is antithetical to unity consciousness, because it values one’s self above the collective. It doesn’t view the collective holistically as “one.”

This philosophy shows up in spirituality most often dressed as Law of Attraction, manifestation, and extreme personal empowerment rhetoric:

* You are the absolute creator of your reality

* Energy flows where attention goes / what you pay attention to becomes real

* You are responsible for all of your negative experiences

* Your scarcity mentality is responsible for your financial situation

* No one will love you until you love yourself

* Surround yourself with people who are living the lifestyle you want to have

* You can manifest all of the material wealth and success your heart desires

* Belief in psychic attack, demons, negative entities, and dark forces

Visit the link in my bio for a full breakdown of how these concepts are related to extreme Individualism, embody separation consciousness, and may lead to spiritual bypassing when taken out of the proper context.

<img alt="Individualism is a social theory that places heavy emphasis on self worth, self-reliance, individuality, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. It is extremely evident in Western culture, particularly in the United States. This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s healthy for people to have a personal sense of independence rather than being codependent, being self-reliant is a valuable skill to cultivate, and we do all need to have a healthy sense of responsibility for ourselves. That said, when the values of individualism are taken to an extreme, it becomes toxic just like anything else. Extreme individualism assumes that everyone in the collective is independently responsible for their own circumstances. One’s worth to the collective is often measured by their level of material success and that worth is largely expected to be earned and proven by hard work. In other words, this line of thinking correlates a person’s worth as a human being with their ability to produce goods and amass wealth. Extreme individualism is antithetical to unity consciousness, because it values one’s self above the collective. It doesn’t view the collective holistically as “one.” This philosophy shows up in spirituality most often dressed as Law of Attraction, manifestation, and extreme personal empowerment rhetoric: * You are the absolute creator of your reality * Energy flows where attention goes / what you pay attention to becomes real * You are responsible for all of your negative experiences * Your scarcity mentality is responsible for your financial situation * No one will love you until you love yourself * Surround yourself with people who are living the lifestyle you want to have * You can manifest all of the material wealth and success your heart desires * Belief in psychic attack, demons, negative entities, and dark forces Visit the link in my bio for a full breakdown of how these concepts are related to extreme Individualism, embody separation consciousness, and may lead to spiritual bypassing when taken out of the proper context." data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Individualism is a social theory that places heavy emphasis on self worth, self-reliance, individuality, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. It is extremely evident in Western culture, particularly in the United States. This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s healthy for people to have a personal sense of independence rather than being codependent, being self-reliant is a valuable skill to cultivate, and we do all need to have a healthy sense of responsibility for ourselves. That said, when the values of individualism are taken to an extreme, it becomes toxic just like anything else. Extreme individualism assumes that everyone in the collective is independently responsible for their own circumstances. One’s worth to the collective is often measured by their level of material success and that worth is largely expected to be earned and proven by hard work. In other words, this line of thinking correlates a person’s worth as a human being with their ability to produce goods and amass wealth. Extreme individualism is antithetical to unity consciousness, because it values one’s self above the collective. It doesn’t view the collective holistically as “one.” This philosophy shows up in spirituality most often dressed as Law of Attraction, manifestation, and extreme personal empowerment rhetoric: * You are the absolute creator of your reality * Energy flows where attention goes / what you pay attention to becomes real * You are responsible for all of your negative experiences * Your scarcity mentality is responsible for your financial situation * No one will love you until you love yourself * Surround yourself with people who are living the lifestyle you want to have * You can manifest all of the material wealth and success your heart desires * Belief in psychic attack, demons, negative entities, and dark forces Visit the link in my bio for a full breakdown of how these concepts are related to extreme Individualism, embody separation consciousness, and may lead to spiritual bypassing when taken out of the proper context." data-recalc-dims="1">

The funny thing about ego is that we are so often

The funny thing about ego is that we are so often unaware of it in ourselves–at least the shadow aspects of it.

