The Unconscious Traps

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Understanding Unconscious Mechanisms in the Vritti Model

These unconscious mechanisms represent the habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that each personality develops as a way of navigating life.

These mechanisms are deeply rooted in the personality’s core motivations, fears, and desires.

While they often serve as strategies for maintaining a sense of security, satisfaction, or connection, they can also become automatic and limiting, preventing individuals from fully accessing their potential.

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These mechanisms typically operate beneath the surface of awareness, shaping how individuals interpret the world and respond to challenges. They influence perceptions, reactions, and interpersonal dynamics, often reinforcing the very struggles they aim to avoid.

For instance, an individual may avoid vulnerability to feel strong, only to find themselves isolated or misunderstood as a result.

By recognizing these unconscious mechanisms, individuals can begin to notice their automatic tendencies and consciously choose responses that are more aligned with their true selves.

This awareness is a powerful step toward personal growth, helping individuals to break free from self-imposed limitations and engage with life in a more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling way.

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