This week, Big Sean, a Grammy-nominated rapper known for his introspective lyrics, shares his journey of personal growth. He emphasizes that self-care is essential for improving both emotional health and relationships. The conversation covers managing individuality in partnerships, the significance of gratitude, and the impact of deep rest. Big Sean also reflects on navigating challenges while maintaining resilience. The discussion is both heartfelt and enlightening, offering listeners practical insights into finding balance and fulfillment in their lives.
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Finding Balance
Focus on mastering yourself and finding inner stillness amidst external chaos.
Balance stillness with movement, and movement with stagnation.
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Inner to Outer Transformation
External changes often originate internally, so prioritize inner work.
Meditation helps to elevate consciousness and improve energy flow.
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Manifestation
Avoid excessive specificity when manifesting; stay open to possibilities.
Focusing too narrowly on one desire may block other opportunities.
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Eight Rules of Love
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The Four Agreements
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
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You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.
Jay Shetty sits down with Big Sean to talk about personal growth and dealing with relationships. In order to be of service to others, we all need to take care of our needs first. This is why self-care is something you owe to yourself, it is something you deserve in any way, shape, and form. And when you master self-care, you become better at handling your emotions, you get more invested in your relationships, and you become more aware of the things that truly make you fulfilled and happy.
Big Sean is a popular American rapper. He has won several awards including the ‘MTV Music Awards’, and ‘BET Awards’ over the course of his career. He cites stars like Eminem and Kanye West as his inspirations and has released a total of four music albums till date. Big Sean, in collaboration with rapper and producer Hit-Boy released an EP entitled What You Expect in October 2021.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 
