A few weeks ago I went on an incredible personal development course called The Awakening. It was a deep dive into what is it to be human. It was a powerful experience of witnessing others share the beliefs they have about themselves, and of being seen sharing your own stories. It was both terrifying and life affirming at the same time.
One of the most powerful take aways from the weekend was the support and love everyone was offering each other. No one knew each other, and yet as I walked away from the process I felt hugely held and supported. I felt like there were 30 people in my corner, supporting me in whatever I was feeling and thinking.
And it dawned on me, that what we all really need is people in our corner. People who will sit down next to us, put a hand on our shoulder and say, ‘I’m with you, I get it, you’re doing great, you’re going to be ok.’
Humans need to feel seen, and understood. We need connection. We need to feel like we’re not losing our way, and that our experiences are felt, or have been felt by others. Vulnerability, openness, witnessing each other, connection. They’re all essential for us to feel truly alive.
So our invitation for you this week is to find a way to do that for someone. It can be as simple as saying to a friend of a friend in the pub later when they share they’re fed up with work, ‘I’ve been there, I hear you, it’s hard.’
With love as always, Hannah and Team Bird
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Beautiful Hannah.
It is my mission to keep introducing people to the work of Duane and Catherine O’Kane so that thousands of people can continue to have the experience that you have had.
Always here …..Happy to share my experiences.
So glad you feel inspired to write about your Awakening experience xxxx
Thank you Jacquie for holding such a powerful space for me and the rest of the group.
Much love