Reflections on Growth, Mistakes, and Compassion
Learning how to love can, at times, be challenging.
Hello Dear Friends, What a week it's been, right? This week, I found myself diving deep into discussions about matters of the heart.
From my appearance on Dear Headspace, where we explored the intricacies of heartbreak, to joining my buddy Ruben Rojas on Live Through Love, (watch on YouTube here) dissecting the concept of "What Love is Not" – some might think I'm a love cynic, but I assure you, I'm far from it. In fact, I consider myself a true romantic at heart. After all, I've built an entire platform and community based on the belief that we are all loved and supported – Radically Loved, to be exact.
But let's talk about the truth. Before we dive into that, I'm thrilled to officially announce my return to The Radically Loved Podcast! Tessa and I recorded a special episode to spill the beans on the rollercoaster that was last year, why I took a step back, and why I'm back. If you're curious for the real scoop, it's definitely worth a listen. Here’s the link for Apple Podcasts and for Spotify.
Here’s a sneak peek to NEXT WEEK’s Episode! Spoiler alert, we got Jen Sincero back on the show…
Now, onto the topic of LOVE. Lately, I've found myself engaging in deep conversations with friends, particularly with Sahara Rose, about what love truly means and why it's paramount to our survival, especially in the year ahead. Reflecting on love inevitably brings back memories of my past heartbreaks – the first time I experienced rejection, betrayal, and even when I resorted to revenge. Ah, the complexities of young love. It's fascinating how those early experiences shape us profoundly, isn't it?
Before Torry and I got together in my early twenties, I carried with me some rather toxic relationship habits. It's taken years of therapy to untangle the mess that girl had woven. Yet, over the span of our twenty-plus-year relationship, I've learned invaluable lessons, the most significant being how to truly 'love' someone.