Hustle is so sneaky like that, you know? We’re so steeped and saturated in the workings of hustle culture (among many, many other things like racism and capitalism) that we often don’t realize we’re perpetuating it until it smacks you in the face.

I've been thinking a lot about how I am impacted - and impacting - hustle culture and had a big smack-me-in-the-face realization. As a leader, coach and creator of The Connection Project, it is my responsibility to talk about where I am growing - and often times that’s uncomfortable. That’s what I’m talking about in My Most Vulnerable Podcast Yet. I’ll be back in a few days to follow up, after I get done sweating.

(As I end this post here, it feels wrong to not be providing something extra, some sort of bonus or tangible thing for you to take with you. I’m cringing, but I’m going to push publish anyway, without it. That’s the practice of hustle to flow).

How have you been impacted by hustle culture? I’d love to hear your thoughts below.

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Dammit if connection doesn’t take some damn work 😅 I was a-movin’ and a-groovin’ right along this month, staying consistent without being perfectionistic when BHAM. I forgot to do my ‘connection practices’ two days in a row, and what I discovered really blew my mind:

When I am not connected to myself it makes it difficult, or near impossible, to connect deeply with others.

I’m still not really sure why that is - maybe it’s because if I’m connected and filled up, I have the energy to connect deeper with others? Maybe it’s the intentionality it requires to create deep connection? Maybe joy is more deeply related to connection than I thought? Maybe it’s Maybeline? I’m not sure, but with this level of commitment to myself, my Soul and connection itself, I’m bound to find out.

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Did I just start a podcast?? Why yes, yes I did. 😎 Each month as a monthly paid subscriber (holy shit, THANK YOU) you can look forward to these little snippets of spiritually dope thoughts and musings - and I would love, of course, to hear your spiritually dope thoughts in return, so don’t hesitate to drop your comments below.

In our first episode I share some thoughts with you about why I believe we retreat to the outdoors in times of trouble or distress. I share a personal story about my experience with this as well as why I believe nature is a reflection of our worth. Enjoy, you worthy-ass human. I love you 💕

P.S. Here is a Breath Of Fresh Air meditation I created just for you.

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