Spiritual Dimensions of Narcissism: Widening The Lens (Part 1)
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- Part 1 of the new video series looking at narcissism from a spiritual perspective. In this video narcissism is explored from a wider lens, as an innately human problem, manifesting on a sliding scale of severity and fueled by our deep sense of disconnection. Watch to begin to transform how you see narcissism.
False humility is the food that narcissism lives on .
This is refreshing. Most of the narcissism literature I’ve seen is condemning and accusing others (esp our partners or family) to be narcissists. This is the first I’ve seen where we acknowledge that we may all be narcissistic to an extent, which I think is a way more holistic view and understanding.
He is the best ✍🏻🧔🏻📖🎚🎤
Mr. Saad has unique approach to phenomenon of narcissism and gives us answers. This lectures are very valuable and I'm grateful for them.
Most TH-camrs are playing to the masses. They don't encourage you to accept responsibility for your own actions. Rather they want you to blame the "evil" narcissist. Unfortunately, if you feel you've been a victim of a narcissist, then you must look carefully at the patterns and where you fell victim. These will almost always lead you back to your own inner needs, and where you yourself need to focus with self exploration. I love that he takes us in that direction. He shows us our responses are normal and that we can heal and get off the narcissist merry go round. Becoming aware of, and understanding of your "shadow self" should be on everyone's bucket list. After listening to this presentation, I'm looking forward to this journey. He not NOT disappoint.
@@janbeck7989 Well put Jan. I listen to many channels and I take away useful info, but some of them have become a bit too top heavy with the pandering. It feels like some of them may even be a bit narcissistic themselves. This can be a potentially endless toxic spiral unless we overcome and step out. So just wanted to add my two cents, lol!
@@diademglow3429 thank you, your two cents are noted and appreciated :-D
I missed you.
Glad your back.
Me too
Yes, he's been gone too long.
So I guess that is why in a county like Lebanon we are mostly worshiping politicians and clergy men forgetting that they are in fact contributing to creating a lot of our misfortune we focus on the hope that they will save us 🤦🏻♀️ what a disempowering place to be in our minds
This was so beautifully stated! I have known both parts of the empath and narcissist within myself and that is the great spiritual warfare we all face. I loved this discussion!
Thank you, Deb. Spiritual warfare is a great term.
yes indeed
This is the most mature statement I've read on the internet ever. Thank you for your honesty. It is refreshing.
I’m so glad you’re back. Your views on narcissism are indeed transcendent, intellectually sound, generous and well researched. Your Love of God and your respect for people shine right through when you speak. Thank you for your videos and please keep your channel active.
I noticed that when I called my narcissist out more and more, his narcissism engaged me into a world of narcissism. I became the boundary nag and in doing that started turning me into him. I left. I have released control and broken down the walls. I now have a truer relationship with the Lord
I relate, end times, “ doctrines of demons”. It makes it all worse. Gods way is higher, He will pull you up and out of it, in His time and way.
"answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou be like unto him." - Solomon
(Wow. Well stated. Your comment seriously made me think.)
@@AnHebrewChild
"Evil company corrupts good morals" - God
Narcissists (or the spirits behind/in them) steal someone's good personality traits, and try to put theirs in you, to make you evil as well...
Stay away from narcissism is my motto, because it (tries to) lower all of your HIGH Emotional Frequenties.. and subsequently it then robes you of the development of your God Given Gifts/talents/unique abilities/fruits/etc. It makes us fall from (the state of being restored to) Glory (to Glory)...!
@@caroline9948 Did you really just quote God on TH-cam? Goodness... wonder who is the real narcissist! LOL
@@brandonblackwell5003 😁
"Raise up your eyes and see, who has created these things" 🙏 Isaiah
@anthony white In your soul.
Thank you! very good to see you back! :)
Psalm 51: 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
That inner core.✨ That taps our shoulder when we're going in the wrong direction.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this deeper perspective. Look forward to the next one - God willing!
I love when he says 🗣God Willing its very genuine ✍🏻
I love this series that you're doing. Way too often, narcissism is explained in a fearful state of consciousness where we are taught the evil that pervades the external world. But I don't really hear how we can look inward and treat our own narcissism pathologies. Thank you so much, I look forward to hearing more!
So glad and grateful to see you again
This is so important. We have to acknowledge our own participation in the dance.
