The dichotomy of love

Ellie shares a powerful experience in a coaching session where she faced a deep abandonment wound, triggered by a seemingly simple insecurity. She describes the overwhelming desire to love the pain and the realization that she had the tools to heal it. Donnie shares a similar experience, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional programs that keep us stuck.

Both Ellie and Danny emphasize the transformative power of love in healing and the need to embrace all emotions, even the painful ones.

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In a world that often encourages us to suppress our pain and chase after fleeting happiness, Masters of Self University offers a powerful alternative: embracing the darkness as a path to profound transformation. In this episode, hosts Ellie and Donnie share their personal journeys of facing deep emotional wounds and learning to love them.

Ellie recounts a particularly intense coaching session where she was triggered by a seemingly simple insecurity, leading her to confront a deep abandonment wound. She describes the overwhelming desire to love the pain and the realization that she had the tools to heal it. This experience highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional programs that keep us stuck, often stemming from past traumas.


Danny shares a similar experience, emphasizing the need to develop emotional intelligence and maturity to handle difficult emotions. He describes the process of "opening" as a daily practice of allowing oneself to feel whatever emotions arise, even if they are uncomfortable. This practice, he explains, takes time and dedication but ultimately leads to a deeper connection with oneself and a greater capacity for love.


The episode delves into the concept of inner child work, emphasizing the need to fuel and empower the inner child, reminding them of their inherent power and love. This approach differs from traditional methods that often focus on coddling the inner child, suggesting that they are incapable of handling their own emotions.

The hosts emphasize that true power comes from the ability to go into the darkness and bring light to it. They encourage listeners to embrace all emotions, even the painful ones, as they are essential for healing and growth. By facing our wounds with compassion and love, we can reclaim our power and transform our lives.

This episode serves as a powerful reminder that healing is a journey, not a destination. It encourages us to be patient with ourselves, to embrace the darkness, and to trust in the transformative power of love. By integrating our pain and empowering our inner child, we can create a life filled with authenticity, joy, and deep connection.

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