You are enough, messiness and all, by Jessamyn Stanley
Sep 26, 2023
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Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, learns to love herself as she is, messiness and all. She reflects on minimalism, self-doubt, and the process of accepting oneself. The podcast explores mindfulness, letting go, and embracing the chaos of our minds and bodies.
Minimalism is not just about owning fewer possessions, but about finding value in oneself and accepting the chaos and messiness that exists within.
Letting go of physical possessions and the need for perfection allows for a deeper connection to oneself and the acceptance of both the calm and chaos in life.
Deep dives
Challenging Attachment to Material Possessions
Jessamyn Stanley grew up valuing experiences over material possessions but finds herself accumulating and becoming attached to things. She challenges herself to simplify her surroundings.
Discovering Minimalism
Through the process of simplifying her life, Jessamyn learns that minimalism is not just about owning fewer possessions, but about finding value in oneself and accepting the chaos and messiness that exists within.
The Power of Letting Go
As Jessamyn embraces minimalism, she realizes the importance of letting go, both externally and internally. Letting go of physical possessions and the need for perfection allows for a deeper connection to oneself and the acceptance of both the calm and chaos in life.
Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and live a minimalist life, Jessamyn learns something unexpected: She can choose to love who she is right now, messiness and all.
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