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Episode 110
Conviction alone can’t get you where you want or need to go. When we don’t do the work of interior integration we often end up hiding behind our convictions to feel safe instead of flourishing because we are rooted in a secure relationship with God and our Self.
In this episode, I explore how personal integration is a crucial factor for living an authentic and balanced life. I share from my personal experience how having strong convictions doesn't necessarily lead to fruitful actions. Instead, it is the work of facing and accepting one's truths without fear, healing, and evolving through different stages of growth that helps us to become more open to divine grace and bear good fruit.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:17) - Introduction
(00:02:01) - The Importance of Conviction and Integration
(00:07:20) - The Role of Trauma in Personal Growth
(00:10:21) - Virtue and Emotion Regulation
(00:11:51) - The Struggle of Living Out Convictions
(00:13:58) - God's Love in Personal Transformation
(00:25:58) - The Challenge of Living Out Conovictions in Relationships
(00:26:59) - The Journey of Healing and Integration
(00:29:52) - The Role of Discernment in the Interior Journey
(00:43:20) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you experienced being full of passion and conviction about the kind of life you want to live while realising that you don't have the power to make that conviction a reality in your life? Can you identify how a lack of integration may be the reason for that?
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Episode 110
Conviction alone can’t get you where you want or need to go. When we don’t do the work of interior integration we often end up hiding behind our convictions to feel safe instead of flourishing because we are rooted in a secure relationship with God and our Self.
In this episode, I explore how personal integration is a crucial factor for living an authentic and balanced life. I share from my personal experience how having strong convictions doesn't necessarily lead to fruitful actions. Instead, it is the work of facing and accepting one's truths without fear, healing, and evolving through different stages of growth that helps us to become more open to divine grace and bear good fruit.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:17) - Introduction
(00:02:01) - The Importance of Conviction and Integration
(00:07:20) - The Role of Trauma in Personal Growth
(00:10:21) - Virtue and Emotion Regulation
(00:11:51) - The Struggle of Living Out Convictions
(00:13:58) - God's Love in Personal Transformation
(00:25:58) - The Challenge of Living Out Conovictions in Relationships
(00:26:59) - The Journey of Healing and Integration
(00:29:52) - The Role of Discernment in the Interior Journey
(00:43:20) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you experienced being full of passion and conviction about the kind of life you want to live while realising that you don't have the power to make that conviction a reality in your life? Can you identify how a lack of integration may be the reason for that?
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01/22/24 • 44 min
What Does Interior Integration FEEL Like?
Becoming Me
Episode 109
What's the difference that healing and integration makes we get triggered back into old insecurities and anxieties? We often expect that healing will result in the absence of struggles but in reality, the journey involves self-awareness and fostering a sense of internal freedom with which we learn to manage our anxieties and insecurities.
In this episode I recount a personal experience in which I was able to regain composure and freedom after encountering a stressful situation which had triggered me into being fearful and anxious. The integration journey slowly increases our ability to find the interior freedom to respond rather than just react, allowing us to be more wholly human even in our struggles.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:42) - Introduction
(00:01:21) - The Healing Journey
(00:02:58) - Experiencing Healing
(00:04:04) - The Role of God in the Healing Journey
(00:05:31) - The Struggle with Insecurities and Fears
(00:08:53) - The Power of Self-Awareness in Healing
(00:10:33) - Regaining Freedom through Healing
(00:14:18) - The Role of Prayer and Discernment in Healing
(00:17:22) - The Impact of Healing and Integration
(00:19:30) - The Complexity & Courage of the Healing Journey
(00:22:44) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Can you identity with any part of the experience I shared in this episode about getting triggered and re-centering myself? What, in your experience, is an early sign you can pick up on that you are being triggered? What have you found useful as a first step to halt the slide into further anxiety or panic?
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Episode 109
What's the difference that healing and integration makes we get triggered back into old insecurities and anxieties? We often expect that healing will result in the absence of struggles but in reality, the journey involves self-awareness and fostering a sense of internal freedom with which we learn to manage our anxieties and insecurities.
