stoicism

I struggle with this false belief: If something is meant to be, it would be easy.

Right?  WRONG!

Following this train of thought = If something challenges you, you will believe it is not meant for you.

You will misinterpret the resistance + problems as signs that you need to quit.

I know I have. I have seen the blocks, the rejections and procrastination as proof that I am not cut out for my visions.

This mindset guarantees an endless cycle of starting and stopping.

The most rewarding experiences in my life include the heat of resistance + fire of transformation.

That moves you from fear + insecurity into competence + growth.

The fire burns from facing your fears + alchemizing it through practice + action.

This is easier to see in hindsight, so I want to remind you and myself that if there is something you are creating and feel the struggle, keep going. 

You are not burning bridges. You are building them.

Wisdom Is Taboo — And Why That Matters Now. https://livingartswisdom.substack.com/p/wisdom-is-taboo-and-why-that-matters

A podcast about more joy. I’m entertaining the idea of rebooting my podcast and having a season of episodes that explore different ways of being that lead to experiencing more joy.

I’m particularly interested in hearing about ways that people don’t often associate with feeling joy. For instance, I had a recent experience where I got to express my anger, take up space, and be more vocal. It’s not a thing I would normally do because I’ve been conditioned to keep things in and be more soft-spoken. But having had that experience, I felt a greater sense of freedom and aliveness. It freed me to speak up in other situations which led me to feel more joy.

I also want to explore what it’s like to lead with joy, to prioritize joy.
(I have it in my body to prioritize being responsible.)

What other angles/perspectives might be worth exploring?
Do you have any experiences/stories you’d like to share on the show?