Groundhog Day Reflections: Battling the Ego in a Sea of Uncertainty

Today, Harinder explores the concept of "unbecoming," a transformative process that often arises during times of personal tragedy or significant life changes. Harinder reflects on her own experiences of grappling with feelings of unworthiness, anxiety, and the struggle to navigate the unknown. Through the metaphor of spiritual sloughing, she discusses the shedding of old identities and beliefs, ultimately leading to a more authentic self. KEY TAKEAWAYS Unbecoming is a process that occurs during significant life changes or tragedies, offering an opportunity for deep personal transformation rather than something to fix. The journey through loss often involves a change curve, including stages like denial, anger, sadness, and eventually curiosity, with no set timeline for progression. During periods of uncertainty, the ego can create internal conflict, as it struggles to navigate the unknown and clings to familiar identities, leading to feelings of disorientation. Staying present in the moment can provide balance and clarity, allowing individuals to observe their thoughts and feelings without getting lost in anxiety about the future or sadness about the past. The process of unbecoming involves shedding accumulated beliefs and identities, leading to a return to one's core values and a more authentic self, despite the discomfort it may bring. BEST MOMENTS "It's an opportunity for us to transform. To come out of the other side very different from how we went in." "I felt I was free floating with nothing to hold on to, no handles, no hooks, nothing to push against." "It's really a question of returning to who we actually are at our core, our values being tested and refined." "When something like this happens... to just be with that process is to ride it out, not to fight it." "There's nothing to fix; we're just being shown things that have been hidden from view." VALUABLE RESOURCES Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinderkv LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-virdee-73a54630 HOST BIO I am Harinder. Having worked closely with people from all over the world professionally in a corporate setting and since, carving out my own path in the past few years. I am an illustrator, artist and designer. I use intuitive creativity and my leadership skills for transformational coaching. I also create tools for personal and team development. Not new to podcasting, I have previously co-created a mini podcast series called How to Land Your Ideal Job. With this podcast series, I wanted to share my life learnings particularly during the fallow period of life when my life’s direction has not been clear and I’ve had to dig deep below the various identities I had collected and assumed to reconnect with who I really am. Digging through the proverbial lead to share golden nuggets of insight. I hope to take people on mellow belly button contemplations that lead to questions for self inquiry and open up new imagined possibilities to new realities. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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