Ep 107 - Action and Inaction_ Spiritual Growth and Life's Choices

Have you ever felt lost in the pursuit of pleasure, only to find that the things you thought would bring you happiness left you feeling empty? In this episode of Psychology and Spirituality, we dive deep into the timeless journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, inspired by the allegory of the Prodigal Son.Join Dr. Anahy Fonseca and Jussara Korngold as they explore • The distant country we all journey to—where distractions, indulgence, and suffering often shape our lives. • How our ego, driven by instant gratification, must evolve to reach our true potential. • The transformative power of trials and the realization that true happiness comes from returning home to our higher self. • The role of willpower in guiding us through life's phases and obstacles toward meaningful growth.Joanna de Angelis explores the idea of human spiritual evolution, using the metaphor of the "prodigal son" to represent the journey of an individual who goes through experiences of indulgence, suffering, and eventual return to spiritual growth and self-awareness.If you've ever questioned your purpose or struggled with balancing your desires with your higher calling, this episode is for you. This is part of our Psychology and Spirituality Weekly Talks, where we explore spirituality through the lens of psychology—offering you actionable insights, tips, and support for living a better, more peaceful life.Tune in and reflect on your own journey toward spiritual awakening. Let's uncover the lessons that suffering and self-reflection can teach us, and how we can return to our roots, renewed and wiser.References & Inspirations: • On the Nature of the Psyche - Carl Gustav Jung • Plenitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • The Spirits’ Book - Allan Kardec • The Psychology of Gratitude - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira FrancoCurrently Available in Portuguese: • Amor, Imbatível Amor - Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira Franco • Em Busca da Verdade – Joanna de Angelis | Divaldo Pereira FrancoOther: • Piper [Film]. Pixar Animation Studios - Lasseter, J. (Director). (2016). • Theodore Roosevelt’s famous speech, "The Man in the Arena," delivered in 1910. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br