In this episode I recount a personal experience in which I was able to regain composure and freedom after encountering a stressful situation which had triggered me into being fearful and anxious. The integration journey slowly increases our ability to find the interior freedom to respond rather than just react, allowing us to be more wholly human even in our struggles.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:42) - Introduction
(00:01:21) - The Healing Journey
(00:02:58) - Experiencing Healing
(00:04:04) - The Role of God in the Healing Journey
(00:05:31) - The Struggle with Insecurities and Fears
(00:08:53) - The Power of Self-Awareness in Healing
(00:10:33) - Regaining Freedom through Healing
(00:14:18) - The Role of Prayer and Discernment in Healing
(00:17:22) - The Impact of Healing and Integration
(00:19:30) - The Complexity & Courage of the Healing Journey
(00:22:44) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Can you identity with any part of the experience I shared in this episode about getting triggered and re-centering myself? What, in your experience, is an early sign you can pick up on that you are being triggered? What have you found useful as a first step to halt the slide into further anxiety or panic?
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Social Media:
Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.
Newsletter:
Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.
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01/15/24 • 23 min
Episode 139
In this episode, I address a thought-provoking question from one of my subscribers who asked how can we experience the unconditional love of God. I delve into the concept of embodied spirituality, underscoring the indispensability of involving our entire being—body, senses, and soul—in our spiritual journey to connect with God's love more authentically.
I share practical methods to engage with God in daily life which serve as pathways to recognise and feel His presence more tangibly. Moreover, I distinguish between feeling loved by God and truly soaking in His unconditional love. I discuss the significant role of psychological healing in experiencing God's love, highlighting techniques like inner child reparenting and the Internal Family Systems theory for deeper self-acceptance and love.
I conclude by inviting viewers to embrace living the questions of their spiritual journey, focusing less on the unhealed parts of themselves and more on remaining attentive and responsive to God's ongoing presence and invitations to healing in our lives.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you asked God to let you experience his unconditional love? Do you do so regularly? (It is perhaps the simplest and most important prayer for our healing and integration journey!)
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Episode 139
In this episode, I address a thought-provoking question from one of my subscribers who asked how can we experience the unconditional love of God. I delve into the concept of embodied spirituality, underscoring the indispensability of involving our entire being—body, senses, and soul—in our spiritual journey to connect with God's love more authentically.
I share practical methods to engage with God in daily life which serve as pathways to recognise and feel His presence more tangibly. Moreover, I distinguish between feeling loved by God and truly soaking in His unconditional love. I discuss the significant role of psychological healing in experiencing God's love, highlighting techniques like inner child reparenting and the Internal Family Systems theory for deeper self-acceptance and love.
I conclude by inviting viewers to embrace living the questions of their spiritual journey, focusing less on the unhealed parts of themselves and more on remaining attentive and responsive to God's ongoing presence and invitations to healing in our lives.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you asked God to let you experience his unconditional love? Do you do so regularly? (It is perhaps the simplest and most important prayer for our healing and integration journey!)
SUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORT
Social Media:
Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.
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09/30/24 • 37 min
Episode 127
In this podcast episode, I open up about a deeply personal and often stigmatised issue - my struggle with compulsions and addictions. I discuss how these issues are not only challenging to confront but are also shrouded in shame and secrecy, particularly when they deal with substance abuse or sex.
Drawing from my experiences, I reflect on the societal pressure to maintain an image of responsibility and control, and how even socially acceptable compulsions, like binge-watching TV or overworking, can trigger feelings of shame. I share the profound impact that self-criticism and a lack of compassion have had on my journey, emphasising the pivotal role of interior integration in my healing process.
Through exploring concepts like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the importance of understanding the underlying trauma behind compulsive behaviors, I advocate for a compassionate approach to oneself. The episode highlights my transformation towards self-love, emphasising that divine love and self-compassion are crucial for overcoming compulsions and addictions and finding wholeness.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:21) - Introduction
(00:01:36) - The Shame of Compulsions and Addictions
(00:02:49) - Personal Struggles and Shame
(00:06:05) - The Cycle of Addiction and Repentance
(00:11:34) - Experiencing God's Unconditional Love
(00:15:41) - The Role of Self-Compassion
(00:28:16) - Internal Family Systems (IFS)
(00:29:07) - 1. Managers
(00:29:50) - 2. Exiles
(00:30:48) - 3. Firefighters
(00:37:15) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you ever found yourself in similar patterns of compulsion? Are you able to recognise the root of these addictions and compulsions? Think about some of the ways you have been using certain compulsions and habits to escape unpleasantness in your life. Is there a better way?
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Episode 127
In this podcast episode, I open up about a deeply personal and often stigmatised issue - my struggle with compulsions and addictions. I discuss how these issues are not only challenging to confront but are also shrouded in shame and secrecy, particularly when they deal with substance abuse or sex.
