The Magic of Knowing What You Want with Tracey Gee

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

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