EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 4 MIN
Do You Ever Avoid The World?
from Let It Be Easy with Susie Moore
Do you ever find yourself retreating from the world when things get overwhelming? You're not alone. That tension between needing solitude and avoiding life is something we all navigate, sometimes gracefully, sometimes not.When we feel overwhelmed by demands and stimulation, hurt by betrayals or failures, trapped by perfectionism, or cynical about what engagement might bring, withdrawal becomes our default response. While temporary retreat has profound value—even history's greatest spiritual teachers practiced periods of solitude—there's a crucial difference between conscious detachment and unhealthy avoidance.And, if you want more access to me, my coaching, and live monthly calls, I want to invite you to join us inside Self Coaching Society with this limited time, exclusive offer just for my very special podcast listeners. Get your first month for just $1, then only $29/month after that! (you can cancel anytime). Join us here: https://selfcoachingsociety.com/pod/Simple as that! I can't wait to welcome you inside!If you'd love to watch the video version of our interviews, be sure to subscribe to the podcast's YouTube channel here.
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Do you ever find yourself retreating from the world when things get overwhelming? You're not alone. That tension between needing solitude and avoiding life is something we all navigate, sometimes gracefully, sometimes not. When we feel overwhelmed by demands and stimulation, hurt by betrayals or failures, trapped by perfectionism, or cynical about what engagement might bring, withdrawal becomes our default response. While temporary retreat has profound value—even history's greatest spiritual...
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