1788: self abandonment in relationships

don't die. - some days this is finding joy to keep me moving, other days it's simply not dying even though I can't move. don't let shame drive the car. - shame is a violent toddler throwing a very persuasive temper tantrum in the backseat. I have to stop giving that jerk the keys ...  Afficher plus

He went to a wedding without me. He lied about my dad being sick when people asked about me. He was also regularly asking a woman from work if he could come meet up with her before shifts and after shifts. He had said "I love you" to another woman he sent thousands to for photos. ...  Afficher plus

This is a full lesson from one of the premium courses inside The Stoic Vault. We sit with anger through Seneca, who treated it not as a sign of strength but as a kind of chain, something that quietly runs your life while telling you it is protecting you.I find anger the hardest e ...  Afficher plus

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3601: Kristine Klussman explores how anger often masks deeper emotional pain and disconnection from the self, and how pract ...  Afficher plus

Emotions are messy and confusing - they can so easily take us for a ride. Loneliness can carry us into bad relationships. Our fears can keep us isolated. Our shame can ruthlessly feed self-doubt & self-torture. Our resentments & anger can keep us stuck. We are unable to commun ...

Some emotions are really uncomfortable—but that doesn’t make them bad.Too often, we label our feelings as “good” or “bad,” when in reality, they’re simply part of our authentic human experience. Learning to embrace all emotions without judgment is key to personal growth and emoti ...  Afficher plus