Rachel Leedom
Bio
Guiding you to soften through pain by embracing the dark. I write about masochism as a multi-faceted energy, an emotional or physical tool that some use either consciously or subconsciously in relation to pain. www.theconsciousmasochist.com
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The Anatomy of Pain
Due in equal parts to our upbringing, our earliest beliefs, the foundational relationships we had early on, or even past lives and karmic ties, we each have a unique conditioning (emotionally, psychologically and physically) that creates our own filter through which we perceive the world, and ourselves. This filter is particularly highlighted when we are in highly emotional states, such as anger, sadness, excitement or love.
By Rachel Leedom5 years ago in Psyche
Is My Self-Sabotage Actually Emotional Masochism?
If we’ve been endlessly prone to self-sabotage, stuck in a cycle of self-destruction with no end in sight, we may feel hopeless in finding our way out of that labyrinth of suffering. Many people struggle with self-sabotage to one degree at some point in their life. These phases may be triggered by many external or internal events that persuade us into giving up on ourselves and the structure of discipline or motivation. Self-sabotage essentially refers to the beliefs, behaviors and thoughts that hold us back and prevent positive forward movement.
By Rachel Leedom5 years ago in Psyche
Beyond the Bedroom
Our views on masochism are undeniably polarizing. Most think of BDSM, while some use the term as a self-defeating joke. Others see it as a disorder, while some don’t even know what it is. The Oxford dictionary defines masochism as “the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one's own pain or humiliation.”
By Rachel Leedom5 years ago in Psyche
