In this episode, we're exploring our element of awe alongside the fifth aspect of deep listening which is "allowing." When it comes to listening, allowing reminds us that we can't be pressured into speaking our truth. We must be allowed to do so. We can do this for ourselves and for other by creating the space that feels safe, spacious, and unhurried. We'll get into some key obstacles that come with this and some simple steps to practice this aspect of "allowing."

Links and Sources:

• Resilient Community Find lots of resources to support you and you'll join a crew of inspiring people who are building their resilience and joy while also helping to keep our Joy Lab podcast in existence!
• Joy Lab Program (step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life)
• "Healing the Rejected Self Meditation" (pod #39)
• More pods from this "listening deeply series"
• #62 Easing Anxiety with Curiosity & the Power of Deep Listening
• #63 Being Present with Yourself and Others
• #64 Taking Charge of Your Attention
• #65 Seeing Our Innocence & Listening Deeply
• #66 Seeing the Goodness in Others, Yourself, & The World
• More pods on our element of "Awe"
• #4 Letting in the Good
• #17 The Case for Wonder in a Distressed World
• #18 You Are That Vast Thing You See with Great Telescopes
• Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series)
• From Me to You: Self-Compassion Predicts Acceptance of Own and Others' Imperfections
• Rumi poem: Can't You See the Mighty Warrior?

Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2147980335