04: What to do when others dont approve of your choices

Published: Oct. 28, 2015, 6:44 p.m.

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If you\\u2019ve ever had challenges with other people in your life, especially parents, you will identify with this episode. On some level, we choose our parents to be our spiritual teachers. Being close becomes complicated as we transition from being a child to being an adult.\\xa0 Listen in as Jessica is feeling conflicted between wanting to live her own life and wanting her parents approval. \\xa0 Consider/Ask Yourself: Can you relate to wanting to please people you love? Do you feel obligated to do what your parents want from you? Do you feel guilty if you don\\u2019t do what is expected of you? \\xa0 Jessica\\u2019s Question: Jessica\\u2019s conservative parents get mad, impose guilt trips and cause her stress when she talks about her boyfriend, who has a daughter. She would like insights on how to hold on to her relationship and respect her parents feelings. \\xa0 Jessica\\u2019s Key Insights and Aha\\u2019s: \\u25cf It\\u2019s her time to have a relationship \\u25cf She allows her parents to emotionally manipulate her How to get over it and on with it: \\u25cf Be ok with your parents not being ok with your life \\u25cf Don\\u2019t be ruled by fear \\u25cf Take a break - try a 30-day hiatus \\u25cf Be clear about what you are willing to do for relationships \\u25cf Send your parents love and light \\u25cf Take responsibility for your own inner experience Tools and Takeaways: \\u25cf Keep a picture of your loved ones and send them love and light every day \\u25cf During meditation have your higher-self speak with their higher-self \\u25cf Keep choosing love Resources: Christine Hassler @christinhassler

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