Life can start to feel heavy when we’re constantly trying to improve ourselves, stay on top of everything, and force our way into becoming a ‘better’ version of who we are.

In this episode, I reflect on a quieter shift that’s been unfolding in me recently.

A gentler way of relating to myself, other people, and ordinary life.

We explore self-pressure, receptivity, compassion, therapy, interconnectedness, and what can happen when we stop treating life as something to battle through alone.

The episode begins with a short grounding practice. If you'd prefer to jump straight into the reflection, you can skip ahead to around 3 mins 15. 

✧ A Question to Reflect On

Where in your life are you creating unnecessary pressure for yourself right now?What might emerge if you loosened your grip?

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