In this episode of Recalibrate, I have a conversation with Iman Sanj, a self liberation coach who designs experience that help you find home within yourself. Exploring topics from self-awareness to purpose-driven living, Iman touches on embracing uncertainty, reconnecting with one's intuition, learning to sit with emotions, and the benefits of adopting a values-based approach to life. Recounting her transformative journey, she stresses the importance of consistent compassion, mindfulness, and acceptance, while deconstructing societal pressures towards achievement-based living. Iman also shares tips on cultivating a safe space within oneself, broaches the topic of combating feelings of loss, and emphasizes the significance of playfulness in personal growth instead of relying on rigidity and control.
Key Takeaways:
1. 🧘♀️ Acceptance as an Active Process - The concept of acceptance is outlined as an active process. It involves sitting with emotions, gaining awareness, and building resiliency towards negative emotions. We mention key books like "Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle & "Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach for their perspective on acceptance. 2. 🚀 Listen to your Intuition - Iman and Jacey stress on the importance of honesty and how to actively rebuild your relationship with yourself to better tune into your intuition. The conversation acknowledges that the journey isn't always easy, especially if you've gotten used to ignoring those gut feelings. 3. 🎯 Prioritize Values over Achievements- The conversation pivots to focusing less on achievements and more on living a values-based life. The key is understanding oneself and focusing on things of importance. 4. 🔮 Navigate Uncertainty - The conversation explores why we choose certainty over happiness. They underline the importance of detaching from outcomes and embracing the uncertain. 5. 💖 Cultivate Consistent Compassion - Iman highlights the importance of consistency as it relates to compassion, especially in your relationship to yourself.
Time Stamps:
00:16 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:54 Discovering Tara Brock and Radical Acceptance
01:41 Understanding Acceptance and Its Misconceptions
04:11 Exploring the Concept of Sitting with Emotions
05:06 The Role of Acceptance in Dealing with Emotions
11:22 The Practice of Feeling and Sitting with Emotions
16:06 The Power of Playfulness in Emotional Healing
20:08 Cultivating a Relationship with Self
25:52 The Journey to Self-Liberation
31:20 The Power of Practice and Journey
31:28 Embracing the Journey, Not Just the Outcome
32:36 The Importance of Cultivating Integrity
33:16 Transitioning from a Goals-Based Life to a Values-Based Life
34:30 The Power of a Value-Based Approach to Life
35:48 The Role of Intuition in Decision Making
40:04 The Journey of Reconnecting with Intuition
41:24 The Illusion of Safety and the Reality of Uncertainty
47:28 The Role of Intuition in Navigating Uncertainty
53:48 The Power of Choosing How to Respond to Emotions
57:27 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
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