InnerSelf Daily Inspiration

November 8, 2026

How To Recognize Our Conditioning -- and Release It

How To Recognize Our Conditioning -- and Release It

By Lawrence Doochin

It is our choice whether we take offense at someone judging us, whether there is any truth in what they are saying or not.
— Lawrence Doochin
It seems fairly obvious, but in order to move to a new story and not live in fear, we have to want to release our conditioning and the old story. Unfortunately, there is resistance to this because our conditioning is what we are accustomed to even though it has been detrimental. At some level, we feel that our beliefs keep us safe, especially if they were something that truly did keep us safe in childhood.
Most of us have the same virus, and I am not referring to the coronavirus. It's like a computer virus that runs underneath the surface, one that we don't know is there but that greatly affects the operation of us. Like a computer virus, it is in control and it shapes who we are and what we do.
Because it's natural to resist pain of any kind, many people stay in what the psychological community calls the "pain body" and this is closely intertwined with our fear. We create all kinds of defenses. Dysfunctional patterns arise as justifications or excuses to avoid facing and healing the pain and looking within. But we can begin the process of releasing our conditioning by watching our reactions as we go through life.
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Recap

This week’s issue focuses on navigating uncertainty through awareness, emotional insight, and conscious decision-making. With the addition of expanded astrology tools, readers gain both practical and reflective guidance for personal growth and life transitions.

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