Posts Taggedacceptance

#76 Relationship Connection is Possible

on December 28, 2021 January 17, 2022 333 Views

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#76 Relationship Connection is Possible

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we have these strategies of giving a good impression and hiding the stuff we fear they will judge us for. And so our relationship is made “comfortable” in that space of keeping up a false impression and hiding our negative feelings and thoughts. However, it’s not comfortable long-term living in these masks and false versions of our self. Certainly not with our intimate partner. We can’t keep the facade on all the time. It’s exhausting. It’s going to break down.

Steps to Love and Accept Yourself

My friend Robert had a plaque on his desk. It was a play on the word “Savior”. It read: Savyour Self. What is Self Acceptance and Self Love? It’s kind of the opposite of…

#69 Self Awareness – Why do people believe crazy lies, conspiracy theories, and illusions?

on December 8, 2020 January 17, 2022 259 Views

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#69 Self Awareness - Why do people believe crazy lies, conspiracy theories, and illusions?

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Figuring out the truth isn’t straightforward. Consider this; the mind is the mechanism that we use to discern the truth. However, this is the same mind that generates stories, false narratives, daydreams, and fictional realities in our heads. These two uses of the mind are contradictory. It’s no wonder people are having difficulty seeing the difference between truth and a made-up story.

#62 Overwhelmed with Emotions – Why am I so Angry?

on June 16, 2020 January 17, 2022 456 Views

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#62 Overwhelmed with Emotions - Why am I so Angry?

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Where do you start making changes when you are overwhelmed with emotions? Understanding the deep sources of emotions help us move into compassion, and decrease the impact of the Inner Judge. Beginning steps include acknowledging where you are, accepting it, and then finding one small change to get you started.

How meditation can help you get faster results with self mastery work

in Belief systems Happiness Mindfulness Self Awareness Voice in your head on November 12, 2019 May 26, 2020 1,035 Views

By sitting in silence and observe you will get a clearer view of what is going on inside. You might need some help with overcoming limiting beliefs and initial resistance, but once you do meditation will be an invaluable friend on your journey to self awareness.

How To Relax

in Mindfulness on November 9, 2019 December 11, 2019 360 Views

I have found with my clients that they can make much faster progress in removing negative thoughts and emotions if they first relax their nervous system. It turns out that slowing things down allows you…

#58: How to Relax

on November 5, 2019 January 17, 2022 481 Views

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#58: How to Relax

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This podcast will guide you through a breathing practice using specific techniques to relax your nervous system and brain. There are reasons that breathing techniques can help you relax. Breathing. When done properly it bypasses your intellect and directs your nervous system to switch off the tension and hyper-vigilance. This is something that you can’t do by thinking better thoughts or trying to be positive.

The World is a Crazy Place

in Emotional reactions on August 17, 2019 December 11, 2019 417 Views

My client is 25. The other day his mom started yelling at him again. Yes, this is part of a crazy world where adults still do this. What was different was that this time he…

#57: Critical voice in your head

on November 6, 2018 January 17, 2022 322 Views

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#57: Critical voice in your head

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The critical voice in your head telling you whether you are succeeding or failing at things is actually pretty stupid. It sounds smart, acts confident, and pretends to be an expert. However, it hasn’t actually done any of the things it is criticizing you about.

#52: Self loathing

on August 3, 2016 January 17, 2022 1,410 Views

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#52: Self loathing

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Self loathing is a strong hatred towards oneself. You will also find with it a lot of internal thoughts of criticism and self judgment. Underneath that there will be a layer of beliefs relating to worthlessness.

I Don’t Feel Lovable

in Belief systems Self judgment Victim mind on December 15, 2013 September 8, 2019 666 Views

The issue of Not Feeling Lovable came up a couple times recently. It’s a common belief, and it comes with a feeling, sometimes a very strong feeling. Recently a woman who was given up for…

Happiness Every Day

in Happiness on June 25, 2013 September 8, 2019 133 Views

From Seeker to Finder Discovering Every Day Happiness by George Kimeldorf I’ve been alive 25,567 days. That is a long time. All I have ever wanted during that time was to be happy-nothing more….

Self Acceptance vs Personal Growth

in Belief systems Making personal change Mindfulness Self Awareness on April 4, 2013 September 8, 2019 402 Views

Does Self Acceptance Diminish or Lessen the Desire for Personal Growth? Do we stop evolving if we really become accepting of our self? Dear Gary, I just wanted to ask you how one can balance…

What Is Ego?

in Ego Emotional reactions Mindfulness Self Awareness Unconscious beliefs Voice in your head on February 26, 2013 August 22, 2023 14,385 Views

What is Ego? The ego is the identity concept our mind constructed. It is an identity that is false. We are more than just the mind and the ego. If we take all the beliefs…

Good Things to Say

in Belief systems Emotional reactions Relationships Self judgment on August 15, 2012 September 8, 2019 105 Views

Greetings Gary, I approach you with a curious question: Have you ever made any sort of “list of approved things to say”?… After listening to a few of your sessions and reading some books I started to…

#44: Persistence and resistance

on May 21, 2012 January 17, 2022 273 Views

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#44: Persistence and resistance

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What does resistance look like and how do you navigate around it to make changes in your self? Jamie is one of the most persistent people at doing personal change work that I know. She also resists change, happiness and unconditional love more than just about anyone I know.

#43: Overcoming insecurity and develop confidence

on April 19, 2012 January 17, 2022 254 Views

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#43: Overcoming insecurity and develop confidence

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Attempts to develop confidence often fail because they revolve around projecting a positive self image or achieving success. Unfortunately these two things don’t eliminate other beliefs causing feelings of insecurity.

#42: Stop beating your self up

on February 19, 2012 January 17, 2022 326 Views

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#42: Stop beating your self up

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To effectively change the thoughts and beliefs we beat our self up with it is important to look at the problem differently. That’s what I do in this episode on what specifically happens when you are “beating yourself up”.

Near Enemy

in Emotional reactions Happiness Love Making personal change Self Awareness on December 12, 2011 April 21, 2021 214 Views

Avoiding Your Near Enemy Any good tool, technique, practice, or philosophy, can help you out of suffering and into greater happiness and love. When that tool, technique, practice, or philosophy is taken too far, it…

#32: The most important thing for your happiness

on June 23, 2010 January 17, 2022 233 Views

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#32: The most important thing for your happiness

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Sometimes it helps to take a step back and have a sense of humor about the process of overcoming fears, identifying and changing core beliefs.