I used to fall into the trap set by toxic positivity during my healing journey. So many people pressure me to "get over it", "don't think about it", "shake it off", "don't let things affect you". But honestly that seems denying your humanity and Daniel's insight of mass disassociation I think is right on the nose. I like feeling my feelings and I'll never go back to being in the dark about myself. I still deal with existential anxiety because I can't change my trauma but I just deal with it a lot better now and have gained a lot of insight into myself.
Everyone will shun you. You’ll be able to hear all the double talk and subtext from those who don’t. Eventually the energy that’s been suppressed and tied up with rage will come back, and you’ll be so glad to have the old people out of your life. A few will circle back, but you’ll no longer be interested to renew the contact.
I consider you my friend from the other side of the internet, Daniel Mackler. Thanks for being you and making TH-cam videos. I am in a psychiatric hospital, cause I got a bit of a problem with myself...which I am learning to be insightful about ... 'what a sentence'.
You're right, Daniel, anxiety is the price one pays to grow, in all areas of life. A lot of people shy away from paying this toll because, in the short term, anxiety seems intimidating and terrible (I was and still am one of these people). But being in stasis is far worse, more insidious, and because it is more comfortable and less acutely painful than anxiety, people assume that it is preferable to anxiety, and that this behavior has better (or at least tolerable) outcomes. But it ain't so.
There is a huge difference between healing and coping. A lot of spiritual folks like to believe that by being one with nature, meditating every day, and having 'good vibes only' that all of their traumas will be negated. All these strategies are coping mechanisms. Copes have their uses and help in a pinch, but often times people believe that by using all of these techniques they'll be healed by some spiritual process.
I have been on the path to awakening for several years but I found your channel and it is so different from what I have worked on; It's uncomfortable, it's painful, and it's intellectual. I am making the effort to truly let go of emotions and behaviors that do not belong to me. To understand myself and where I come from, be aware of my thoughts and actions every day. It is incredible what I have been able to discover. I have noticed that when I suppress the urge to cry and scream, all those emotions accumulate in my chest and I feel the anxiety return and the pain in my chest. Man, this path is difficult but it's worth it. Hugs from Dominican Republic!
Your video gives me the courage to cut off toxic relationships in my life especially with my parents. Now I feel relieve after being traumatized for so many years. Thanks Danial for sharing your story and inspiring people.
There's the term 'spiritual bypass' which is using spirituality as way to escape your problems without experiencing real growth (although I believe it is also possible for people to have transformations through spirituality in some cases).
Dude Daniel your amazing brother i love that you confirmed my reality. Every time I’ve been under extreme anxiety or pressure it lead to monumental growth.
Your decision to publicly share your healing journey has brought so much difference to the thoughts and the way of being of so many individuals, you might not even know! I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and I experienced epiphanies that are actively leading to growth in my life. Not to mention, I find my own penchant for growth, reflection and healing reflected back in this channel. So grateful. Thank you Daniel!
I would rather be anxious from growing and healing, and expanding my view of the world... than anxious from being disrespected and blocked. I feel like a big part of the anxiety from growing is also, you're beginning to acknowledge and finally feel the feelings from when you were mistreated.
Thank you for this, I have been going through a lot of anxiety for the last 4 months. I thought something was wrong with me and instantly said to my parents I wanted anxiety meds. But luckily my parents are very loving and gently explained to me that they thought I am going through a transformation, growth, that it's a part of life and that the only thing I need to do is be honest about who I am and not try to run away from who I am. . I didn't fully understand it until I watched your video. I guess i'm really growing right now it's just hard to see it when you're caught up the the whirlwhind and think that something is wrong with you because you aren't happy and content for a bit. Thank you<3 Now I know this is a normal part of growth and not something pathological. <3
I'm in a growth crisis. It is so so difficult. You and your message rings clear and true always, and really resonates with my core. It brings peace amidst the storm. I am so grateful! The hardship of growth, especially from childhood trauma, can be crushing and it seems to be the hardest thing in life.
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"When you heal and grow you don't fit into your old life." So so true.
