The topic of self love constantly arises on the path of awakening. Underneath our desire to heal and grow spiritually is a deep fear that we are unworthy of love. This week’s guest, Blake Bauer, author of “You Were Not Born to Suffer,” experienced the painful journey from self loathing to inner freedom and now shares his insights to help others heal.

Highlights from this episode:

* What is suffering?

* Blake’s pre-awakening story of growing up in an unconscious family, having self destructive tendencies & experiencing psychological torment

* The blessing in disguise of his physical injury.

* What “practical, no BS tools” helped Blake shift?

* Develop your inner compass by asking yourself, “Am I valuing myself 100% in this situation or not?”

* “All of our struggles are a cry from our soul asking us to be more true to ourselves.”

* Why not all mindsets are created equal.

* The value of a belief system is determined by its outcome. Ask yourself, “Does this belief serve me?”

* More questions to ask yourself that will help you unravel old patterning and release suffering.

* What is “healthy selfishness” vs unhealthy selfishness?

* What’s the root cause of our suffering?

* How can we help men in particular to embrace vulnerability and the concept of self love?

Blake D. Bauer is the author of the international bestselling book You Were Not Born To Suffer. Each year he helps thousands of people who cannot find effective support from conventional psychology, medicine, or religion. Blake is a world-renowned teacher and speaker with an extensive background in psychology, alternative medicine, nutrition, traditional healing, and mindfulness meditation. Based on both his personal experience overcoming deep suffering, addiction, and adversity, as well as his professional success with over 100,000 people worldwide, Blake’s pioneering work integrates what he’s found to be the most effective approaches to optimal mental, emotional, and physical health. For more information, please visit https://www.unconditional-selflove.com

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