About This Episode
In this conversation, Bethaney Wilkinson and Tracey Gee explore the themes of desire, restlessness, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of recognizing and embracing one’s desires, the role of community in navigating these feelings, and the significance of self-awareness and experimentation in personal development. They also touch on the challenges of dealing with disappointment and grief, and how these experiences can ultimately lead to deeper understanding and fulfillment. The conversation emphasizes the need for permission and agency in pursuing one’s desires while balancing personal aspirations with the realities of the world.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
01:52 Exploring Restlessness and Change
06:01 The Power of Desire
09:55 Navigating Permission and Agency
14:03 Building Safety in Pursuing Desires
17:50 Self-Awareness and Strengths
22:03 Balancing External Demands with Personal Desires
24:55 Finding Control Amidst Overwhelm
28:33 Embracing Experimentation in Life
32:03 Navigating Disappointment and Grief
37:12 Desire-Based Goal Setting
43:17 Practices for a Grounded Life
Keywords
restlessness, desire, agency, community, uncertainty, self-awareness, experimentation, disappointment, grief, goal setting
Takeaways to Contemplate
Restlessness can be a powerful signal for change.
Desire is often seen as selfish, but it can be generative.
Naming our desires can help us reclaim our authenticity.
Community can provide safety in exploring our desires.
Disappointment can teach us about our true desires.
Experimentation allows for growth and learning.
Self-awareness is crucial in understanding our desires.
Navigating uncertainty requires practice and patience.
Grief and disappointment are part of the journey towards fulfillment.
Links Galore
Learn More about Tracey Gee here and access her guide to desire-based goal setting here.
Preorder my book, A More Beautiful Way to Live, here.
www.bethaneywilkinson.com / hello@bethaneywilkinson.com / @bethaney.bree
