The vital role of true community in personal growth - Lian and Jonathan

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5 Jul

Written By Lian Brook-Tyler

This week’s show is with Be Mythical co-founders, Lian Brook-Tyler and Jonathan Wilkinson.

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Transcript is here: episode460transcript

In this conversation, Lian and Jonathan begin with the iconic words of Timothy Leary 'find the others' and its significance in relation to finding like-minded individuals.

“Admit it. You aren’t like them. You’re not even close. You may occasionally dress yourself up as one of them, watch the same mindless television shows as they do, maybe even eat the same fast food sometimes. But it seems that the more you try to fit in, the more you feel like an outsider, watching the “normal people” as they go about their automatic existences. For every time you say club passwords like “Have a nice day” and “Weather’s awful today, eh?”, you yearn inside to say forbidden things like “Tell me something that makes you cry” or “What do you think deja vu is for?”. Face it, you even want to talk to that girl in the elevator. But what if that girl in the elevator (and the balding man who walks past your cubicle at work) are thinking the same thing? Who knows what you might learn from taking a chance on conversation with a stranger? Everyone carries a piece of the puzzle. Nobody comes into your life by mere coincidence. Trust your instincts. Do the unexpected. Find the others…” ―Timothy Leary

They reflect on the challenges for old souls in fitting in and the longing for deeper conversations and connections.

They also discuss the vital role of intentional community in personal growth, touching on the need for discernment in choosing communities, the roles we each play, the need for intention, and the impact of technology on modern-day connections.

They highlight the power of coming together in community and the transformative experiences that can arise from shared journeys, and emphasise the importance of finding connection and support for those of us on the path of individuation and union.

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What you’ll learn from this episode:

Finding like-minded individuals and forming connections is essential for personal growth and a sense of belonging, we aren’t meant to walk this path alone.
Intentional and conscious communities provide a space for transformative experiences and deeper connections - discernment is important in choosing communities that align with one's values and goals.
Understanding the roles of members, especially your own, is important when joining a community… be intentional about why you’re in a community and what you’re there to provide and receive.

Resources and stuff that we spoke about:

Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul’s calling to truly live your myth.

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