The expression (as by speaking or writing) of the content of consciousness without censorship as an aid in gaining access to unconscious processes -- wikipedia.
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Flea, Sam Elliott.
mantra: Jesus, I trust in You
“The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is — trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.” — Diary of St. Faustina, 1578.
overtalking
To talk too much or too long about (something) --merriam-webster.
polyvagal theory
"A collection of proposed evolutionary, neuroscientific, and psychological constructs pertaining to the role of the vagus nerve in emotion regulation, social connection and fear response... [It] is not endorsed by current social neuroscience" -- wikipedia.
intercessory prayer shifts the field or context of what is being prayed on or about
Priority request. Is this the effect of praying on behalf of others?
"If it's God's Will, it will just happen"
Priority request: Just trying to figure out to what degree we are responsible for "doing" God's Will, or doing some kind of work or effort to bring something about instead of trusting the field. It seems like a duality to me.
"If you're going through hell, keep going"
-- Winston Churchill.
tribalism
"... putting one's own group above every other consideration, including kindness or justice. Tribalism can lead to bigotry and racism and, when taken to extremes, even war" -- vocabulary.com.
being a closeted spiritual student
Request: Not a single person in real life knows about me being into spirituality. Disclosing doesn't feel appropriate, nor do I feel the need to do it. There probably are other students in similar circumstances. Does being closeted hinder our spiritual progress?
living in a bubble
Metaphor for being insulated from the real world.
"the one who cares least has all the power in a relationship"
I had a friend who was convinced of this after his divorce.
moral clarity
Priority request. "The ability to distinguish between what is right and wrong, good and evil, and to act based on these distinctions. It involves having a clear understanding of one's values and principles and adhering to them consistently" -- Brave AI.
"what goes around comes around"
Used to say that if someone treats other people badly he or she will eventually be treated badly by someone else -- merriam-webster.