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The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
Decision-Making: Reclaiming Our Intuition from "God's Will"
Shadow Mike Podcast
40 minutes
3 months ago
Decision-Making: Reclaiming Our Intuition from "God's Will"
Summary Below
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In this conversation, Dr. Mike Simmons explores the complexities of decision-making, particularly within the context of the common Christian myth. He discusses how this myth has led to a systematic mistrust of intuition and self, creating anxiety and decision paralysis. The conversation delves into the impact of spiritual bypassing, the internal conflict between conscious desires and unconscious beliefs, and the importance of reclaiming personal authority. Dr. Simmons emphasizes the need for action and experimentation in decision-making, encouraging listeners to embrace their desires and trust their intuition as they navigate life's choices.
Links & Events
1. Huna Workshop | October 11th-12th (Portland)
2. From Shame to Self Love Retreat | October 3-5: (Portland)
3. Keave Process as mentioned in the episode
4. Coach Kyle Tennyzen's Website (voice in Keave Recording)
Chapters
00:00 The Struggle with Decision-Making
00:35 Introduction to the Episode
04:27 Decision Making
06:17 Disconnecting from Intuition, Clinging to Obedience
13:40 The Impact of the Common Christian Myth
20:25 Internalized Self-Doubt and Decision Paralysis
23:00 Spiritual Bypassing as a Fear Response
29:10 Action is the Medicine
32:26 Make a Better Dichotomy
33:55 Keawe: A Practice of Naming and Dissolving old Dichotomies
37:09 You Have Heard it Said, But I say
Takeaways
Decision-making can create anxiety and paralysis.
The common Christian myth teaches mistrust of self and intuition.
Obedience is often prioritized over personal desires.
Plans can limit divine guidance and intuition.
Crisis can be a catalyst for growth and clarity.
Spiritual bypassing leads to seeking external validation.
Internal conflict arises from mistrust in one's own heart.
Action is essential for reclaiming personal authority.
Life should be viewed as a laboratory for experimentation.
Desires are guiding forces, not obstacles to obedience.
Shadow Mike Podcast
The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