When a spiritual person says "I'm not living in ego" or "I've dropped my ego," that's a dead give away that they are, well, still very much living in ego.

We can't kill or drop our ego. Our ego is literally our personality, our humanness. Some egos can be more conscious of themselves than others. We reach actualization through massive amounts of shadow work, meaning the uncovering of the subconscious aspects of ourselves. And through that process, we do a hell of a lot of healing, accepting responsibility for ourselves (rather than projecting), which is how we take back our personal power.

The thing we realize through that process is that our ego isn't something to be dropped or subdued. It literally can't be. It is something that we learn to manage. When you know that "ego" isn't a spiritual dirty word, you don't have to go around proclaiming you don't have it. Your words and actions speak for themselves.

I have an ego. I just try to keep it in check to the best of my ability and become as aware of it as I can be in any given moment. 👌🏻

#spirituality #ego #egodeath #egoistheenemy (ego is not the enemy because ego is your self) #egochallenge #selfawareness #selfactualization #egoawareness #knowthyself

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There’s too much rape culture enablement in the

There’s too much rape culture enablement in the spiritual community.

You do not manifest abuse (see my latest blog post, link in bio).

Coercion is rape, not a “regrettable decision,” for the reason stated above.

Victim shaming masquerading as spiritual teaching needs to end.

Teach men to respect boundaries.

#spirituality #rapecultureisreal #rapecultureiswhen #spiritualgaslighting #spiritualbypassing #sexualtrauma #healingfromabuse #patriarchy #smashthepatriarchy #spiritualfeminist #feminism #sacredmasculine #divinefeminine #sexualtrauma #believewomen

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Critical thinking (the objective analysis and eval

Critical thinking (the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment) and self-awareness aren't necessarily the same thing, but critical thinkers tend to have self-awareness as a prerequisite.

We make the assumption that critical thinking is about evaluating and judging the world around us, but it's just as much about, if not more, evaluating and judging the way we SEE the world around us - that's where we develop objectivity.

If you still hold the same political beliefs as your parents did before you, as well as the majority of the people who live in the region where you grew up and/or currently reside, or if you still see yourself as the same person now that you were when you were 20, or if you still maintain the same religious ideologies that you were taught as a child - that might be a red flag that some self-examination is required.

Spirituality catalyzes evolution. If you haven’t evolved in the most deeply rooted, fundamental ways that you perceive the world around you, something’s not clicking.

Only when you've developed the ability to be self-critical can you truly think critically about the world around you.

That's what real spirituality–specifically shadow work–teaches us to do.

Attempting to deconstruct the world around you before deconstructing the world within you will not bear any meaningful fruit, because everything will still be a projection of the unexamined internal self.

[continued in comments👇🏻]

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Wednesday wisdom. #relationship #consciousrelatio

Wednesday wisdom.

#relationship #consciousrelationship #sacredunion #abuse #abusesurvivor #abusiverelationship #divinemasculine #divinefeminine #feminist #divinefeminism

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Not doctors or psychologists. Not coaches or influ

Not doctors or psychologists. Not coaches or influencers. Not spiritual teachers. Not psychics. Not popes. Not presidents.

#shadowwork is #thework #trauma #healing #spiritualawakening #spirituality #spiritualcoach #spiritualcoaching #spiritualmentor #spiritualleadership #spiritualteacher #spiritualteachers #shadowworker

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#Repost @jeffbrownsoulshaping with @make_repost
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Trump Recovery Syndrome (TRS): A phenomenon whereby individuals who were triggered by President Trump, go through a series of stages before finally calming down and feeling peace. This is entirely natural after 4+ years of his anxiety-provoking madness. The nervous system has to re-calibrate. Our habitual range of e-motion has to return to healthier parameters. Those stages may include deep sleep, hyper-vigilance, spontaneous joy, intermittent rage, feelings of boredom, generalized anxiety, a persistent need to check media, a hunger for intensity, pendulating between emotional armor and moments of surrender. It is very similar to one’s experience of reality after any abuser leaves their life. It takes real time to integrate the fact that they are gone, particularly in the case of a malignant-narcissist who has a perpetual need for attention. Anyone suffering from TRS will benefit from a patient approach to their recovery. Trump hit many buttons, and it will take time before your nervous system can regulate.

