The Man Made Podcast ep. 41. Who you are will change

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This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a
licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate
student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other
for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and
tribulations of life.


 


As we journey through life, it's almost as if we're participating
in an endless series of wardrobe changes in a cosmic play, where
the roles we adopt and the scripts we follow evolve with each
passing scene. From the obstinate toddler with a penchant for
emphatic "No's," to the rebellious teenager who knows everything
(just ask them!), and eventually to the wise elder who realizes
they know very little, our identities are constantly in a state
of playful flux. However, the irony is that most people view life
with the rigidity of a statue, believing that who they are today
is a permanent fixture, like an unchangeable tattoo on the soul.
This fixed mindset overlooks the beautiful and sometimes
hilariously unpredictable nature of personal growth. As we age,
our experiences, relationships, and introspections mold us into
continually evolving versions of ourselves. Embracing this change
requires the patience of a saint and the openness of a child at a
magic show. From a mental health perspective, recognizing and
laughing at this ever-changing nature of self can be liberating.
It reminds us to take ourselves a bit less seriously and to be
curious and open to the myriad of possibilities that each new
version of 'us' might bring. So next time you find yourself
puzzled by your own transformation, remember, it's just another
costume change in the grand performance of life!


 


Some resources that may be useful:


Chage your life 


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