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The Importance of Building Trust Within Your Community with Meli Acevedo
It's all about community. That was the resounding message in this episode with Meli Acevedo, certified yoga instructor, climate and environmental justice warrior, and overall badass! No matter what we talked about, the conversation always looped back to the importance of community and building trust. And, let me tell you, we discussed it all!
We talk:
Why it's important to build community - 12:05
My intro to yoga story - 25:31
Being aware of the energy shared in yoga classes - 33:14
Having discernment in helping - 41:41
Yoga is for every body. Period! - 55:57
Detaching from perfectionism - 1:07:36
Meli teaches us how to have the discernment to help others. Many times, we get so caught up in the "help," part, that we don't pay attention to the "how," or the "what." Meaning, we want to help people so badly that we aren't interested in how they need to be helped or what we can actually provide. Her advice is to take it step-by-step:
- First ask yourself: what is your role in situation?
- Then ask yourself: what’s your capacity to help?
- Then, ask the person you want to help for permission
We also talk about perfection and I almost gagged when she said, "Perfection does not exist!" If you've listened to season one of this podcast or followed @pinkladyprod on Instagram or TikTok, then you heard me say something like this at least once. And it is something I absolutely believe!
I used to be a perfectionist. I would stress over every little detail of every little thing. How I looked, how I sounded, how I was perceived by everyone... I had to learn, through years of life coaching and a spiritual journey that is kicking my butt (in a good way), that what I was striving for was a fake, shallow version of myself. And, I had no control over all the things I was trying to control. What can go wrong, will go wrong!
So here's my unsolicited advice to all of the perfectionists of the world: Instead of striving to be perfect, strive instead to do your best and be your authentic self.
Check out Meli on Instagram @fatbrowngirlyoga.
Episode References:
Hood Feminism - book by Mikki Kendall
DiRTYOGA on Insatgram
Ignite Yoga & Wellness Institute
Ep. 4 - Forget about perfection and start your podcast!
Ep. 44 - with Ebony Molock
Ep. 46 - with Black Rose Yogini
*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com
**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Jasmine GaryIt's all about community. That was the resounding message in this episode with Meli Acevedo, certified yoga instructor, climate and environmental justice warrior, and overall badass! No matter what we talked about, the conversation always looped back to the importance of community and building trust. And, let me tell you, we discussed it all!
We talk:
Why it's important to build community - 12:05
My intro to yoga story - 25:31
Being aware of the energy shared in yoga classes - 33:14
Having discernment in helping - 41:41
Yoga is for every body. Period! - 55:57
Detaching from perfectionism - 1:07:36
Meli teaches us how to have the discernment to help others. Many times, we get so caught up in the "help," part, that we don't pay attention to the "how," or the "what." Meaning, we want to help people so badly that we aren't interested in how they need to be helped or what we can actually provide. Her advice is to take it step-by-step:
- First ask yourself: what is your role in situation?
- Then ask yourself: what’s your capacity to help?
- Then, ask the person you want to help for permission
We also talk about perfection and I almost gagged when she said, "Perfection does not exist!" If you've listened to season one of this podcast or followed @pinkladyprod on Instagram or TikTok, then you heard me say something like this at least once. And it is something I absolutely believe!
I used to be a perfectionist. I would stress over every little detail of every little thing. How I looked, how I sounded, how I was perceived by everyone... I had to learn, through years of life coaching and a spiritual journey that is kicking my butt (in a good way), that what I was striving for was a fake, shallow version of myself. And, I had no control over all the things I was trying to control. What can go wrong, will go wrong!
So here's my unsolicited advice to all of the perfectionists of the world: Instead of striving to be perfect, strive instead to do your best and be your authentic self.
Check out Meli on Instagram @fatbrowngirlyoga.
Episode References:
Hood Feminism - book by Mikki Kendall
DiRTYOGA on Insatgram
Ignite Yoga & Wellness Institute
Ep. 4 - Forget about perfection and start your podcast!
Ep. 44 - with Ebony Molock
Ep. 46 - with Black Rose Yogini
*Get your ticket for The Black Love Healing Circle today on Eventbrite and use code PINKLADY for $10 off! More info on their website at healyourloveperiod.com
**This episode was produced by Pink Lady Productions --> pinkladyprod.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.