<img alt="#Repost @jeffbrownsoulshaping with @make_repost ・・・ Trump Recovery Syndrome (TRS): A phenomenon whereby individuals who were triggered by President Trump, go through a series of stages before finally calming down and feeling peace. This is entirely natural after 4+ years of his anxiety-provoking madness. The nervous system has to re-calibrate. Our habitual range of e-motion has to return to healthier parameters. Those stages may include deep sleep, hyper-vigilance, spontaneous joy, intermittent rage, feelings of boredom, generalized anxiety, a persistent need to check media, a hunger for intensity, pendulating between emotional armor and moments of surrender. It is very similar to one’s experience of reality after any abuser leaves their life. It takes real time to integrate the fact that they are gone, particularly in the case of a malignant-narcissist who has a perpetual need for attention. Anyone suffering from TRS will benefit from a patient approach to their recovery. Trump hit many buttons, and it will take time before your nervous system can regulate." data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="#Repost @jeffbrownsoulshaping with @make_repost ・・・ Trump Recovery Syndrome (TRS): A phenomenon whereby individuals who were triggered by President Trump, go through a series of stages before finally calming down and feeling peace. This is entirely natural after 4+ years of his anxiety-provoking madness. The nervous system has to re-calibrate. Our habitual range of e-motion has to return to healthier parameters. Those stages may include deep sleep, hyper-vigilance, spontaneous joy, intermittent rage, feelings of boredom, generalized anxiety, a persistent need to check media, a hunger for intensity, pendulating between emotional armor and moments of surrender. It is very similar to one’s experience of reality after any abuser leaves their life. It takes real time to integrate the fact that they are gone, particularly in the case of a malignant-narcissist who has a perpetual need for attention. Anyone suffering from TRS will benefit from a patient approach to their recovery. Trump hit many buttons, and it will take time before your nervous system can regulate." data-recalc-dims="1">

Individualism is a social theory that places heavy

Individualism is a social theory that places heavy emphasis on self worth, self-reliance, individuality, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. It is extremely evident in Western culture, particularly in the United States.

This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s healthy for people to have a personal sense of independence rather than being codependent, being self-reliant is a valuable skill to cultivate, and we do all need to have a healthy sense of responsibility for ourselves.

That said, when the values of individualism are taken to an extreme, it becomes toxic just like anything else. Extreme individualism assumes that everyone in the collective is independently responsible for their own circumstances. One’s worth to the collective is often measured by their level of material success and that worth is largely expected to be earned and proven by hard work. In other words, this line of thinking correlates a person’s worth as a human being with their ability to produce goods and amass wealth.

Extreme individualism is antithetical to unity consciousness, because it values one’s self above the collective. It doesn’t view the collective holistically as “one.”

This philosophy shows up in spirituality most often dressed as Law of Attraction, manifestation, and extreme personal empowerment rhetoric:

* You are the absolute creator of your reality

* Energy flows where attention goes / what you pay attention to becomes real

* You are responsible for all of your negative experiences

* Your scarcity mentality is responsible for your financial situation

* No one will love you until you love yourself

* Surround yourself with people who are living the lifestyle you want to have

* You can manifest all of the material wealth and success your heart desires

* Belief in psychic attack, demons, negative entities, and dark forces

Visit the link in my bio for a full breakdown of how these concepts are related to extreme Individualism, embody separation consciousness, and may lead to spiritual bypassing when taken out of the proper context.

