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Autism & the Structure of Reality (part 7) What Frees You? The Beatitudes & the Transformation of the Self

From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism by Ryan Sumner

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In this episode, you can learn:

• Why the first and last Beatitudes may reveal a hidden psychology of transformation

• How humility becomes the gateway to self-awareness, and self-acceptance becomes the foundation for lasting change

• Why emotional honesty, rather than avoidance, is essential for growth

• How comfort, validation, and control can block psychological development

• The surprising connections between the Beatitudes, Carl Rogers, Jung, neuroscience, and the process of becoming who you are

The Beatitudes are often read as moral teachings, but what if they also describe a psychology of transformation?

In this episode, we explore the possibility that the first and last Beatitudes form a complete arc of change: from humility and self-awareness to self-respect and self-acceptance. Along the way, we ... 

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