There have been times in our lives when we have been deceived by ourselves. There are reasons that made these necessary deceptions.
At the core of who we are, we are that Original Self, the ‘I Am.’ And the next layer that often happens is what I call the Original Wounding, which are those times when we were really vulnerable, typically very young, unable to manage or navigate the world on our own.
Therefore we relied on our caregivers, the adults around us and if they were behaving or talking in ways that created any stress, fear or pain, we may have felt wounded by that. Sometimes they’re very distinct and clear.
Sometimes they’re a little more obscure, and maybe have, you might have a harder time identifying those.
But that is the second layer, the Original Wounding, and then the outer layer, I call the Original Self Betrayal.
And in today’s episode, we’re actually going to explore where that term comes from. Essentially, this layer is the stories I needed to manufacture, in order to make sense of, or to feel just a little bit less overwhelmed or even frightened, in the face of something that was incredibly stressful, incredibly painful, that I did not have any power over.
It’s really helpful if we can, in those moments of complete overwhelm, create a story that gives us a little sense of control. That gives us a little sense. In fact, it basically just helps us make sense.
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Discover Human Design
Love Lies Beneath
How reclaiming my Soul through Story became the secret to healing my Heart
Book description
As a child, Zette Harbour experienced loss, betrayal, and the daily threat of abuse. In her quest to heal the pain of those years, she stumbled into the world of Story and what she found within it transformed her completely. Drawing upon the rich and diverse resources of folklore, archetypes, self-compassion, neuroscience, and others, she has crafted a compelling adventure of the Soul, Mind, and Heart.
Integrating the principles of Carl Jung and the mythic imaginings of Joseph Campbell, Zette was initiated into a world that was far more expansive and beautiful than any she had ever known before. Armed with this new vision of what was possible, she set out on her own Heroine’s Journey. Along the way, secrets were revealed to her about the true nature of fear, pain, loss, and love.
In Love Lies Beneath, Zette decodes powerful wisdom hidden in stories like Rumpelstiltskin, The Handless Maiden, an iconic Selkie tale, and others. The stories become mirrors within which you are fully revealed and set free.
Her work has resulted in the discovery of a clear pathway to wholeness and meaningfulness called the Emotional Mastery Journey.
– Do you outwardly appear to be an accomplished, positive person? Do you inwardly carry a heavy burden of self-doubt?
– Do you spend much of your energy coping with stress, fear, and pain without the hope of life getting much better?
– Do you wish there was a path you could follow to make the person you project to the world match how you feel about yourself on the inside?
– Do the disappointing people and experiences in your life confuse you and drain your energy?
– Do you often feel that you’re the only person taking responsibility for what’s going on?
– Is your Inner Critic the loudest voice in your head and the most hurtful one for your Heart?
The good news is, that Emotional Mastery and all the rewards it brings isn’t about ‘fixing’ yourself. The secret is to unmask the deep, powerful force causing all the stress and pain. Then, you learn how to partner with it in the service of creating your best life and most resilient You.
“Awakening to the presence of the Love that lies beneath all of the people, events, and stories of your life opens the doorway to greater freedom, satisfaction, and joy. Unlike denial or focusing only on the ‘positive, ‘ this is a map of how to explore your inner terrain in a way that makes you a stronger, more resilient traveler on the road of life.
Zette Harbour
The stories and the techniques within these pages offer proven support for anyone who has experienced trauma, grief, or sadness. As each one of us awakens to the power of Story, and in particular, the power of our own stories, the world becomes more vibrant and alive. I am here to support you in finding the Love that lies beneath all of the events and stories of your life.
When you do, your life becomes richer and more powerful than you ever thought possible.”