#67 - Third Part with Dr. Claus Springborg: The Knot of Reification

Welcome to the third episode of our deep dive into Dr. Claus Springborg’s work! Today, we’re untying another knot from his upcoming book, exploring how we come to see experiences of Being as a negative inner states which we must avoid and, consequently, how allowing ourselves to sense negative inner states without judgements can be a doorway to recognising Being. It’s a bit like the fairy tale of the frog that turns into a prince when kissed; where our perception of something we think of as negative can transform when we look at it with compassion and acceptance. In this episode, we’ll continue to ask: What are the contexts we create that make certain inner states appear negative? And could it be that our 'mission-fixed mindset,' this fixation on needing to feel a certain way, is keeping us stuck? We’ll also work through the four common misconceptions that fuel these knots: 1. The idea that certain inner states should be avoided—a belief I’ve personally struggled with in my journey of transformation. Claus’s chapter on The Void reminds us that true transformation therapy isn’t about avoidance, but about embracing what we fear. 2. The misconception that two positive states can’t coexist. As Claus explains, two conflicting desires are often both fueled by a deep longing for two aspects of Being, and since Being is one, the conflict we perceive between different desiress is really an illusion. 3. The fear that feeling an aspect of Being can have negative consequences—like the belief that aggression will lead to destruction or ruptures in relationships. We’ll use the inner state of meaninglessness as an example and explore its deeper message. 4. Finally, we’ll dive into Wilhelm Reich’s idea of body armoring, where tension acts as a barrier to Being. As Claus points out, the more inner states we can comfortably feel, the more we can relax - and less we’re controlled by external situations and people. We’ll also touch on the concept of insulation—the tension that arises when we try to use the act of embracing a state as a means to avoid it or get rid of it. What if the only way through is to go deeper into what we’re resisting and seeing it as for the first time? Let’s explore that together in this episode." LINKS: The researcher Claus mentioned was Lisa Feldman - here is the talked about ted talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gks6ceq4eQ Pre-order The 5 Knots https://sensingmind.simplero.com/products/208860-Pre-Order-The-5-Knots-A-Guide-to-Being Mannahs web: https://www.therapeuticastrologer.com/

Release date

Lydbog: 7. oktober 2024