"The cult and worship of the individual", that's spot on. Thank you also, for the reminder that I need to start in my own back yard first.
the way you say god willing teaches me so much 😊
Goodness.. It is so SO AMAZING that a licensed psychologist sees the link between psychological problems and spirituality/faith.. Bless You, you are a forward thinker, so much needed in these times!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕
we missed you! thank you so much 😊💙
Welcome back. I definitely have been praying for you and yours in the hopes of all being well. You have been missed.
We missed you!
So timely that you have shifted the focus away from external narcissism and encouraged us to look at our internal selves. Very necessary and clever...exactly where we can make the changes in the world! Humility is certainly a best friend.
Talk about a cliffhanger... Very excited for part two! Take good care until then, Dr. Saad.
I watched a woman called Anneka Lucas on You tube who was the victim of extreme child abuse ,She did say people not feeling their own pain is the main problem with anyone , people writing horrible comments etc are reacting and not just feeling and processing their emotions , People are also more compassionate when they do. I believe this is the answer to healing one's own Narcissism. I realise you didn't say otherwise, just offering something that has been very helpful to me . Thanks
"She did say people not feeling their own pain is the main problem with anyone" -- This is true for most victims of abuse who'd been conditioned and controlled.
@@johnforest9831 agree , also have to say it was not a direct quote or anything but was definitely the message she passed on.
@@Sun.powder Roger that.
So good to see you back. Thank you for superb content, Dr. Saad ☀️
Doctor, I am sooo glad you are addressing this issue in a more spiritual approach as there is sooo much behind narcissism that we are extremely unaware of...
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING WELCOME BACK UR VIDEOS HAVE HELPED ME SO MUCH.
I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH AN OVERT NARCISSTIS FOR OVER 8 YEARS..IT TOOK ME SO MANY YESRS TO ACCEPT THAT THIS PERSON WILL NEVER CHANGE. I HAVE LEARN TO ACCEPT THIS AND .JOURNAL AND RESEARCH NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER...
They get worse 👹with age seeking a nurse 👩⚕️ or purse 👛 or BOTH ! Cut your losses many people lose decades 🚨
I was planning to live in a big city, but God had other plans. Looking around me, is like looking at a piece of paradise.
So very glad you are back, missed your teachings. Blessings !!
Welcome back! Well said, Dr. Saad! Thank-you for your much needed thoughts.
This is brilliant! I am deeply religious but my attachment to my God keeps me grounded. YES!…We all have narcissistic tendencies on a spectrum as you mentioned. If we look beyond ourselves or the “horizontal” or the “terrestial” there is more profound meaning in life. Personally my God teaches me to not only love Him but to love my fellow man as myself. Which means then there has to be a healthy love of ones self. This has served as a guide in my life! I am an empath but because of empath struggles sometimes I’ve seen the spectrum of my narcissistic nature increase. However, when I focus upward or “transcend” to focus on matters bigger and more important than me, it keeps me grounded. However, during the times of struggle and I begin to self-reflect, it was really concerning to see the narcissistic characteristics which would lead me to self condemnation. I really appreciate how you defined the difference between diagnosed or malignant NPD and narcissism on a spectrum. Any of us can go into the more severe form narcissism if we lose touch with our self awareness and especially if we ignore the guidance that we receive from our Creator. Thank you so much for this!! 🙏😌.
why is God a male? would be better described as an infinite source of intelligence. It erases the troublesome *middle man*!
@@chm825 That’s certainly your opinion…and I respect that! My point is not to prevail on anyone’s personal beliefs. This is obviously not the forum for that…and I am a Christian evangelizer. The essence of my comment was merely to express how I appreciated this lecture as it related to my own personal spirituality. If it offended you, that certainly was not my intentions and if you would be so kind to overlook it. It’s obvious you feel strongly about your beliefs and that’s not for me to take it away from you.
@@chm825 the fancy term is _anthropomorphism._ In the Bible, the LORD also refers self-referentially as "a woman with her child,' (Isaiah), as "wisdom which calleth for her children" (Proverbs) and as "a hen which gathers her chickens under her wings" (Matthew), and more. We all use relatable terms / ie analogical language to communicate. God created analogical language to facilitate communication: ie to make communication more seamless, easy, and natural. Is it any wonder, then, that God should also utilize such analogical language in order to communicate with derivative sentient beings?
No no it wasn’t a long video! It’s a super important subject and the angle you are taking and your perspective is a real addition to what we hear.
