As Above, So Below: Behavioral Patterns as Mirrors

This episode examines the behavioral application of the principle of correspondence, focusing on how outward actions can be read as indicators of underlying thought and emotional patterns. The emphasis is on using behavior as a mirror for diagnosis, not as proof of hidden metaphysical causes.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Behavior can be examined as data rather than judged as failure.
• Most behaviors are the result of unexamined causal chains, not isolated choices.
• Outcomes-focused change fails without understanding behavioral mechanics.
• Correspondence is framed as a useful lens, not a factual rule.
• The tool is inappropriate for survival responses, but effective for patterns and habits.

💬 Featured Quotes

• “When you look across your behavior, that should tell you something of the way you think or the way you feel.” (0:37–0:46)
• “The vast majority of the things that we do behaviorally are largely the function of an unexamined cause or causal series.” (1:36–1:49)
• “The principle of correspondence allows us to start to examine that behavioral chain.” (1:49–1:57)
• “People don’t simply overeat, for example, because they’re hungry.” (1:22–1:29)
• “Focusing on the outcomes themselves doesn’t yield a sustainable change.” (2:52–3:04)
• “It’s really for examining behavior patterns and thought and emotional patterns.” (4:30–4:42)

Creators & Guests

• Brian Mattocks - Host

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