Striking at the Root of our Lies

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, George Stull, Scott Reall, Anna Bryant and Seth Abram discuss the moments in our lives when we believe things that aren’t true. Thoughts based on flawed beliefs can create problems for us, and what one sees depends on what one looks for and expects. Listen as we talk about how self-awareness is one step in helping us interpret the reality in our lives and why community is also important for this.   “The beginning of self-awareness is something that can begin by ourselves, but the work of that goes way beyond just something that we do in our own heads and in our own hearts.” -George [03:00]   “Sharing our truths, sharing our stories from a place of humility can free us from denial, help us see what is really true and right, but there’s such dignity in all human beings when they tell the truth. You know what, this is what I struggle with. This is it. This is the truth.” -Scott [12:37]   “Humility is what Scott was saying, I think is what actually allows you to be here right now. Because it’s not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” -Seth [18:33]   “If I’m always looking for what’s good,… and not acknowledging what is actually causing injury to me and not processing my negative emotions, that is confirmation bias that can work in a favorable direction, but can also be hindering if it’s not balanced properly with realistic views of who I am and what I need.” -Anna [21:36]   TIMESTAMPS [00:05] Intro  [00:52] Why self-awareness so important [02:54] Realizing we don’t have to do it alone [08:29] Two biases: over-confidence & insecurity [12:53] Which biases the hosts tend to lean to [17:30] Healthy shame vs toxic shame [20:05] How to live more free from biases   Follow and Contact Facebook: Restore Small Groups Instagram: @restoresmallgroups YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast Website: restoresmallgroups.org