The speaker reflects on their struggle to say goodbye and celebrate themselves, sharing a personal childhood experience and discussing the transformative process of bidding farewell. They also recount a story of a ladybug that inspired them to finish writing their book. The podcast highlights their decision to return to Yes Theory and the release of their memoir, culminating in a grateful goodbye and the start of a colorful new journey.
The observation of a ladybug fixing its broken wing serves as a symbol of resilience and inspires Matt to fully commit to completing his book despite challenges.
Matt emphasizes the importance of saying goodbye as an acknowledgement, celebration, and evolution, reflecting on the emotional impact of his experiences with Yes Theory and the camaraderie within the community.
Deep dives
The Journey of Writing the Book
The podcast episode reflects on the process of writing the book, highlighting a moment that sparked determination and commitment. Matt shares his experience of feeling burnt out while working on the book in a nature cabin. He observes a ladybug with a broken wing, which serves as a symbol of resilience. Witnessing the ladybug fix its wing becomes a pivotal moment of inspiration for Matt, leading him to fully commit to completing the book despite its challenges.
The Difficulty of Saying Goodbye
Matt discusses his struggle with saying goodbye, rooted in childhood experiences of sudden moves. He explains how these experiences scarred him, preventing proper closure and grieving. To address this, he embarked on a process of revisiting significant places in his life to properly say goodbye. Matt emphasizes the importance of saying goodbye as an acknowledgment, celebration, and evolution. Throughout the podcast, he expresses gratitude for the community's support and reflects on the camaraderie and emotional impact of his experiences with Yes Theory.
Celebrating Achievements and Letting Go
In the final part of the episode, Matt reflects on celebrating his achievements and learning to let go. He acknowledges his difficulty in celebrating himself and expresses gratitude for the people who have supported and encouraged him. Matt also highlights the beauty and necessity of properly saying goodbye, referencing various goodbye rituals he engaged in. He concludes with a sense of gratitude, awe, and readiness for the next chapter of his life, expressing love and appreciation for the Yes Theory community.
Thank you for everything.
I will love you forever…and ever.
-Matt
Link to review book: https://tinyurl.com/2y7ts3ry
Link to newsletter: http://www.mattdahlia.substack.com
Get a signed copy of ‘Talk To Strangers’ here: http://www.seekdiscomfort.com/book
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