<img alt="Individualism is a social theory that places heavy emphasis on self worth, self-reliance, individuality, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. It is extremely evident in Western culture, particularly in the United States. This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s healthy for people to have a personal sense of independence rather than being codependent, being self-reliant is a valuable skill to cultivate, and we do all need to have a healthy sense of responsibility for ourselves. That said, when the values of individualism are taken to an extreme, it becomes toxic just like anything else. Extreme individualism assumes that everyone in the collective is independently responsible for their own circumstances. One’s worth to the collective is often measured by their level of material success and that worth is largely expected to be earned and proven by hard work. In other words, this line of thinking correlates a person’s worth as a human being with their ability to produce goods and amass wealth. Extreme individualism is antithetical to unity consciousness, because it values one’s self above the collective. It doesn’t view the collective holistically as “one.” This philosophy shows up in spirituality most often dressed as Law of Attraction, manifestation, and extreme personal empowerment rhetoric: * You are the absolute creator of your reality * Energy flows where attention goes / what you pay attention to becomes real * You are responsible for all of your negative experiences * Your scarcity mentality is responsible for your financial situation * No one will love you until you love yourself * Surround yourself with people who are living the lifestyle you want to have * You can manifest all of the material wealth and success your heart desires * Belief in psychic attack, demons, negative entities, and dark forces Visit the link in my bio for a full breakdown of how these concepts are related to extreme Individualism, embody separation consciousness, and may lead to spiritual bypassing when taken out of the proper context." data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Individualism is a social theory that places heavy emphasis on self worth, self-reliance, individuality, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. It is extremely evident in Western culture, particularly in the United States. This in and of itself is not a bad thing. It’s healthy for people to have a personal sense of independence rather than being codependent, being self-reliant is a valuable skill to cultivate, and we do all need to have a healthy sense of responsibility for ourselves. That said, when the values of individualism are taken to an extreme, it becomes toxic just like anything else. Extreme individualism assumes that everyone in the collective is independently responsible for their own circumstances. One’s worth to the collective is often measured by their level of material success and that worth is largely expected to be earned and proven by hard work. In other words, this line of thinking correlates a person’s worth as a human being with their ability to produce goods and amass wealth. Extreme individualism is antithetical to unity consciousness, because it values one’s self above the collective. It doesn’t view the collective holistically as “one.” This philosophy shows up in spirituality most often dressed as Law of Attraction, manifestation, and extreme personal empowerment rhetoric: * You are the absolute creator of your reality * Energy flows where attention goes / what you pay attention to becomes real * You are responsible for all of your negative experiences * Your scarcity mentality is responsible for your financial situation * No one will love you until you love yourself * Surround yourself with people who are living the lifestyle you want to have * You can manifest all of the material wealth and success your heart desires * Belief in psychic attack, demons, negative entities, and dark forces Visit the link in my bio for a full breakdown of how these concepts are related to extreme Individualism, embody separation consciousness, and may lead to spiritual bypassing when taken out of the proper context." data-recalc-dims="1">

The funny thing about ego is that we are so often

The funny thing about ego is that we are so often unaware of it in ourselves–at least the shadow aspects of it.

When a spiritual person says "I'm not living in ego" or "I've dropped my ego," that's a dead give away that they are, well, still very much living in ego.

We can't kill or drop our ego. Our ego is literally our personality, our humanness. Some egos can be more conscious of themselves than others. We reach actualization through massive amounts of shadow work, meaning the uncovering of the subconscious aspects of ourselves. And through that process, we do a hell of a lot of healing, accepting responsibility for ourselves (rather than projecting), which is how we take back our personal power.

The thing we realize through that process is that our ego isn't something to be dropped or subdued. It literally can't be. It is something that we learn to manage. When you know that "ego" isn't a spiritual dirty word, you don't have to go around proclaiming you don't have it. Your words and actions speak for themselves.

