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Listen "#171 Hi Ren: How a song dramatically changed my approach to my inner critic"
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In this episode, I discuss Ren's song "Hi Ren," a mind-blowing exploration of inner conflict that blows apart ideas about the balance between darkness and light within us all. We'll unpack Ren's introspective lyrics, which explore themes like mental illness and creativity, and consider his take on life and what we can learn from it. I share how this song's impact has resonated with my own journey in dealing with grief and the inner critic.
Watch the original song by Ren here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_nc1IVoMxc&pp=ygUGaGkgcmVu
Impact of "Hi Ren" by Ren Gill on my life
Relation to grief and managing the inner critic
Themes of Strength and Hope
Inner strength and resilience amidst challenges
Inner Conflict
Illness and psychological battles
The pendulum metaphor, advocating acceptance
Universal evil and inner conflict
Dark side as defensive rather than malevolent
Chaos and division as intrinsic parts of self
Identification with 'hope' indicating a shift towards optimism
Life as a Dance
Complexity and humanity over supernatural perfection
Episode contains sensitive topics including swearing, suicide, and mental distress
Song Analysis
Exploration of mental illness and creativity struggles
Connection to personal inner critic experiences
Dialogue between Ren's dark and light personas
Discussion of inner conflict and personal growth
Internal struggle about personal achievements
Dark side's criticism of Ren’s insecurities
Ren’s music achieving 43 million YouTube views
Dark side as a symbol of temptation and negativity
Host's parallel with personal inner critics
Steve Chapman's TED talk on inner critics
Emotional impact of "Hi Ren" song on the host
Dark Ren attacks out of fear and insecurity.
Inner critic misconstrues protection as help.
Inner critic always undermines self-confidence, futile.
Ren's song conveys hope's profound impact.
Embrace change; it's an evolving balance.
Struggling makes us human, imperfect, and relatable.
In God we trust