On Purpose with Jay Shetty Glennon Doyle ON: How To Stop Asking For Permission & Listening To Other People’s Opinions
Apr 27, 2020
In this captivating discussion, Glennon Doyle, a renowned author and activist, shares her journey of embracing authenticity and self-acceptance. She reveals the transformative power of living without seeking external approval and the importance of recognizing personal pain as a pathway to love. Doyle discusses how childhood experiences shape identity, the strength found in sensitivity, and the vital role of honest communication in relationships. Her insights on self-discovery and community empowerment inspire listeners to embrace their true selves and celebrate personal growth.
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The Pressure of Happiness
- Societal pressure to be constantly happy can lead to suppressing negative emotions.
- This pressure can start early in life, causing individuals to numb feelings through various means.
Sobriety and Feeling
- Glennon Doyle shares an anecdote about early sobriety, revealing the difficulty of feeling emotions.
- A woman in her AA meeting told her, "The secret is that feeling all of your feelings is just really hard."
Feel All Your Feelings
- Embrace all feelings instead of just happiness.
- View feelings like envy, fear, and anger as instructive rather than something to avoid.
