Find a hobby or a thing you have no business doing and enjoy the thrill of being new at something. Find freedom in learning.

When was the last time you laughed at yourself? Risked public scrutiny in the name of spontaneity? How could foolishness be a growth edge for you?

There is immense learning and liberation for the beginner’s mind. There is no pressure to be good at whatever the thing is because you’re new to it. You showing up, trying, taking a swing at it, is enough. As adults, we can become obsessed with mastery and being “good” or getting “better” at our hobbies or work. We rarely continue to do things that are fumbly or awkward or foolish … what a bummer. There is so much life to be lived right at this intersection.

Today’s episode is an invitation to your own humanity, to doubling down on joining the fun and giving yourself the opportunity to get to know your own wonderful weirdness. Do something unexpected this week, I double dog dare you.

Elyse

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