Grandiosity Wound: We Are Not Gods Or Angels I Ego Inflation Psychology I Inner Work Library 74/500

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  • @jordanthornton
    @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @elijahturner4220
    @elijahturner4220 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You've grown so much in the last 3 years, like so much. You should consider redoing the shadow work series, that's how I found you. The way you deliver information today is so much more clear and straightforward

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Elijah, thank you! You'll be pleased to know I'm doing EXACTLY this - new eight part shadow work series coming out very soon, as well as an entire paid shadow work course which I've been working on for years. Appreciate your kind words.

  • @andrehaave
    @andrehaave 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this! What you said about the Archetypes, star seeds and other identities struck me as truly important and essential to my self understanding including both my trauma, the defences, the mirroring from society and my responses in unhealthy narcisism!
    Thank you so much! May God bless your life!
    I will definitely take a close look at the book "Facing the dragon"!

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Make sure to pick up Facing The Dragon, it's true gold.

  • @samanthamariah7625
    @samanthamariah7625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the ways I mitigate my grandiosity is to fully know how hard it is to meditate and quiet my own mind. It’s no small feat and humbles me…..especially on days where my mind is going on about something.

  • @northstarearthstar
    @northstarearthstar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ty so much for this! I do IFS work, this morning I've been feeling a tyrannical vicious part of myself and you helped me see it differently. The recommendation for books are so great ty. This is helpful. 🙏❤️

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so welcome, it’s great to see your blended approach to this work and healing - keep going forward and studying what captures you 🌲

  • @Petitejazzzzzzz
    @Petitejazzzzzzz 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ordered all! thank u

  • @ilyatownsend2824
    @ilyatownsend2824 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I noticed this in myself much later. It's been there most of my life. I notice it a lot in my family too, it is an unpleasant experience
    This video was lovely. Also quite comforting to be related to.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s one of those patterns which can go unnoticed or unchallenged for time… until we reflect and change the underlying structures. Happy to have helped.

  • @thebreakthroughclub22
    @thebreakthroughclub22 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou Jordan. I look forward to your narcissism video whenever you feel called to do it.
    I was with a narcissist for 10years.
    And spent 5 years recovering from the damage.
    The verbal diarrhoea with no action or proof to match what was spewing from his mouth took our arguments to the next level whenever I would call him on it. I didn’t know what a narcissist was until right at the very end of our relationship.

  • @charlo-charlo
    @charlo-charlo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thinking out loud - "How do we temper grandiosity without sacrificing what seems to be a natural intensity that wants to come out to play?" This seems to be a dynamic that will unfold naturally (though may take time) if we're doing the inner work consistently and honestly. At least that's my hope! IFS seems to be helping clarify this big time. Thanks as always for the great work, Jordan.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great reflections - I’ll keep exploring this in future videos! 🌲

  • @andrehaave
    @andrehaave 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! I just noticed what you say about the mirroring of feedback as divine, but I didn't listen to it.

  • @Elvira239
    @Elvira239 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Recently read a book by Marion Woodman that explored the topic of eating disorders. It was a very interesting observation that under certain circumstances inflation can even be visible in the body by symptoms like water retention. I think that's exactly what's happening to me.
    I was always embarrassed by my own grandiosity and it always felt so bad when I have to face it. I wish there was a way to write comments that express genuine gratitude without any 'side effects'. But thank you, nevertheless. 😊

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really enjoyed reading your words, and likewise have learned much from Marion Woodman! We’re all trying to find that balance 🌲

  • @gitu_tg
    @gitu_tg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jordan 💚🙏🏽

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you find some grounding here! 🌲

  • @Jacqueoldfield
    @Jacqueoldfield ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Jordan

  • @andrehaave
    @andrehaave 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! This is very interesting and well articulated and explained! 😉
    (Truly admirable for anyone free from unhealthy narcisism. 😉)

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate you appreciating my words, and thanks for all the recent comments here!

  • @theo8261
    @theo8261 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got the book facing the dragon. ❤

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great book for this topic!

    • @heathermcdermott2171
      @heathermcdermott2171 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just finished it WOW 🤩 enjoy dear one SHLAMA SHALOM NAMESTE 🙏😇

  • @carlorizzo827
    @carlorizzo827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again. Is there an inherent grandiosity or narcissism in self condemnation. I asked myself what archetype my life fulfilled, in my mind popped The Worm, which i don't think is an actual archetype. Being too analerotic for anyone's good, hearing about hot air up the 🦓 was distracting. Amazing beholding your profile silently scanning the bookshelf for one about narcissism, then your return with Never mind I'll get it later⚡️👍
    My most successful life events i felt an absence of self

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great reflections as always! Wishing you the best, and yes we’re all finding that balance!

