Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick

The Burden of Seriousness - How to stop feeling overwhelmed by life - E166

May 1, 2026·34 min
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Does your personal growth feel like a heavy burden? We often take our healing so seriously that it becomes a new form of stress. In this episode of Makes Sense, Dr. JC Doornick explores why "seriousness" is often just an old habit of control dressed up in new clothes. Discover how the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono can help you soften your grip and find true internal harmony. Stop overthinking your progress and start practicing uncertainty. If you’ve been feeling burnt out by your own evolution, it’s time to trade pressure for play. Learn how the simple phrases—"I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you"—can restore the balance you've been searching for. It's time to relax, breathe, and let go of the weight of becoming. #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #Hooponopono #SelfCare #MakesSense   Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy:► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ► Substack: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick     MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com     0:00 - Intro 1:13 - The basic premise of the Makes Sense Ecosystem 3:30 - The Burden of Seriousness 6:01 - How’s it possible to take growth too seriously? 7:40 - The Source of our seriousness lies in our individuality. 16:54 - What if Seriousness is the Familiar comfortable pattern? 18:40 - Seriousness is just the Unconscious Desire for Control 23:27 - Alex K - I was taught my inner world was not important 26:28 - Ho-Oponopono 29:48 - Relax and enjoy your breath Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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