In this episode of Living in 3D Power, I sit down with my daughter Emma to discuss the profound significance of names. We reflect on Emma’s name story and the legacy it carries, exploring the power of legacy, identity, and the healing nature of stories. I highlight the impact of my Substack newsletter, which delves into these themes and invites our audience to engage deeply. Our conversation features reflections on family history, the origins of our names, and fun anecdotes related to names and nicknames. Emma also guides a breath prayer focused on honoring one’s name. We emphasize the importance of understanding and reclaiming our names as acts of self-determination and legacy building.
Chapters
00:46—Sunday Newsletter and Reflections
01:37—Emma’s Name Story and Legacy
03:43—Exploring Ancestral Names and Identity
06:29—Emma and Amber Discuss Names
13:45—The Meaning Behind Names
17:00—Fun with Mustard and Colors
20:41—Activity: Discovering Your Name’s Origin
24:40—Unique Middle Names and Proud Family Memories
26:02—Baby Names and Their Origins
28:11—Funny Nicknames and Name Stories
33:11—Breath Prayer for Honoring Your Name
38:55—Legacy and the Meaning of Names
43:07—Challenge and Chicken Nugget Wisdom
Resources Mentioned
Alex Elle’s Heal the Way by Sniff
10 Ways to Embrace Wholeness Everyday—Oprah Daily
Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley
University of Michigan Equitable Teachings Name Story Activity
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
‘Born on the Water’ Puts the ‘1619 Project’ into Kids’ Hands by NPR
Little Troublemaker Defends Her Name by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
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