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11/17/22 Special Q & A
🕑 Added 2022-11-17 18:03:10 +0000 UTCHey Patrons,
This week we’re exploring a new question submitted by a patron
Here’s the link to the discussion:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e3mu18wuznaqwmo/TJL_240-PATREON.mp3?dl=0
QUESTION:
“How can one move past an incredibly visceral feeling of self-limitation and self-censoring, into an enjoyment of something like freely singing or dancing with people (or even doing normal things in front of an observer)? A sense of danger is often so palpable that it feels like standing on a cliff where my options are to either stay safe and immobile where I am, or jump and possibly be shattered on the rocks. The only reason I can think of is that I grew up with my father who I believe unintentionally set up a prohibition on flamboyance due to his own shyness. But the older I get (I'm 44 now) the less this stiffness is serving me and the more frustrating it is to not feel able to share myself easily. I feel almost-physical eyes watching my every move, and almost-physical hands preventing me from fully unfolding myself. There's a block in my throat as soon as someone is around.”
Let us know what you think.
~ Joseph
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Comments
Aaron Geis
Thank you!
