Why Are We Like This: Is This For Me (Or Not)? Edition

It’s time for another episode of Why Are We Like This? (!) This month’s episode is all about navigating the age-old question: is this for me (or not?) We talk about the neverending journey of inner work, recognizing that our bodies know better than we do most of the time, and what it means to be in a space of witnessing. Kristen also talks about running towards the metaphorical tiger, knowing when something is NOT for you, and the habit of expecting dread in our work.   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:48] A bit about Kristen. [04:35] Neverending inner work. [08:12] Aligning ourselves with the things that are for us. [09:25] Witnessing. [15:37] Recognizing that we always knew. [18:35] Your body is going to out you. [26:01] Facing the tiger. [32:32] When something truly isn’t for you. [37:34] Expecting dread in business. [47:15] The wisdom in our bodies.   Soul Shifting Quotes: “Shame is a witness.” [09:42] “There’s a presupposition that there is nothing wrong with you.” [11:55] “When you’re stressed and anxious about something but you’re focused on what has to be accomplished, your peripheral vision gets less.” [20:56] “You only have you for the rest of your life.” [46:16]