Drawing from my experiences, I reflect on the societal pressure to maintain an image of responsibility and control, and how even socially acceptable compulsions, like binge-watching TV or overworking, can trigger feelings of shame. I share the profound impact that self-criticism and a lack of compassion have had on my journey, emphasising the pivotal role of interior integration in my healing process.
Through exploring concepts like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the importance of understanding the underlying trauma behind compulsive behaviors, I advocate for a compassionate approach to oneself. The episode highlights my transformation towards self-love, emphasising that divine love and self-compassion are crucial for overcoming compulsions and addictions and finding wholeness.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:21) - Introduction
(00:01:36) - The Shame of Compulsions and Addictions
(00:02:49) - Personal Struggles and Shame
(00:06:05) - The Cycle of Addiction and Repentance
(00:11:34) - Experiencing God's Unconditional Love
(00:15:41) - The Role of Self-Compassion
(00:28:16) - Internal Family Systems (IFS)
(00:29:07) - 1. Managers
(00:29:50) - 2. Exiles
(00:30:48) - 3. Firefighters
(00:37:15) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you ever found yourself in similar patterns of compulsion? Are you able to recognise the root of these addictions and compulsions? Think about some of the ways you have been using certain compulsions and habits to escape unpleasantness in your life. Is there a better way?
SUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORT
Social Media:
Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.
Newsletter:
Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.
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Leave a Review:
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05/27/24 • 38 min
Episode 112
In this episode's deep dive, I explain the vital connection between our senses of identity and security in faith, sharing insights drawn from Catholic tradition, modern psychology, and personal experience.
I share about my journey towards developing a secure attachment with God, and how the prayer of the Examen, which originated with St. Ignatius of Loyola, helped me in this journey. Through integrating perspectives from the study of trauma, I share how focusing on the concept of God's constant and loving presence rather than on self-evaluation helped me to deepen my felt sense of security in God's love for me.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:17) - Introduction
(00:02:01) - The Importance of Conviction and Integration
(00:07:20) - The Role of Trauma in Personal Growth
(00:10:21) - Virtue and Emotion Regulation
(00:11:51) - The Struggle of Living Out Convictions
(00:13:58) - God's Love in Personal Transformation
(00:25:58) - The Challenge of Living Out Conovictions in Relationships
(00:26:59) - The Journey of Healing and Integration
(00:29:52) - The Role of Discernment in the Interior Journey
(00:43:20) - Conclusion
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you experienced being full of passion and conviction about the kind of life you want to live while realising that you don't have the power to make that conviction a reality in your life? Can you identify how a lack of integration may be the reason for that?
SUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORT
Social Media:
Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.
Newsletter:
Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.
Support the Show:
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Leave a Review:
If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.
Episode 112
In this episode's deep dive, I explain the vital connection between our senses of identity and security in faith, sharing insights drawn from Catholic tradition, modern psychology, and personal experience.
I share about my journey towards developing a secure attachment with God, and how the prayer of the Examen, which originated with St. Ignatius of Loyola, helped me in this journey. Through integrating perspectives from the study of trauma, I share how focusing on the concept of God's constant and loving presence rather than on self-evaluation helped me to deepen my felt sense of security in God's love for me.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:17) - Introduction
(00:02:01) - The Importance of Conviction and Integration
(00:07:20) - The Role of Trauma in Personal Growth
(00:10:21) - Virtue and Emotion Regulation
(00:11:51) - The Struggle of Living Out Convictions
(00:13:58) - God's Love in Personal Transformation
(00:25:58) - The Challenge of Living Out Conovictions in Relationships
(00:26:59) - The Journey of Healing and Integration
(00:29:52) - The Role of Discernment in the Interior Journey
(00:43:20) - Conclusion
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you experienced being full of passion and conviction about the kind of life you want to live while realising that you don't have the power to make that conviction a reality in your life? Can you identify how a lack of integration may be the reason for that?
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02/05/24 • 46 min
Interior Life & Leadership
Becoming Me
EPISODE 55
We all know how important good leadership is, and many of us fear that we don't measure up when we have to lead. While there are many ways that we can grow to become more effective as a leader, we often fail to appreciate the harm that an inauthentic and insecure leader can cause - even when we possess other leadership abilities.
In this episode, I share about my past struggles with leadership when I was still unaware of my lack of interior integration, and how my dependence on external validation made the burdens of leadership heavier than they would have otherwise been.
