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Oct 22 • Not all who wander are lost🏞️
🌼 The Core Self: The Calm Center Within
In Internal Family Systems (IFS), every person has a Core Self-a steady/grounded, compassionate, and wise inner presence that exists beneath all of our parts. No matter how much pain or chaos we’ve experienced, the Self is always there. It never disappears and it's waiting to lead.
When we are connected to that inner self, we lead our lives with clarity and care instead of fear or reactivity.
💫 The 8 C’s of the Core Self
Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of IFS, describes the Core Self as having eight qualities that naturally emerge when we are aligned with our inner balance.
1. Calm: The mind and body feel grounded. There is an inner quiet that is not easily shaken by outside chaos.
2.Clarity: Our thoughts and feelings feel organized. You can see situations more clearly without being clouded by emotion or defense. Even if you don't have all the puzzle pieces, there's a level of discernment.
3.Curiosity: You become genuinely interested in your inner world instead of judging it. Curiosity creates room for healing. This is one of my favorites as it allows inquisitive questioning. Asking the 'right' questions is helpful.
4.Compassion: You can offer understanding and care to yourself and others, even when there is pain or confusion.
5.Confidence: You trust your ability to make choices and to navigate challenges without needing to control everything. There's a calm behind action.
6.Courage: You face discomfort and truth with openness instead of avoidance. Courage allows movement toward healing. It doesn't mean that it's not difficulty, but it feels more aligned.
7.Creativity: You feel open to new perspectives, ideas, and possibilities. Solutions appear more naturally. Another one of my favorites.
8.Connectedness: You sense connection to yourself, others, and something larger than you. There is belonging without losing authenticity. Connection is vital to survival...
When You Are in Self Energy:
-You respond instead of react.
- You feel open, curious, and steady.
-You can care for your inner parts with gentleness.
- You move through life with more intention and less fear.
💭 Therapist Reflection:
The Self is not something to build or become. It is something to uncover and lead from as it is already there. When youre attuned, your inner system finds balance, and your parts begin to relax.
Question to ponder:
Which of the 8 C’s feels most natural to you right now, and which one feels harder to access?
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🌼 The Core Self: The Calm Center Within
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