I would like you to please address the BPD and codependency from a spiritual angle as well. Thank you.
Only a few minutes in but am already seeing the wisdom in this. Thank you😊🙏As a spiritual person I cannot see anything or any experience as seperate from G-d. I feel like Ill be listening to this video often!
Thankyou, this was very helpful. looking forward to the next instalment!
Absolute beautiful, GENIUS insight, Dr Saad! You've just held up the mirror to all our Modern Day Woes! . . .
Because most of us have lost our connection with our Creator/God/The Unseen/The Only One, Who deserves to be Worshipped, we fill the void with Ourselves/Our desires/The Seen and make them Our God and focus of our Worship.
Its wonderful to see you back Dr Sahd,you are sharing profound insights ,deeply appreciated .
🙏♥️ love you and appreciate your messages.
God Bless you (in Christ Jesus)
Hi Doc! 👋We all missed you! Thank you for coming back. 🤩 So timely with everything that's been going on all over the world. Thank you for your work.🙏😊 Really thoughtful and insightful. ⭐⭐⭐
I feel so thankful for the courage you display in offering wider perspectives of the phenomenon to create healing and connection in myself; to bring about healing and connection with others. Thank You! :) I am looking forward to the next time, God willing.
Great to have you back! Thanks for your contributions to the field. Many blessings!
Totally worth the wait. This specific widening of the lens is perfect for the moment we are in right now. I look forward to hearing more on this thread.
I always enjoyed your videos but now it’s like you’ve really opened up and revealed your mind. Thanks, very refreshing.
There aren’t many therapists on TH-cam, if any, talking about these topics from the religious aspect. So maybe you can lead that niche without apologizing. There is a student for every teacher. You don’t have to appeal to everyone. Thank you for the great content as always.
Honestly, gone are the times inspired by communism and Marxists ideology which said that religion is separate from state and science. For so many people believing in God or even a higher being, all is connected. We can’t take out religion is part of us and it should be incorporated.
He never apologized!? You and most of his audience think religious aspect should obviously mean Christianity only. Whereas there are many religionS in this world that are all equally sacred. He has already delved into religious aspect as much as possible without singling any specific ideaology out. You were unable to pick on that though cause he didn't passionately shout Jesus is the savior!!!
@@thetroopoftruth4820 he obviously did in the very beginning. And Christianity is not even my religion. To many assumptions in one tiny paragraph. Is good to try to see the cup as half full once in a while.
When the student is ready the TEACHER appears 🗣✍🏻Signed retired educator 😉
Thank you, really insightful
Welcome back Dr ,and thank you for this .
So missed You !!!
Thank You for this series!
Excellent! Thank you for your wisdom and can't wait for your next video! Glad to see you are back. 👏👏
Abdul, it's good to see you again.
I've been watching the news broadcasts over the last year, and seeing the behaviours that tick boxes for Narcissism and sociopathy in our premiers (except Gladys), and the health bureaucrats.
We have a lot of case studies in realtime in Australia.
I'm so glad to see you posting again... this series I can't wait to listen to it kept me listening g and wanting to learn more
Thank you so much for this wider perspective. Very wise. Timely . Excellent, necessary and kind.
I've only listened to a small amount of this but so far I think that you've really got something here that can help people that are afflicted by this horrible thing.
Was so glad to see your video in my notification. Enjoy listening to your perspective.
Thank you so much for venturing into the spiritual perspective. I'll be watching.
I am so glad that you are back. Welcome back!
You are a blessing!! So much vital information on narcissism!! Thank you!!
Welcome back 🙂 we missed you. Can't wait for the rest of the series.
I’m so FCKNG glad ur back! I annotate all ur vids and I was worried something may have happened when you were out. So glad ur here with us again 🖤
So glad you're back and have given me food for thought......
Excellent caliber of work, thank you. I am almost leary of the many YT’ers churning out the daily videos about the evil narcissist with such endless babbling. This, this is what we need to be doing, looking deeper, giving the finger pointing a day off. You are a true teacher.
This is such a refreshing perspective! Thank you for sharing this valuable content- giving us a view of more compassion in this world and less harsh judgements...so needed.
Outstanding perceptions and courageous honesty! It most certainly takes a willing, open mind to see all of ourselves. I'll be reflecting on this for a while... I'm looking forward to all you have to share. Thank you for this powerful work 🙏
Glad to see you back! Thank you for this video :)
ماشاءالله اللهم بارك لك واهلك في الدنيا والآخرة
Yes! Tell it like it is. Thank you for boldly raising the conversation to a higher level.
