We often do not allow ourselves to feel our feelings fully because we believe we will be overwhelmed and not be able to handle it. We will do anything to avoid the emotional overwhelm and can temporarily shut down our ability to feel.

The specific conditioning of this Dynamic: Avoiding Emotional Overwhelm

When we are free from this Dynamic: "I feel anything and everything without the fear of being overwhelmed."

Specific conditioning from this Dynamic: Doubt

When we are free from this Dynamic: "I completely trust my intuition and always act on it."

This dynamic is in process when we judge people or circumstances in order to create a sense of separation from them. (I'm NOT like THAT!). We are actually judging a reflection of an aspect of ourselves we do not want to acknowledge. We may not even know it is there. We can develop a habit of avoiding issues we need to address and resolve within ourselves.

Specific conditioning from this Dynamic: Separateness

Freedom from this Dynamic: "Everything I experience is a part of me. I acknowledge it, embrace it and value it."

When we are absorbed in the stories we've invented about past events or we anticipate possible negative outcomes in the future, we can create the habit of avoiding being present. We fear that being present will be difficult. Many addictions are the result of having unresolved emotions about the past that feel too intense to deal with in the present.

Specific conditioning fro this Dynamic: Distraction

Absence of this Dynamic: "I live completely in the present moment."

Whenever we attempt to get a sense of who we are from situations, relationships or things, this dynamic is present. We begin to define ourselves through our accomplishments, relationships, possessions, or actions. We are under the illusion that we are incomplete and need something outside ourselves to make us whole and complete.

Specific conditioning from this Dynamic: Longing

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I am whole and complete."

This dynamic is present when we mistake "love" for "need." Love lets go and is unconditional. It needs nothing in return. Need clings and requires something from someone else. We perceive love as something we get from outside ourselves. We may forget that love lets go but need clings. We can perceive love as something that you get from outside yourself.

Specific conditioning from this Dynamic: Dependence

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I love without needing anything in return. I participate in relationships of mutual giving."

When we find ourselves looking for events around us to stay the same in order to feel secure. It is based on the illusion that stability and security are found “out there” in the changing world rather than from within.

Specific conditioning from this Dynamic: Control

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I live in the delight and wonder of uncertainly."

When we hold ourselves back, it often comes from the fear of losing approval of others. When we express ourselves powerfully, some people may not like it. It may make them feel uncomfortable because it shines a glaring light on the fact that they themselves are holding back. The fear is that if we powerfully express ourselves, we will be alone.

Specific conditioning of this Dynamic: Holding Back

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I am fully self-expressed and do not fear loss of love from others."

When this dynamic is in play, we feel compelled to make things happen in a particular way or time frame. We believe that we alone are responsible for what occurs in our lives and do not feel connected with the all of life.

Specific conditioning of this Dynamic: Forcing

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I get the sense of myself from the essential nature of who I truly am rather than from my actions, relationships or accomplishments."

This dynamic is present when we over-identify with our minds. We think we have, and need to have, all the answers. This comes from not recognizing the difference between thinking (our minds) and knowing (our deepest knowing and wisdom within).

Specific conditioning of this Dynamic: Dogma

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I know things from deep within myself. I know the difference between thinking and knowing. "

This dynamic is at play when we get overly absorbed in trying to explain or interpret events. It is based on the illusion that everything is not intrinsically perfect the way it is. This comes directly from our mind, our thinking.

Specific conditioning of this Dynamic: Misinterpretation

Freedom from this Dynamic: "I deeply sense the perfection in everything even when my intellect does not."

We can become overly disturbed or distressed by what happens to ourselves or others. This dynamic interferes with our ability to maintain a strong sense of who we are under extreme circumstances.

Specific conditioning of this Dynamic: Over-reaction/reactivity

Absence of this Dynamic: "I feel a deep sense of equanimity – balance and calm- during experiences of pleasure or pain."