Am I Centered, Or Am I Just Avoiding Hard Feelings?

Click Here To Send Your Question Via TextTackling Obsession and Achieving Inner PeaceIn this insightful episode of Metaphysical Street Smarts, Anne and Helen delve into the concept of obsession as a form of self-medication. They discuss how various forms of fixation—whether on food, relationships, exercise, or other behaviors—can serve as distractions or stem from deeper emotional issues such as guilt. Helen offers actionable advice on how to understand the payoff of these behaviors and strategies for dealing with these compulsions in a healthier, more balanced way. The episode also features a listener question from Vanessa, who asks about the difference between spiritual bypassing and genuine peace. Helen provides clarity on how to face hard emotions and achieve true inner peace without bypassing the necessary emotional work. They conclude by recommending resources for further understanding emotions and their spiritual implications.00:00 Welcome to Metaphysical Street Smarts00:12 Understanding Metaphysical Street Smarts00:54 Weekly Check-In and Cosmic Nudge01:12 Exploring Obsession and Self-Medication02:22 Addressing Guilt and Distraction15:36 Listener Question from Vanessa: Can you talk about the difference between spiritual bypassing and genuine peace? Sometimes I wonder if I'm being truly centered or just avoiding hard feelings. 23:38 Concluding Thoughts and Resources25:02 Stay Connected and Upcoming EventsBook/Website: The Language of Emotions - Karla McLaren: https://karlamclaren.com/product/the-language-of-emotions-book/Book: The Secret Language of Feelings - Carl Banyan: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-secret-language-of-feelings_calvin-d-banyan/362735/item/19050440/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_scarce_under_%2410_17389091670&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17400878150&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45iZNXJ-E4tFoZO2UZzyMNkkC&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrPHABhCIARIsAFW2XBNuOsgt0dS3M72aH4fswglvec4lC3mRho7sR_cL3QM7bK-3Tx2YJSUaAhJlEALw_wcB#idiq=19050440&edition=3635260Support the show✨We invite you to listen, relisten, take notes, comment, review, subscribe, send in your questions! We love connecting with you. ✨Ask your question via the Google Form: https://forms.gle/3J1VgZaBNp6k3rXXA or send an email to: [email protected] ✨For info on upcoming events, free resources, and consults with Helen visit helenracz.com ✨ "Metaphysical Street Smarts" is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to be professional advice -- legal, medical, metaphysical, or otherwise. We encourage you to do your own research, trust your intuition, and consult with a qualified professional where needed. We're here to share and spark ideas!✨As always we invite you to take what blesses you and leave the rest. Thanks for tuning in and spending time with us. Until next time, stay grounded! 🎧Master of Mastering: Brad McIntyre. 🎵Theme music: https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-happy-acoustic-guitar-background-music-122614/