We Can Do Hard Things 37. Creativity, Chemistry & Claiming Your Joy
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Oct 21, 2021 The conversation kicks off with Amanda's breakthrough moment, sparking her journey from obligation to joy. They discuss how childhood labels limit our exploration of identity, and Glennon reflects on feeling like Ben Affleck's character in Good Will Hunting, urging Amanda to embrace love. The chemistry of fire serves as a metaphor for igniting our fun selves. The importance of prioritizing personal happiness amidst life's demands is emphasized, along with the power of self-approval and reclaiming creativity for personal fulfillment.
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Amanda's Breaking Point
- Amanda Doyle shares her experience of reaching a breaking point where everything in her life felt like a duty.
- This led to a loss of joy and desire, as if life was all "shoulds" and no "wants".
Reclaiming Joy
- Doyle realized that her pragmatic response to her situation was to reclaim joy and fun.
- She uses the analogy of fire needing fuel, heat, and oxygen to explain how to reignite her life force.
The Journey
- Glennon Doyle reads Mary Oliver's "The Journey," which emphasizes finding one's own voice amidst external pressures.
- This poem encourages pursuing your path even when others try to hold you back.