Episode 17: Now That We Think About Acceptance

In this conversation, Allison and Alice explore the themes of sobriety, acceptance, and personal growth. They discuss the transformative power of acceptance in navigating life's challenges, the impact of social media on self-worth, and the importance of perspective in personal development. Through their shared experiences, they emphasize the journey of self-discovery and the freedom that comes from letting go of control and embracing the unknown.Allison mentions the sunk-cost fallacy:* Sunk-cost fallacy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunk_costTo be part of future episodes email Allison and Alice at [email protected] (or send a voice note, or comment or DM on Substack or Instagram) with stories about libraries (Did your library have a summer reading program? What is your favorite library memory? How do you use the library now? Do you have a tribute to a favorite librarian? Are you a librarian?), your favorite comfort rituals, what do you do to respect the environment (stories, anecdotes, suggestions on recycling, buying pre-loved, etc.), your relationship with nature, recommendations of recent films and TV shows you’ve enjoyed, and with stories of hope that helped you get through a hard time in your life.Listen to new episodes every Monday on Audiobrary! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowthatwethinkaboutit.substack.com