In this thought-provoking exploration, I invite you to temporarily abandon the concept of free will and see how this perspective might transform your relationship with yourself. If you’re someone who maintains a mental “scorecard” of past mistakes and struggles with guilt, shame, or harsh self-judgment, this philosophical shift could be the key to becoming your own best friend.
I share my experience of letting go of the idea of free will several years ago and the profound benefits this brought to my life. By examining compelling scientific evidence from fMRI studies showing how our brains make decisions before we’re consciously aware of them, I explain why our sense of conscious choice may be an illusion. Through the metaphor of a complex pinball machine with billions of interacting elements, I illustrate how our decisions emerge from countless factors beyond our conscious control.
This isn’t just philosophical musing—it’s a practical approach to personal well-being. When we recognise that our past choices weren’t entirely “ours” in the way we imagined, we can release the burden of harsh self-judgment. Paradoxically, this perspective allows us to align more authentically with our core values and discover our “golden path.”
I explain how we can influence our experience by cultivating positive states like love, compassion, and joy, which become habituated in our subconscious processes. As we develop greater self-awareness and authenticity, we become less reactive to external negativity and more able to maintain our inner harmony.
Whether you’re struggling with self-criticism or simply curious about the nature of consciousness and decision-making, this exploration offers a fresh perspective that could transform how you view yourself and your place in the world. Join me on this journey of philosophical inquiry and discover how letting go of free will might paradoxically lead to greater peace, purpose, and self-acceptance.
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https://authenticlifecoaching.ch/free-clarity-session/
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