I have an ego. I just try to keep it in check to the best of my ability and become as aware of it as I can be in any given moment. 👌🏻

#spirituality #ego #egodeath #egoistheenemy (ego is not the enemy because ego is your self) #egochallenge #selfawareness #selfactualization #egoawareness #knowthyself

<img alt="The funny thing about ego is that we are so often unaware of it in ourselves–at least the shadow aspects of it. When a spiritual person says "I'm not living in ego" or "I've dropped my ego," that's a dead give away that they are, well, still very much living in ego. We can't kill or drop our ego. Our ego is literally our personality, our humanness. Some egos can be more conscious of themselves than others. We reach actualization through massive amounts of shadow work, meaning the uncovering of the subconscious aspects of ourselves. And through that process, we do a hell of a lot of healing, accepting responsibility for ourselves (rather than projecting), which is how we take back our personal power. The thing we realize through that process is that our ego isn't something to be dropped or subdued. It literally can't be. It is something that we learn to manage. When you know that "ego" isn't a spiritual dirty word, you don't have to go around proclaiming you don't have it. Your words and actions speak for themselves. I have an ego. I just try to keep it in check to the best of my ability and become as aware of it as I can be in any given moment. 👌🏻 #spirituality #ego #egodeath #egoistheenemy (ego is not the enemy because ego is your self) #egochallenge #selfawareness #selfactualization #egoawareness #knowthyself" data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="The funny thing about ego is that we are so often unaware of it in ourselves–at least the shadow aspects of it. When a spiritual person says "I'm not living in ego" or "I've dropped my ego," that's a dead give away that they are, well, still very much living in ego. We can't kill or drop our ego. Our ego is literally our personality, our humanness. Some egos can be more conscious of themselves than others. We reach actualization through massive amounts of shadow work, meaning the uncovering of the subconscious aspects of ourselves. And through that process, we do a hell of a lot of healing, accepting responsibility for ourselves (rather than projecting), which is how we take back our personal power. The thing we realize through that process is that our ego isn't something to be dropped or subdued. It literally can't be. It is something that we learn to manage. When you know that "ego" isn't a spiritual dirty word, you don't have to go around proclaiming you don't have it. Your words and actions speak for themselves. I have an ego. I just try to keep it in check to the best of my ability and become as aware of it as I can be in any given moment. 👌🏻 #spirituality #ego #egodeath #egoistheenemy (ego is not the enemy because ego is your self) #egochallenge #selfawareness #selfactualization #egoawareness #knowthyself" data-recalc-dims="1">

There’s too much rape culture enablement in the

There’s too much rape culture enablement in the spiritual community.

You do not manifest abuse (see my latest blog post, link in bio).

Coercion is rape, not a “regrettable decision,” for the reason stated above.

Victim shaming masquerading as spiritual teaching needs to end.

Teach men to respect boundaries.

#spirituality #rapecultureisreal #rapecultureiswhen #spiritualgaslighting #spiritualbypassing #sexualtrauma #healingfromabuse #patriarchy #smashthepatriarchy #spiritualfeminist #feminism #sacredmasculine #divinefeminine #sexualtrauma #believewomen

<img alt="There’s too much rape culture enablement in the spiritual community. You do not manifest abuse (see my latest blog post, link in bio). Coercion is rape, not a “regrettable decision,” for the reason stated above. Victim shaming masquerading as spiritual teaching needs to end. Teach men to respect boundaries. #spirituality #rapecultureisreal #rapecultureiswhen #spiritualgaslighting #spiritualbypassing #sexualtrauma #healingfromabuse #patriarchy #smashthepatriarchy #spiritualfeminist #feminism #sacredmasculine #divinefeminine #sexualtrauma #believewomen" data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="There’s too much rape culture enablement in the spiritual community. You do not manifest abuse (see my latest blog post, link in bio). Coercion is rape, not a “regrettable decision,” for the reason stated above. Victim shaming masquerading as spiritual teaching needs to end. Teach men to respect boundaries. #spirituality #rapecultureisreal #rapecultureiswhen #spiritualgaslighting #spiritualbypassing #sexualtrauma #healingfromabuse #patriarchy #smashthepatriarchy #spiritualfeminist #feminism #sacredmasculine #divinefeminine #sexualtrauma #believewomen" data-recalc-dims="1">

Critical thinking (the objective analysis and eval

Critical thinking (the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment) and self-awareness aren't necessarily the same thing, but critical thinkers tend to have self-awareness as a prerequisite.

