Allowing Emotions to Live

This episode is rich with personal anecdotes, spiritual insights, and practical advice for those interested in the topics of emotional well-being, recovery, and personal growth. Specifically, we continue to discuss the concept of surrender and explore inner child work and the emotional journey of recovery. We reflect on personal experiences and emphasize the importance of acknowledging and allowing emotions to surface without trying to fix or act upon them. Our conversation also touches on the role of spirituality, karma, and the idea of "Blind Faith" in our lives. We explore the idea that surrender is not just about giving up control but about understanding and allowing emotions to exist without judgment. Pernilla mentions teacher Patrick Connor, who helped her understand the concept of karma and how it was affecting her emotional state. We discuss the challenges we faced in our recovery journeys, including dealing with codependency, self-hatred, and other emotional issues. We emphasize the importance of a nurturing environment and bring up an example of Battle Boots, Pernilla’s horse, who healed his trauma through a loving and routine environment. Towards the end, we talk about the concept of "allowing" as a form of surrender, both for ourselves and for those around us. Resources: Patrick Connor  David R. Hawkins (0:00) - Introduction and setting the stage for the discussion. Karma and Spiritual Teachers (2:00) - Discussion about Karma, meeting spiritual teachers, and the impact of high school experiences. Inner Child and Emotional Struggles (6:00) - Exploration of the inner child concept, emotional struggles, and the journey of surrender. Books and Self-Understanding (11:00) - Mention of the book "Homecoming" by John Bradshaw and how it helps in understanding oneself. Depression and Therapy (16:00) - Discussing the challenges of depression and the role of therapy. Blind Faith and Recovery (22:00) - The concept of blind faith in the recovery process. Relationships and Codependency (28:00) - Talking about relationships, codependency, and the difficulties in recovery. Surrender and Allowing Feelings (34:00) - The importance of surrendering and allowing feelings to exist. Healing Through Environment (40:00) - Discussion about healing through nurturing environments, including animals. Closing Remarks (45:00) - Closing thoughts and gratitude.