Meeting, July 1999, EP7
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Being True to the Situation
As an exercise Barry asks the audience for real life situations where he can assist them in being true to the situation, which is a key point in his teaching. The emphasis in this is to be true to what the situation demands and not be true to the emotional feelings.
LANGUAGE: English
YEAR RECORDED: 1999
PLACE RECORDED: Gold Coast, Australia
DURATION: 1 hours and 26 minutes
EPISODE NOTES
The meeting focuses on personal issues and emotional challenges. Felicia from Melbourne discussed her physical pain, linked to emotional stress, particularly after her aunt's death. Barry from Finland shared his brother's long-term depression, possibly due to brain structure issues, and the emotional burden on his mother. Sally from England talked about her daughter living with an angry father. Carolyn from the Sunshine Coast expressed creative burnout due to lack of love in her life. Robin from Tasmania discussed her partner Peter's spiritual journey and attachment to past traumas. Selena from New Zealand sought guidance on dealing with her children's father's infidelity while maintaining love and stillness. The discussion highlights the importance of being true to oneself and the situation, rather than emotions.
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