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Breaking Free From the Circle of Crazy - Continued | Alita Reynolds | Women of Faith

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Breaking Free From the Circle of Crazy - Continued | Alita Reynolds | Women of Faith
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Breaking Free From the Circle of Crazy - Continued | Alita Reynolds | Women of Faith
Are you tired of going around in circles, feeling stuck in the same old patterns? It's time to break free! Let’s continue our conversation about the "Circle of Crazy" and how to get off it. 🌀
If you missed the last episode, check it out here! https://www.womenoffaith.com/breaking-free-from-the-circle-of-crazy-alita-reynolds-women-of-faith
Awareness is Key 🔑 Understanding where unhealthy cycles exist in your life is the first step to breaking free.
Renew Your Mind 🧠 Romans 12:2 teaches us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Alita discusses how this scripture is foundational in escaping the Circle of Crazy.
Identify Your Feelings 😟➡️😊 Ignoring your feelings breeds fear. Learn how to identify and name your feelings to prevent them from running your life.
Personal Vulnerability 💬 Alita shares personal stories, including how feelings of rejection affected her interactions. Vulnerability is a powerful tool for connection and growth.
Tools for Survival and Protection 🛠️ We all have tools we've collected for survival. Alita explores how run, hide, or fight responses can damage relationships and perpetuate unhealthy cycles.
The Convoluted Golden Rule 🔄 "Hurt people hurt people." Learn how past experiences can influence current behaviors and how to break this cycle.
Stress, Impatience, and Cynicism 😤 Living a life of stress and impatience is not what God intends for us. Alita shares how she replaced impatience with the truth of God's love.
Closeness vs. Separateness 🔄 Struggling between the need for intimacy and autonomy can lead to frustration and miscommunication. Alita provides insights on balancing these needs.
Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom 🌍➡️🙏 Who are you following? Alita emphasizes the importance of seeking godly counsel to avoid the Circle of Crazy.
Is the Pain Bad Enough to Change? 🤔 Are you tired of being tired? Alita challenges listeners to consider if the pain of their current situation is enough to motivate change.
🙏 Join the Journey: Alita is praying for all listeners. Share your top takeaways in the comments and let's navigate the road to freedom together.
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ABOUT ALITA REYNOLDS:
Alita Reynolds is the President of Women of Faith, Host of the Alita Reynolds Show, a Certified Master Christian Life Coach (CMCLC), and a sought-after trainer and speaker. She and her husband, GJ, are the Visionaries of Women of Faith, a global ministry equipping women to live victoriously with Jesus. She lives in Nebraska and has three adult children. Learn more about Alita at: https://www.womenoffaith.com/
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Transformation
00:00:35 - Recap and Episode Overview
00:01:07 - Vulnerability and Sharing Personal Examples
00:01:29 - Awareness and Renewing the Mind
00:02:02 - Understanding the Circle of Crazy
00:02:12 - Biblical Foundation: John 10:10 and Romans 12:2
00:03:05 - Guide and Visual Tools
00:03:16 - The Toll of Staying in the Circle of Crazy
00:04:08 - Ignorance of Feelings Breeds Fear
00:05:02 - Personal Example of Misinterpreted Feelings
00:08:17 - The Impact of Ignorance on Relationships and God's Will
00:09:20 - Understanding Fear and Its Acronyms
00:10:03 - Reflecting with the Lord
00:10:55 - Identifying and Naming Feelings
00:11:06 - Anger and Its Subtle Forms
00:11:38 - Resentment and Bitterness
00:12:21 - Toxic Shame vs. Healthy Shame
00:13:03 - Personal Story of Shame
00:15:00 - Guilt: Healthy vs. Toxic
00:17:09 - The Sneaky Nature of Toxic Guilt
00:18:01 - Ephesians 4:17-31: Living as Children of Light
00:20:04 - The Power of Renewing the Mind
00:20:30 - Controlling Thoughts, Words, and Actions
00:21:03 - Encouragement and Redemption
00:22:07 - Laying Down Negative Feelings
00:23:01 - Tools for Survival and Protection
00:23:23 - Run, Hide, or Fight: Negative Examples
00:24:45 - Consequences of Run, Hide, or Fight
00:26:17 - Weapons to Win: Lying, Manipulating, Abusing
00:26:38 - Confessing Sins and Seeking Healing
00:27:21 - Sharing and Reflecting with Friends
00:28:04 - The Convoluted Golden Rule
00:28:37 - Examples of Repeating Unhealthy Behaviors
00:30:56 - The Scroll of Stress, Impatience, and Cynicism
00:32:04 - Replacing Negative Self-Labels with Truth
00:33:43 - Acknowledging and Healing Negative Traits
00:34:43 - The Struggle Between Closeness and Separateness
00:35:21 - Push-Pull Dynamics in Relationships
00:36:14 - Reflecting on Relationship Dynamics
00:36:53 - Listening to Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom
00:37:41 - Is the Pain Bad Enough to Change?
00:38:25 - Moving Towards the Road to Freedom
00:39:07 - Conclusion and Prayer for Transformation