96: The Life-Affirming Rewards of Awareness

We recorded this episode on Sun. May 31, 2020, which marks our 80th day of self-quarantine during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and also the first week of historic widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States. We discuss: your point of view affects how you feel activism looks different for everyone present day events can activate feelings about the past quitting coffee (?!) simple kindness means more during dangerous times what our soul values vs. what we’re pressured to value really living while you’re still alive “practical” vs. “beautiful” practical and beautiful are not mutually exclusive creating beauty is an act of defiance and strength; it’s what love looks like healing gifts from nature: flower essences, lavender oil, deep conscious breathing, water, meditation The blog post for this episode is at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/96-the-life-affirming-rewards-of-awareness ––– Join the email list at https://sienaandtoast.com/emailsignup –––– Our intention has always been to uplift, entertain, and encourage people, especially fellow LGBTQers and progressive allies around the world, ever since we first started podcasting in 2007. Over the years, we’ve continued to get messages from listeners who’ve shared how it’s helped them through difficult times, like coming out, rejection from family, dealing with religion, or living in the closet, helping them feel more understood, less alone, and just kept them going, reminding them and showing them, that life is worthwhile. That’s exactly why we do it. We managed to self-finance the podcast since 2007. For 13 years! But now, we’re extending an invitation, and a way for you, the listener, to play a part in supporting it. See all kinds of ways to support the pod at https://sienaandtoast.com/contribute Thank you for your consideration. And if you do decide to contribute, thank you for that! Rate and review the pod at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siena-and-toast/id100577843  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sienaandtoast.substack.com