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Episode Synopsis
On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined by returning guest & host Rebecca Wheele to deep-dive a conversation about what they each think is the greatest challenge in life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Rebecca: For me, the biggest challenge in life is myself and knowing oneself. There are all sorts of identities we get wrapped up in life, from the facts (hair colour/gender/etc) to what we do as a job, what we’re good at, what we practice, how we show up in the world. I am a creative person, a designer and artist. But it’s a part of who I am not who I am. One of the challenges in life is to dismantle that identity to peel back the layers and to tap into he true essence of who we are rather than the thing we’ve wrapped round ourselves.
Paul: I’ve never really run with the crowd, in fact I’ve run against the crowd. But there was a small part of that, when I reflect back, that was just to be different, which itself is an identity thing: “I don’t want to run with the crowd”. But, I knew who I wasn’t. And, I think often times to know who we aren’t is a good stepping stone to get closer to finding out who we actually are.
I have a story that I’m not good at communication and I’ve reflected on that recently. What it is in the moments when I have a fear of judgement in a situation where I feel like I’m not enough or I’m putting someone else on a pedestal, or feeling like there’s going to be judgement about what I say. That actually hinders my ability to be able to express what’s inside. A small belief like that starts to play out.
If you suppress an emotion as it comes up all it does is start to bubble up. It’s like building a dam to block a river, the river and the flow of water doesn’t go away, eventually what will happen is it will burst over the top. In the moment of feeling that emotion, you should be able to express it in a safe space with someone to release that energy and be heard.
BEST MOMENTS
‘We’re kind of like chameleons, we change our colours to blend in with the outside world, and maybe we shouldn’t.’
‘What is serving us in our identity?’
‘Once you know where your base is it’s OK to leave base.’
‘Another of the greatest challenges in life is to love oneself, especially in moments of anger and frustration. It’s easy to love yourself if something’s gone well or you’ve achieved something, but the challenge is to love yourself in the darker moments.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rebecca is an artist and designer based in the South of England. She graduated from Kingston University in London 2013 with a degree in Illustration and Animation. After a shift in direction and new challenge working as a lifeguard and in management in the leisure industry, she went travelling around the world through South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. She returned to the UK, to begin a journey working commercially in art and design.
Rebecca works together with people to create logos, help with branding, design or re-vamp websites and generally loves to get involved with creative projects. She works across all industries and loves listening to people and understanding what their business is about, why they do what they do and translating this into a form of visual communication. Rebecca is a seeker of the spiritual and inspired by the power and beauty in nature; from colour, form and pattern, to how we can look to nature as a guide and teacher in life.
www.rebeccawheele.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Rebecca: For me, the biggest challenge in life is myself and knowing oneself. There are all sorts of identities we get wrapped up in life, from the facts (hair colour/gender/etc) to what we do as a job, what we’re good at, what we practice, how we show up in the world. I am a creative person, a designer and artist. But it’s a part of who I am not who I am. One of the challenges in life is to dismantle that identity to peel back the layers and to tap into he true essence of who we are rather than the thing we’ve wrapped round ourselves.
Paul: I’ve never really run with the crowd, in fact I’ve run against the crowd. But there was a small part of that, when I reflect back, that was just to be different, which itself is an identity thing: “I don’t want to run with the crowd”. But, I knew who I wasn’t. And, I think often times to know who we aren’t is a good stepping stone to get closer to finding out who we actually are.
I have a story that I’m not good at communication and I’ve reflected on that recently. What it is in the moments when I have a fear of judgement in a situation where I feel like I’m not enough or I’m putting someone else on a pedestal, or feeling like there’s going to be judgement about what I say. That actually hinders my ability to be able to express what’s inside. A small belief like that starts to play out.
If you suppress an emotion as it comes up all it does is start to bubble up. It’s like building a dam to block a river, the river and the flow of water doesn’t go away, eventually what will happen is it will burst over the top. In the moment of feeling that emotion, you should be able to express it in a safe space with someone to release that energy and be heard.
BEST MOMENTS
‘We’re kind of like chameleons, we change our colours to blend in with the outside world, and maybe we shouldn’t.’
‘What is serving us in our identity?’
‘Once you know where your base is it’s OK to leave base.’
‘Another of the greatest challenges in life is to love oneself, especially in moments of anger and frustration. It’s easy to love yourself if something’s gone well or you’ve achieved something, but the challenge is to love yourself in the darker moments.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Rebecca is an artist and designer based in the South of England. She graduated from Kingston University in London 2013 with a degree in Illustration and Animation. After a shift in direction and new challenge working as a lifeguard and in management in the leisure industry, she went travelling around the world through South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. She returned to the UK, to begin a journey working commercially in art and design.
Rebecca works together with people to create logos, help with branding, design or re-vamp websites and generally loves to get involved with creative projects. She works across all industries and loves listening to people and understanding what their business is about, why they do what they do and translating this into a form of visual communication. Rebecca is a seeker of the spiritual and inspired by the power and beauty in nature; from colour, form and pattern, to how we can look to nature as a guide and teacher in life.
www.rebeccawheele.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/
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