A Spell for Receiving Support

05/05/2022 40 min Episodio 61
A Spell for Receiving Support

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Our dominant culture fetishizes individual achievement.It demands that we reject co-creation and collective effort.It insists that solitary hard work is the only path to success,and the clearest sign of our value as human beings.This week, we’re exploring Where this lie comes from,Why it’s utter bullshit, and How you can opt out of its toxicity.Mentioned:Brigid Schulte’s book Overwhelmed: Work, Love, And Play When No One Has The TimeBarack Obama’s 2012 campaign speech (the “you didn’t build that” portion is at 52:59). https://www.c-span.org/video/?307056-2/president-obama-campaign-rally-roanoke#Make Magic:The next time you’re thinking about getting help,taking ease, or investing in your own growth,don’t wait until you’ve “earned it.”Embrace the idea of seeking the supportthat empowers and amplifies the lifeyou are already living.Transcript: A Spell for Receiving Support