Summary

In this episode, Meli and Liv discuss the concept of attachments and why we have them. They define attachment as an energetic tie or cord to some element of our existence, such as a characteristic, an outcome, or a belief. They explore the evolutionary purpose of attachments and how they help us survive and interact with our environment. They also discuss the benefits of having attachments, such as providing focus and motivation. However, they caution against becoming too attached to outcomes and emphasize the importance of surrender and flexibility. They also highlight the need to be conscious of our attachments and the emotions they trigger, as well as the potential for attachments to become unhealthy and restrictive. In this conversation, Liv and Meli discuss attachments and their role in our lives. Liv shares a childhood experience of receiving a B grade and feeling devastated because she was attached to being perfect. They discuss the importance of allowing disappointment and failure to move through us and the need to shift our perspective on attachments. They explore the idea of preferences and how they can both limit and clarify our experiences. They suggest that attachments can serve as a funnel or bumper lane to guide us in a certain direction, but it's important to choose attachments consciously and allow them to be of service to us.

Keywords

attachment, energetic tie, characteristic, outcome, belief, evolutionary purpose, survival, environment, focus, motivation, surrender, flexibility, conscious, emotions, unhealthy, restrictive, attachments, preferences, disappointment, failure, perspective shift, perfection, childhood trauma, self-inquiry, self-acceptance, manifestation, energy, vibration, self-worth, self-love

Takeaways

• Attachments are energetic ties or cords to elements of our existence, such as characteristics, outcomes, or beliefs.
• Attachments have an evolutionary purpose and help us survive and interact with our environment.
• Attachments can provide focus and motivation, but it's important to avoid becoming too attached to specific outcomes.
• Surrender and flexibility are key in navigating attachments and allowing for growth and change.
• Being conscious of our attachments and the emotions they trigger is important for personal growth and well-being. Attachments can be intense and have a significant impact on our lives, especially when we are attached to perfection or specific outcomes.
• Allowing disappointment and failure to move through us and shifting our perspective on attachments can help us navigate challenges and setbacks.
• Preferences can both limit and clarify our experiences, and it's important to find a balance between being open to different possibilities and having some preferences to reduce decision fatigue.
• Attachments can serve as a funnel or bumper lane to guide us in a certain direction, but it's crucial to choose attachments consciously and allow them to be of service to us.
• Choosing love for our attachments and ego can help us navigate them in a healthier and more empowering way.

Sound Bites

• "An attachment is an energetic tie or cord to some element of my existence."
• "Attachments are something we perceive we need to survive."
• "Attachments help us move in directions and interact with our environment."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: What is Attachment?

06:11 The Evolutionary Perspective on Attachments

08:49 The Benefits of Attachments

12:12 Differentiating Beneficial Attachments from Detrimental Ones

15:45 Recognizing and Detaching from Attachments

23:42 Recognizing the Effects of Attachments

25:50 The Power of Attachments

28:48 The Influence of Attachments

32:05 Detaching from Attachments

35:05 The Role of Preferences

39:09 Embodying the Energy of Manifestation

44:53 Choosing Love and Positive Attachment

51:54 Outro

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Summary

In this conversation, Liv and Meli discuss the concept of love and how it is not blind. They explore the idea that love is synonymous with truth and that the societal depiction of love in movies is a distortion of what love truly is. They emphasize that love is unconditional and accepting things as they are. They also discuss the importance of knowing oneself and finding one's authentic expression of love. They share personal experiences of trying to fit into fairy tale versions of themselves and how it led to confusion and pain in their relationships. They highlight the need to sit with oneself and embrace the void in order to discover one's true desires and move towards authentic love. In this conversation, Liv and Meli discuss the concepts of the damsel and the maiden. They explore how the damsel is a shadow expression of the maiden, characterized by neediness, desperation, and victimhood. They question whether the damsel is an innate expression of femininity or a learned maladaptation. Meli shares her belief that the damsel is a distortion of the maiden, which is the true expression of the divine feminine. They discuss how society and personal experiences can lead to the development of the damsel complex. They also explore how the maiden embodies qualities such as self-sufficiency, authenticity, and a deep connection to oneself and the world around them. Liv and Meli emphasize the importance of loving oneself first and taking responsibility for one's own experiences in order to transition from the damsel to the maiden.

