Episode

Who is da fool?

Podcast
I am OPTimist
Published
Apr 1, 2026
Duration seconds
600
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Summary

## Core Realization I saw the truth of my own delusion.I was projecting and I was having a relationship with my projection and with my own shadow. What I wanted, like the kind of relationship that I was expecting, is something that I created in my head.It was a transactional thing. It was me trying to equate everything that I poured into the relationship and say, hey, you're not doing your part.The big awakening came when I took away the light over the surface and switched the focus towards me.That was the shift! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.monikabravo.blog/subscribe