We make the assumption that critical thinking is about evaluating and judging the world around us, but it's just as much about, if not more, evaluating and judging the way we SEE the world around us - that's where we develop objectivity.

If you still hold the same political beliefs as your parents did before you, as well as the majority of the people who live in the region where you grew up and/or currently reside, or if you still see yourself as the same person now that you were when you were 20, or if you still maintain the same religious ideologies that you were taught as a child - that might be a red flag that some self-examination is required.

Spirituality catalyzes evolution. If you haven’t evolved in the most deeply rooted, fundamental ways that you perceive the world around you, something’s not clicking.

Only when you've developed the ability to be self-critical can you truly think critically about the world around you.

That's what real spirituality–specifically shadow work–teaches us to do.

Attempting to deconstruct the world around you before deconstructing the world within you will not bear any meaningful fruit, because everything will still be a projection of the unexamined internal self.

[continued in comments👇🏻]

<img alt="Critical thinking (the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment) and self-awareness aren't necessarily the same thing, but critical thinkers tend to have self-awareness as a prerequisite. We make the assumption that critical thinking is about evaluating and judging the world around us, but it's just as much about, if not more, evaluating and judging the way we SEE the world around us - that's where we develop objectivity. If you still hold the same political beliefs as your parents did before you, as well as the majority of the people who live in the region where you grew up and/or currently reside, or if you still see yourself as the same person now that you were when you were 20, or if you still maintain the same religious ideologies that you were taught as a child - that might be a red flag that some self-examination is required. Spirituality catalyzes evolution. If you haven’t evolved in the most deeply rooted, fundamental ways that you perceive the world around you, something’s not clicking. Only when you've developed the ability to be self-critical can you truly think critically about the world around you. That's what real spirituality–specifically shadow work–teaches us to do. Attempting to deconstruct the world around you before deconstructing the world within you will not bear any meaningful fruit, because everything will still be a projection of the unexamined internal self. [continued in comments👇🏻]" data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Critical thinking (the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment) and self-awareness aren't necessarily the same thing, but critical thinkers tend to have self-awareness as a prerequisite. We make the assumption that critical thinking is about evaluating and judging the world around us, but it's just as much about, if not more, evaluating and judging the way we SEE the world around us - that's where we develop objectivity. If you still hold the same political beliefs as your parents did before you, as well as the majority of the people who live in the region where you grew up and/or currently reside, or if you still see yourself as the same person now that you were when you were 20, or if you still maintain the same religious ideologies that you were taught as a child - that might be a red flag that some self-examination is required. Spirituality catalyzes evolution. If you haven’t evolved in the most deeply rooted, fundamental ways that you perceive the world around you, something’s not clicking. Only when you've developed the ability to be self-critical can you truly think critically about the world around you. That's what real spirituality–specifically shadow work–teaches us to do. Attempting to deconstruct the world around you before deconstructing the world within you will not bear any meaningful fruit, because everything will still be a projection of the unexamined internal self. [continued in comments👇🏻]" data-recalc-dims="1">

Wednesday wisdom. #relationship #consciousrelatio

Wednesday wisdom.

#relationship #consciousrelationship #sacredunion #abuse #abusesurvivor #abusiverelationship #divinemasculine #divinefeminine #feminist #divinefeminism

<img alt="Wednesday wisdom. #relationship #consciousrelationship #sacredunion #abuse #abusesurvivor #abusiverelationship #divinemasculine #divinefeminine #feminist #divinefeminism" data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Wednesday wisdom. #relationship #consciousrelationship #sacredunion #abuse #abusesurvivor #abusiverelationship #divinemasculine #divinefeminine #feminist #divinefeminism" data-recalc-dims="1">

Not doctors or psychologists. Not coaches or influ

Not doctors or psychologists. Not coaches or influencers. Not spiritual teachers. Not psychics. Not popes. Not presidents.

