Working with your defense mechanisms… w/ Christopher Renstrom
This is your Horoscope Highlight for the week of February 6-12, 2023 with world-class astrologer, historian, and author of The Cosmic Calendar, Christopher Renstrom.
On this week’s episode, Christopher discusses the upcoming Mercury-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn, which will be the last time these two planets align in the sign of Capricorn within our lifetime. He names the different associations of Pluto and the best ways to work with its conjunction with Mercury in the form of a few psychological exercises and techniques. Finally, he shares a few stories from World War 2 and from Greek mythology to illustrate the importance of this type of inner work and what its impacts can be.
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Chapters 📺
0:00 Intro
0:56 Mercury Pluto Conjunction
1:49 Pluto & its Associations
3:55 Tips for Working with the Transit
7:58 3 Soldier Stories from World War 2
24:25 Capricorn Defense Mechanisms
42:33 Conclusion to the Soldier Stories
45:52 Conclusion
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Need more C.R. 🛎
Christopher Renstrom’s storytelling is EPIC!!!!
I wish Christopher had his own channel! Love love love
Wow! Phenomenal! Who needs a councillor when we have you, Christopher! You have such a succinct way of explaining our innermost stumbling blocks and bring them into the light so they can be healed! Thank you!
@StephieGsrEvolution
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You know! I'm here in tears. I've had 27yrs of therapy, but never a session quite like this! Wanting to save my coins to hopefully schedule a read from him some day. ❤️🩹
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome Lena. And thank YOU for watching. I really appreciate it. 😊
I so look forward to you each and every Sunday! Wish we got more of you but I really cherish your insights, your time & your energy! Thank you so much!
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome SO much Cindy. And thank YOU for watching. 😊
Wow Christopher, I am just going to reiterate what you said, that is so important when facing these patterns, "be loving", maybe being like a caring loving mother or father to these parts of self that really were or are doing their best from their level of consciousness to protect one, they need permission and love, and a feeling of safety to know it is okay to let go.
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
You got it Nichola R! 😊
wow, Christopher. I've watched so many of your videos, loving them, loving you. But this one has to go in your personal record books. So above and beyond. Maybe it's because I'm a psychologist with literary leanings and not the other way around. So beautiful.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoy these videos Patrish. And thank you SO much for your kind and encouraging words. They are greatly appreciated. 😊
You are the most BRILLIANT story-teller, aside from being the most brilliant astrologer and having excellent compassion...bravo!xx
@christopherrenstromastro
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You are so sweet Janine. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. 😊
Wow Christopher, I love the depth of this lesson! Guilt, defensive behaviors and the ways these emotions cover for our vulnerabilities and the ways they steal our spiritual comforts and growth just wow. Thank you! 🙏
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this week's episode Karen. Thanks for watching. 🙂
7:59 min. There's those highly anticipated and sweet words from Christopher Renstrom: "I want to tell you a story..." 😊💛
Thank you, Christopher! That was very helpfull. As a Capricorn Sun, i recognise these defenses. The fear of not having, the bitterness of frustration, the obedience to invisible family orders, the never enough, the hiding from my own light, the toughness, austerity, resistance to what?... This long Pluto transit brought all that to the suface. Mercury helps to make It clear. All these defenses are self-fullfiling profecies at the end. I am not far away from losing everything, again, and always fighting against it. Maybe this time I can just accept the possibility, learn to live with It instead of being in eternal struggle, just let go all these "must" and "have to" and...and then what? That's a big Capricorn void. Maybe just live...
