Tag: Emotional Awareness
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Loner Learned Lessons
Your childhood isolating skills will help you survive difficult parents. They will not help you develop a rich, deep, emotional, marital connection.
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Emotionally Present and Peaceful
When I try to be attuned to my situation and those around me, why do I let someone’s negative statement agitate me?
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Emotional Beings by Design
God is the God of order. Meaning there is design to your body. We know God designed emotions into the operation of your body.
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Sadness and Hope
In this episode, Jonathan and I dive into the complexities of personal growth, focusing on how childhood experiences shape adult behavior.
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Mr. Unemotional: Moving from Isolation to Connection
In this episode, we dive into the emotional struggles men face, especially those recovering from addiction. We explore the concept of “Mr. Unemotional,” describing men who find it hard to express their feelings due to past experiences or societal pressures.
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Fear of Pain
Everyone carries old—deep pain. It’s from a lifetime of failing and being rejected. Some of us are scared of the old pain. Mostly, we try to just ignore it. But it won’t stay ignored, avoided, or denied. It’s real and it’s there living deep in your soul.
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Know Your Story
A lot of your strengths come from your story; and a lot of weaknesses come from your story.
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Your Trauma Awareness
Do you know your past traumas? Do you know how you were wounded? Are you close to the pain in your soul?
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The Disconnection Cycle
Here is an example of the Disconnection Cycle in a husband-wife relationship.
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Emotional Detachment
What if a couple were raising a son and they argued and bickered all the time. Finally they divorced. The son tried to be helpful but eventually he just withdrew inside himself. That son would probably have and use these skills as his primary skills.
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Second-Half Maturity
Your first emotional program is your survival program. It was established in childhood. The second emotional program is built in adulthood. It will be built on top of the first program.