Share this episode via this episode page.A LEADER'S SPIRITUAITY
For more information or to register, go to https://www.integroformation.com/als.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:13) - Introduction
(00:01:10) - Leadership
(00:02:59) - Our Relationship with Leadership
(00:09:27) - My Own Experience with Leadership
(00:18:10) - Growing into Leaders we are Called to be
(00:21:27) - A Leader's Spirituality
(00:25:23) - PRAXIS: Listen. Ponder. Act
(00:29:46) - Conclusion
Available here.TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Listen.
- As you listened to my sharing in this episode, was there anything that resonated with you?
Ponder.- The reality of being a leader often makes one feel lonely. Have you felt that loneliness of being a leader?
Act.
- Continue to explore resources.
For full details of this reflection prompt, please see transcript.
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EPISODE 55
We all know how important good leadership is, and many of us fear that we don't measure up when we have to lead. While there are many ways that we can grow to become more effective as a leader, we often fail to appreciate the harm that an inauthentic and insecure leader can cause - even when we possess other leadership abilities.
In this episode, I share about my past struggles with leadership when I was still unaware of my lack of interior integration, and how my dependence on external validation made the burdens of leadership heavier than they would have otherwise been.
Share this episode via this episode page.A LEADER'S SPIRITUAITY
For more information or to register, go to https://www.integroformation.com/als.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:13) - Introduction
(00:01:10) - Leadership
(00:02:59) - Our Relationship with Leadership
(00:09:27) - My Own Experience with Leadership
(00:18:10) - Growing into Leaders we are Called to be
(00:21:27) - A Leader's Spirituality
(00:25:23) - PRAXIS: Listen. Ponder. Act
(00:29:46) - Conclusion
Available here.TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Listen.
- As you listened to my sharing in this episode, was there anything that resonated with you?
Ponder.- The reality of being a leader often makes one feel lonely. Have you felt that loneliness of being a leader?
Act.
- Continue to explore resources.
For full details of this reflection prompt, please see transcript.
PODCAST COMPANION WORKBOOK
- Downloadable & Printable
- 10 worksheets, over 30 exercises
- Helps you integrate and apply the foundational principles to Becoming Me
- Great for inner work and connecting with yourself in solitude
- Includes tips for partner and small-group sharing
- Free for all e-mail newsletter subscribers
FIND OUT MORE
SUBSCRIBE | FOLLOW | SUPPORT
Social Media:
Follow Ann Yeong on Instagram or Facebook.
Newsletter:
Subscribe to Begin Again for Ann's updates and reflections.
Support the Show:
Monthly Support (starting at USD$3)
One-time Donation
Leave a Review:
If this podcast has blessed you, please leave a review by clicking here.
08/16/22 • 30 min
Episode 143
In this episode, I briefly discuss the importance of understanding spiritual abuse, particularly if you're on a healing journey from trauma and its effects on your relationship with God. I outline three major reasons why learning about spiritual abuse is crucial: it helps identify and heal from obstacles in our relationship with God, prevents the inadvertent perpetuation of abuse, and enhances accountability and responsibility, especially for those in leadership positions within the Catholic Church.
I also introduce an invaluable workshop presented by Paul Fahey, focusing on recognising, preventing, and responding to spiritual abuse in the Catholic context. Join me in exploring this significant resource—check the show notes for more information and a link to the workshop.
Link to Register for Spiritual Abuse Workshop: https://www.catholicthirdspace.com/p/spiritual-abuse-workshop-7b6
Read Paul Fahey’s article on Spiritual Abuse in the Catholic Church: https://wherepeteris.com/resources/the-place-where-you-stand-is-holy-ground/
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
00:31 The Impact of Trauma on Faith
02:14 Reasons to Learn About Spiritual Abuse
03:58 The Systemic Nature of Spiritual Abuse
05:25 Introducing a Valuable Resource
06:56 Personal Reflections and Endorsements
08:14 How to Join the Workshop
08:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
What do you know about spiritual abuse in your own life? Can you think of any spiritual experiences where you had felt like an important boundary was violated but you could not name what it was?
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Episode 143
In this episode, I briefly discuss the importance of understanding spiritual abuse, particularly if you're on a healing journey from trauma and its effects on your relationship with God. I outline three major reasons why learning about spiritual abuse is crucial: it helps identify and heal from obstacles in our relationship with God, prevents the inadvertent perpetuation of abuse, and enhances accountability and responsibility, especially for those in leadership positions within the Catholic Church.