I used to fall into the trap set by toxic positivity during my healing journey. So many people pressure me to "get over it", "don't think about it", "shake it off", "don't let things affect you". But honestly that seems denying your humanity and Daniel's insight of mass disassociation I think is right on the nose. I like feeling my feelings and I'll never go back to being in the dark about myself. I still deal with existential anxiety because I can't change my trauma but I just deal with it a lot better now and have gained a lot of insight into myself.
Everyone will shun you. You’ll be able to hear all the double talk and subtext from those who don’t. Eventually the energy that’s been suppressed and tied up with rage will come back, and you’ll be so glad to have the old people out of your life. A few will circle back, but you’ll no longer be interested to renew the contact.
I consider you my friend from the other side of the internet, Daniel Mackler. Thanks for being you and making TH-cam videos. I am in a psychiatric hospital, cause I got a bit of a problem with myself...which I am learning to be insightful about ... 'what a sentence'.
You're right, Daniel, anxiety is the price one pays to grow, in all areas of life. A lot of people shy away from paying this toll because, in the short term, anxiety seems intimidating and terrible (I was and still am one of these people). But being in stasis is far worse, more insidious, and because it is more comfortable and less acutely painful than anxiety, people assume that it is preferable to anxiety, and that this behavior has better (or at least tolerable) outcomes. But it ain't so.
There is a huge difference between healing and coping. A lot of spiritual folks like to believe that by being one with nature, meditating every day, and having 'good vibes only' that all of their traumas will be negated. All these strategies are coping mechanisms. Copes have their uses and help in a pinch, but often times people believe that by using all of these techniques they'll be healed by some spiritual process.
Just reading the comments alone lets me know how amazing this video and community are.
Oh that's so true.
There's a time to feel all the feels and a time to let them go.
Thank you I needed to hear this. So encouraging. Nice to know I’m not alone I choose the hard road myself as well! There is no other way for me
I have been on the path to awakening for several years but I found your channel and it is so different from what I have worked on; It's uncomfortable, it's painful, and it's intellectual. I am making the effort to truly let go of emotions and behaviors that do not belong to me. To understand myself and where I come from, be aware of my thoughts and actions every day. It is incredible what I have been able to discover. I have noticed that when I suppress the urge to cry and scream, all those emotions accumulate in my chest and I feel the anxiety return and the pain in my chest. Man, this path is difficult but it's worth it. Hugs from Dominican Republic!
Your video gives me the courage to cut off toxic relationships in my life especially with my parents. Now I feel relieve after being traumatized for so many years. Thanks Danial for sharing your story and inspiring people.
There's the term 'spiritual bypass' which is using spirituality as way to escape your problems without experiencing real growth (although I believe it is also possible for people to have transformations through spirituality in some cases).
Thank you for speaking on this. I honestly believe that Anxiety is functional and not just reactive.
Dude Daniel your amazing brother i love that you confirmed my reality. Every time I’ve been under extreme anxiety or pressure it lead to monumental growth.
Your decision to publicly share your healing journey has brought so much difference to the thoughts and the way of being of so many individuals, you might not even know! I have been watching your videos for quite some time now and I experienced epiphanies that are actively leading to growth in my life. Not to mention, I find my own penchant for growth, reflection and healing reflected back in this channel. So grateful. Thank you Daniel!
I missed these kinds of videos Daniel, thanks for sharing.
I would rather be anxious from growing and healing, and expanding my view of the world... than anxious from being disrespected and blocked. I feel like a big part of the anxiety from growing is also, you're beginning to acknowledge and finally feel the feelings from when you were mistreated.
Thank you for this, I have been going through a lot of anxiety for the last 4 months. I thought something was wrong with me and instantly said to my parents I wanted anxiety meds. But luckily my parents are very loving and gently explained to me that they thought I am going through a transformation, growth, that it's a part of life and that the only thing I need to do is be honest about who I am and not try to run away from who I am. . I didn't fully understand it until I watched your video. I guess i'm really growing right now it's just hard to see it when you're caught up the the whirlwhind and think that something is wrong with you because you aren't happy and content for a bit. Thank you<3 Now I know this is a normal part of growth and not something pathological. <3
I'm in a growth crisis. It is so so difficult. You and your message rings clear and true always, and really resonates with my core. It brings peace amidst the storm. I am so grateful! The hardship of growth, especially from childhood trauma, can be crushing and it seems to be the hardest thing in life.