In this new episode of Drawing Flame, Matt and Shane delve into the topic of the heart and its various meanings. They approach the human heart from psychological and Augustinian perspectives and work through the ways to encounter your heart and unpack the wounds and barriers that surround it. Throughout their conversation, they also digest the concepts of identity, vulnerability, memory, and freedom.
00:00:00-00:03:59 Introduction
00:04:00-00:12:54 What is the Heart?
00:12:55-00:14:35 Leading with the Heart
00:14:36-00:16:44 Going Beyond Empirical Psychology
00:16:45-00:22:09 Identity & Encounter
00:22:10-00:28:07 Recognition and Self-Knowledge
00:28:08-00:31:05 Returning to Ourselves
00:31:06-00:33:14 Vulnerability & Suffering within Return
00:33:15-00:35:14 How to Handle those Sufferings
00:35:15-00:37:25 The Prodigal Son's Motivations
00:37:26-00:39:00 Analyzing the Older Brother
00:39:01-00:43:32 Shane's Book
00:43:33-00:51:19 Breaking Down Therapy Methods & Recoding Memory
00:51:20-00:54:22 Memory Reconsolidation & Augustine's Confession
00:54:23-01:03:46 Defining Your Life Narrative
01:03:47-01:07:55 The Importance of Honesty when Returning to Yourself
01:07:56-01:08:28 Conclusion
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