When was the last time curiosity led you somewhere unexpected?
In this episode of BEING, Shea Love takes you on a day that started with a friendly game of badminton and ended with her on a New Zealand beach tasting fresh sea urchin cracked open by a Māori auntie. From the courts of North Harbour to the rocky shores of Browns Bay, this story is about the beauty of saying yes. Yes to the unfamiliar. Yes to other people’s traditions. Yes to the magic of cultural exchange. It’s playful, rich, and full of refreshers that growth happens when we open ourselves up to the world around us.
Credits:This episode of BEING was brought to life by:Dyron Ducati, Audio Engineer
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There seems to be a quiet pressure to leap forward before we’ve fully landed from where we’ve been. I’ve learned that real changes rarely come from rushing. It comes from pause. From a single, honest step.
So let me ask you something…
What’s one move you’ve been putting off... that could change everything?
Just one thing your spirit’s been whispering for a while now.
This is your invitation to answer that whisper.
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“Fantasy” by Earth, Wind & Fire
This week’s pick is all about wonder and Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire captures that perfectly. From the moment those shimmering chords drop, you’re invited to leave what’s familiar and step into the unknown.
“Come to see, victory / In a land called fantasy / Loving life, a new decree / Bring your mind to everlasting liberty”
This song feels like curiosity. It’s bold. Uplifting. It dares you to imagine a world beyond what you know. And say yes.
Whether you’re chasing shuttlecocks on a badminton court, tasting sea urchin for the first time, or just opening yourself to a new experience…this is your permission to dream wider and move freer.
Want more music? Check out theYour Growth Yearcurated playlist on Spotify. It’s handpicked music by yours truly and filled with songs to stir your soul and keep you moving all year long.
