Internal Parts
Whilst we might imagine or hope for a unified self, just a brief examination of our inner world reveals that we are a sum of parts. As we grow and develop through life, experiences create differing and sometimes contrasting thoughts, beliefs and narratives. These ‘parts’ form their own identity within us, and can be dialoged with to discover their needs and stories. This month, we’ll explore a system that helps us separate out, or ‘unblend’ from these parts of us and enquire into them. The outcome? More unity, congruence and a better understanding of our sometimes conflicted motives and behavior. You’ll feel free of certain habits and patterns and have greater harmony within yourself.
Unblending (1 October)
Our real self is quiet, calm, compassionate, and steady yet, we commonly mistake our need for betterment or stories as to how we should be showing up in life, as who we really are. We’ll share together some of the beliefs we hold to be true and then take a step back from them and ‘unblend’, so we can be freer from stories and be sure that our real identity is the one who’s leading our life.
Watch the full zoom recording or listen to the practices.
Protectors (8 October)
Building on the previous session, we’ll explore how some of our inner parts are trying to protect us, or indeed other burdened or wounded parts deeper within our psyche. These protectors often have our best interests at heart but have forgotten that our real selves don’t need protecting. By dialoguing with them and helping them understand that we can be with our struggles, they can transform into more helpful allies, and support us.
Watch the full zoom recording or listen to the practices.
Exiles (15 October)
Through the work of unblending our judgments from our true selves and reassuring our protectors, we can begin to touch into our deeper pains and traumas. Regardless of how much inner work we’ve done or how resolved we feel, there are likely still parts of us that need our wise, loving, compassionate attention. The invitation is for them to surface and be held within our loving presence, to tell us their stories and finally come out of the shadows.
Watch the full zoom recording or listen to the practices.
No Session - (22 October)
James is away teaching retreat this week. We’ll resume on the 29th October!
Integration (29 October)
In this final session, we bring together all of the working elements of this model and take a journey together to explore how these different ways of inner working lead to a more unified experience and inner harmony within ourselves.
Watch the full zoom recording or listen to the practices.
