The central theme of this podcast episode is the profound exploration of self-reflection, particularly through the metaphor of "looking in the mirror." We delve into the complexities surrounding the notion of introspection and the various ways individuals confront their inner selves beyond the physical act of gazing into a mirror. The discussion emphasizes that writing down one's thoughts and reasons for inaction can serve as a significant form of self-examination, akin to the introspective process. We also acknowledge the challenges involved in undertaking this journey of self-discovery, as well as the importance of receiving constructive criticism from others to facilitate personal growth. Throughout the conversation, we aim to illuminate the path toward understanding oneself more deeply, laying the groundwork for further exploration in subsequent episodes.

Takeaways:

1. The act of writing down one's limitations can serve as a means of self-reflection.
2. Engaging in conversations about one’s struggles can facilitate a deeper understanding of oneself.
3. Recognizing the need for shadow work is a significant step in personal development and healing.
4. The journey of self-improvement often requires external critiques to foster growth and awareness.
5. Acknowledging one's journey through shadow work is commendable and signifies progress in personal growth.
6. The process of self-reflection does not necessitate a physical mirror, as introspection can occur through various means.

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True.

Right.

So that.

That.

That was a lot.

That was a lot, right?

Like.

Like, it was heavy, right?

It took.

It took.

It took a lot for her to write that.

Like, for.

For.

For her to.

To.

To.

To see the reasons why.

Why she can't look in the mirror, you know, That's.

That's.

That right there.

That's looking in the mirror right there.

Automatically to me.

That's why.

No, I'm glad you said that.

I'm glad you said she's.

She.

She's in the process of it.

Yeah.

Hey, I didn't say she wasn't.

I said this is what I hear.

The reason why.

I'm glad you said that.

Mental.

Because sometimes writing down reasons why you can't do things is actually another form of looking yourself in the mirror.

See, we don't have to physically actually look, actually.

Which I'm gonna talk about this on the next.

The next episode, but I'm giving a little small sample.

Sometimes we don't have to look in the actual physical mirror to actually be looking at in the mirror.

Because my question that I proposed was, can you truly look yourself in the mirror?

So with that being said, I feel this person here answered the question for the things that I was actually looking for.

How Correct.

Because they truly.

The reason why I say this is due to the simple fact that this is just not me asking questions.

This is also to help myself and others that can't truly look yourself in the mirror.

AKA writing things down.

AKA doing other things.

By pampering yourself, by loving thyself.

See, looking in the mirror is just the beginning stages of this.

We're gonna go into it deeper in the next two episodes, all right?

Yeah.

All right.

Now, Rafiki, would you like me to give you an example of looking in the mirror but not physically looking at your own reflection in the mirror?

You want me to tell you how somebody can save that for the next one?

Save that one for the next one.

It's good.

Save it for the next one.

I mean.

I mean, you're over here enticing me, but that's okay.

Save it for the next.

Nah, I'm going with it, Rafiki, because it involves you.

How?

Involves you.

It involves you.

Let me go with it.

Hey, I'm calling the huddle now.

You the one that just brought it up.

You brought it up.

And you teasing.

And now I'm gonna give my tease.

Now, Rafiki, here's a way somebody can look in the mirror but not actually physically look at the mirror in the bathroom.

Before we started Recording Rafiki, did you look in the mirror with a conversation with me?

Did I give you a reflection of you in the mirror without you physically looking in the mirror?

So true, so true.

By the way, what I did to Rafiki is the same thing was, was my response to said last answer.

And what are the one of the things that you told me Rafiki is you keep asking people what for what they're straight.

What?

Critique?

Yeah, critique.

Yes.

And, and what did you say when, when you say man, I keep asking people for they straight critique.

But.

But what?

I don't get it.

And, and then what else did you say?

I really want to what

I want to hear and the reason why I want to hear.

I wanted the reason why I want

to hear the critiques other people is

because that's helping me to grow and expand and heal.

Oh, so, so Rafiki, do you think did so did I do that with that last answer?

Hey, she presented herself away in the mirror and then I just responded with how I seen the reflection of somebody who needs to do shadow work.

But I'm not judging if they in the middle of where they at.

I can't hear where they at on that scale of doing the shadow work.

But I, I could hear that it needs to be done.

And if that person has begun, congratulations.

It's, it's, it's a hard, a hard journey.

But in all actuality from somebody who been through the, been through the.

Been through it, you know, the end, there's a party at the end.

Let's just say there's something waiting for you at the end.

So I hope you succeed.

Congratulations on beginning.

You know, but I'm, I'm, I'm from St. Louis.

Show me.

Don't tell me, show me.

I believe you.

Then you know, I'll be saying Rafiki, I'm a big skeptic.

Trust but verify.

I'm trusting that you done started your shadow work.

Now I need to verify that.

I'll verify by watching your ass by seeing if you true to what you say.

You know, that type stuff.

Well again like you mentioned it and I spoke on it, yes, I'm looking for those critiques.

I'm looking for, you know, the tough love because again like I said, that helps you grow.

Well, someone gives you the hard, hard truth about things that you might not see and not realize.

It actually helps you.

Now I'm going to the right person now, Mr.

Mental.