A Sense of Self | Shterna Ginsberg [Rerun]

What does it actually look like to internalize the identity of the soul as our own? To approach our own reflection with a deep understanding of our essence, of the way it does not hinge on anything but the piece of G-d inside? In this episode, Shterna Ginsberg explores how to stop depending on others for your sense of self and find the infinite worth that lies within.|| To find more of Shterna's work, visit www.energizedliving.org. To sponsor an episode, please visit humanandholy.com/sponsor or email us at humanandholy@gmail.com. Human & Holy is currently on a season break. This episode originally aired in June 2022. * * * * * * * To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.com To support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor. Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨ Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. * * * * * * * TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - The Search for Sense of Self 0:36 - Meet Shterna Ginsberg 1:47 - What is the Neshama? 2:59 - Roots vs. Fruits: Why We Miss Our Essence 4:34 - The Self-Care Problem: No Self to Care For 6:09 - How to Bridge Concept to Experience 7:21 - Hidden Hashem in a "Realistic" World 8:07 - Power Dynamics: Who Controls Your Life? 10:57 - Healthy vs. Unhealthy Dependency 11:48 - The Inner Island of Love & Dignity 13:41 - The Bell Story: Faith Must Be Practiced 16:08 - Chochma, Bina, Das: Three Steps to Integration 18:32 - Dealing with Inner Resistance & Toxic Self-Talk 19:29 - Setting Up Your Internal "Fire Department" 20:45 - The Shaitel Story: Practical Soul Identity 22:37 - Essence vs. Personality: What's Really You? 25:40 - "Just Be Nice" 26:38 - No Excuses for Not Shining Your Light 28:18 - Marriage Without a Self: The Dangerous Dynamic 30:14 - "I'll Give You Everything for a Sense of Self" 32:40 - Parenting from Wholeness vs. Neediness 34:16 - The Apple Story: When Identity Depends on Details 36:10 - Unconditional Love Requires Soul-Centered Identity 38:21 - Root of All Problems 40:45 - "You Are Worthy" - Empty vs. Soul-Based Truth 43:08 - The Virtual Reality Experiment 46:27 - Living in Hashem's Reality vs. Virtual Reality 48:44 - Breaking Through the Barrier 50:35 - Practical Integration: Using Daily Mitzvos 52:28 - The Bell System: Connecting Dots in Your Day 54:04 - Who Is the Self?