(6) Taking Your Inner Child out of Egypt

16/04/2024 32 min
(6) Taking Your Inner Child out of Egypt

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Episode Synopsis

Transformative Passover: Finding Freedom in Our Inner ExodusThis episode delves into the deeply personal and transformative experience of Passover, drawing parallels between the story of the Exodus from Egypt and our own inner psychological journeys. The focus is on how the Passover Seder can serve as a metaphor for facing and freeing ourselves from the internal 'Egypt' of our past traumas and constraints. The narrative explores the concept of parts of self, likening personal growth and the overcoming of psychological barriers to the process of a tree adding rings as it grows. By engaging with our inner 'child' or past selves — parts of us that may still be trapped in 'Egypt' — the episode illustrates how the Passover Seder encourages not only the retelling of the Jewish people's historical exodus but also invites a personal journey of liberation. Highlighting the importance of facing our inner selves, understanding our personal histories, and embracing growth, the episode offers insights into achieving personal freedom and transformation by connecting deeply with the themes of Passover.To join our WhatsApp Status for consistent updates, short snippets and more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our content can be found on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Chapters:00:00 Introduction to a Transformative Pesach Seder00:50 Metaphor of the Tree Rings02:12 Understanding Our Inner Layers and Challenges06:52 The Seder as a Journey of Inner Exodus09:18 Facing and Updating the Inner Child11:17 Carrying the Raft14:05 Telling and Facing in the Haggadah16:53 The Complex Journey of Healing20:08 Embracing the Dialectical Nature of Our Stories25:36 Finding Light in the Darkness: The Ultimate Transformation