Wednesday Woo - Resistance: Your Ego or Your Intuition?
Resistance often manifests as self-sabotage, procrastination, and fear, and understanding its roots can be key to personal growth.
Heather Masters dives into the nuances of resistance, exploring whether it is our intuition guiding us to let go or our ego trying to keep us safe.
She emphasizes the importance of discerning these feelings, encouraging listeners to reflect on their motivations and how their bodies respond to challenges. By examining our fears and the potential opportunities that lie beyond them, we can learn to push through discomfort and embrace transformation.
Join Heather as she shares insights on navigating resistance and tuning into your intuition for a more authentic and fulfilling journey.
Themes in The Episode
Embracing resistance can be a daunting task, yet it is a necessary journey for personal growth and self-discovery. Heather Masters, the host of Wednesday Woo, shares her personal battles with resistance, shedding light on its many faces—be it procrastination, fear, or even physical discomfort. She illustrates how resistance can often masquerade as a protective instinct from our ego, which seeks to keep us safe within the confines of our comfort zones. This episode is an invitation to explore the delicate balance between heeding our intuition and recognizing the limiting beliefs that arise from fear.
Heather draws upon the profound teachings found in 'The War of Art', propelling the conversation into a deeper examination of why we resist the very things that can lead to our growth. She challenges her listeners to engage in self-reflection, posing pivotal questions that help identify the roots of their resistance. Are these feelings truly guiding us away from danger, or are they merely echoes of past fears? By encouraging her audience to journal and meditate on their experiences, Heather highlights the importance of understanding one's motivations and aligning actions with personal values and goals.
As the episode unfolds, Heather offers practical strategies for navigating resistance, including tuning into bodily sensations that signal fear or excitement. She emphasizes that often, the greatest opportunities arise when we dare to step into discomfort. Heather's light-hearted yet insightful approach makes the topic accessible and relatable, ensuring that listeners leave with actionable takeaways. This episode is not just about identifying resistance, but about transforming it into a powerful catalyst for change, ultimately reminding us that growth lies in the willingness to confront our fears head-on.
Takeaways:
- Resistance can manifest as procrastination or fear, making it essential to discern its source.
- Intuition often guides us toward authenticity, while ego seeks to maintain comfort and safety.
- Journaling can help identify the roots of resistance and clarify your true motivations.
- Pushing through discomfort can lead to significant personal growth and new opportunities.
- Understanding the difference between fear as a protective measure and a growth signal is crucial.
- Embracing challenges often reveals unexpected opportunities that can transform your life.
Chapters:
- 00:00 - Welcome to Wednesday Woo
- 00:13 - Struggling with Resistance
- 00:19 - The War of Art and Resistance
- 00:29 - Push Through or Let Go?
- 02:42 - Understanding Intuition vs. Ego
- 05:14 - Questions to Identify Resistance
- 03:59 - The Role of Fear in Resistance
- 08:00 - Navigating Your Feelings of Resistance
- 10:55 - Embracing Change and Opportunities
- 11:22 - Conclusion and Goodbye
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Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome to Wednesday Woo, where I deep dive into different woo things and the new and nuances of life and self discovery.
Speaker A:I have been struggling over the last week and it's all about resistance.
Speaker A:In my creative writing tips club we are reading the War of Art, which, which covers resistance brilliantly.
Speaker A:And at the same time it's come up in a lot of other posts about knowing when to let go and whether resistance is a sign to stop or is an indication that you should push through.
Speaker A:I've been listening to Grant Cardone and his theme is that it should be a.
Speaker A:A push through.
Speaker A:If, if you're struggling with something, it's about really finding the passion to push through.
Speaker A:So is it our intuition guiding us to let go or is it simply ego trying to keep us safe?
Speaker A:And in that case, should we push through?
Speaker A:So that's what I wanted to talk about today because I think there's, there is a real nuance around this.
Speaker A:And resistance often manifests in various forms.
Speaker A:It can be self sabotage, it can be procrastination, it can be feeling sleepy, you know, I'll just go for a nap.
Speaker A:It can be fear, it can be absolute terror, it can be doubt or even, you know, bad health, physical discomfort.
Speaker A:I know that I was signing up to things yesterday that I've been resisting doing.
Speaker A:And by the end of the day I had a real sore throat because it was about speaking my truth and being more natural in how I show up and in choosing a niche that felt more in rapport with who I am as well.
Speaker A:So really showing up more authentically and speaking to who I'm feeling into being my audience as I go forward.
Speaker A:And it was really interesting to notice that my throat was, it wasn't swollen and really, really sore.
Speaker A:So that was, you know, again, is that resistance universe telling me I shouldn't be speaking about these things or is it ego wanting to stop me and keep me safe?
Speaker A:As far as it concern, it's concerned.
Speaker A:So intuition, just to, to clarify what I mean by intuition is that inner voice, your gut feeling that often steers you towards growth, authenticity, your truth expansion.
Speaker A:And it's often very illogical.
Speaker A:Whereas ego, on the other hand, is protective.
Speaker A:It seeks to maintain the status quo to keep you in your comfort zone, to avoid discomfort, to avoid you expanding.
Speaker A:And it kind of whispers fears, it convinces you through logic and through fear around what if you fail?
Speaker A:You know, you've never done it before, so why do it now?
Speaker A:What will others think?
