Those High Pedestals: Why We Idolise Others—and How to Reclaim Ourselves

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Those High Pedestals: Why We Idolise Others—and How to Reclaim Ourselves

We all do it—place people on pedestals.

Sometimes it’s the spiritual guru, the lover who “sees us,” the celebrity who inspires us, or the parent we never wanted to disappoint. We elevate them so high they almost stop being human. We forget they have fears, flaws, and failures too.

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And in that elevation…
We shrink.

We over-give.
We overlook.
We lose pieces of ourselves trying to maintain an illusion.

But what if the problem was never them… but our projection?

In ancient texts like the Tao Te Ching and the teachings of the Buddha, we are reminded to stay rooted in our own wisdom. To be a “lamp unto ourselves.” Because when we stop trusting our inner light, we start following someone else’s shadow.

In this week’s episode of Mirror Talk, we explore:

  • Why we idolize others in the first place
  • The emotional cost of living in someone’s shadow
  • The quiet grief that comes with disillusionment
  • And most importantly—how to lovingly reclaim our power

Because no one belongs above you.
Not your mentor. Not your lover. Not your spiritual teacher.

We all belong eye to eye, soul to soul.

Listen now and remember:
You are divine. You are whole. You are enough.

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Know Yourself to Know God: Enneagram, Identity, and Christian Healing with Heath Davis Havlick – Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

What if self-discovery were not self-focused, but sacred?In this deeply reflective episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, host Tobi Ojekunle sits down with speaker, author, and Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher Heath Davis Havlick to explore the profound connection between identity, faith, and healing.Heath shares her journey of Christian faith, emotional healing, and spiritual formation, revealing how the Enneagram can serve as a compassionate tool for understanding ourselves and others through the lens of God’s love. This conversation invites listeners to move beyond performance-based faith and into a lived experience of grace, presence, and purpose.In this episode, you will learn:Why knowing yourself is essential to knowing GodHow the Enneagram supports Christian spiritual formationHow pain can become a doorway to healingHow to live your purpose even when passion and profession differHow compassion grows through self-understandingChapters00:00 Introduction to Heath Davis Havlick03:45 The Journey of Faith and Identity09:04 Understanding God's Love and Personal Growth18:09 The Enneagram: A Tool for Self-Discovery27:18 Balancing Purpose and Professional Life34:03 Final Thoughts on Love and PurposeThis episode is for anyone longing for deeper faith, clarity of identity, and a gentler way home to themselves.🔗 Connect with Heath Davis HavlickWebsite: https://heathdavishavlick.com🎙️ Hosted by Tobi OjekunleMirror Talk: Soulful ConversationsYour transformation begins the moment you decide to look within.Let this book walk with you.👇 Get your copy:US/Intl: https://amzn.to/3Kk5wh4EU: https://amzn.to/48sFnG6Listen on your favourite podcast platform: ⁠https://lnkfi.re/mirrortalk⁠Don't forget to subscribe, rate, share, and comment. Thank you!CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Please share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 
  1. Know Yourself to Know God: Enneagram, Identity, and Christian Healing with Heath Davis Havlick
  2. Living the Life Your Soul Intended: Soul Truths on Healing, Purpose, Faith, and Becoming
  3. Joy Is the Medicine: How Play, Purpose, and Presence Heal the Soul with Amy Dickens
  4. The Ripple Effect: How Small Choices Create Lasting Hope
  5. How Self Love and Forgiveness Awaken Authentic Power: Fix Your Reflection First with Rhonda Farrah

CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ 

Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.

Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast 

More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ 

Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ 

Support us by becoming a Patron. Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 

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