Episode 5: You Don't Know the Power of the Dark Side

08/31/19 • 40 min

If emotional intelligence is key to resolving internal conflict and using our emotions to move us forward...then why haven't we mastered it? "You Don't Know the Power of the Dark Side" is the first of five episodes that will cover the five obstructions to emotional intelligence.

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Episode 4: Spiders and Obituaries...

Does naming how I feel really make a difference? Well, with help from our creepy-crawly friends we emphasize and fortify the skill of naming how you feel--a skill that provides self-awareness and validation.
Illusions can be dangerous distractions, especially when they create an unrealistic goal that we map life decisions around. In this episode we will focus on one such illusion and redefine it to create a realistic and attainable goal.

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Episode 5-a: The Death of the Ego

How helpful is your ego? Does is protect you, support you, or guide you as your make life decisions? Or has it possibly interfered with your personal progression, or potential for resolution and connection? Is ego even necessary?
In this episode we learn how ego demonstrates a lower level of living, as stated in Buddhist beliefs, and often renders selfish thoughts and feelings. Conversely, when we surrender our ego, and accept the true meaning of joy, we can experience the true meaning of joy.