Let's Talk Perspective

Let's Talk Perspective

por Reakwon Jones/ Stephanie Calderon/ Jonathan Crawford
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Walking into Consciousness
At times others see qualities and potential in us that we have not seen yet, just as we see sometimes see it in our friends or family. The idea is not to tell each other what to do, but to cultivate conversation that may allow someone to walk into the qualities that we see. In this episode we go into depth about raising consciousness and confidence through relationships, friendships, and communities.
Confidence vs. Arrogance
In this episode we discuss the relationship between confidence and arrogance. We tend to think that they are different from one another and fail to see where they intermingle and relate. Tune in with us as we dive deeper into these two! Notes: 0:00- Intro/Confidence vs. Arrogance 5:00- Expressing confidence 7:30- How do you cultivate confidence? 12:27- Arrogance as a projection 14:51- Closing/Outro
How Your Endeavors Can Be A Tool For Elevation & Growth
There is a lot of value that lies within the activities that we do on a day-to-day basis. In this episode we sit down to discuss that value and how to make sure that we are using the things that we do as a tool for continuous elevation and growth. Notes: 0:00- Intro/ Another side of people pleasing 4:15- Using our activities as a tool for elevation 6:15- What is your self-talk when trying to get focused? 10:09- Can you self-generate intense presence? 17:10- Closing/Outro
Growing Through Relationships
In this episode we speak about the many aspects of a relationship, be it romantic, or friendship, or familial. Relationships have proved to be a natural inclination for us as humans and they are not going away. Tune in with us as we speak about our experiences with relationships/friendships and growing outlooks thus far! Notes: 0:00- Intro/ Power of nurturing relationships 3:40- When did your vision of a relationship change? 14:47- Relationships as a vessel to grow 23:38- Closing
The Value of Rejection
It is sad to say that you may not get everything you ever wanted in the way that you seen yourself receiving it, but the great news is, you can still achieve everything you want, it may just look a little different. In this episode we talk about the many different rejections we have dealt with along the way and how we have been able to reframe rejection into something usable to move forward. Rejection is not opposite from success; it is a part of success that can serve as the light to future successes for yourself and for others. Notes: 0:00- Intro 1:06- Facing rejection 4:20- Learning from and navigating through rejection 9:47- Learning to not tie your self esteem and confidence with rejection 18:10- Accepting what is in front of you and not getting attached to ideas 27:52- How would you break down non-attachment to a young kid aspiring to be great in a specific field? 34:50- Realizing you have the answers to your own questions 39:03- What is something that you feared in the past, but now you excel at or are continuing to overcome? 42:05- Outro/Closing
Is social media holding you back from being your most authentic self?
We live in the magnificent time of all day news, social media, and just constant stimulation. Now, no one is saying this is a “bad” thing, the question is, “Is there a such thing as too much external stimulation?” In this episode we explore this question with our own personal experience and some of the methods we use when we start to feel that it may be time for a break. We go from “social media fasting” to the deeper subject of illuminating our most authentic selves. Notes: 0:00- Intro/social media 1:24- Social media fast 8:00- Benefits of a social media fast 17:20- Using social media as a brand/expression of yourself 23:25- Doing what is best for yourself 29:34- What image are you portraying and what are you living? 32:15- Who are you beyond your roles? 36:10- How do you want to be remembered? 40:28- Outro/Closing
How to be present and move with compassion
Compassion is a noble characteristic to claim as a part of your character, but are you truly applying it in the way you interact with others? In this episode we speak about being present and what it looks like in its simplest form, and how compassion has not only assisted ourselves but also others in experiencing the everlasting present moment. Notes: 0:00- Intro/Compassion 4:24- How do you practice presence? 7:10- Detaching from expectations and reactions 12:59- Moving into compassion 20:02- How do you get to know yourself? 27:38- Not letting external happenings consume you 32:25- A weekly challenge 32:50- Outro/Closing
Is being over critical causing you anxiety?
Starting something new can be daunting and intimidating, but if we are to evolve and progress, we must persevere through these feelings. In this episode we talk about some of the feelings and anxiety we had prior to launching this podcast, and how since, we have learned to transcend these feelings and endeavor into new things without anxiety running the show. Notes: 0:00- Intro 0:08- What is it about starting something new that ignites anxiety? 6:50- Learning to let go of “What could happen” 11:26- How do you talk yourself through an anxious situation? 18:37- Shedding off limiting phrases 21:17- Are you as critical of other people as you are yourself? 25:25- How do you start something new with out letting anxiety take you over? 27:20- Outro/ Closing
Are you living for yourself? | Part 2 with Li
In this episode hosts: Reakwon Jones, Stephanie Calderon, and Jonathan Crawford welcome Li back to the show for a part two! Li gives us a deeper look into her journey into poetry and how it has helped her develop into a person she is proud to be. Within this episode we speak about the throws of seeking external validation and how we, as individuals can begin to cultivate a place for internal validation to bloom. Notes: 0:00- Intro 0:35- Li’s journey into poetry 6:04- Li on joining a group focused on poetry 8:57- Seeking external validation 20:07- Li on developing internal validation 23:45- Are we truly alone? 30:17- Li on exercises she practiced to decipher who she really is 35:25- Outro/ Closing
Motivation vs, Discipline: Learning to make Motivation sustainable
In this episode hosts: Reakwon Jones, Stephanie Calderon, and Jonathan Crawford sit down and discuss their takes on motivation and discipline. How do these two different acts play a part in everyday life? Where do they meet? Motivation is everywhere; television, social media, friends, and multiple forms of in-person advertisement. What catches our eye is the result of what someone has worked to attain, but what we miss is the effort and tenacity that went into getting there. How do we sustain motivation? Where does discipline come in? Notes: 0:00- Intro 0:15- Motivation vs. Discipline 3:54- Is motivation just as necessary as discipline? 8:56- The significance of motivation 10:38- Connecting your why to your motivation/ Following through on the promises you make to yourself 16:52- Not comparing your path to other’s 17:51- How important is self-discipline in everyday life? 21:42- Call to action 22:10- Closing/Outro
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