Episode 13: Planting the Seed - Why Self-Love Requires Protection

Описание: Happy Valentine’s Day! This episode of Between Beats captures Jeff and Carissa on a special holiday edition, surrounded by purple roses and a sense of reflection. The conversation dives deep into the "Pause Lifestyle," specifically how to bridge the gap between acknowledging mistakes and finding the courage to stay present.

Episode Summary
The core of this week’s discussion is Unconditional Self-Love. Carissa shares her journey of moving past "emotional monitoring" and learning to love the parts of her story she previously judged—including her missionary childhood in Africa and the friction with her family. Jeff reflects on the difference between "slamming on the gas" to escape a rut and having the courage to simply sit with the discomfort of a project not moving at his desired pace.

Key Discussion Points:

Healing as Self-Care: A deep dive into the idea that healing isn't just "fixing" yourself; it's the radical act of unconditionally loving the person who made the mistake in the first place.

The "To Whom Does This Arise?" Practice: Carissa introduces a new mindfulness technique inspired by Ramana Maharshi. When a thought or feeling occurs, ask: "To whom does this thought arise?" and follow it with the silent, rhetorical question, "Who am I?"

Loving the Process: Jeff shares how he navigated the frustration of building a bunk bed with incomplete instructions. He realized that by pausing and "loving the process," he could enjoy the work despite the mistakes.

The Seed and the Storm: A beautiful analogy about planting the "seed" of self-love. Sometimes you have to get up at 3:00 AM to protect that budding plant from a storm, which represents standing firm in your boundaries even when it's difficult.

The "Between Beats Meta": A cute interruption from "Little Man," who keeps the hosts in check regarding their recording time and the true name of their family project.

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