Episode 77: Navigating Life as an Emotional Authority
Introduction
- In today’s episode, Stacy delves into the world of Emotional Authorities as she continues with the series on decision making authorities in Human Design.
- She challenges the belief that quick decisions are necessary in today's fast-paced world and explores the true nature of decision-making for emotional authorities.
Understanding Your Emotional Authority
- Stacy emphasizes that emotional authorities are designed to wait for clarity and should avoid spontaneous decisions.
- The impact of societal pressures on the tendency to make hasty decisions without allowing the emotional wave to settle.
- Stacy explains the concept of the emotional wave and why it's crucial to wait for it to achieve clarity.
- Adopting phrases like "let me sit with that" and giving oneself the necessary time to ride out the emotional wave before making decisions.
- Stacy shares that for emotional authorities, much of life is lived in the in-between, waiting for answers.
- The importance of relaxing, being present, and having fun during this waiting period instead of obsessing over finding the answer.
Common Questions for Emotional Authorities
- Stacy addresses common questions, including what to do while waiting for clarity.
- The significance of having fun, being present, and trusting that the answer will present itself when in a state of receptivity.
- Stacy provides guidance on handling a "no" and the variations such as "not right now" or needing more information.
- The importance of honoring the decision and moving forward, even if the reason behind the "no" is not immediately clear.
Navigating Relationships with Emotional Authority
- Stacy explores the tension points in relationships between emotional authorities and those with faster-acting authorities.
- The risks of feeling pressured and making decisions out of external influences, leading to regret.
Putting it Into Practice
- Practical advice for emotional authorities: give yourself time to make decisions, starting with a day for smaller decisions and a week for significant ones.
- Embracing the emotional flow during the decision-making process and understanding that clarity will come.
Conclusion
Disclaimer
- Reminder that the information presented in the podcast is for educational and informational purposes and should not substitute for professional advice.