Just love it and courageous how you address THE issue of our times even though you will be attacked for not being scientific etc etc etc by the very empty human transcendent ego condition which can't bear to look at itself, that you address. I was and often still are in that state myself. Hope you will tell more about how to do shadow work safely. Transcendent love from the Netherlands!
Excellent and thought provoking/stimulating content. Welcome back. You’ve been missed. ❤️
🙌🙌Yess!!!
Great to see you return
Love the video and excited for the series Doc, I'm ready to widen the lens.
I absolutely love the lenses you provide into narcissism as spiritual transformative path.
There is much to think about from this new perspective on narcissism. I will begin by trying to answer that most pertinent question you pose…''Where is my narcissism located?"
I enjoyed this video and the subject very much.
Thank you…
Very good. Glad to have you back
This is amazing. God bless you for putting this out and taking the time to record this for us. Thank you from all my heart
Beautifully spoken, thank-you so much for this brilliant / insightful video. You put words- so eloquently -expressing what is in my heart. Bless you and your work!
Thank you, Lynda. Great to hear from you.
oh my, its such a delight to have you back! your videos are one of a kind the the sea of TH-cam videos - I thank God for keeping you safe! looking forward to more video :)
So happy to hear your voice again and what a wonderful video!! Self reflection is what I moved onto after the toxic situation that brought me to your channel. Really seeing my part in it!
Wow that’s the second time this week hearing that word “scrupulosity” I absolutely love learning.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful thoughtful video!
Very glad you’re back - grateful for your work!
Thank you for this thoughtful and refreshing shift in perspective from all the blaming & shaming we see all over YT and the internet generally - very much in line with the judgement you spoke of in the beginning. Your observations really chime with my own experiences as well as material that I have been sitting (and sometimes wrestling with) for the last decade, ever since I came across the work of Henry Corbin and his insights into mystical forms of Islam like Sufism. Where I think things become particularly interesting are the conversations he had with Jung and ultimately, their fundamental differences, which I think you hint at in your image of the cross. I think if we are to find 'the north pole' as he puts it, we have to abandon the psychological model itself, because it is also a form of narcissism that cuts us off from the world, which is sacred. We have just forgotten this because, thanks to scientific materialism, we have thrown aside the cosmology that enables us to access the vertical dimensions of reality/being. I look forward to your next installment.
Spot on.
You might know this already Lisa, though if not, I suppose you would find this book of interest as well: CATAFALQUE - by Peter Kingsley (on topic of CGJung / the RedBook and also Henri Corbin, etc) Have read several books by PeterK, all of which are very well written/researched , yet not exactly for the faint of heart I dare say. Nonetheless, you might find them pertinent. Best Wishes.
I watch so many videos on this topic on TH-cam that I feel are making things worse for the population. So many angry individuals especially female looking for reasons to hate their spouse or pick on them. This has been a very interesting interreflection that I feel is extremely necessary in our fast-paced society today.
I have Narcissistic traits but I'm glad of them because they have helped me set boundaries and stand firm against manipulations of family members, and people that I work with.
I know that my default setting is tolerance, giving another chance, kindness, giving, etc but I'm aware that it can become pathological in certain circumstances, so my Narcissistic traits allow me to put myself first as required and not allow myself to be trampled on.
When I was growing up with a Narcissist mother, trying to get along with her and have my needs met, I was conditioned to think like her in very black and white terms. Yes, it was judgemental and intolerant. She was judgemental and intolerant, critical and antagonistic.
In early adulthood, I first felt the courage to be myself, and fought against those judgemental mental ruts, until they weren't my conditioned default setting anymore.
As a child, the influence of a Narcissist mother caused me to feel contempt for anyone who liked me and want to treat them badly.
How disordered is that?
That was how she treated me from earliest memory.
I had low self-worth because of her abuses, but I knew that I didn't want to feel contempt for others who liked me. I had to work for many years to undo that conditioned response.
Empathy is part of God's character, and I love that about Him. I like that He's given me the ability to feel empathy. The Narcissist's internal landscape must be bleak, desolate and icey cold.
Fantastic! Thank you so much, Abdul. I keep trying to find words to say how much your videos help me but I can’t
It's my pleasure. Thank you.
