Sally Rooney's "Beautiful World, Where Are You?" delves into the complexities of modern relationships, exploring themes of intimacy, identity, and the challenges of navigating life in a rapidly changing world. The novel follows the intertwined lives of two friends, Alice and Eileen, as they grapple with their personal and professional lives. Rooney's signature style of sharp dialogue and introspective narration creates a compelling narrative that resonates with readers. The book examines the pressures of social media, the search for meaning, and the enduring power of human connection. It's a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the search for belonging in a world that often feels overwhelming.
In honor of the new year, Erin is sitting down today and speaking from the heart with reflections on 2021 and some thoughts on new years goals. Hearing how folks navigate their own struggles & inner beliefs often helps others to do the same, and that’s the intention of this episode: to help you in some way - small or large. Listen in as she shares some personal experiences with you, advice you may need to hear, and the biggest lesson she learned in 2021.
In this episode:
-Is your New Year’s goal setting taking you out of the present moment? [6:13]
-A limiting pattern you may recognize within yourself [8:54]
-Why Erin had to get outta dodge at the start of the year [10:53]
-Erin’s DIY retreat [15:57]
-Are you taking your own advice? [20:16]
-The crucial importance of self care (hint: it’s not just for you!) [23:49]
-Can you glorify your “2.0 self” AND pay enough honor to you, right now? [27:10]
-Erin’s biggest lesson of 2021 [31:47]
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