Turning Towards Life - a Thirdspace podcast 5: Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
Mar 31, 2019
In this enlightening discussion, the power of Mary Oliver’s poem 'Wild Geese' shines through. The hosts explore how inner criticism hampers authenticity and emotional expression. They share personal stories that highlight the liberation found in rejecting societal pressures. The importance of community support in navigating personal challenges is emphasized, revealing the strength found in connection. Listeners are encouraged to overcome self-imposed limitations and embrace their true selves while fostering deeper bonds with others.
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Freedom From Inner Critic
- Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese" opens with the powerful idea that we "do not have to be good."
- This liberates us from self-criticism and opens up living more authentically beyond external expectations.
Goodness is Inherent, Not Earned
- Our ingrained inner critic is often a survival tool, but not what helps us thrive.
- Goodness is inherent in us and does not vanish when we feel anger or pain.
Release Effort to Be Good
- Trying too hard to "be good" often suppresses the very qualities we want to express.
- Letting go of harsh self-judgment allows us to love authentically what truly calls us.
