Stoic Coffee Break
192 - Self-Sovereign
Jun 28, 2021
Explore the fear of rejection and the need to belong. The speaker shares personal experiences of leaving a religious community and the consequences. Discover the path to self-acceptance, freedom, and shedding others' expectations. Learn about cultivating self-sovereignty by taking responsibility and being authentic. Reflect on the evolution of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and its thriving community.
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- Being completely honest with ourselves and others is challenging due to the fear of rejection and not belonging.
- Embracing self-sovereignty involves acknowledging our needs, taking responsibility, and surrounding ourselves with supportive individuals.
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Being Honest with Ourselves and Others
One of the main challenges in life is being completely honest with those around us. This can be attributed to the fear of rejection and not belonging. The need to fit in and belong is a powerful and primal instinct, and being rejected by loved ones or society can be devastating. The speaker shares personal experiences of growing up in a religious culture where deviating from accepted behaviors led to ostracization. The lesson learned is that when we stop apologizing for not meeting others' expectations and accept ourselves as we are, we experience true freedom.
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