connections & how we're really doing | we're not really strangers lvl02
Jun 18, 2021
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Alexandra and Akirah play 'We're Not Really Strangers' and reflect on unexpected things, letting go of dreams, and what they're looking forward to. They discuss their surprising decisions to return to school, letting go of dreams, taking breaks for personal growth, the significance of compliments, and the unexplainable nature of human connections.
The podcast highlights the power of vulnerability and the capacity for growth in personal connections.
The hosts emphasize the importance of letting go of dreams and reshaping career goals to focus on meaningful work.
Deep dives
Level Two: Connecting Through Questions
In this podcast episode, the hosts continue their game of 'We're Not Really Strangers' at Level Two. This level focuses on connection and asking rarely asked questions to deepen that connection. They discuss surprising themselves, letting go of dreams, and the unexplainable aspects of life. They reflect on the importance of vulnerability, human connections, and the capacity for growth. They also share compliments they wish they received more frequently and talk about what they're looking forward to in the future.
Surprising Oneself with New Life Choices
One of the hosts shares her surprising decision to go back to school, despite previously believing she wasn't academically inclined. She reflects on how her narrative of not being smart academically changed, and how COVID provided the opportunity and time for her to make this decision. Another host shares her surprise in rediscovering her love for reading books and finding a sense of peace in it again, which she didn't expect after feeling exhausted by reading during her school years.
Letting Go of Dreams and Redefining Work
The hosts delve into the topic of letting go of dreams and redefining the meaning of work. They discuss how COVID forced them to reassess their career goals and made them realize that the dream they thought they had was an illusion. They emphasize the importance of reshaping one's dreams and intentions, focusing on the impact and creating meaningful work. The hosts express the difficulty of letting go of their original dreams, but also the growth and freedom that comes with embracing new possibilities.
Embracing Growth and Connection
The hosts share their current feelings and reflect on their personal growth and connections. They discuss the joy of being socially connected again, after experiencing a sense of deprivation during the pandemic. They express the importance of caring deeply for others and allowing vulnerability, as well as the unexplainable nature of meaningful human connections. The hosts also touch upon the concept of curating their lives as a form of self-expression, which includes intentional choices in friendships and possessions.
We're Not Really Strangers level 2 is all about connections. Alexandra and Akirah play the game, drawing a series of ten cards, and reflect on unexpected things, letting go of dreams, and what they're looking forward to.
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