I also introduce an invaluable workshop presented by Paul Fahey, focusing on recognising, preventing, and responding to spiritual abuse in the Catholic context. Join me in exploring this significant resource—check the show notes for more information and a link to the workshop.
Link to Register for Spiritual Abuse Workshop: https://www.catholicthirdspace.com/p/spiritual-abuse-workshop-7b6
Read Paul Fahey’s article on Spiritual Abuse in the Catholic Church: https://wherepeteris.com/resources/the-place-where-you-stand-is-holy-ground/
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
00:31 The Impact of Trauma on Faith
02:14 Reasons to Learn About Spiritual Abuse
03:58 The Systemic Nature of Spiritual Abuse
05:25 Introducing a Valuable Resource
06:56 Personal Reflections and Endorsements
08:14 How to Join the Workshop
08:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
What do you know about spiritual abuse in your own life? Can you think of any spiritual experiences where you had felt like an important boundary was violated but you could not name what it was?
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01/06/25 • 9 min
Episode 85
We are often used to getting results in many areas of life by working harder, pushing past our limits and bypassing our weaknesses. Most of us try to approach our spiritual and interior lives in the same way when we begin to take our interior journey seriously.
Yet these methods that we default to actually backfire when we try to use them to grow in integration and authenticity and wholeness in Christ. In this episode I discuss why that is the case.
This episode is part of a series taken from my 30 Day Instagram Live Challenge where I went on live video to speak about different aspects of the interior journey every day for 30 days straight.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:30) - Introduction
(00:03:45) - Our Inner Critic
(00:08:09) - Being Stuck and Regressing
(00:11:42) - Pondering what's beneath our Addictive Behaviours
(00:21:07) - Knowing when it is Time to Receive
(00:26:05) - Spiritual Ascetism
(00:29:40) - Putting Ascetism in Context
(00:33:29) - How much Slack should I be giving Myself?
(00:36:28) - Try Softer
(00:38:50) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you ever found yourself stuck or regressing at some point in your interior journey?If this has happened to you before, have you tried to push through with zeal to make sure you're moving forward at all costs? Sometimes, we need to able to take a step back and fall into rest. We need to learn to receive.
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Episode 85
We are often used to getting results in many areas of life by working harder, pushing past our limits and bypassing our weaknesses. Most of us try to approach our spiritual and interior lives in the same way when we begin to take our interior journey seriously.
Yet these methods that we default to actually backfire when we try to use them to grow in integration and authenticity and wholeness in Christ. In this episode I discuss why that is the case.
This episode is part of a series taken from my 30 Day Instagram Live Challenge where I went on live video to speak about different aspects of the interior journey every day for 30 days straight.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:30) - Introduction
(00:03:45) - Our Inner Critic
(00:08:09) - Being Stuck and Regressing
(00:11:42) - Pondering what's beneath our Addictive Behaviours
(00:21:07) - Knowing when it is Time to Receive
(00:26:05) - Spiritual Ascetism
(00:29:40) - Putting Ascetism in Context
(00:33:29) - How much Slack should I be giving Myself?
(00:36:28) - Try Softer
(00:38:50) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
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REFLECTION PROMPT
Have you ever found yourself stuck or regressing at some point in your interior journey?If this has happened to you before, have you tried to push through with zeal to make sure you're moving forward at all costs? Sometimes, we need to able to take a step back and fall into rest. We need to learn to receive.
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08/31/23 • 39 min
How Do I Balance Compassion and Zeal?
Becoming Me
Episode 84
Many of us struggle between demanding standards of virtue and holiness from ourselves/others and being compassionate as we know we are called to be.
In this episode I invite you to observe the energy underlying your zeal or your desire to be compassionate. Are these tied to a fear of falling short somehow? Do you feel pushed or are you drawn from a place of loving freedom?
I also explain how integration will help you navigate this particular tension with greater ease and grace.
This episode is part of a series taken from my 30 Day Instagram Live Challenge where I went on live video to speak about different aspects of the interior journey every day for 30 days straight.
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(00:00:32) - Introduction
(00:01:49) - Am I Compassionate with Myself?
(00:03:55) - Revisiting the Three Layers
(00:06:42) - Being Overzealous
(00:08:33) - Uable to Accept Reality
(00:16:36) - Being Overly Compassionate
(00:19:51) - Where are the Energies within you coming from?
