Episode 10: Ride Your Own Ride: Living Authentically and With Less Comparison
Today’s episode on Powered by Joy Podcast is about how you should “Ride Your Own Ride," we explore the metaphor of riding a motorcycle as a way to navigate life. Focusing on the importance of living authentically and resisting the pressure to conform to societal expectations. We discuss how social media often gives the illusion of perfection, leading people to compare themselves to others and feel shitty about themselves and their lives.
I encourage you to embrace your individuality and make choices aligned with your true desires, rather than trying to emulate others. Tools like tuning into one's inner voice or "knower" to discern what brings genuine joy and fulfillment are key. By doing so, individuals can break free from the cycle of comparison and live more purposefully and feel less pressure day to day. We have to make the choice to go find and learn new skills and tools for living day to day that we weren’t all taught in our childhood. As an adult, we get to choose to do things different and better than was modeled to us! That’s exciting!
We will do a fun, maybe not so fun, practical exercise involving calculating the remaining months of one's life based on average life expectancy, bringing to light the finite nature of time and the importance of making the freaking most of it! We end with a challenge to seek out new experiences that bring joy, pleasure, and adventure, reminding you not to take your time on Earth for granted!
Don’t look back at the end of the ride and wonder what you could have done better at or enjoyed more of…
Here are the key points from the show about living your own best life.
Reality Check: Despite appearances, everyone faces challenges and imperfections.
Life's Finite Nature: Highlights the limited time we have on Earth, encouraging you to reflect on your remaining years.
Childhood Dreams: Reconnect with childhood dreams and aspirations.
Discovering Yourself: Using self-exploration to discover one's true desires and aspirations.
Avoiding Comparison: Warning against comparing oneself to others and chasing external validation.
Tuning into Inner Voice: Pausing, breathing, and assessing emotional responses to guide decision-making.
Building Inner Skills: The importance of developing personal skills and coping mechanisms.
Riding Your Own Ride: Riding a motorcycle at one's own pace to illustrate living authentically.
Final Reflection: Embracing life's opportunities and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.
Join us on this quest to live a life Powered by Joy! Looking forward to connecting with you.
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