#86 - Clean-up/Emotions

#86 - Clean-up/Emotions

Author: James Arthur Ray December 1, 2023 Duration: 15:37

If you've been following for the last several episodes, it should be obvious that to "turn base metal into gold" is a lengthy and complicated process.

You may recall we discussed some time ago that the first stage of alchemy is "melanosis" which is the blackening or destroying phase.

For anything new to live something first must die.

As we "put to death old dietary habits, old thinking processes, and now emotional processes we "clean the slate" so to speak to bring in the new.

This is why it's imperative to go through the clean-up process first before you can grow up and ultimately wake up.

As difficult as cleaning up the physical and mental body may be, we suggest that cleaning up the emotional body is vastly more difficult. And it's much more time-consuming.

One of the best processes we've experienced and utilized for cleaning up emotional issues is a process called "recapitulation."

In some mystical traditions they call this process a soul retrieval. 

In the Toltec traditions they state that you must recapitulate every single experience in your life. That's a lot!

Our experience is that while this may be empowering and powerful, you get a tremendous amount of energy regain as well as freedom from recapitulating your traumatic experiences.

While you can do this for yourself it's very difficult to take a 2nd person perspective or neutral position on your own emotional issues.

Recapitulation is very different than traditional psychological therapy where you basically just recount past experiences to a therapist. In recapitulation you come from a new perspective and bring new resources from life experience that you didn't have at an earlier age.

Psychology does however prove that when you revisit a new memory with new resources you can never think of it, and feel about it, in the same way again.

I attempted to recapitulate my past relationships every morning for a year and while I was somewhat successful, I was not entirely successful.

So, by all means, do something or you'll continue to live from past programming over and over again.

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James Arthur Ray brings you Redemption with James Arthur Ray, a daily conversation grounded in the real-world intersections of personal growth and enterprise. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical dialogue for those building something of their own while simultaneously building a life of intention. Each episode serves as a focused session, drawing on Ray's extensive experience to dissect the mindset, strategies, and often overlooked inner work required for sustainable success. You'll hear candid explorations of leadership decisions, the resilience needed to navigate setbacks, and the continuous process of refining one's vision. The aim is to move beyond mere hustle, integrating disciplined business acumen with a deeper sense of purpose. Tune into this podcast for straightforward insights that challenge conventional thinking, offering actionable perspectives for entrepreneurs and leaders committed to a meaningful path. It’s a daily resource for anyone who believes that leading a business and leading a life are not separate endeavors, but parts of the same redemptive journey.
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