Creative Pep Talk 454 - Show & Tell (Right Side Out 6 of 6)
May 22, 2024
Sophie Miller, an artist and co-writer of the Right Side Out series, shares her journey of creative belonging through a local art-quilt group. She reveals the warmth of community and the importance of storytelling in connecting with others. Andy discusses the transformative power of sharing personal experiences, contrasting shame with guilt, and the ripple effects of creativity. The conversation highlights how diverse friendships help reduce shame and promote self-acceptance, enriching both personal and collective narratives.
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Small Actions Create Big Ripples
- Small personal actions can create large generational effects, like a butterfly flap turning into a storm.
- Andy J. Pizza argues your choice to show up matters because your ripple can enable others for generations.
Shame Vs. Guilt Reframes Behavior
- Shame tells you "you are a bad thing" and keeps you hiding in the cocoon.
- Andy contrasts shame with guilt, urging curiosity about actions instead of identity-based self-condemnation.
Use Curiosity Instead Of Shame
- Try practicing curiosity the next time you act badly and ask, "Why did I do this?".
- Replace shame with questions about needs and intentions to change behavior constructively.