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Who broke your heart? (The Wednesday 1-2-3)
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Hey Reader, This week I wanted to share a short video from one of my favorite activists, Alok Vaid-Menon. You can watch the 40-ish second video here. (It’s an Instagram post, but should be accessible without an account.) The question they begin with, “who broke your heart?” is such a beautiful and frustrating question, in all its variations:
These kinds of questions might stir up memories, regrets, fears, grief, judgement. But it’s not really about who did any of this or even why it happened. It’s about beginning to rekindle our proximity and intimacy with the parts of ourselves we’ve long since tucked away somewhere deep inside. The parts that loved dancing in the kitchen and jumping on beach logs; that were loud and ridiculous and exuberant; that had no problem asking questions without feeling shame. Alok’s question is an invitation to reconnect with those parts of ourselves and to consider – even if just for a moment – what it might mean to invite them back to the surface. ❓ Questions
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The Wednesday 1-2-3
Frameworks and practices to help you navigate the stories you’re carrying, embody practices that help you feel present, and begin to move into action. Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday morning before you even wake up.
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