Keywords

love, truth, fairy tale, self-discovery, relationships, damsel, maiden, femininity, shadow expression, victimhood, self-sufficiency, authenticity, self-love

Takeaways

• Love is not blind, but rather synonymous with truth.
• The societal depiction of love in movies is a distortion of what love truly is.
• Love is unconditional and accepting things as they are.
• Knowing oneself and finding one's authentic expression of love is crucial.
• Trying to fit into fairy tale versions of oneself can lead to confusion and pain in relationships.
• Sitting with oneself and embracing the void is necessary for self-discovery and authentic love. The damsel is a shadow expression of the maiden, characterized by neediness, desperation, and victimhood.
• The damsel may be a learned maladaptation of the maiden, rather than an innate expression of femininity.
• Society and personal experiences can lead to the development of the damsel complex.
• The maiden embodies qualities such as self-sufficiency, authenticity, and a deep connection to oneself and the world.
• Loving oneself first and taking responsibility for one's own experiences are key to transitioning from the damsel to the maiden.

Sound Bites

"Know thyself, finding your energetic path of least resistance"

"The damsel is like this shadow expression of the maiden who is also very connected to her emotions and also very connected to her feminine, but in a leaky way where it's like needy or desperate."

"The damsel is not an innate expression of femininity that we need to alchemize as women. I truly believe that what happens is, like you were saying, we actually start as expressions of the divine."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Growth

02:28 Is Love Actually Blind?

03:11 Love as Truth and Acceptance

09:19 Knowing Oneself and Finding the Path of Least Resistance

13:57 The Breaking Point as an Opportunity

29:53 Embracing the Damsel Archetype

34:41 The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships

36:32 The Dangers of Societal Ideals

36:59 The Importance of Expressing Emotions in Relationships

38:49 The Distortion of the Damsel

45:24 Taking Responsibility for Your Experience

50:52 Embodying the Maiden

57:52 Self-Love and Fulfilling Relationships

01:05:14 Transitioning from Damsel to Maiden

01:09:55 Outro

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Summary

In this conversation, Liv and Meli discuss the concept of archetypes and why they are important. They explain that archetypes are recurring symbols or motifs that appear in art, literature, and myths. They also discuss the psychoanalytic perspective of archetypes, which suggests that they are primitive mental images stored in our collective unconscious. Liv and Meli share their personal experiences with archetypes and how they use Oracle card decks to tap into energetic fields and gain insights about themselves. They emphasize that archetypes provide a container for meaning and understanding, and can be applied in various aspects of life. In this conversation, Meli and Liv discuss the power of archetypes and their relevance in understanding ourselves and the world around us. They emphasize the importance of embracing all aspects of the feminine experience, including the lost and darker ones. They share personal stories of how they have tapped into different archetypes and repaired their relationship with certain expressions of femininity. The conversation highlights the fluidity of archetypes and the tools they provide for self-discovery and growth.

Keywords

archetypes, recurring symbols, motifs, art, literature, myths, psychoanalytic perspective, collective unconscious, Oracle card decks, energetic fields, insights, meaning, understanding, archetypes, feminine, expression, shadow, distortion, divine, tools, self-discovery, growth

Takeaways

• Archetypes are recurring symbols or motifs that appear in art, literature, and myths.
• They can be understood from a psychoanalytic perspective as primitive mental images stored in our collective unconscious.
• Oracle card decks can be used to tap into energetic fields and gain insights about oneself.
• Archetypes provide a container for meaning and understanding in various aspects of life. Archetypes are fluid and multi-dimensional, representing different aspects of the feminine experience.
• Embracing all expressions of femininity, including the lost and darker ones, is essential for self-discovery and growth.
• Repairing our relationship with different archetypes allows us to access their strengths and integrate them into our lives.
• Archetypes provide tools for understanding ourselves and the world around us, helping us navigate through different phases and challenges.
• Archetypes are not fixed roles or stereotypes, but rather a framework for exploring and embracing our authentic selves.

Sound Bites

"Archetypes are recurring symbols or motifs"

"Archetypes provide a bridge between spirituality and the real lived human experience"

"Archetypes create a container for meaning and understanding"

"Harry Potter is littered with archetypes, littered with mythos"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:12 What is an Archetype and Why Do We Care?

11:56 Creating an Archetype Deck

25:06 Addressing Resistance to Oracle Decks

34:35 The Power of Archetypes

52:46 The Fluidity of Archetypes

55:52 Repairing the Relationship with Self

01:08:07 Archetypes as Tools

01:09:51 Outro

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