(00:24:41) - Balancing Zeal and Compassion
(00:27:29) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
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REFLECTION PROMPT
Do you identify more as someone who is over zealous or overly compassionate? Reflect on why is it you lean more towards being overly zealous or compassionate. Could it be that there is a reality that you are unable to accept?
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Episode 84
Many of us struggle between demanding standards of virtue and holiness from ourselves/others and being compassionate as we know we are called to be.
In this episode I invite you to observe the energy underlying your zeal or your desire to be compassionate. Are these tied to a fear of falling short somehow? Do you feel pushed or are you drawn from a place of loving freedom?
I also explain how integration will help you navigate this particular tension with greater ease and grace.
This episode is part of a series taken from my 30 Day Instagram Live Challenge where I went on live video to speak about different aspects of the interior journey every day for 30 days straight.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:32) - Introduction
(00:01:49) - Am I Compassionate with Myself?
(00:03:55) - Revisiting the Three Layers
(00:06:42) - Being Overzealous
(00:08:33) - Uable to Accept Reality
(00:16:36) - Being Overly Compassionate
(00:19:51) - Where are the Energies within you coming from?
(00:24:41) - Balancing Zeal and Compassion
(00:27:29) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Do you identify more as someone who is over zealous or overly compassionate? Reflect on why is it you lean more towards being overly zealous or compassionate. Could it be that there is a reality that you are unable to accept?
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08/28/23 • 28 min
Episode 117
In this in-depth discussion, I provide a Christian perspective on the journey of healing from complex trauma within a dysfunctional family setting. Six gentle reminders are shared for those trying to manage relationships within such dynamics: acknowledging the enmity; having a trustworthy third party; remembering self-abandonment is not love; not measuring up to an imagined ideal; grounding oneself in God's infinite love; and understanding that God sees the hidden suffering.
I emphasise the need for truth, self-protection, understanding the nature of abuse, the necessity of setting boundaries, and the importance of grounding oneself in God's unconditional love.
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Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:23) - Introduction
(00:01:16) - The Challenges of Integration and Discipleship
(00:03:08) - Navigating Love and Enmity within Our Families
(00:04:10) - The Complexities of Healing and Relationships
(00:07:36) - Recognising and Addressing Toxic Family Dynamics
(00:11:05) - Six Gentle Reminders for Navigating Toxic Relathionships
(00:32:48) - Dealing with the Impacts of Setting Boundaries
(00:45:02) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Did anything in my sharing resonate with you strongly? Think about the six reminders that I've shared about in this episode. Which of these are the hardest to live out? Which of these reminders give you the most comfort on this journey?
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Episode 117
In this in-depth discussion, I provide a Christian perspective on the journey of healing from complex trauma within a dysfunctional family setting. Six gentle reminders are shared for those trying to manage relationships within such dynamics: acknowledging the enmity; having a trustworthy third party; remembering self-abandonment is not love; not measuring up to an imagined ideal; grounding oneself in God's infinite love; and understanding that God sees the hidden suffering.
I emphasise the need for truth, self-protection, understanding the nature of abuse, the necessity of setting boundaries, and the importance of grounding oneself in God's unconditional love.
Watch this recording on YouTube.
Follow me on my Instagram account @animann for more material on the integration journey and subscribe to my monthly reflections on Begin Again.CHAPTER MARKERS
(00:00:23) - Introduction
(00:01:16) - The Challenges of Integration and Discipleship
(00:03:08) - Navigating Love and Enmity within Our Families
(00:04:10) - The Complexities of Healing and Relationships
(00:07:36) - Recognising and Addressing Toxic Family Dynamics
(00:11:05) - Six Gentle Reminders for Navigating Toxic Relathionships
(00:32:48) - Dealing with the Impacts of Setting Boundaries
(00:45:02) - Conclusion
TRANSCRIPT
Available here.
REFLECTION PROMPT
Did anything in my sharing resonate with you strongly? Think about the six reminders that I've shared about in this episode. Which of these are the hardest to live out? Which of these reminders give you the most comfort on this journey?
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03/18/24 • 46 min
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How many episodes does Becoming Me have?
Becoming Me currently has 148 episodes available.
What topics does Becoming Me cover?
The podcast is about Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Becoming Me?
The episode title 'Finding Self-Love Amidst Compulsions & Addictions' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Becoming Me?
The average episode length on Becoming Me is 37 minutes.
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Episodes of Becoming Me are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Becoming Me?
The first episode of Becoming Me was released on Sep 25, 2020.
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