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Beyond Your Number

True Self vs. False Self: Finding Your Way Back to Authenticity

26 Mar 2025

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In this week's episode we explore the concept of true self vs. false self, discussing how we often lose touch with our authentic selves and live from a place of false identity. Then we delve into how childhood experiences and societal conditioning can lead us to develop a false self, and why reconnecting with our true essence is crucial for living a fulfilling life. This week gain valuable insights into recognizing your false self patterns and learn practical tips for rediscovering your authentic nature.1. True Self vs. False Self   - We never lose our true self, but often live more from our false self   - The false self is driven by internal motivations and external conditioning   - Living from the false self leads to exhaustion and disconnection from our authentic selves2. How We Develop a False Self   - We hit roadblocks or face rejection of our true gifts/essence as children   - To cope, we either exaggerate our gifts or try to lessen them   - We develop conditional thinking: "I'll be loved/accepted if..."3. Returning to the True Self   - Requires honest self-examination and acknowledging where we're living from the false self   - Involves recognizing and healing past hurts that led to false self development   - Means living from a place of unconditional love and acceptance, rather than striving for approvalFollow us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagramu/id1691530997 Follow us on Spotify and leave a review:https://open.spotify.com/show/2kbIVeByJn4WDoN3kFlUId?si=65a99542c46a49fa

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