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Jennie's Journal...Moving The Boulder Inside

2024/11/6
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I Choose Me with Jennie Garth

Key Insights

Why did Jennie Garth feel stuck in her journal entry from 2019?

She felt a metaphorical boulder inside her, symbolizing emotional blockage despite her efforts to improve her mental health through exercise, nature, and family time.

How did Jennie's daughter's comment affect her?

Her daughter called her a narcissist, which initially caused pain but also helped shift the metaphorical boulder inside her, leading to a torrent of emotions she needed to feel.

What role did grief play in Jennie's healing process?

Grief bubbled up during her healing process, particularly reliving her father's death, which was part of the excavation process to remove the emotional boulder inside her.

How did Jennie describe her experience with Stella, the spiritual healer?

Stella's session was described as both nerve-wracking and transformative, with Stella accurately identifying Jennie's blockages without prior knowledge, leading to a slow integration of healing over time.

What is Jennie's perspective on relationships and growth?

Jennie believes relationships should evolve and face challenges to grow, preventing complacency and boredom, and she values the continuous growth and deepening of love with her partner.

How does Jennie view her work ethic and priorities?

Jennie works hard to provide for her family and prioritize their well-being, not for material possessions, and she believes her family recognizes and appreciates her efforts.

What advice does Jennie give about handling harsh comments from loved ones?

Jennie advises not taking harsh comments personally and understanding that loved ones may vent due to their own pressures, emphasizing the importance of empathy and forgiveness.

Why does Jennie recommend journaling?

Jennie recommends journaling to release pent-up emotions, which can improve daily experiences and interactions with others by preventing emotional festering inside.

Chapters

Jennie shares a deeply personal journal entry from 2019, detailing her feelings of being stuck and the emotional work she was doing to move forward.
  • Jennie visualizes a giant boulder stuck inside her, symbolizing her emotional block.
  • She describes various efforts to dislodge the boulder, including exercise, nature, and family time.
  • Her daughter's comment about her being a narcissist triggers a deep emotional response.
  • Jennie discusses the role of grief in her healing process and the importance of journaling.

Shownotes Transcript

Jennie opens her journal to an emotionally charged entry where she was feeling stuck during a time of immense healing. 

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