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Rupi Kaur: “I Struggled With Self-Worth” - How To HEAL Your Mind & Open Your Heart To Love

Oct 9, 2024

Rupi Kaur, celebrated poet and author of bestselling works like "Milk and Honey," shares her transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. She discusses overcoming self-doubt, the importance of creating art from joy rather than just pain, and the power of poetry in fostering connection and vulnerability. Rupi offers insights into her writing process and reflects on the complexities of confidence following success. Her thoughts on relationships, nurturing creativity, and personal growth provide valuable wisdom for anyone seeking self-acceptance.

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Rupi Kaur emphasizes the transformative power of poetry as a spiritual practice that aids in personal healing and self-discovery.

Despite her early success, Rupi's struggle with imposter syndrome highlights the importance of vulnerability and community in overcoming feelings of isolation.

Over the past decade, Rupi has learned to celebrate her achievements and treat her creative process with the patience and joy it deserves.

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Poetry as Spirituality

Poetry is described as a form of spirituality rather than a career or job. This perspective has shaped Rupi Kaur's creative process, emphasizing the connection between her work and personal healing. Despite achieving significant success, she experienced imposter syndrome early on, feeling unprepared for the fame that followed her early publications. Her journey underscores the idea that creativity can serve as a refuge and a means of expressing and understanding one’s self-worth.

Embrace Your Brightest Self

01:12

Embrace Presence to Nurture Joy

01:35

Embrace Your Voice, Even Against the Odds

02:54

Confidence is not merely a product of success

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Intro

3min

Reflections on a Decade of Poetry

18min

Navigating Success: From Pressure to Vulnerability in Writing

5min

Unveiling Trauma: A Journey to Healing

6min

Journey to Self-Confidence

12min

Creating a Nurturing Environment for Self-Expression

3min

The Art of Joy and Healing

17min

Breaking Free from Childhood Chaos and Embracing Authenticity

4min

The Healing Journey: Acceptance and Growth

12min

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Pursuing Greatness Through Self-Expression and Connection

3min

I'm thrilled to bring you this inspiring conversation with the incredible Rupi Kaur, celebrating the 10th anniversary of her groundbreaking book "Milk and Honey". In our chat, Rupi opens up about her remarkable journey of self-discovery and finding her voice as an artist. It's fascinating to hear how she's overcome self-doubt and grown in confidence over the years, despite achieving massive success at such a young age. We dive deep into discussions about creativity, spirituality, and relationships, exploring how these themes have evolved in Rupi's life and work. Her insights on the power of vulnerability in art and the healing nature of poetry are truly profound. Rupi's reflections on how her perspective has changed over the past decade offer valuable wisdom for anyone on a path of self-improvement. Whether you're a long-time fan of Rupi's work or new to her poetry, I know you'll find this intimate discussion both enlightening and inspiring.

Get a copy of the Milk and Honey 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

In this episode you will learn

How Rupi's self-confidence and self-worth improved dramatically over the past decade, despite her massive success early on
The importance of creating art from a place of joy and presence, rather than solely from pain or sadness
Why Rupi believes poetry and creativity can be powerful tools for connecting with oneself and healing
Insights into Rupi's writing process and how she overcame writer's block and self-judgment
Rupi's thoughts on relationships, freedom within partnerships, and her upcoming book exploring adult relationships

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