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
"Maybe just live" is a beautiful mantra. Perhaps the most important thing we can say to ourselves and others. I hope things get better for you Kristof. It sounds like you've been through some pretty rough patches. 😊
@astrologiaparaentender
Жыл бұрын
@@christopherrenstromastro Thank you Christopher. It's part of my dramatic self. The other selfs are doing better. 😅
Dear Christopher, this week’s reflection may be one of the biggest to go through this year. You’re such a light. Thank you enormously❤
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome Flavia. And thank YOU for watching. I really appreciate it. 😊
Christopher, this was one of your best talks ever. Thank you.❤
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed it Nicole. That means a lot to me. 😊
Wow Christopher!! No words 🙏
Every week a new and fascinating resources encouraging us to keep digging deeper.. Grateful as always for the vast richness you share with your listeners .. Thank you for your invaluable teachings 💜
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome Rosie. And thank YOU for watching. It means a lot to me. 😊
Sundays with Christopher! 🎉🎉🎉
You are one of my favorite story tellers I swear! Love listening to you. Thank you for the free education and awesome stories, you are such a gem! 🙏✨️💛🖤
Wow .. this was so moving for me, you are truly among the best of the story tellers .. I really hope I can work with my defense mechanisms and repatriate them 🤗..
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure that you can. It's the perfect thing to do with Mercury forming a conjunction to Pluto this week. 😊
Awe! Love this… so important to heal all the programs we have been given. And the aspects!!! Healing as many aspect of the Soul while we are here is brilliant. Once again Christopher, beautiful and moving insights and inspirations…. Blessings
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
And blessing to you too, Jaime. Thanks for watching. It means a lot to me. 😊
Yeah I'm fairly sure that we all can relate to this one Christopher. Whosh the shifting and transforming of the mechanisms is truly a feet when addressed. It's been a huge massive extreme week. Thank you Pluto for bulldozing, good ridens and see you in 240 years in a new paradyim where we all are not so insanely attached to money. Yes there's a place for it, we get it. Heart energy sent your way🌴☺️🏖️🙏 Have a fabulous full moon in Leo 🦁
Thank you for being so comprehensive about this, Christopher! The part about re-integrating is important, and yet little talked about.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm glad you picked up on the re-integrating. I think it's so very important. 😊
I absolutely love this weeks show. This is so apt. I have been working on this the past 3 years. I understood then when I started this journey that indeed all those unsavoury 'traits/habits' were my way of protecting myself. Some served me really well but so many of them are not congruent with the person I am today. Thank you so much as always Christopher and here is wishing you a fabulous week ahead. 🙏🏿
That was so insightful, Christopher, thank you! If there was ever a clarion call for compassion, especially self-compassion, this is it!
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
I hope so Melody. We could all use compassion - for others and for self - nowadays. 😊
Dearest Christopher Thank YOU 🙏 PRECIOUS ONE you literally cleared a huge very important life issue For me a 71 year old Pisces lady Born in 1951 March 10 th With a scorpio ♏️ rising Now all I have to do IS Put this into action That’s the work ahead of me I definitely see a way out So it’s worth finding the courage To put this new awareness Into a healthy happier relationship With myself Thank YOU 🙏 AGAIN Wondrous One Lotsa Love 💕 Tiger 🐅 Lotus🪷
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you found this week's episode helpful Lois. 😊
Love to you Christopher x thank you
Very poignant and can relate to this in different circumstances . Helplessness is tragic , guilt now ebbing away this year . Speaking as a Capricorn I understand how I do this xxx interestingly an article in the Guardian found that psychologists have found a phenomenon called ‘ learned loneliness ‘ has happened since the pandemic xxx
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm going to have to check out that article. It sounds fascinating. 😊 Thanks for recommending.
Thank You Christopher! That was deep!! How brilliant to convey the energies we are transiting thru a story even those with little understanding of the “astrology” can relate to and identify with. May all hear your words and be inspired to move forward with wisdom and understanding 💜🙏🙏
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this week's episode The 145 Club. It means a lot to me. 😊
@The145Club
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@@christopherrenstromastro 🥰
I have been in survival mode since I was little . My defense mechanism are so much part of who I am , the lines are so blurred , I don’t even know the I know what’s a defense mechanism and what not any longer . Time to dig deep and start living find my sparkle ✨. Breath easy and let go to grow . Great lesson once again Christopher. Thanks for sharing . ❤Ps . Mercury 4 degrees Aquarius along with my NN at 4 degrees and my Sun at 13 degrees in my 11th house . ❤
Oh my goodness!! How gently you lay open the profound depths of our human frailty...🙏😔💕🙏😔💕
This week you have hit it out of the block. This talk hits my natal Moon in Capricorn in my 5 house which has the aspect of Saturn square moon in Capricorn. In reflection I give my self permission to release and or reappropriate my shadow self . Thank you Christopher Renstrom
@TisDana
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My moon is in Capricorn too. Yeah… so powerful!