  • @notmarealnameboi
    @notmarealnameboi ปีที่แล้ว

    I went through a traumatic experience caused by my grandiosity. I was so afraid of that energy that I cut it off in a way. I am trying to heal and re-intergrate. This was interesting for me. It seems that accepting it will help me heal more than trying to destroy it or sweep it under the rug.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s something we often miss - keep going, you got this 🌲

    • @notmarealnameboi
      @notmarealnameboi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton Thanks!

  • @FlorinGN
    @FlorinGN ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Self inflation sometimes comes as sheep's clothes over a grandiose wolf. And so many of us these days inflate ourselves by some sense of righteousness.
    I have experienced recently a situation in which I was lectured about equality. I was told that the best relationships are based on this overrated concept. To me, this sounds a bit false. I think that relationships are in fact games of power. What I believe that makes some more successful is that maybe the power is used in a soft and mutually beneficial way. But equality... I have never met a woman that is attracted by my "equal" income or status.
    So, this is my un-grandiose question: what do you think of power and equality?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will see if I can make a video on relationship power games, for sure. Thank you for asking this.

  • @ShéganIssari
    @ShéganIssari 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Jordan,
    What is your understanding, in relation to the thoughts expressed in this video, of Sri Sri Anandamayi Ma declaring: "You are Krishna, You are Ram."

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not my area of expertise, I'm afraid!

  • @incanthatus8182
    @incanthatus8182 ปีที่แล้ว

    We knew that we had a problem with grandiosity when we were listening to "Harry Potter and the Methods of rationality (fanfiction)"
    And someone said "Harry, you're not a God!"
    And Harry was like "I know" thinking to himself *that's my greatest mistake and I need to find a way to become God*
    And we kinda relate to that...being painfully aware of not being God but kinda feeling like we should be

  • @bitnik
    @bitnik ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. Having some people close being very susceptible to this trap. An effective comment to burst this delusional bubble: So, how's the infrared vision working out?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you taking the time to watch - it’s a tricky space, but we can navigate it if we’re careful 🌲

  • @venusian.academy
    @venusian.academy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yesss! This one made me clap 👏🏼 lol. Definitely will read Facing the Dragon. I made a script once for women that identify as empaths and victims of narcissists where I pointed out the innate narcissism of the dynamic regardless of the “side” that you’re on but I was too scared to film it. Didn’t want to get burned at the stake. I’m just gonna share this video instead. There is nothing more freeing that seeing our own narcissism!
    I personally don’t have a few narcissistic tendencies, I have a LOT of narcissistic tendencies and that realization was the most powerful flip for my life. Now I’m the most humble narcissist I know 😅😂 jk.
    I have so much to say about this subject but I’m gonna take it to my journal. As always, great conversation. 🙌🏼

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’ll like this - just peeking your comment after filming a video this week on trauma bonds and likewise call out the empath/narcissist pseudo-victimisation nonsense (as sensitively as possible… or at least I hope so 🥶)
      Much to be disentangled, I reckon you should put your video out there with that strong compassion 👌🏻

  • @dianevierra781
    @dianevierra781 ปีที่แล้ว

    this one will hurt a little....(add more later)

  • @monaeisa9150
    @monaeisa9150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you think being overwhelmed is a grandiosity issue? In my journey currently I am noticing a pattern when I get very overwhelmed by one task that I want to do. Lets say today I have an art class, I get paralysed to do my other tasks of the day until I go to the class. This is just an example. But it shows up in everything and makes me do everything but my main thing. It reached a level of extreme suffering for me and I don’t know until now how can I trace back this issue and work on it.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question, screenshotted and will try to make a video on your question as soon as I can. Wishing you the best int he meantime. Stay grounded and keep moving forwards with the small things.

  • @StackRabbit
    @StackRabbit ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pfft, I’m the divine child, I’m above grandiosity 😛 lol

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’re the exception! 😂😉

  • @zinasherif7791
    @zinasherif7791 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual , a great video 🎉😊
    I have one wish/ request from you 🙏🏽
    Could you perhaps help us To easier find the books you recommend, by writing them down in your comment section, as links or just a list of names and titles 🙏🏽
    This can save us going back and pausing the videos.
    Thank you ❤

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the suggestion, but please feel free to screenshot the video when books are recommended or quickly jot them in your notes section! The best ones will make themselves known to you 😅

  • @incanthatus8182
    @incanthatus8182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Facing the dragon was a really great read! We absolutely agree with him about the necessity for making the confrontation with one's own grandiosity a lifelong journey 💯
    And we absolutely struggle with our narcissistic tendencies especially when having spiritual experiences and like you said, having others impressed with our insights 😅
    Its good to know that about ourselves.
    One thing that we see a bit more hopeful than him, is that we feel like a lot bigger part of the inner multiplicity has good intention and can be allies with some help.

  • @rshicks256
    @rshicks256 ปีที่แล้ว

    +1