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Wise Effort
Gentle Power and the Finnish Art of Sisu With Elisabet Lahti
Nov 20, 2023
Elisabet Lahti, advocate for harnessing power differently and building Gentle Power, discusses the concept of sisu, a Finnish concept of resilience and perseverance in the face of extreme challenges. They explore the idea of gentle power and how it can enhance performance in physical activities like yoga and jump roping. The speakers also discuss reframing societal definitions of power and accessing our inner life force to overcome challenges. Plus, they delve into preparing for challenges through constructive discomfort and ways to incorporate gentle power and sisu into daily life.
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- Sisu is a Finnish concept that combines courage and tenacity to keep going under extreme pressure, serving as an inner strength in the face of adversity.
- Gentle power involves cultivating adaptability, flexibility, and somatic intelligence to approach challenges with a combination of effort and ease, persisting with softness and relaxation.
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Understanding Sisu and Gentle Power
Sisu, a Finnish concept, refers to extraordinary determination in the face of extreme adversity. It is an internal fortitude that allows individuals to push through their assumed limits and endure physically or mentally challenging situations. Sisu relates to dark moments, be it the 'dark night of the soul' or taking a leap of faith into something scary. While similar to the concept of grit, sisu differs by encompassing embodied fortitude and engaging somatic wisdom. Elizabeth Latte, a Finnish psychologist, highlights the importance of balancing sisu with gentle power. Gentle power encourages individuals to be adaptable, flexible, and cultivate somatic intelligence and strength. It emphasizes the combination of effort and ease, persistence and softness, to approach challenges and achieve goals.
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