I do believe your perspective on Dr Peterson is correct. He is filling a void that is hungry for connection soul to soul, especially with young males who were raised without father's. I have this quote I've known for years and forgotten it's author sadly. 'Spirituality is the ability to find peace and happiness in an perfect world and to accept one personality while imperfect is acceptable.' Thank you Dr Saad for the depth and breadth of spirituality you are sharing and teaching on this channel. The importance of owning our shadow side and it's potential for malevolence. Not an easy journey but imperative for authentic growth, Im 73 and 2yrs ago post PTSD diagnosis wanting to understand how several narcissist's had affected my life and it frightened HELL out of me, that's the diamond in the dust one finds following deep and honest excavation doing soul work. Thank you again.
Brilliant! Looking forward to the next videos.
Thank you. I love this channel so much ❤️
Thank you so much. After a break up I have been on quite a trip into narcissism, confused at whether myself or my ex partner displayed narcissism or not.. really the core of the ego is narcissistic, we are all blessed in this life with an ego to experience the world, since we have an ego its clear that we all have a tendency towards narcissism. This is a relief for those like myself worried if they might BE a narcissist. And I think those on the spiritual path, as they become more and more aware of their shadow, can increasingly suffer as the ego begins to define itself by the newly identified shadow.. it feeds off it! Thank you again for this video
Doctor, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I have had no way and no money to go into an office like yours anywhere and I have wanted to since was a teenager. It is HUGE for me to finally learn the information that is so VITAL to my life and mind!! You are a great man!! Respect!
Oh this is going to be great!! I'm excited
Love your work Dr Saad, it’s great that you’re back.
This video is very spiritually resonant
Great to listen to you again. You always deliver that extra little bit of insight on these horrible topics. Thanks so much for all the help you've given freely in the way of wisdom, the world certainly needs more like you.
So happy to see you back. You are the best.. there is definitely a spiritual aspect to narcissism.. negative energy vs positive energy... or angels vs demons ... it’s almost as if they don’t heal or evolve
Wonderful insights. Thank you 🙏🏻
Fantastic information as always. Splendid idea of you to make a series like this on the spiritual dimension. I am looking forward onto the episodes and the chance to learn.
Probably the most thought-provoking and insightful pieces I've seen. 🙏
I love your videos. Thank you for your work. In addition to your insights and knowledge, you have a way of speaking that I find to be quite calming.
Your point about cities being horizontal in orientation and the spiritual interference that brings is incredibly interesting. I’ll be pondering that.
I've been very much looking forward to this! There's so much content out there demonising narcissism, pointing the finger at 'them' and how bad and evil ‘they’ are.. what to look for and how to avoid etc.. when in truth we all possess narcissism on some level, it's essential to look within and integrate all aspects good and bad... welcome back Abdul I've gained so much from your videos!
There's healthy narcissism. No problem. Unhealthy narcissism is a problem, a big problem.
And, those who abuse, neglect, lie, steal, commit adultery, physically assault a spouse are crossing a Line into very evil territory.
They have become dangerous to those who trusted them, believed them, relied on them.
They ruin Lives. This has become more frequent in today's world.
@@wildhorses6817 This sounds like deceased stepfather,exactly.
@@wildhorses6817 listening to ones intuition could have prevented all that.
It is long overdue, for us to approach narcissistic tendencies with an open, inquisitive heart, as opposed to fear mongering, divisiveness, and demonizing that is so popular in the psychological community. I'm so glad someone finally has the courage to move beyond all of this and share a new perspective!
This is so amazingly deep, wisely intelligent and true, thank you!
Good to hear from you! Always a deep dimension
Sooooo happy you're back!
Thank you so much for the new video series
When you didn't make it you have the hope of being happy when you do, but once you do, you have nothing, not even hope.
It's great to listen to you again, looking forward for more videos!
Yess thanks for this novel perspective to help us consider the spiritual component of pathological disease and dysfunction! I have experienced narcissist behavior first hand and in my experience I saw the connection to lack of connection to the spiritual & divine life force!
Honest to God. I was thinking about tracking you down today and thanking you for your videos. I'm a mental health professional and appreciate the intelligent delivery of topics of interest.
Absolutely brilliant! The application on the axis analogy, fantastic. At last, a big congratulations to bring this topic into a deeper scope. To the spiritual... utterly refreshing, and will be listening to this a few times. Have a great day, and God bless.