Naming the Real

A NtR Short: The Freedom of “It’s Not About Me”


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In this short, we explore the power of immersing one’s self in a simple four-word phrase: “It’s not about me.” It’s a mantra that has the power to reorient our thinking and our entire neurobiology, as we learn to see ourselves as a small part of something much bigger, removing the pressure that can build up when we take our ego, our emotions, or our sense of self too seriously. In the second half of the short, we explore different ways of engaging “It’s not about me” on a most practical level in order to cultivate a fully flourishing life.

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Naming the RealBy Brandon Cook

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