Welcome to the third episode of our deep dive into Dr. Claus Springborg’s work on Being-Centered Therapy. Today, we’re untying another knot from his upcoming book, exploring how we come to perceive experiences of Being as negative inner states that we must avoid. We’ll also discuss how allowing ourselves to sense negative inner states without judgment can become a doorway to recognizing Being. It’s a bit like the fairy tale of the frog that turns into a prince when kissed—our perception of something unpleasant can transform when we meet it with compassion and acceptance. In this episode, we’ll continue asking: What are the contexts we create that make certain inner states appear negative? Could it be that our "mission-fixed mindset"—the fixation on needing to feel a certain way—is keeping us stuck? We’ll also work through four common misconceptions that fuel these emotional knots: 1.

The belief that certain inner states should be avoided. This is something I’ve personally struggled with on my journey of transformation. Claus’s chapter on The Void reminds us that true therapeutic transformation isn’t about avoiding what we fear but embracing it. 2. 3.

The misconception that two positive states can’t coexist. As Claus explains, two conflicting desires are often fueled by a deep longing for different aspects of Being. Since Being is one, the conflict we perceive between different desires is really an illusion. 4. 5.

The fear that feeling an aspect of Being can have negative consequences. For example, we may believe that experiencing aggression will lead to destruction or cause relationship ruptures. We’ll explore the inner state of meaninglessness as an example and uncover its deeper message. 6. 7.

Wilhelm Reich’s concept of body armoring. Tension acts as a barrier to Being. As Claus points out, the more inner states we can comfortably experience, the more we can relax—and the less we’re controlled by external situations and people. 8. We’ll also touch on insulation—the tension that arises when we try to embrace a state only as a way to avoid or eliminate it. What if the only way through is to go deeper into what we’re resisting and see it clearly for the first time? Enjoy this episode and check out these 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/