39: What Does Self Love Look Like?

In this episode of Soul Shift Sessions Podcast discusses the concept of self-love and its various facets. The hosts emphasize that self-love is crucial for personal growth and for being able to love others genuinely.Key takeaways from the discussion include:Setting Goals and Vision: The importance of setting goals and having a clear vision for the future as a part of self-development.Constructive Feedback: The hosts discuss the difference between judging and providing constructive criticism, highlighting the value of evaluation skills learned in Toastmasters for leveling up oneself and others.Excellence and Care: The idea that actions, even routine ones, should be done with a level of excellence and care because they matter to the individual and those they serve.Overcoming Avoidance and Trauma: The hosts stress the necessity of confronting uncomfortable truths and past traumas because "the body remembers," and avoidance can lead to being triggered and losing control. It's crucial to deal with these issues to prevent them from "choosing to write your story without my permission."Self-Love as a Journey: Self-love is presented as a journey that takes time, comparing it to the long process of a tree growing or reprogramming a computer.The "Little Boy/Girl in a Grown Man's/Woman's Body": The hosts touch upon how unresolved inner childhood issues can manifest as lashing out at others when individuals haven't learned to love themselves or done the necessary inner work.Challenging Yourself and Imagination: The conversation highlights the significance of challenging oneself, daring to dream bigger, and tapping into creativity through imagination. It's noted that creativity is dependent on the health of one's imagination.Humanity's Unique Qualities: The discussion also touches upon the unique aspects of human beings, such as possessing a soul, which cannot be replicated by AI, and the necessity of human intellect to work alongside technology.Embracing Adventure and Challenging Limitations: The hosts share personal anecdotes about their adventurous spirits from childhood and how they've always challenged perceived limitations, emphasizing that one often doesn't realize something is impossible until they've already tried.Collaborative Partnerships in Coaching: The hosts emphasize that coaching is a collaborative partnership where the coach provides strategy and accountability, but the client must be an active participant.Teamwork and Specialization: Using an NBA analogy, the importance of teamwork, understanding individual roles, and having specialists to achieve success is highlighted, with a specific example of Dennis Rodman's dedication to studying opponents' shots.Continuity and Growth: The podcast maintains its rhythm and flow through consistent pre-show discussions and a collaborative approach to their roles.Please Like, Comment, & Share! About us - www.soulshiftsessions.com  Coach Sapphire Starr - www.sapphirestarr.com Coach Kyle McCloud- www.coachkylemccloud.com  Become A Guest - www.soulshiftsessions.com Business inquiries [email protected] Follow us on IG - @soulshiftsessions