asking of the other what we are not addressing ourselves

• projection and transference two dynamics of relationships
• our existential proclivities to fear and lethargy, and both nemeses win more battles than they lose
• What am I asking of the other that I am not addressing myself?” - heroic question because it embodies a shift in our center of gravity from the other “out there” to the Other “within” … something in each of us always knows and registers its opinion when we are shirking, avoiding, procrastinating, rationalizing
• The task of the hero within is to overthrow the powers of darkness, namely, fear and lethargy.
• to show up in the best way we can

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1. projection and transference two dynamics of relationships
   a projection is a mechanism whereby our psychological contents leave us … seeking an object — a person, an institution, a role — upon which to
   
2. to show up in the best way we can
   shift from dependent psychology to psychospiritual independence perverse twins fear and lethargy That is all that life really asks of us, to show up