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Sep 25, 2023Liked by ayandastood

When I think about how I feel when I get the need to prove something, I instantly visualise an empty person (like literally an empty lining of a human body) seeking for validation. On the other hand, when I tap into feeling fulfillment and freedom, I imagine the same person being filled with different colours and patterns, which break the lining and make the person less body-like and more ball-of-energy-like. I though this visualisation could be relatable for some people, and I find that the way we visualise concepts in our heads absentmindedly actually hold a lot of insight on the topic which can not be put into words. The way we visualise time when thinking about our plans, or the way we visualise connection.

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Sep 30, 2023Liked by ayandastood

i say this a lot, but i really do love each episodes, each time they hit differently in the best way😫🫶😭🙌 you make us better i swear!!! the “cry for love” part is too real!!!🥹

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Love this format and the mixed media aspect of it. Adds a wonderful texture

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love this so much!!! thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us!! we adore you 🥰🤗😍💖

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hey there! i'm a late comer to this particular episode but it came to me today and i was meant to receive it so here i am and i'm grateful ❤️

could i ask please - is your name Ayanda? please correct me if im wrong!

and i gotta say too - the journal prompts, wow. i thought they would be bullet points but no... that second one, who taught me to prove myself?... wow. a journey and a half.

i just wanted to ask for some guidance and clarification on this one: "what do i deny/reject when i prove myself"... i'd like to explore this but i'm not understanding the question fully.. could you help?

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You are 100% correct. It's an idea that I have to keep reminding myself. I think I have to prove myself to people, afraid of what they would think, but really it's about proving myself to myself, and I know that I am on the journey of self-improvement. Thank you for this. It sort of reminds me of "Radial Compassion" by Tara Brach. Have you read it?

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