In this thought-provoking episode, Kat delves into the complex topics of identity, ancestral trauma, and what it means to live a good life. The episode begins with Kat reflecting on a common sentiment, "I'm not sure who I am," setting the stage for a deeper exploration of self-identity. Kat offers three powerful mantras designed to help listeners navigate their personal journeys and challenges.

3 Mantras from the episode include:

1. "Most of us are more than one person
2. "We have to change ourselves. Our actual terrain, the vehicle that walks through the world."
3. "Life is a weighted average of the sum of all your minutes and the weight is based on the level of how amplified an emotion is."

The conversation turns philosophical as Kat poses the question, "What is a good life?" She suggests that life is a weighted average of all our moments, with the weight determined by the intensity of our emotions. Kat concludes with a powerful message on resilience and positivity, encouraging listeners to raise their contributory frequency, asserting that even those who have endured severe trauma can make a positive impact.

Tune in for a deep and enriching discussion that offers both practical advice and philosophical insights, helping you understand and navigate the complexities of identity and life's challenges.

They say that there is a planetary SHIFT going on.

Sometimes that SHIFT feels like S*&T.

Como? (what?)

Homo? (what?)

Did I say “Homo Lumininous” in this podcast?

Yes I did. If you want to learn more about this shift, I enjoyed this video and would love to share it with you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJTtkYt3U2I

Here are the mantras from today’s show:

https://makeeverythingfun.com/five-ways-to-win-in-relationships/

I also mention “the Giving Tree” conundrum, and i invite you to listen to that episode, and check out the show notes here.

Thank you for listening!

I woke up this morning “on the wrong side of the bed.”  (It’s likely the divorce I’m going through). 

Sometimes I turn to music to help me process the emotions I’m feeling.  The word “emotion” comes from “emote,” which is about being in motion. I believe that feelings are meant to be felt, to be processed, which creates movement and allows them to move in and through our system.

What I want to avoid is getting feelings stuck.  Or repressing what is meant to be felt.

Since I’m on an inner journey to uncover repressed emotions and better understand myself, I’ll use whatever tools I find helpful. 

Even if that means singing off-tune (loudly) in public.  Are your ears ready?

In the spiritual growth world, we talk about the Negative words that are to be avoided. We say, “Don’t focus on what you DON’T want.” (Focus on what you DO want).

However, I believe that it is important to understand and feel the entire spectrum of emotions, from “bad” to good, to be able to appreciate the difference.

I mention a kids’ book about a little girl who loves pink, but after her world turns to ALL PINK ALL THE TIME, she stops appreciating pink the way she used to. It is an analogy for how we can’t expect to be happy all the time, or “happy” just doesn’t feel the same. 

For today’s show, I drive the mantras based on No, Never, and Not but also songs with messages. I look forward to your comments!

Midwest Mantra #1: Say “No” to a World that Makes You Sad.
 
Musical inspiration: Pop Life (Prince). 
It sounds like Prince is asking us to say no to:
-poverty
-lack of generosity
-not appreciating each other
-jealousy
-hierarchy
-fake appearances
-lack of access to healthcare and education
-addiction
-thirst
-being boring 

Midwest Mantra #2: Never Be Out of Love.

Musical inspiration: All Out of Love (Air Supply). 

I spoke in episode 123 about creating good boundaries to help you manage the amount of pain you can handle in a single day, week, month, or year (or lifetime).

Sometimes, per Bob Newhart’s sketch on SNL, we need to just “Stop it!” 

Midwest Mantra #3: Not so much talking. Menos palabras?

Musical inspiration: Poor Unfortunate Souls (From Disney’s The Little Mermaid). 
Bonus inspiration: Whip it (Devo)

What I believe we need is heartfelt listening and clear communication about our needs.  

Can we do that?

Shall we sing more?

Would you like to comment? What are YOUR needs (and do you communicate them?).

Thanks for listening. Kathryn

PS. I was enjoying Hint water during the recording. I highly recommend Kara Goldin’s book, Undaunted.

I’ve been on the move a lot. I've counted up all the times that I've moved in the past six months and I moved 14 TIMES!  How crazy is that?

Anyway, I just did this incredible exercise with my coach, Jessica. And she helped me to identify my values. And I would not have guessed what they were. 

My number one was purpose. I'm always the person that asks why. My second is opportunity and third is recognition. 

Here are the mantras:

• Nothing is as constant as change. My questions for you are:

Do you think that time is speeding up change? 

Can we make change fun? 

1. 1. Change is growth. Change is good. 

• This mantra is actually a song: Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen. My question is:

What is your favorite lyric? Because there's so much in there about advice and things that you can take and digest, but I'm curious what resonates with you today in this moment?

Songs: 

Everyone’s Free to Wear Sunscreen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI

Changes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as