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Published Mar 15, 2023

Greatness Is a Mindset w/ Lewis Howes #405

Aubrey Marcus and Lewis Howes dive into the essence of greatness, discussing personal success, community impact, overcoming fear, supportive relationships, and the deep healing needed for self-discovery and inner peace.
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  • Inner Healing

    shares his journey of healing his inner child, recounting how he used photos of his younger self to foster a new relationship with those parts of him. He describes the process of forgiving and loving his younger self, which allowed him to create new, positive memories from painful childhood experiences 1. This practice helped him address wounds that influenced his decisions and behaviors, ultimately leading to greater peace and self-acceptance 2.

    I created this new relationship. Again, it wasn't as simple as that. It was a number of months of doing a process, but essentially creating a different relationship with my eleven year old self and my 17 year old self.

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    acknowledges the power of reparenting and changing one's past to influence the future, emphasizing that it's never too late to have a good childhood.

       

    Emotional Triggers

    and discuss the importance of identifying and managing emotional triggers. Aubrey explains how competition and play can help men find and address tender spots in their psyche, while Lewis shares his experience of reacting mindfully to emotional triggers 3. They both emphasize the need to be aware of these reactions and to trace them back to their roots for better emotional regulation 4.

    It's interesting when you get in those reactive modes, it's like you literally transform into a werewolf.

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    By understanding and healing these triggers, they believe individuals can achieve greater emotional stability and healthier relationships.

       

    Spiritual Healing

    The conversation shifts to the role of spiritual practices in achieving deep healing and inner peace. highlights how much of the world's pain is caused by individuals who have not integrated healing into their lives, leading to defensive and aggressive behaviors 5. He advocates for men to heal their wounds to prevent unhealthy expressions of power and control.

    When we learn how to heal and accept that we are whole and get back to wholeness, there's a lot more harmony in the world.

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    concludes by expressing gratitude for the insights shared and encourages listeners to explore Lewis's work for further guidance on their healing journeys 6.

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