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that this week's horoscope resonated with you Lynn. 😊
Thank you❣️ this was so helpful. The stories were such a great illustration. I never looked at defenses this way before! An a-ha moment for sure🙏
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad you had an a-ha moment Cait. I really wanted to do right by Mercury and Pluto. 😊
I can relate without a doubt to guilt masking helplessness with the passing of my mother a year ago and my husband’s progressing illness today. I will have to read Ms. Pagel’s books. Thank you for your stories and recommendations ❤ They help me immensely.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that this week's horoscope resonated with you. The Elaine Pagels book is Why Religion? It's a wonderful read. 😊
My favorite one by far - bravo!
This man is brilliant
Love love Christerphers weekly podcast. Wonderful to hear an intelligent, introspective report.
Christopher, this was an extra thought provoking episode ❤
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed it Cheryl. And thank you so much for watching. 😊
So many insights. Thank you. 🙏❤️
Excellent insights I had not known before!
Absolutely stunning sir. Really enjoy how you communicate
Brilliant!! 👌🏼👏🏼💫 And amazing timing! So aligned!
It's always an endless pleasure to listen to you! 👑
I wish this episode were an extended version without edits 🥺 Language drips from the overflowing mind, liquid annunciation choreographed through lore, history, and time... I soak it all in 💜
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this week's episode, Kate. That makes me very happy. 😊
This was so helpful and therapeutic. I really appreciate your insight and delivery of this message🤗
Addressing some deep cuts today, Christopher. I needed to be called out, so thank you. Natal Venus in 6th House Capricorn is currently being conjunct by Pluto..and subsequently Mecury next week. This is the last chance to release these coping mechanisms. Thanks for the reminder..and the therapy session!
Thank you so much. My Sun, Mercury, Saturn and Midheaven are all in Capricorn. This talk was almost as if you are talking directly to me. I am even a military veteran and I completely understand the Japanese soldiers. So amazing. Again, thank you.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that this week's horoscope resonated with you David. And thank you for watching. 😊
❤❤❤ love love love these podcasts. Thank you. Happy to be an IC member with Astrology Hub! If you’re on the fence about membership - do it!! It’s a beautiful community! ❤
@AstrologyHubPod
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Thanks for sharing, Claudia!!
@christopherrenstromastro
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We have Astrology Hub to thank for these podcasts. It's a great community with LOTS of Astrological information and support. 😊
The 'Loyal Soldiers' ... being brought home ... it's a beautiful story and a wonderful allegory for the ego defences that need to be reintegrated into the whole self. And, the wonderful message for each of us that does this, is that the internal war, is over. Tetelestei ... It is finished. Peace be with you and in you.
@christopherrenstromastro
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Thank you for your lovely words Amanda. And my Peace be with you and in you as well. 😊
You explanation absolutely amazing !Thank you❤
Brilliant analysis, Christopher!
Always profound! Probing the depths of defense mechanisms, no easy task but I liked the idea of things beyond expiration dates needing to be tossed out. I found myself wondering about the astrology charts of those three soldiers. It would be interesting to compare and contrast them.
@christopherrenstromastro
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Wouldn't it? Those are three charts that I would DEFINITELY want to see! 😊
I found the editing and audio quality of this week’s talk to interfere with the beauty and magic of your message and storytelling. I really love your work.
Oh yes🥳🥰
Brilliant - a total gem - thank you Christopher!🌻
Thanks Christopher, though I plan to live a long life, 240 more years is unlikely, at least in this human form. I love the idea of clearing out the refrigerator, the psyche clean up! Excellent.
