Exploring the Need to Defend

Our society could sometimes be oversimplified and narrow-minded when it comes to certain traditions. We are taught that hitting your child is always because of their love, no matter what. But this isn't always ideal or necessary. In today's episode, I'll be sharing the impact of culture on how we communicate. Negative ideas, and how not questioning them can lead to problems down the line. There's a reason why we're defending something and it doesn't always have to do with our comfort level. It's important to ask ourselves why we're doing this and if there's a better answer than just "It's fine for me." There are valid reasons for why we do such things, but the real question is, isn't there another way that won't result in physical and psychological consequences? [00:04 - 07:05] Opening Segment Defending things in our lives that don't need defending Physical discipline in children Hazing: does the benefits outweigh the consequences? [07:06 - 19:06] Weighing the Benefits vs. the Risks Hazing as a way to build bonds, but could be humiliating and dangerous Hitting as a sign of love amongst parents What is worth defending? How narrow-mindedness prevents us from being better [19:07 - 28:11] Rational and Emotional Rational self - knows what is best for the situation Emotional self - defends what is perceived as necessary The importance of being honest with yourself Recognizing being defensive [28:12 - 29:49] Closing Segment Final words Watch out for future episodes Work with me and find me at www.sarahhipps.com or connect with me through my social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube Linktree Tune in next week for more thoughts, ideas and guests that can help you lead a life without self sabotage and with more power! Quotes: "When we defend things, our thoughts, our beliefs, our ideals, our actions should legitimately be questioned. And if we don't have real answers for them, then you're just defending something that you just don't have to." - Sarah Hipps "There are plenty of things that I have lived through that I don't think anybody should have to live through. And our narrow sidedness of not recognizing if there are different paths to the same thing, even if it makes us uncomfortable, it needs to be explored." - Sarah Hipps