I’m joined by Paul Meunuier, Executive Director of YIPA and founder of The Professional Youth Worker. This was a ton of fun for me and such an honor to get to talk with a wise friend about the contrast between living for a resume versus living for a eulogy. We discussed the journey of finding passion and purpose, the significance of aligning our values with life choices, and the challenges of navigating multiple passions, and I really loved that we even got to chat about the importance of introspection, particularly in the context of masculinity. We end with a real treat– Paul writes his own eulogy live, and man– I’m left even more inspired to live for my own eulogy now. I think you will be, too.
Chapters
01:16 The Journey of Meaningful Living
02:12 The Importance of Relationships
09:32 Building Connections Through Shared Experiences
19:03 Finding Passion and Purpose
22:12 The Intersection of Passion and Mission
24:39 Navigating Multiple Passions
28:08 The Impact of Living for the Eulogy
30:25 Aligning Values with Life Choices
34:50 Learning to Say No to Opportunities
36:38 Exploring Personal Values and Autonomy
39:46 The Impact of Struggles on Personal Development
42:55 Finding Meaning in Life's Challenges
46:56 The Gifts of Aging and Emotional Intelligence
50:29 Navigating Masculinity and Emotional Awareness
54:17 Understanding Emotions and Their Role in Life
01:02:28 Living Eulogies: Reflecting on Life's Legacy
Music is “Waters”, composed by Twin Cities musician, Ian Crawford
Editing and post-production by me – but I’d love to partner with someone else to do this! Reach out!
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Chelsea Witbrook is a certified Somatic Enneagram facilitator and best-selling author of "Blessing My Demons." As an Somatic Enneagram guide and Spiritual Director, she combines social justice awareness with compassionate guidance. Chelsea specializes in helping people who feel stuck by teaching them to establish Grounded Presence, connect with their Inner Observer, and respond to their body's wisdom. Through her coaching, clients discover inner resources and learn to embrace all parts of themselves with radical compassion, finally releasing patterns that once held them captive: www.chelseawitbrook.com
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