This video clarifies the reasons behind my focus on difficult topics like shame and guilt, explaining that these serve as entry points to a deeper level of understanding and to embracing ourselves. It's not just about the dark side; it's about the self awareness that comes from it, and personal growth. Dive in to uncover the real purpose behind the psychology explored in previous videos.
Have you ever really considered your inner thoughts, where they come from, and how and why they act the way they do? Have you ever asked them what age they might be, their fears and needs, and perhaps most intriguingly of all, considered where is the "you" behind the noise?
Clinical studies show from a very, very early age, infants are already playing out the roles of various parts inside of themselves. It seems an intrinsically human and relatable aspect to ourselves that we divide our thoughts into "parts", each with its own persona. We identify more or less with each of these parts depending upon circumstance and the stories running inside our heads, and the end result delivers an understanding of what we think we are.
If you can begin to unmask the hidden selves and get to know them, it can trigger an extraordinarily fulfilling journey of self-discovery.
This video discusses the fascinating aspect of the human psyche that has become known as "Internal Family Systems" (IFS). However, IFS could equally be thought of as a city of individuals residing inside our heads who somehow find equilibrium. I discuss managers, firefighters, and exiles who each support and police our psyche differently and become unwittingly burdened by responsibilities they perceive as their "job." I also show you how to unmask the self and take steps towards becoming the director of your own internal perceptions and observations. Our lives are filled with experiences that mould our perceptions and beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. From childhood to adulthood, our playful, curious, and approval-seeking sides encounter societal expectations and norms that can stifle their expression. Over time, these expectations create a push-and-pull within us, with certain identities taking on managerial roles to maintain our public personas.
As we explore this struggle between our internal parts, we discover that the joyful, light aspects of ourselves are often forced into "exile," suppressed by the darker, more socially acceptable sides. By examining the root causes of this turmoil and questioning the beliefs we've internalised, we begin to understand the true nature of our feelings.In this video, you will uncover how societal influences have shaped your understanding of what is "appropriate" behavior, limiting your most vibrant and authentic self. We will dissect how experiences in our formative years affect our actions, choices, and emotions in our daily lives.
Join me on a thought-provoking and insightful journey toward self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth. By exploring the darker and lighter aspects of our identities, we embark on a path to healing, freedom, and, ultimately, a more integrated self.[The audio quality dips between 06:50 & 07:20, my apologies!]
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