Remarkable knowledge and wisdom, dear Christopher. So much insight offered into empowerment. You are my favorite storyteller who keenly weaves stories through astrology Thank you
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome. And thank YOU for your kind and encouraging words. 😊
Thank You Christopher! Brilliant teaching. I look forward to your work every week!😊
👏🏽All of this 🤎💫 I just love how you find the absolute best story/stories to bring about the moral of these transits. Thank you Christopher for sharing 🙏🏽 😊
@christopherrenstromastro
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And thank YOU Sylvia for watching. It means so much to me. 😊
Dear Christopher, This feels so deeply relevant and helpful. Thank you so much. I will dive into the depths of my own defenses and gently dismantle, and re-purpose them if possible. Sending you a gentle heart hug
Profound and deeply eye and soul opening Christopher - thank you for your brilliance and guidance
Brilliant! I love and appreciate all the stories you share here that brings your point to light and adds layers of understanding
This. I realize you're talking about pluto conjunct merc... in reality, it's also the last 15 years of pluto transiting the 12th house. I'd like to say I wish I would've had this sooner 🤣 Truth is, I never would have understood it to the depth that I do now. On this side, we just do the work so the scars aren't disabling (aka repatriation).
@loisvaughan8651
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Thank YOU 🙏 I Love ❤️ it You put it so Beautifully Now let’s find the courage To make the changes In self reflection That the dearest one Has given us Lotsa Love 💕 Tiger 🐅 Lotus 🪷
The reassignment part was most helpful. A novel approach to many. Thank you.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm glad that you appreciate the reassignment part purr meow Utah. I think it's a very important element. 😊
When I think you couldn’t possibly surpass past weeks Christopher, yet you always do 🙏🏼⭐️❤️
@christopherrenstromastro
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You are very sweet Konstantina. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. 😊
Absolutely fascinating!! Thank you!!
Excellent Christopher! Really appreciate the depth of your message and the fascinating stories you share to illustrate our astrological challenges.
My beautiful Christopher 🥰
WoW Christopher... DEEP, and then some. I LOVE you so much for going to these 'places' of bringing light to the shadow... 💗💫🖤💫💗
@christopherrenstromastro
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Love that you love Liyanne. Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by and watching. 😊
An especially profound talk today. Thank You
Decluttering the beliefs system and emotions sounds great!
@christopherrenstromastro
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I think so too! 😊
I always enjoy your teachings but this one touched me very deeply. You transmitted so much compassion beyond your words which made this wisdom sink in so much more profoundly. We can reach these areas in ourselves only if we go there without judgement and this is exactly how you lead the way: with love. Thank you!
The descriptions of the Saturnian defense mechanisms offered here were insightful and they helped me immensely. The whole presentation was so well done, the stories of the Japanese soldiers illustrated your point perfectly about holding onto what is no longer relevant but deeply imprinted. Thank you, thank you. Just brilliant.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this week's episode Lisa. And thank YOU for your kind and encouraging words. 😊
Bravo, Christopher!
Christopher, you are brilliant, so creative and the kindest soul on the planet to do this amazing show for us every week. You are a beautiful blessing. My mercury is in Capricorn, conjunct my south node. Pluto will be approaching my Aquarius sun very soon. Thank you for the medicine every single week. ♥
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome Susan. And thank YOU for watching. 😊
Christopher, I love your stories! This Pluto story went deep... but then everything is deep when it comes to Pluto! Thank you so much for making these transits come to life! I so appreciate you!
@christopherrenstromastro
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And I really appreciate you Deva. Thank you so much for watching. 😊
What a pleasure 🙏 ☺️ 😊 🤗 👏 This is my first Lesson from you I am truly grateful Interesting Thank you 😊 You are awesome 👌 👏 👍
I am deeply grateful for this episode. You are such a wonderful story teller. I like many of your episodes. This one stands out for me. Such a great offering to reflect upon own patterns. The extra sweetness about it that you are presenting these multiple stories in such a gentle way that we a super curious about your telling while you enable us to loosen our default defense automatism. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
@christopherrenstromastro
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Ralf. I really appreciate them. 😊
This is so very on point. My mercury is at 21 Capricorn, the past couple of years has brought great changes. All of these different things have been vivid in my life. Thinking has changed and is definitely the qualities you speak about are so much prevalent each and every day. This is my third house intercepted, at times hard to think in a precise way. Thank you for sharing this it helps to have clarity.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you found this week's horoscope helpful Rose. That makes me very happy. 😊
Thank you Christopher. 🙏🏽💖🕊👏🏽
Fantastic, thank you Christopher.
