In this conversation, Margo and Lizzy discuss the importance of accountability and having a 'keeping it real' partner. They reflect on their 20+ year friendship and how they have supported each other over the years. They also explore the power of practices. The conversation touches on the need for boundaries in yoga classes, as well as the importance of intention and energy in any practice. The conversation explores the themes of self-reflection, internal growth, boundaries, and the insideous ways comparison can creep in. They discuss real tools and strategies from a conversational perspective to ground and GET REAL as well as the importance of working backwards from a strategy to create purpose and sustainablity in doing what you love and emphasize the need for community and connection in entrepreneurship. They delve into their own journey of rewiring the nervous system and developing a strong internal relationship with oneself and touch on the practice of self-compassion and the power of setting intentions. They fluidly share personal experiences of struggling with boundaries and comparing themselves to others and discuss the process of self-reflection and the importance of acknowledging and embracing one's own unique value.
The overarching theme is the importance of self-acceptance and self-care and friends who embody and reflect that to each other regularly in order to live a fulfilling life.
Find Lizzy at https://www.lizzyfitzgerald.com
On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizfitzgerald1/
A search for the quote Lizzy referenced about "Words are magic that's why we call it spelling" yeilded this from ChatGPT: The quote "Words are magic, that's why we call it spelling" is often attributed to various sources, including spiritual or new age thinkers, but its exact origin is unclear. It plays on the double meaning of the word "spelling" (as in forming words with letters and casting spells) to suggest that words have a powerful, almost magical impact. If you have any specific context or details about where you encountered this quote, it might help narrow down its origin.
If someone knows a source of this please holler at me I would LOVE to know!