Episode Summary

Welcome back to another episode!

As for this month's episode, we will discuss being concerned and not consumed. Running into a circumstance where buildings without the right equipment may appear uneasy. By using that metaphor, we can include the times when we encounter challenges. This may be personal or social.

Today, we will highlight the importance of discussing the challenge of not caring about what's going on with your loved ones and others.

Timestamps

• [00:04 ] How to be concerned and not consumed


• [02:07 ] How do we care about people who are struggling?


• [04:15 ] Managing our response to difficult situations


• [05:57 ] Being selfless in a challenging situation


• [08:08 ] You can express concern and experience the outcome.


• [10:05 ] Analyzing internal discussion of cognitive errors.


• [11:37 ] Be aware of how your choices are affecting others.

Notable Quotes

• “The desire to be selfless, instead of cognizant, can throw off the ability to actually make space for what that person is going through.”


• “We have to also be mindful about how we step in for folx, because folks may not need that kind of support. ”


• “Taking over that person's grieving process can take away from them actually having space to authentically fall apart.”


• “ And while you're focusing on other people's things, your challenges and issues and problems may not be addressed.”


• “So if you are not aware of how you feel, and why you feel that way, then sometimes that can become a burden on the person that you're supposedly trying to help. ”

Music by: Noir Et Blanc Vie

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