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\nWhat happens when we confuse ourselves with just one part of ourselves \u2013 when we think we \u2018are\u2019 a particular way we\u2019re feeling, a thought, the exam result I got\u2026 When we think we \u2018are\u2019 our job title, or our joblessness, our bank balance\u2026 In short, when we confuse ourselves with being \u2018just one thing\u2019. And how our forgetting our own variety in this way also has us forget and not see the richness, depth and intricate variety of others. A conversation about welcoming ourselves and other people in our inner and outer complexity, with Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace.
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\nThis is Turning Towards Life, a weekly live 30 minute conversation hosted by Thirdspace in which Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn dive deep into big questions of human living. Find us on FaceBook to watch live and join in the lively conversation on this episode. We\u2019re also on YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Google and Spotify. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website.
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\nOur source for this week is written for us by Lizzie.
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\nThe Alchemy of Welcome
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\nPerceive problems and they will stay,
\nSee the gifts and find your way.
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\nHold on tight and it will fall,
\nOpen your hand and receive it all.
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\nTurn away and the issue spirals,
\nFace into life and the field enlivens.
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\nStifle anger and it takes hold,
\nWelcome the rage and find your bold.
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\nIgnore the sadness and wither so small,
\nAccept the feelings and trust the call.
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\nStay on the surface and miss the meaning,
\nGo down deep and find love\u2019s leaning.
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\nTense yourself up and lose control,
\nRelax into love and watch it unfold.
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\nSpinning around and to live is a labour,
\nStillness comes and you taste the flavour.
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\nLizzie Winn
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