How present are we with the people that are right in front of us? Integrated Being is a space where we take the time to slow down long enough to actually think about the lives we are living, not the lives we are performing or scrolling past, but the actual lives we live day to day. Today on the podcast & blog, we are discussing the power of awareness and intention and how they work together to help you become radically present in your own life. Awareness and intentions work hand in hand; one without the other goes nowhere. All things in life transform with small shifts. It’s these small shifts that can truly change the entire shape of a day, a relationship, and your life.
What happens when the life you’re living starts asking more of you than the foundation underneath you can actually hold? Answering this question requires more than grabbing at the next tool or strategy; it requires clarity, honesty, and authenticity in navigating life’s complexities. On today’s blog & podcast, I’ll share insights on how to strengthen your life’s foundations as you navigate the changing demands of your current season of life. I will draw on the remarkable journey of a man named Dee Hock whose work has influenced systems we all rely on today.
Vulnerability is not a weakness; it’s courage. It has occurred to me in recent weeks that the way we are influenced in our early years plays a deeply impactful role in how we see the world as we grow into adulthood. This realization offers a space for hope and guidance as we explore what can and will be done to improve the world's culture. It’s a work deeply grounded in respect, care, and responsibility. In this blog & podcast episode, we discuss the importance of vulnerability and emotional honesty, and how upbringing influences our ability to connect authentically. From exploring how cultural patterns shape our emotional landscape to emphasizing the need for wholeness and responsibility in relationships, we can build the skills necessary to bring a deeper human experience to our lives and the lives of those we are blessed to know.
We all have a deeply human desire to be heard in an instinctual way. We desire to create conversations that feel safe, spacious, and real. Learning to practice listening as a form of leadership is one way to grow space for this deep human desire to be realized. We all have a basic need as humans to be seen and understood and to know that our presence matters. I believe this need is sacred and deeply human and what makes love so profound. In this week’s blog and podcast episode, we are exploring the ways we can grow in curiosity and connection to have deeper, more meaningful conversations that meet this innate human desire to feel safe and respected.
In this episode of Integrated Being, I open up about my personal journey through both physical and emotional exhaustion. Drawing on the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, I explore the importance of discerning what is within my control and the art of letting go. In this blog & podcast episode, I’m sharing practical advice on how I manage overthinking, set proper boundaries, and protect my attention in a noisy world. The role of emotional stewardship in raising thoughtful individuals without instilling fear is also touched upon. Join me as I offer insights and encouragement for navigating life’s challenges with clarity and calmness.
Never lose sight of the divine in yourself and others.
"I am too busy." This has never been something I found myself saying, and now more than ever, I find myself avoiding the sentiment altogether. When I have a lot going on in my life, I turn inward to something I have been doing for 20 years.
I reflect on what my actual steps are to keep me motivated and moving forward.
“Work-life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don't really want balance. We want satisfaction.” -Matthew Kelly, author Balance is a waste of time… Balance is a sticky subject among many people. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies, worship time—plus, big desires to improve our health. How can one possibly balance so many things? I’m going to let you in on a little secret here… You can’t.
How can one possibly balance so many things? I’m going to let you in on a little secret here… You can’t.
“Harmony” is an easier goal than balance. Harmony means everything is co-existing in a spirit of cooperation. But whatever you want to call it —harmony, balance, or “fitting it all in”— there is a secret to doing more of what you want and less of what you don’t want.
Want to hear the secret? I just need to warn you that although the equation sounds simple, it actually takes massive willpower to execute. It also requires that you get absolutely clear on what you want your life to look like, and what you do not want in your life.
Ready? Okay, here’s the secret…
First ask yourself what isn’t serving you. What doesn’t need to be in your life? What is dragging you down? Keeping you awake at night?
Second, get rid of (or fix) the things you identified in step 1. Have you identified a few things? Now get rid of them. (Or fix them. Now.)
Third, ask yourself what you want in your life—or in this week or day? What do you want to accomplish? What do you want to do? Who do you want to be with?
Lastly, focus your energy on these things you identified in step 3. Anything that doesn’t fit into this larger scheme… let it go (or learn how to say “no”).
Ready to dive in and make a few changes? Give these tips a try and see how much more harmonious your life can be.
No balance required.
xo, Lizzie
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Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted? Do you remember how you were feeling at the time? I ask because sometimes we overeat to help distract us from emotional pain.
Think about it: have you noticed that sometimes when you overeat you’re not hungry at all? What you are is lonely. Or angry. Or sad. Or resentful. Or frustrated. Or something else. What hurt are YOU holding on to?
