The impulse to harshly judge yourself before others can is a defense mechanism rooted in past pain. A more powerful, healed stance is to simply become unavailable for external criticism, effectively removing the "button" that others can push.
An entrepreneur expected new strategies at a retreat but found the real transformation in uncomfortable embodiment practices. This shows that the next business level isn't always a new tactic, but a fundamental shift in being and operating.
From a young age, we suppress our authentic selves (intuition) to maintain connection with caregivers. This creates a lifelong pattern of seeking external validation over internal knowing, leading us to distrust our gut feelings.
Using the analogy of mud statues hiding gold Buddhas, grief is framed not just as loss, but as the essential force accompanying every transformation. It strips away layers of conditioning and external projections, revealing your authentic, intuitive self.
High-achievers default to a mind-first approach (logic, safety). True intuitive creation requires reversing this hierarchy: prioritize spirit (energy), then check in with the body (somatic response), and finally use the mind for execution and safety.
When a decision is truly aligned, external factors fall into place with ease. Constant struggle and forcing outcomes are signs you're operating from mental obsession or desire, not clear intuitive guidance. Effortless flow is the key indicator.
Tactical launch failures often have energetic roots. A founder's shaky, uncertain energy at a project's inception can permeate the entire container, leading to poor results even with a solid strategy. The energy of the start dictates the outcome.
Transformation isn't romantic; it often involves a painful disengagement from your old identity. Astrology's concept of a "12th house year" provides a framework for these recurring cycles, normalizing the feeling of losing passion for things you once loved.