Coming Correct is simply leading with respect. It is respecting your values and choices and also respecting other people’s values and choices. Coming correct is essential in creating a safe space for yourself, within yourself, and for those around you.
In this episode, I take you along my year-long journey of navigating challenges, integrating different parts of myself, practicing self-awareness and mindfulness, and being a better friend to myself. I hope that in sharing more of my story and my journey, you listening out there can get to see yourself in me, gain some insight from my story thus far, learn to take better care of yourself by coming correct and creating safer spaces for yourself and those around you, and simply start or continue being a better friend to yourself.
There is a difference between loving yourself and loving being yourself. One is conditional on you showing up in a certain way and appealing to a certain aesthetic, while the other is unconditional and gives you the permission to ebb and flow and change and love every bit of the process of becoming you.
So do you love yourself or do you love being yourself?
Procrastination like doom scrolling are all variations of Avoidance. In this video, we look at where your avoidance comes from, how shame influences the whole process, and how to begin the journey of better self-management. Toni Morrison Interview clip courtesy of Thames TV - https://youtu.be/UAqB1SgVaC4?si=9rS6f0EL-lUc2-fb Link to my TikTok page for more unlearning and relearning content - https://www.tiktok.com/@erick.m.k?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
In this video, I go about breaking down the steps I am applying and have been testing to get what I want in love, sex, and relationships. If you are not sure where to begin or what it is you actually want in this realm, fear not I got you covered. Below is a link to my TikTok channel where I did a video on playing with choice that I have referenced in this video = https://www.tiktok.com/@erick.m.k/video/7351426413427313925?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7334053363301205509 Below is a list of links to the added videos used to make my video, courtesy of Pexels Licence.
Video by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/video/black-male-meeting-his-date-7339422/
Video by Artem Podrez: https://www.pexels.com/video/man-drinking-red-wine-while-video-calling-someone-from-his-laptop-6585541/ step 1: Cultivate a relationship with yourself Video by Pat Whelen: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-man-standing-over-the-cliff-edge-5658056/
step 2: Start by coming back to reality Video by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/video/woman-looking-on-the-mirror-5124225/
step 3: Be Honest with yourself about what you want and don't want Video by Tony Schnagl: https://www.pexels.com/video/profile-of-a-young-man-sitting-in-a-sofa-5527756/
step 4: Keep the course: Sit Don't Settle Video by Tima Miroshnichenko: https://www.pexels.com/video/group-of-people-having-a-therapy-session-5712757/
Video by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/video/women-dancing-in-celebration-of-african-holidays-6193112/
Video by RDNE Stock project: https://www.pexels.com/video/women-supporting-each-other-from-abuse-5993575/
Video by PNW Production: https://www.pexels.com/video/two-girls-playing-musical-instrument-7603815/
Video by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/video/man-taking-a-bite-of-apple-6810200/
Video by Ketut Subiyanto: https://www.pexels.com/video/video-of-man-climbing-up-the-stairs-4804834/
Video by Monstera Production: https://www.pexels.com/video/three-people-meditating-outdoors-5390478/
Video by Ketut Subiyanto: https://www.pexels.com/video/friends-having-a-conversation-5051954/
Video by Vlada Karpovich: https://www.pexels.com/video/woman-stretching-in-a-kneeling-position-4608976/Video by Ketut Subiyanto: https://www.pexels.com/video/close-up-view-of-a-person-touching-another-person-s-hand-4701511/
Step 5: Support System
Thank you to all my OG supporters and a big welcome to the new comers. This is a space which encourages self discovery through exercising self awareness and taking chances in this life. Why does this matter? Because there is no greater pursuit than that of Self.
This 1st episode of the year 2024 is all about making different spaces for ourselves, taking the reigns and exercising the power of choice to bring about whatever it is we want in our lives. We go through a breakdown of setting a foundation of CHOICE in the practice of making SPACES for all sides of yourselves. I take you through some key points on how the power of choosing can shift the trajectory of your life.
The key points which i breakdown and expand upon in this episode have been inspired by a TED talk i recently re-watched, and i encourage all of you to take the time and listen in.
TED talk link= https://youtu.be/-KysuBl2m_w?feature=shared
As promised, below is the link to the podcast episode i referred to in the beginning of this podcast episode, where i shared a quote from Ehima Ora. The podcast is hosted by Michell C. Clark, titled " The After You Fail podcast", the episode is titled " Aren't i also Divine?"
Link= https://youtu.be/Wc8xa_68DtY?feature=shared
What i can assure you is that the podcast episode above is a powerful listen and will bless your life. So listen in.
Finally, communicate with me through audio notes which are available on the spotify for podcasters app, as well as on Spotify.
Also reach me on the official instagram page for "The SoftLife Chronicles"
= https://www.instagram.com/thesoftlifechronicles?igsh=NjVmZGtpOGNhaXI5
My email address is = erickmk369@gmail.com
You can expect a new episode every week, which i shall be posting during the weekends, for the foreseeable future.
I look forward to hearing from you all and i shall respond as soon as i get the chance. Have a blessed morning, afternoon or evening from wherever you're listening in from.
This is a continuation of the previous episode on wellness. Here we dive deeper into the conversation on wellness and look at the different approaches we've both taken towards wellness and wellbeing. We share what we have learnt and are learning on this journey and how it all ties into the why we choose to make our wellbeing a priority in life. I am joined by Karita Irungu who is a fellow health and fitness enthusiast as well as a trainer. You can reach him on his Instagram and twitter, @irungukarita and @sweat_circle_outdoor_workouts. For any comments, questions, clarifications, feedback etc. You can reach me on my socials @Pietro_mwa on Instagram, and my email is ekamunya1@gmail.com.
If you haven't listened to the first episode here a link for your listening pleasure: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/fpyhyw1QWxb
As promised, attached below are the links we talked about:
A 10 minute guided meditation by Stanford professor Dr. Andrew Huberman ( Non-Sleep Deep Rest, protocol): https://youtu.be/AKGrmY8OSHM
10 minute Yoga Nidra | Reset your nervous system: https://youtu.be/_noquwycq78
"You may be wonderful, but you are not loyal to your wonderfulness” by Sadhguru.