On today’s show, Chong and Dan begin with some special news (which explains why we're a bit late with this one). We then reflect a little bit more on the topic of slack, which really resonated with our listeners. From there, we delve into the practical matter of "knowing yourself" - how do you know how you are going? Dan and Chong discuss four sources of information:
- What your body tells you
- What your mind tells you
- What your conscience tells you
- What others tell you
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Show notes
We’re back! (3:19)
- Follow-up: thank you to our listeners for the Slack episode reception
- Chong’s reflections on slack in the era of three kids
Knowing yourself (11:22)
- General vibe in listener feedback and culture that we’re not going so well
- How do you know how you are going?
There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
What your body tells you (17:05)
- We are embodied beings - signals include tiredness, pain and hunger
- Look after your own body, and show grace to the physical state of others
What your mind tells you (28:10)
- What does your mind dwell on
- Worry and anxiety - looking to the past (“if only”) and the future (“what if”)
- The inner voice / core beliefs
What your conscience tells you (44:08)
- Your moral sense of right or wrong
- Like pain - don’t ignore your conscience, it might be telling you something important!
What others tell you (55:16)
- Valuable because we can have our own blinders
- Requires giving people permission and willingness to be vulnerable
Conclusion (1:03:32)
- Stop hiding, stop running, stop covering up - be real with how you are going
- It’s OK to not be OK
- Honour your body
- Don’t neglect your relationships (A faithful friend, who can find?)
- Go deeper - what are your core beliefs?