Christopher, this was so powerful!
I am learning a lot from you. Thanks for fascinating stories about Japonaise soldiers.
Wow. THAT was fantastic. Thank you so much Christopher. 🙏
WOW, you are an amazing teacher 🙏🏻😁
Thanks Christopher, very insightful and helpful.
Whew! This video hit home for this 60 year old Capricorn !
@christopherrenstromastro
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that this week's horoscope resonated with you. 😊
Excellent!! I love Christopher. I could listen to him everyday. He gives such deep insights and is right on the money. Thank you Christopher!
@christopherrenstromastro
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And thank YOU Julie for stopping by and watching. I really appreciate it! 😊
😕I’m not off to a very good start. Chin up ❤. Thank you so much Christopher
Deep and powerful transformative work. Your are bringing a guiding light into my reflection. Gratitude
@AstrologyHubPod
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
Christopher - this is brilliant! An examination of the psychological constructions built to protect a tender heart and soul. How to recover the innocence beneath. Never heard the process so beautifully articulated. Thank you for your insight as regards the Capricorn shade of this realization and healing. Wonderful.
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this week's episode. Thank you for watching. 😊
DIVINELY THOUGHT PROVOKING ❤
Your best yet Christopher. Beautifully said and explained. Thank you for your shining light and wisdom
WOW...such rich story and exploration of these themes. You've outdone yourself, Christopher. Thank you so very much!!
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome Elizabeth. And thank YOU for watching. 😊
You've given me something to discuss with my therapist. Thank you 🙏🏾.
Thanks so much for sharing your interpretation of the Mercury/Pluto energy. Beautiful and powerful message!
@christopherrenstromastro
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I'm so glad that this week's horoscope resonated with you Jody. Thanks for watching. 😊
Ok Professor, you struck a cord! I've been sitting with this message for the past two days...I went through my fridge as an exercise and yup...I found things to throw out...testing, withholding, austerity, I didn't realize these were my actual defense mechanisms...Mercury conjunct Pluto is how my mind thinks in the 10th House...in the House associated with my ascendant ruler, Saturn, where he is exalted in Libra and INDEED, my mind digs deep for the Truth and INDEED I can show the face of withdrawing unto myself, I do it all of the time, out of fear that someone is going to take advantage of me or use me and under value me...I don't know if I can let that go...I might be the one found in the cave still defending a war that has ended...lawd.
@christopherrenstromastro
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Oh, I think you'll come out when you feel ready. OMG! I just got struck with the image of Glenda from the Wizard of Oz calling out "come out, come out wherever you are" to all the forgotten Japanese soldiers from WW 2! 😊
I try not to be a respecter of persons but Christopher you are my favorite astrologer ❤️. You really bring it home with the essence of how C.Jung related it. Everytime I watch one of your videos it gives me great joy to do the introspection work afterwards. And your stories about history and mythology are fantastic.
@christopherrenstromastro
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Writing Wren. They make my heart smile. 😊
Thank you for those stories a fascinating way to look at defence mechanisms, I remember those stories in the 1970's - My reflection was on all three and the debilitating feelings of helplessness which must have touched all of them at some point. Helplessness and a sense of inadequacy are such tender places for so many and part of being human, we are helpless in the face of so much in our human experience - perhaps this is the true face of courage when we are able to embrace our fragility yet not hide in the hole but face the vulnerability of experiencing life in all its' hideous beauty?
@christopherrenstromastro
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What a wonderful insight Karen. Thank you for sharing. 😊
I'm here for the best story teller 😁🥰
@christopherrenstromastro
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You are so sweet and kind. Thank you. 😊
Wow! This one was epic! Hit my heart so hard! As a Capricorn rising I resonated so deeply. Thank you Christopher! You are absolutely amazing!!
Thank you! You are utterly the best “teacher”. I woke up at 5am and listening to you is how I’m starting my day. Can’t think of a better way. Now coffee and thinking about your lesson. You are amazing. Thank you thank you ❤❤❤
@christopherrenstromastro
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You're welcome MPG Healing. And thank YOU for letting me be a part of your day. 😊