Continuing through the Circle of Crazy

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Have you ever found yourself, like me, feeling stuck on the Circle of Crazy? Stuck in a cycle of repetitive and damaging thinking that prevents you from really moving forward?

In the latest episode of The Alita Reynolds Show, I share my journey through the difficulties of that exhausting loop and the steps I took to find true freedom.

I want to open up and share something deeply personal—a time when I was caught in one of the aspects of the Circle of Crazy: The Scroll of Stress, Impatience, and Cynicism.

I was very impatient. I used to label myself as such, even saying out loud, "I'm just impatient."

That mindset kept me trapped. I wanted everything done quickly and on my own timetable , which wasn't healthy. The stress it produced wasn't part of the life God intended for me.

Then came a powerful realization: Love is patient.

I had been living contrary to that truth because I believed impatience defined me. But that's not who God created me to be. He calls us all to something better—to live with love, grace, and patience.

Matthew 7:13-14 reminds us: "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow, and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it."

Impatience doesn't lead you down the straight and narrow path. Thankfully, with God's help, I stepped off the Circle of Crazy and embraced a new way of living.

Here's the key: You cannot heal or change what you don't acknowledge.

If you never admit impatience is a struggle, it's impossible to move past it. But when you become aware that your impatience is imprisoning you, everything can change.

God created us to walk in freedom, not in stress or in frustration. Let's leave impatience behind and step boldly onto the road of love, patience, and grace.

I wonder, what keeps you on the Circle of Crazy? What is one step you can take today to break free?

Would you tune into this newest episode and share your thoughts in the comments? I'd love to hear from you!

Breaking Free From the Circle of Crazy - Continued | Alita Reynolds | Women of Faith

Are you tired of going around in circles, feeling stuck in the same old patterns? It's time to break free! Let’s continue our conversation about the "Circle of Crazy" and how to get off it. 🌀

If you missed the last episode, check it out here! https://www.womenoffaith.com/breaking-free-from-the-circle-of-crazy-alita-reynolds-women-of-faith

Awareness is Key 🔑 Understanding where unhealthy cycles exist in your life is the first step to breaking free.

Renew Your Mind 🧠 Romans 12:2 teaches us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Alita discusses how this scripture is foundational in escaping the Circle of Crazy.

Identify Your Feelings 😟➡️😊 Ignoring your feelings breeds fear. Learn how to identify and name your feelings to prevent them from running your life.

Personal Vulnerability 💬 Alita shares personal stories, including how feelings of rejection affected her interactions. Vulnerability is a powerful tool for connection and growth.

Tools for Survival and Protection 🛠️ We all have tools we've collected for survival. Alita explores how run, hide, or fight responses can damage relationships and perpetuate unhealthy cycles.

The Convoluted Golden Rule 🔄 "Hurt people hurt people." Learn how past experiences can influence current behaviors and how to break this cycle.

Stress, Impatience, and Cynicism 😤 Living a life of stress and impatience is not what God intends for us. Alita shares how she replaced impatience with the truth of God's love.

Closeness vs. Separateness 🔄 Struggling between the need for intimacy and autonomy can lead to frustration and miscommunication. Alita provides insights on balancing these needs.

Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom 🌍➡️🙏 Who are you following? Alita emphasizes the importance of seeking godly counsel to avoid the Circle of Crazy.

Is the Pain Bad Enough to Change? 🤔 Are you tired of being tired? Alita challenges listeners to consider if the pain of their current situation is enough to motivate change.

🙏 Join the Journey: Alita is praying for all listeners. Share your top takeaways in the comments and let's navigate the road to freedom together.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Transformation

00:00:35 - Recap and Episode Overview

00:01:07 - Vulnerability and Sharing Personal Examples

00:01:29 - Awareness and Renewing the Mind

00:02:02 - Understanding the Circle of Crazy

00:02:12 - Biblical Foundation: John 10:10 and Romans 12:2

00:03:05 - Guide and Visual Tools

00:03:16 - The Toll of Staying in the Circle of Crazy

00:04:08 - Ignorance of Feelings Breeds Fear

00:05:02 - Personal Example of Misinterpreted Feelings

00:08:17 - The Impact of Ignorance on Relationships and God's Will

00:09:20 - Understanding Fear and Its Acronyms

00:10:03 - Reflecting with the Lord

00:10:55 - Identifying and Naming Feelings

00:11:06 - Anger and Its Subtle Forms

00:11:38 - Resentment and Bitterness

00:12:21 - Toxic Shame vs. Healthy Shame

00:13:03 - Personal Story of Shame

00:15:00 - Guilt: Healthy vs. Toxic

00:17:09 - The Sneaky Nature of Toxic Guilt

00:18:01 - Ephesians 4:17-31: Living as Children of Light

00:20:04 - The Power of Renewing the Mind

00:20:30 - Controlling Thoughts, Words, and Actions

00:21:03 - Encouragement and Redemption

00:22:07 - Laying Down Negative Feelings

00:23:01 - Tools for Survival and Protection

00:23:23 - Run, Hide, or Fight: Negative Examples

00:24:45 - Consequences of Run, Hide, or Fight

00:26:17 - Weapons to Win: Lying, Manipulating, Abusing

00:26:38 - Confessing Sins and Seeking Healing

00:27:21 - Sharing and Reflecting with Friends

00:28:04 - The Convoluted Golden Rule

00:28:37 - Examples of Repeating Unhealthy Behaviors

00:30:56 - The Scroll of Stress, Impatience, and Cynicism

00:32:04 - Replacing Negative Self-Labels with Truth

00:33:43 - Acknowledging and Healing Negative Traits

00:34:43 - The Struggle Between Closeness and Separateness

00:35:21 - Push-Pull Dynamics in Relationships

00:36:14 - Reflecting on Relationship Dynamics

00:36:53 - Listening to Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom

00:37:41 - Is the Pain Bad Enough to Change?

00:38:25 - Moving Towards the Road to Freedom

00:39:07 - Conclusion and Prayer for Transformation

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