Ep. 6 - From Avoidance to Self-Authorship
from Reclaiming the Gentle Man Hosted by Dave Lishansky
The pattern that’s keeping you stuck isn’t your fault — but it is your responsibility. In this episode, I share the moment everything shifted for me. Specifically, the moment I stopped blaming my life, my partner, and the world around me… and surrendered to the path of self-authorship instead. We explore: How we unconsciously avoid the parts of ourselves that most need witnessing Why requesting vulnerability and openness doesn't work — and what to do instead The circle experience that cracked open my inner world and began my real transformation How emotional self-responsibility opens the door to deep presence and power A powerful reframe that can help you lead your life from the inside out And I offer a guided self-inquiry practice through these reflection questions, including: • What inside of me do I struggle to witness? • What does this part of me long to express? • What do I struggle to accept is part of me? • What would it be like to hold that part? • How can I take full responsibility for learning about and leading all of what’s inside me? • How can I own the choices that have gotten me here? • What would it look like to own them with love AND an intention to grow? • How can I hold all that’s in me with curiosity, honesty, and loving awareness? • What does that look like in this moment? If you’d like this reflection as an expanded and free guided meditation, email me at [email protected] or DM me @dave_lishansky with the word “Meditation.”
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