Wildfire & Flowers

Fear is one of those emotions that can lock us down. And yet, it's also a very natural human thing to experience. Fear was important for our survival instincts, but the times of running and hiding from predators is far behind us.

As human beings that desire to expand, to create our best realities and live a beautiful life, we must also learn how to manage and dispel from from our bodies.

Tara Brach said that the first step to nudging fear out of our lives is to accept it. That means recognizing it’s there and saying, “OK, but it’s not taking over.”

We must pause, breathe, feel & allow it to leave our mind & bodies.

Friends can provide us with a beautiful sense of community & belonging.

And most importantly, making friends as an adult is important for our emotional well-being. But it's not always so straight forward to know HOW to make new friends when we are older. People develop their routines, and our social circles may remain consistent throughout the years...unless we actively put ourselves in new situations in order to attract the new friends we desire.

P&V chat about their personal experiences and the ways in which they go about making friends in adulthood.

And remember: if you desire to attract new friends in your life, it all stems from that one intention. There are millions of people in this world, and although you aren't for everyone, your vibe does attract your tribe.

All things are temporary. Everything around is in a constant state of change, which is the beauty of impermanence.

A flower, once picked, only lasts for a short period of time. Before long, it will wilt before our very eyes, turning to gray & dust. The impermanence of life can help us appreciate the present moment. When we understand that everything is impermanent, we are less likely to become overly attached to things or people. We recognize that all things are fleeting, and that trying to hold onto them only causes suffering.

What would it be like to truly appreciate and savour each moment? When we recognize that the present moment is all that we have, and so there is nowhere else to be than right here.

In Episode 43, P&V chat about the benefit of microdosing on impermanence, or being aware of this fluctuating nature of everything around us.

Freedom.

As people, we desire to be ‘free.’ But what does freedom look like? Autonomy over one’s own life & the choices that are being made is one way that freedom can be exercised. But we cannot talk about freedom without speaking to the state of the world. As V puts it, “We are not free until everyone is free.” And there is much to be done in the name of global freedom.

In episode 41, P & V chat about this state of freedom and the importance of storytelling to bring about the revolution. The power of change does lie in our hands, but in order to move forward, we must remember our unity as people. Freedom requires all of us to show up. And for those of us that have the ability to do so, it’s important to make choices in daily life that will fill your cup. Do not cage yourself by your own limitations. It’s with our resiliency that we can truly show up in the world with the power that is required to inspire and strengthen the collective.

Amongst the various attachment styles, anxious attachments have been coming up a lot lately for your co-hostesses.  Although the secure attachment style is the ideal one, sometimes... we have what we have, and it's our responsibility to unpack and understand our ways so that we can work towards what we want (which is to be secure in our attachments).  In this episode, P & V discuss how even though you can be secure in yourself, there is still anxiousness in unmet needs that is so real when we live in tandem and in community.  Sometimes this may lead to having difficult conversations, embodying frustration, lowering unrealistic expectations, and recognizing where you hyperfocus.

Energy goes where attention flows, so be mindful of who you breathe life into.

This podcast episode is filled with shares, personal reflections, breaking down the concept of anxious attachment styles, where they stem from, and how you can break free from this way of being.

Mentioned in this episode is Jenna Ward's School of Embodied Arts Podcast | Embodied Dating with Anna Rova : 

Rejection, heartbreak, grief & loss are emotional wounds that the body feels.  But at what point is talking and thinking about the situation that brought you these emotions productive or is it avoidant...

Life is the balance between work and play, discipline and pleasure, and everything in between.

In many of our latest episodes we've touched upon the importance of discipline and being more grounded in your day to day life.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of prioritizing play, (shoutout to our Type A listeners), because play is a skill set that is all about being HERE and available to the present moment.  We have a responsibility to bring this attractive vitality to our lives, in a strategic, zealous manner.  

What activities did you love doing as a child?

How can you increase your capacity to feel more joy in a day?

How can I change my attitude around playfulness in a world that requires me to be responsible and action oriented?

Tune in and find out how!