Questioner: Are there other voices that have impacted your perspective on this topic or just other voices you want to bring into the space to honor them or give them moments to appreciate? There are a couple actually, but I think the one I'll focus on right now is so as a mindfulness teacher, that's my practice. And Joseph Goldstein is a teacher, a really revered teacher in this space who's written a book called Mindfulness. He says all things arise when the conditions, when the appropriate conditions are present and all things pass away as conditions change. So we can stick with it instead of saying like, this is my restlessness that's coming up. It's just restlessness.
Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the very thing you’re struggling with all figured out? These misconceptions can lead us to isolate ourselves and feel shame about our own struggles. Ginny and Brandi are here to share the power of normalizing our human experiences and how it can dissolve shame and create meaningful connections between us. This is the first episode of a special 5-episode series we’re releasing called “Something To Normalize”.
- Embracing the universality of human experiences that lead to deeper connections
- Defining what it means to “normalize” something and how powerful it can be
- Recognizing and learning to tackle the risks associated with normalizing detrimental behavior and attitudes
- Harnessing the strength in vulnerability and cultivating spaces for open honesty
- Talking about difficult experiences as an antidote to shame
- Opening up about personal journeys while safeguarding your growth with healthy boundaries
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