Episode 426. How To Learn To ‘Pause, Rest, and Be’ During Times of Change with Octavia Raheem Radically Loved with Rosie Acosta

The pandemic had since upturned our lives before we even knew it. With every overwhelming challenge we encounter, we are forced to be quick on our feet and adapt to these immense changes. Sometimes, in demanding situations such as these, taking a pause is crucial.
We invite you to take this time to be still and listen to yourself and your surroundings. Ask yourself, “How am I doing?”
In today’s episode, Octavia Raheem joins us to encourage us to shift our negative perspectives despite the uncertainties in our lives. She also shares how you can be courageous during these difficult times. These changes are often uncomfortable and terrifying, but Octavia hopes her book can provide you with companionship and comfort.

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If you feel overwhelmed with changes and struggle with stillness, this episode is for you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
1.Find out about Octavia’s upcoming book, “Pause, Rest, Be” and why we all need to take the time to be still.
2.Learn how being still can help us navigate through endings, in-betweens, and beginnings in life.
3.Discover how to live with courage even if you don’t feel courageous.
Resources
●Connect with Octavia Raheem: Website I Facebook I Instagram I Email
●Pre-order Octavia’s book, Pause, Rest, Be.
●Check out Octavia’s previous book, Gather
●You can also sign up to her FREE Gather Ancestors journal to receive updates on her training and retreats.
●If you feel alone and hope to be in a supportive community, check out Octavia’s Gather Ourselves Online Community!
●Pre-order Rosie’s book, You are Radically Loved.
●Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don’t forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!
●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on the Radically Loved website!
●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at RadicallyLoved.com, and I’ll send it right away!
Episode Highlights
How A Community is Built
●Although Octavia closed down her yoga studio in 2020, the essence of the space still continues.
●A true community is built on heart and spirit.
●Many spaces still fail to make their guests feel welcomed and accepted.
●Her experience with discrimination and racism led her to create and ensure a safe space for everyone — her yoga studio.
Octavia’s Latest Book, “Pause, Rest, Be”
●Octavia’s latest book is about reflecting on the effects of the pandemic.
●It’s less about what she wanted to write and more about what needed to be said.
●The book is divided into three sections: endings, the liminal, and beginnings.
●She started her writing process with the “endings” and ended with the “beginning”.
You’re Not Facing Endings Alone
●Facing endings can be uncomfortable.
●The pandemic placed all of us in a time of immense change.
●Octavia hopes that the book can be a companion to those who feel alone during times of change and uncertainty.
Octavia’s Writing Process
●Octavia strives to embody the title of her book and be of integrity with her words.
●Although she’s not perfect, she aims to reflect her heartfulness and presence in the creative process of her book.
●She shares that her writing process is more like a rest journal.
●When we want to hear and learn insights, we need to be quiet and listen.
Learn to be Still
●The world wants to constantly fill the void and never rest.
●We may