Have you ever said yes when you wanted to say no, pushed through exhaustion because you felt you should be doing more, or put other people's needs ahead of your own? Sometimes, we become so accustomed to meeting expectations that we gradually lose touch with what we need and what truly matters to us.
In this episode, Colette explores the subtle ways self-abandonment can show up in everyday life, why it can be difficult to change these patterns, and how the desire to belong or avoid disappointing others can lead us to override our own needs.
Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, she discusses how understanding our individual nature can help us make choices that better reflect who we are today. Colette shares four practical steps to help you move from recognising what you need to actually honouring it.
Whether you're learning to set boundaries, questioning an old role, or finding it difficult to make choices without seeking external approval, this episode offers a compassionate starting point for reconnecting with your inner wisdom, strengthening your sense of personal authority, and caring for others without losing yourself in the process.
In this episode, we'll explore:
What self-abandonment looks like in everyday life, from automatically saying yes to dismissing your own preferences.
Why the need to belong and the fear of disappointing others can make it difficult to honour your needs.
How to recognise the difference between genuine generosity and feeling responsible for everyone else's comfort.
How Ayurveda's understanding of prakriti and vikriti can help you recognise when you're living according to expectations that no longer fit.
Why knowing what you need isn't always enough and how to begin making choices that honour what you know.
How buddhi, the Ayurvedic concept of discernment, supports more conscious decision-making.
Why reconnecting with yourself also means making room for the values, relationships and experiences that matter to you.
Four practical steps to stop abandoning yourself.
How to care for others while maintaining your own voice, boundaries and place in your life.
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