S3E6: Kind Power - Pt. 2 w/ Cheryl Whitelaw

Update: 2024-04-16

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SUMMARY: In part 2 of this dynamic conversation, Christina and Cheryl discuss the importance of finding a kinder and more embodied way of using power, rather than relying on force and effort. The discussion explores the idea of kindness and how it involves seeing and accepting others as whole beings, even in moments of conflict or disagreement. Christina and Cheryl discuss the need for genuine empathy and curiosity in our interactions with others, rather than just using words like kindness without truly embodying it. They identify personal practices that promote calm, centering, and grounding to navigate stress and anxiety. Cheryl also shares her work on Kind Power and invites others to live and embody Kind Power in their own lives.

Real power comes from being connected to oneself, the earth, and the divine. It is a force that unites and does not require effort or forcefulness.

Inclusion requires a yes-and approach that acknowledges and respects difficult differences that may not be reconciled.

Resilience, resourcefulness, and spaciousness are essential in engaging in conversations and spaces that challenge us.

Kindness and love can be fierce and powerful, creating a sense of spaciousness and acceptance. Bringing kindness and power together is crucial in the DE&I space.

Genuine empathy and curiosity are essential in our interactions with others.

Taking action is important, and endless discussions and theoretical spaces are not enough.

Personal practices that promote calm, centering, and grounding are valuable for navigating stress and anxiety.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 What is Kind Power?

02:52 Get into the body

3:40 What the Heck Do I Do With That?

4:55 Mother’s Love & Wholeness

6:06 Being Kind vs. Being Nice

8:29 You Can’t Learn From Shame

10:10 Power Is Not Force

12:38 Effortless Connection

13:45 Move With Dignity

17:36 Spaciousness of Love

18:00 Walking in Love

19:14 Shrink vs. Expansion

21:01 Stalling

22:42 Good Enough for Now

24:10 Go Change the World On Monday

25:52 The Purpose of Humane in the Membrane

26:20 Visual Empathy Embodied

27:22 Shame

28:47 Leadership & Kind Power

32:31 Perspective Seeking & Curiosity

35:10 The Power of Presence

35:54 Connecting Back to US

37:20 Who Are You Under Calm?

38:48 Calm During the Pandemic

39:14 Being A Disruptor

39:44 What’s Next?

40:11 DEI & Care

45:49 How Can We Support

47:00 Outro

TOTAL TIME: 48:10

About Cheryl Whitelaw: Cheryl Whitelaw wears many hats - she's a "move more without regrets" coach, a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, an integral master coach, and the CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Incorporated. With over 15 years of experience in immigrant diversity and inclusion, Cheryl's passion lies in empowering individuals to find their potential through movement and embrace kind power.

Connect with Cheryl Whitelaw on…

FB - https://www.facebook.com/yourkindofpower

IG - https://www.instagram.com/cherylkindpower/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylwhitelaw/

Business Websites:

www.kindpower.ca /

www.peaceandpower.ca

About Christina Jones: I am an artist, former educator, leader, and college professor, but I consider myself a humanitarian, and an all-around dope-ass chick! I run my own Educational and Instructional Design firm named, Humane in the Membrane, LLC. I believe in creating education and learning experiences that connect both the mind and the heart. My passion lies in my ability to elevate the collective conscious by empowering individuals to find their unique purpose to determine their own paths to "Freedom Work".

Email Christina at ⁠unlearnthis@gmail.com⁠

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