Sometimes our minds convince us that something is wrong when it isn't.

In this deeply personal episode of Alive & Awake, I share a recent experience where I became convinced my partner was upset with me, only to discover that the story I had created wasn't true at all.

What initially felt like rejection and judgment turned out to be an invitation to look at the old wounds and subconscious beliefs that were coloring my perception. This experience became a powerful reminder that healing isn't about never being triggered; it's about becoming aware of the stories we tell ourselves and learning how to confront our fears.

In this episode, we explore:

• How childhood wounds can distort present-day reality
• Why our minds often create stories to protect us
• The difference between perception and truth
• How father wounds and past experiences influence our relationships
• The importance of communicating fears instead of making assumptions
• Why vulnerability creates connection, not separation
• Learning to question the stories in your head rather than automatically believing them

If you've ever found yourself spiraling into fear, assuming someone was upset with you, or realizing that you're going into "protection mode," I hope this conversation reminds you that healing happens when we're willing to become curious instead of furious.

Resources Mentioned:

"The Way of Mastery, Pathway of Enlightenment: The Way of The Heart: The Christ Mind" By Jeshua Ben Joseph

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 My Perception Played Tricks on Me

0:57 The Story I Started Creating

2:59 When Parenting Triggered Old Wounds

5:31 Why I Couldn’t Hide My Feelings

8:17 What I Assumed My Partner Was Thinking

10:35 Projection, Fear & The Stories We Create

13:36 Understanding Where Our Fears Come From

17:05 Asking, “Is This Actually True?”

19:42 Ego, Identity & What Keeps Us Stuck

22:51 Why Healing Feels Uncomfortable

25:34 Changing Your Identity to Change Your Reality

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Trailer Music Credit

Alis Reflective Soul, song “Howl”

https://open.spotify.com/track/6FkSVtVl1FZwPRmTKAXLjp?si=401711feb98644d9