It’s hard for me to decide whether I’m being authentic to myself or scared. I guess if the uncomfortable feeling of NOT doing something overcomes the other then maaaybe. Like uninhibited dancing at a very small music venue.😐 (I left 3 hrs early, I just. Could. Not.)
I think it might be both. That’s the exciting thing. There is a very authentic and usually younger side of us that is in resistance and what I’m kind of suggesting is that by understanding that part and having compassion for it, it’s possible to take baby steps out of the comfort zone that may be based in early shaming. Because you see how little kids are having to dance, fart or do WHATEVER they want in front of strangers right? Something happens to interrupt that freedom. That’s where it gets interesting!!! We need to go out for drinks discuss all our baggage and then immerse into inhibitors dancing in a small venue….OR NOT! 🤪 😝😘
Leaving a comment here to let you know I hear, see and stand with you! I look forward to your weekly emails and take great joy in my own reflection post-reading and sharing those that resonate with my loved ones. Thank you for being so brave and being so authentic!
I absolutely would have been a hard no as well. I'm wondering if there is any story out there that could have moved me to change my mind. I am also very averse to groups of people where I don't know anyone AND sing alongs.
I feel you! Funny enough I feel like I belong most at my Buddhist center bc when I’m in there I’m in a more spiritual mindset and going with my belief that “everyone is a Buddha,” so there’s a big common denominator. I try to remember that and/or make people laugh to bring out common humanity in my daily life. Sounds cheesy, I know!
Btw I absolutely love how open you are with us in your newsletters, thank you! And my mom is Iranian!
Rachel I love that! The Buddha is amongst us. I totally agree. When I’m teasing my boyfriend I call him the boddisatva. Send my “Salam!” to your momma! 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷
It’s hard for me to decide whether I’m being authentic to myself or scared. I guess if the uncomfortable feeling of NOT doing something overcomes the other then maaaybe. Like uninhibited dancing at a very small music venue.😐 (I left 3 hrs early, I just. Could. Not.)
I think it might be both. That’s the exciting thing. There is a very authentic and usually younger side of us that is in resistance and what I’m kind of suggesting is that by understanding that part and having compassion for it, it’s possible to take baby steps out of the comfort zone that may be based in early shaming. Because you see how little kids are having to dance, fart or do WHATEVER they want in front of strangers right? Something happens to interrupt that freedom. That’s where it gets interesting!!! We need to go out for drinks discuss all our baggage and then immerse into inhibitors dancing in a small venue….OR NOT! 🤪 😝😘
Leaving a comment here to let you know I hear, see and stand with you! I look forward to your weekly emails and take great joy in my own reflection post-reading and sharing those that resonate with my loved ones. Thank you for being so brave and being so authentic!
Aww. Thank you for not wanting to leave me hanging! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I absolutely would have been a hard no as well. I'm wondering if there is any story out there that could have moved me to change my mind. I am also very averse to groups of people where I don't know anyone AND sing alongs.
Even the phrase sing a long has me wanting to hurl. 🤣
You got UP ON THAT STAGE AND SANG??!!!
BRAVO!
BRAVO!
BRAVO!
My gawd.
perhaps i have a second career in me yet. 🎤 ❤️
Heeeeeeeeeee! And a third, fourth, fifth and six, woman!!
I feel you! Funny enough I feel like I belong most at my Buddhist center bc when I’m in there I’m in a more spiritual mindset and going with my belief that “everyone is a Buddha,” so there’s a big common denominator. I try to remember that and/or make people laugh to bring out common humanity in my daily life. Sounds cheesy, I know!
Btw I absolutely love how open you are with us in your newsletters, thank you! And my mom is Iranian!
Rachel I love that! The Buddha is amongst us. I totally agree. When I’m teasing my boyfriend I call him the boddisatva. Send my “Salam!” to your momma! 🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