Tolulope Oke, DEI multi-award winner and leader shares her personal journey through a dark and emotionally draining period, marked by the death of their father and feelings of resentment. She discussed the psychological metaphor of being stuck 'on a hamster wheel,' unable to escape their difficult feelings. However, she eventually began to experience gradual emotional relief and freedom, comparing this process to the sun emerging after a long period of cloudiness. Reflecting on her growth, she highlights the importance of living in the moment and finding personal fulfillment in life, inspired by the memory of their father's well-lived life.
07:18 Introduction
07:18 The Struggle of Dark Seasons
07:32 Emotional Fatigue and Resentment
07:54 Leaving the Church and Feeling Abandoned
08:10 The Journey Towards Lightness
08:36 New Relationships and Personal Growth
08:48 Learning from My Father's Life
09:10 Embracing Lightness and Freedom
09:18 Conclusion