Speaker A:Are you sure that you can take that risk?
Speaker A:Is it Too risky?
Speaker A:Is it too dangerous?
Speaker A:And that leads us to fear.
Speaker A:And that can be a powerful motivator to stop doing something.
Speaker A:But also it's a significant barrier to want to break through.
Speaker A:And it's crucial to discern whether that fear is signaling a real present danger or is it just a reaction to stepping outside your comfort zone.
Speaker A:And I think, especially when we're in challenging times, especially when it feels like everything is on the line, that role of fear can often stop us from doing something that's actually, you know, the thing that's going to transform everything.
Speaker A:It's like we have to step to the edge, you know, and jump and grow our wings on the way down.
Speaker A:But that fear is going to stop you from jumping.
Speaker A:And sometimes, in my experience, it's when we jump that everything changes in our favor.
Speaker A:And I think that's one of the key things to remember is, for me anyway, is that your life is working for me.
Speaker A:So if there's something that I'm sitting in fear, I'm sitting in resistance.
Speaker A:It's about stepping back and trying to work out, is this resistance because of the ego, or is this intuition telling me not to go there?
Speaker A:So to determine if resistance is meaningful, there are a few questions you can ask.
Speaker A:So obviously the beginning one is, what am I resisting?
Speaker A:So really getting clear and reflecting on the situation, is it something that aligns with your values and goals?
Speaker A:And for me, this has been tough because I've been changing my values and goals, so the resistance has been around.
Speaker A:Am I actually pursuing the right goal?
Speaker A:Am I actually pursuing my purpose, my deep desire, something that I'm really good at?
Speaker A:Or is ego stopping me from going there because of my fear of success, my fear of showing up, my fear of being public, if you like.
Speaker A:So it's really quite a powerful question, not just what are you resisting?
Speaker A:And if it's in line with your values and goals, but actually, are you resisting the goal itself?
Speaker A:Are you resisting what's beyond the goal in terms of success, in terms of stepping into a different version of you?
Speaker A:The next question is really getting into your body and asking how your body feels.
Speaker A:You know, what are the physical sensations and where are they in your body?
Speaker A:Tension might indicate fear from the ego, while excitement can signal alignment from your true self, but also calm.
Speaker A:Can I know?
Speaker A:For me, sometimes it's not excitement, but it's that calm kind of, yes, feeling in my tummy when I know that something is right to go ahead.
Speaker A:And what are your motivations?
Speaker A:And this again, aligns with your values.
Speaker A:So are you avoiding something because of past experiences or you are a fear of what other people might say or other people's expectations?
Speaker A:Or are you genuinely feeling that this path isn't right for you?
Speaker A:And I think within all our conditioning, sometimes we get this resistance thing mixed up because of what we think or we feel we should be doing rather than actually knowing that this is in alignment with who we are, with our purpose for being here.
Speaker A:And that change is happening all the time.
Speaker A:And this change is perfectly right for me, irrespective of what anyone else else thinks of feels.
Speaker A:So take time to journal or meditate on your feelings of resistance and ask yourself, what would I do if I weren't afraid?
Speaker A:What would I do if I didn't feel this resistance?
Speaker A:What's the worst that could happen if I move forward?
Speaker A:And how would I feel if I chose to embrace this challenge?
Speaker A:And just to mention, I am putting together a 30 day journaling challenge if you like.
Speaker A:I hate the word challenge, but it's a 30 day journaling journey to help you navigate these types of issues around procrastination, around feeling stuck because of trauma or emotions, you know, being stuck in the freeze zone.
Speaker A:So if you're interested in that, I'll be putting the link in the comments and show notes.
Speaker A:So inconclusive.
Speaker A:Can't even speak today.
Speaker A:In conclusion, resistance can be seen as protective from the ego's perspective.
Speaker A:But it can also be a call to action sometimes saying yes even to get us to the next step.
Speaker A:Because sometimes we resist before we've even made a decision.
Speaker A:So something pops up, an opportunity, and we resist and dismiss it before we even know what it really is.
Speaker A:So sometimes just taking that next step to find out actually what is this and could I do it can open up to massive opportunities.
Speaker A:I mean, I've been doing that in the last couple of days and those yeses are turning into things that I couldn't have kind of anticipated.
Speaker A:So yeah, that's another part of the resistan and tune into your intuition.
Speaker A:Practice it.
Speaker A:I think that's something that you know, practice tuning into your knowing, your intuition, your higher self, whatever you want to call it.
Speaker A:Because I think that's going to become so important as we navigate kind of the, the massive changes and the unknown as we go forward.
Speaker A:And learn to recognize your ego voice so that you can decide between the two and work through these feelings and through the resistance more effectively.
Speaker A:And remember that pushing through discomfort often leads to growth and transformation.
Speaker A:You know, there's no growth in your comfort zone.
Speaker A:So thank you for watching.
Speaker A:Please do like, share, follow, subscribe and help me grow my channel and keep me going with hopefully what is valuable content for you.
Speaker A:So join me next week as we explore more about embracing change and the power of letting go.
Speaker A:In fact, join me on Friday and until then have an amazing rest of your week.
Speaker A:Trust yourself, keep yourself questioning, keep yourself in the question, and hopefully practice letting go of some resistance and opportunities will open up.
Speaker A:Bye for now.
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