I had to reread this phrase a few times: "what feels like instinct but is actually bummer programming." That's powerful. I am trying to trust my instincts, but you're right. Some of those "instincts" are actually programmed reactions, passed down for generations, so engrained in me, that to go against them feels wrong. I'm going to pay closer attention to my gut reactions. Which are true and serve to protect me and which are just programmed into me (at my expense) because a long time ago some members of society decided a well-behaved lady should mind her manners.
OMG I would have flipped my lid over getting served alcohol by mistake - good for you for speaking up. And on a separate note, I too think about “what do I want people to say about me when I’m gone?” I’m so excited about all these topics we’re exploring in Self Made - recovery is so much bigger than not drinking and I want to keep diving deeper 💜🦋💜🦋
I had to reread this phrase a few times: "what feels like instinct but is actually bummer programming." That's powerful. I am trying to trust my instincts, but you're right. Some of those "instincts" are actually programmed reactions, passed down for generations, so engrained in me, that to go against them feels wrong. I'm going to pay closer attention to my gut reactions. Which are true and serve to protect me and which are just programmed into me (at my expense) because a long time ago some members of society decided a well-behaved lady should mind her manners.
Leona! So happy to "see" you here!
This is so powerful. And I'm in that same conversation - how do I get below what my mind is insisting to a more visceral, gut feeling type of knowing?
OMG I would have flipped my lid over getting served alcohol by mistake - good for you for speaking up. And on a separate note, I too think about “what do I want people to say about me when I’m gone?” I’m so excited about all these topics we’re exploring in Self Made - recovery is so much bigger than not drinking and I want to keep diving deeper 💜🦋💜🦋
yes! Living into the questions together <3