Meet the Keeper of Secrets
From Alchemist Recovery Podcast · 47:35
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People ask me, “Why would we keep secrets from ourselves?” and I’ve got a pretty simple answer: it’s safer. If we’re confronting ourselves with the harsh truths of the way things are, it can become overwhelming. The TAHL: trauma, abuse, heartbreak & loss are painful, they’re heartbreaking, so we put them in a box, put it in the subconscious-closet, hide it away from ourselves and get on with life and remain busy.But this doesn’t dissolve it, digest it, and release it. It doesn’t take away its power. As a matter of fact, it actually makes it stronger.In Episode #88 of the Alchemist Recovery Podcast, we’re working with Shamanic wRites and the medicine of perspective and a perfect prompt.“Dear the Keeper of my Secrets…”I love that inherent within this prompt, is the way we’ve immediately established a perspective of separation. There is “the you” doing the writing, and there is this other “you” this aspect, this spirit, this part inside of you or outside of you that is the Keeper of Your Secrets. Whether you approach this spiritually, psychologically, or “just” through your imagination, we’re dismantling some old and outdated beliefs.When you change your perception of medicine, the medicine of perception changes you.In this episode, we change our perceptions and explore:* Writing directly to the Keeper: “It’s time to release these secrets because…”* Inviting that protective role to retire: “You can leave now, because I’m ready to…”* How to integrate these lessons into your ordinary reality life.* Writing from a merged state, with practice and your helping and compassionate spirits.Then we put pen to paper and ride the drum! Find a quiet place, give yourself ten uninterrupted minutes, and have your prompt picked out, clean, clear, and ready to go.Let it rip.Till next time, blessings.RandyFor more details on the how-to of Shamanic wRites, check out this post & corresponding podcast episode: Get full access to Alchemist Recovery at alchemistrecovery.substack.com/subscribe
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