Radical Self-Care series

Frank Meintjies
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In these times, self-care is key to being in the world effectively, to connecting and to being fully yourself. Through it, you balance your tasks out there with sustaining yourself ...

  1. Radical Hope: Finding Light in the Cracks

    01/10/2025

    Radical Hope: Finding Light in the Cracks

    Reflections on hope – hope for attaining a better world.

    4 min
  2. The Transformative Benefits of Deep Listening

    01/01/2025

    The Transformative Benefits of Deep Listening

    In this episode, I explore deep listening. Too often, listening is an act observed in the breach—people listen less to understand and more to reply, critique, or dismantle. We rush to respond, to showcase our point of view, to close a deal, or to flaunt our knowledge. But Deep listening will make for a better society. It fosters stronger relationships, healthier households, more cohesive communities and more dynamic civil society organisations. Deep listening – consistently practicing it – can make you more insightful, positively transform your relationships, and generally make you a better human being.

    3 min
  3. The human need to find Significance

    11/30/2024

    The human need to find Significance

    One of the deep human needs is for significance. Significance relates to that quality of meaningfulness. It appears to come from the outside, but actually, it is a feeling and sense that must be achieved deep within the self. When the person attains it, he or she has a clear sense that they value themselves and are valuable. It relates to a positive self-concept. Some strive for it through external validation; others seek it through appreciation of their goals, their values, or their uniqueness. Yet others realise it through a positive connection between themselves and community and in the way they add value to the community.

    2 min
  4. Forgive yourself; rekindle that inner spark

    10/28/2024

    Forgive yourself; rekindle that inner spark

    We are so much more than our mistakes. Our flaws are not the totality of who we are. Forgive yourself. Rekindle your confidence, highlighting the parts of you that shine and give light to others. By doing so, you create optimal positive energy to move forward.

    2 min
  5. Forgiveness lightens life's load

    10/24/2024

    Forgiveness lightens life's load

    Forgiveness is a powerful way of dealing with the friction and hurt that can arise in relationships with others. It is about making life’s load lighter. It revolves around generating positive energy to face the future. Thinking of forgiveness this way means it has less to do with the other person. It has more to do with finding one’s own peace and strength. Forgiveness – when you can and when you are ready – is a way of moving towards a lightness of being.

    2 min
  6. Checking enthusiasm levels when working together

    03/28/2024

    Checking enthusiasm levels when working together

    In working with colleagues, family members or buddies on a project, be aware of different levels of enthusiasm. Be aware of your own level of interest. And be alert enough to detect the others' interest levels. If you are a mover and shaker, instead of merely being frustrated with those who are lukewarm, speak to them. Discuss how they could become more interested and more involved. Clarifying levels of interest leads to clearer expectations – and such clarity brings peace.

    3 min
  7. Taking a Stand

    11/07/2023

    Taking a Stand

    What does taking a stand have to do with self-care? Taking a stand is part of a positive outlook. Doing so can anchor you in new ways and positively realign your inner light. We can draw from historical figures who have combined a deeper sense of self with taking a stand. This episode discusses several key points involved in taking a stand.

    3 min
  8. Learning from the Hero's Journey

    10/21/2023

    Learning from the Hero's Journey

    The idea of a hero's journey was coined by Joseph Campbell. In his concept, the hero hears the call, faces obstacles, perseveres and, in the end, discovers something really meaningful and important. How can this idea inspire you? Can it stir you to take your own life story to new levels?

    2 min
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In these times, self-care is key to being in the world effectively, to connecting and to being fully yourself. Through it, you balance your tasks out there with sustaining yourself ...

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  • Creator
    Frank Meintjies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Frank Meintjies
  • Show Website
    Radical Self-Care series