In this episode, James and Teresa delve into common misunderstandings within the Human Design system. They emphasize a nuanced approach, moving beyond simplistic interpretations to offer a more practical and embodied understanding.
Strategy & Authority: Ra Uru Hu emphasized strategy and authority, but it’s not the whole picture. The mind and nervous system also play vital roles in decision-making, especially for emotional, ego, and mental authorities.
Misapplication of Strategy: Strategy guides major life decisions — not every little task. Projectors, for example, only need invitations in key areas like relationships and career.
Mind’s Role in Authority: The mind can hijack the decision-making process, especially for process-based authorities. Awareness of motivations and mental narratives is crucial.
Sacral Sounds & Responses: All types make sacral sounds, not just Generators. Emotional authority can sometimes override sacral responses, leading to silence instead of sounds.
Nervous System Regulation: It's important to be able to have nervous system flexibility to access inner authority. A dysregulated nervous system can interfere with clarity and decision-making.
Transference & Functional Freeze: The mind can create false narratives to avoid discomfort, leading to apathy and disengagement. Awareness helps to shift these patterns.
Awareness as the Key: Recognizing bodily cues and sensations can deepen understanding beyond standard Human Design signposts.
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Embodying Your Design is the advanced beginner’s course James and Teresa wish they had when they started. Whether you’re new to the experiment or years in, this course will reconnect you to the core mechanics of your design — not just intellectually, but somatically. You’ll learn to trust your internal GPS beyond Strategy and Authority with practical, body-based guidance that makes the keynotes come alive. Step into your design with clarity, confidence, and embodied alignment. Join us and discover how to truly live your Human Design.
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