Episode 35: Words and Themes for the Year Continued

Today's Crew: Greg, Alessandra, Dr. Melanie, Devon, Bobby B, Rochelle, Wai Ling 

Episode Summary

In this engaging episode of the Creative Work Hour Podcast, hosts and guests delve into New Year's resolutions and the significance of choosing a word or theme for the year. Each participant shares their personal interpretations and connections to their chosen words.

Key Discussion Points

• Episode Introduction:
  • Greg kicks off the episode by welcoming listeners to 2025 and discussing the focus on words and themes that will shape the year ahead.

• Devin's Word: Peace
  • Devin discusses his choice of "peace," which he defines as the absence of suffering. He explains his approach to mindfulness to minimize unnecessary suffering by concentrating on the present.

• Dr. Melanie's View on Peace:
  • Dr. Melanie expands on the concept of peace, addressing both global and personal well-being, and linking it to change and creativity.

• Rochelle's Interpretation of Peace:
  • For Rochelle, peace involves being present and following intuition, as demonstrated in her peaceful activities like baking and enjoying snowy walks.

• Wai Ling's thoughts on Connect:
  • Wai Ling sees "connect" as embodying togetherness and belonging, aligning with the core values of the Creative Work Hour community.

• Alessandra on Connect:
  • Alessandra echoes Wai Ling's sentiments, emphasizing that connectedness fosters creativity and safety within the group.

• Bobby B's Perspective on Support:
  • Bobby highlights support as being unguarded and open to truly listen and understand others, stressing the importance of vulnerability in communication.

• Brief Exploration of Other Words:
  • The team briefly explores other words like journey, thankful, astride, time travel, re-inflate, introspect, nature, rollover, and goal.

• Devin's Definition of Goal:
  • Devin describes his goals in terms of experiences, aiming for time away from responsibilities to introspect and find peace.

• Wai Ling's Word: Flow
  • Inspired by Bruce Lee’s philosophy of being like water, Wai Ling chooses "flow" to navigate unpredictability with adaptability and strength.

• Greg's Word: Searching
  • Greg shares his ongoing journey of searching for meaning and understanding, emphasizing the personal nature of selecting a word or theme.

Closing Remarks

Alessandra concludes the episode by suggesting that words like "bench" can symbolize themes of rest and reflection. The podcast encourages listeners to explore their own words and themes throughout the year.

Listener Invitation

Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts on their word of the year or month and their views on New Year's resolutions. Join us next week for more insightful discussions on the Creative Work Hour Podcast. Thank you for listening!