#shadowwork is #thework #trauma #healing #spiritualawakening #spirituality #spiritualcoach #spiritualcoaching #spiritualmentor #spiritualleadership #spiritualteacher #spiritualteachers #shadowworker

<img alt="Not doctors or psychologists. Not coaches or influencers. Not spiritual teachers. Not psychics. Not popes. Not presidents. #shadowwork is #thework #trauma #healing #spiritualawakening #spirituality #spiritualcoach #spiritualcoaching #spiritualmentor #spiritualleadership #spiritualteacher #spiritualteachers #shadowworker" data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="Not doctors or psychologists. Not coaches or influencers. Not spiritual teachers. Not psychics. Not popes. Not presidents. #shadowwork is #thework #trauma #healing #spiritualawakening #spirituality #spiritualcoach #spiritualcoaching #spiritualmentor #spiritualleadership #spiritualteacher #spiritualteachers #shadowworker" data-recalc-dims="1">

#Repost @jeffbrownsoulshaping with @make_repost
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Trump Recovery Syndrome (TRS): A phenomenon whereby individuals who were triggered by President Trump, go through a series of stages before finally calming down and feeling peace. This is entirely natural after 4+ years of his anxiety-provoking madness. The nervous system has to re-calibrate. Our habitual range of e-motion has to return to healthier parameters. Those stages may include deep sleep, hyper-vigilance, spontaneous joy, intermittent rage, feelings of boredom, generalized anxiety, a persistent need to check media, a hunger for intensity, pendulating between emotional armor and moments of surrender. It is very similar to one’s experience of reality after any abuser leaves their life. It takes real time to integrate the fact that they are gone, particularly in the case of a malignant-narcissist who has a perpetual need for attention. Anyone suffering from TRS will benefit from a patient approach to their recovery. Trump hit many buttons, and it will take time before your nervous system can regulate.

<img alt="#Repost @jeffbrownsoulshaping with @make_repost ・・・ Trump Recovery Syndrome (TRS): A phenomenon whereby individuals who were triggered by President Trump, go through a series of stages before finally calming down and feeling peace. This is entirely natural after 4+ years of his anxiety-provoking madness. The nervous system has to re-calibrate. Our habitual range of e-motion has to return to healthier parameters. Those stages may include deep sleep, hyper-vigilance, spontaneous joy, intermittent rage, feelings of boredom, generalized anxiety, a persistent need to check media, a hunger for intensity, pendulating between emotional armor and moments of surrender. It is very similar to one’s experience of reality after any abuser leaves their life. It takes real time to integrate the fact that they are gone, particularly in the case of a malignant-narcissist who has a perpetual need for attention. Anyone suffering from TRS will benefit from a patient approach to their recovery. Trump hit many buttons, and it will take time before your nervous system can regulate." data-recalc-dims="1" data-src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://i2.wp.com/inmysacredspace.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png?w=1080&ssl=1" alt="#Repost @jeffbrownsoulshaping with @make_repost ・・・ Trump Recovery Syndrome (TRS): A phenomenon whereby individuals who were triggered by President Trump, go through a series of stages before finally calming down and feeling peace. This is entirely natural after 4+ years of his anxiety-provoking madness. The nervous system has to re-calibrate. Our habitual range of e-motion has to return to healthier parameters. Those stages may include deep sleep, hyper-vigilance, spontaneous joy, intermittent rage, feelings of boredom, generalized anxiety, a persistent need to check media, a hunger for intensity, pendulating between emotional armor and moments of surrender. It is very similar to one’s experience of reality after any abuser leaves their life. It takes real time to integrate the fact that they are gone, particularly in the case of a malignant-narcissist who has a perpetual need for attention. Anyone suffering from TRS will benefit from a patient approach to their recovery. Trump hit many buttons, and it will take time before your nervous system can regulate." data-recalc-dims="1">

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