Week 4: Game-Self Identities

• We assume the identities of our game-selves in interacting with the game-selves of others.

• What do I mean by “game-selves”?

• Consider the games people play:

“Get the most attention”, “Make others feel inferior”, “Be invisible”, “Get sympathy”, “Be mysterious and intriguing”

And so on.

Each of these games people play are motivated by trying to accomplish something, to make something happen, or to prevent something from happening. As a result, many people become automatically triggered—rather than consciously engaged in life.

These game-selves are ultimately very effective forms of self-sabotage.

Actionable Tip: In order to resolve, unravel, and deconstruct the spiritual architectures that are these game-self identities, consider these 3 qualities:

• Differentiating. Differentiating between those identities that we take on, those that are imposed and projected onto us by others, and those that truly represent who we are. Understanding that many game-selves are at work is important and  requires different techniques to successfully and fully resolve.
• Acknowledgement. Another important step is addressing both the game-self identity that comes to mind first, and then addressing the corresponding, interacting game-self identity or identities that manifest afterwards.
• Addressing the game itself. Every time I’ve taken a participant through this step, the spiritual liberation and the positive, energizing changes that take place have amazed them. It is a profound and deeply life-changing experience.