Turning Towards Life - a Thirdspace podcast

409: A Falcon, a Storm, or a Great Song?

Aug 10, 2025
The hosts delve into how our identities are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and explore the freedom found in embracing uncertainty. They reflect on Rilke's poetry and the idea of living in 'widening circles,' inviting listeners to reconsider what it means to be human. Discussions about vulnerability highlight the beauty of personal growth and deep connections, emphasizing the importance of community in navigating life’s complexities. Ultimately, the conversation celebrates the mystery of existence and the transformative power of self-discovery.
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INSIGHT

Naming And Sharing Keeps Us Alive

  • The weekly practice of naming inner experience and sharing it creates a living, creative contact with life.
  • This disciplined attention is central to many spiritual traditions and sustains deeper aliveness.
ADVICE

Use A Shared Source To Open New Conversation

  • Use a shared source to start deep conversations and let it become a 'third' participant.
  • Pay attention to what arises in you and speak it aloud to create new, generative dialogue.
INSIGHT

You Are One Circle In A Vast Sweep

  • Rilke connects individual life to an enormous, ongoing sweep of time and being.
  • This reframes identity as one circle in a long series rather than a finished project.
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