Big Talk June Newsletter: Love, Loss, & Levity
Hi friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you well!
On Sunday, I turned 31 and took time to reflect: This past year brought more tears than any before — tears of sadness and hope while sharing stories from the LA Fires and North Carolina Hurricanes, tears of joy at my wedding, and tears of awe witnessing communities come together to fight for each other.
In his famous speech while battling cancer, Jimmy V said, There are three things we should do every day… laugh, think, and cry. If you can do that, that’s a heck of a day.
30 was a year of a lot of tears and thinking… So at 31, I hope to make space for more laughter. I think our world could use a little more levity — don’t you?
If you’re also seeking more lightness in your life, here are some Big Talk Questions to help you find levity and joy:
Who or what in your life brings out your most carefree side?
What “small joys” never fail to brighten your day?
What silly things do you like to do when nobody’s watching?
What quirky part of your personality are you proud of?
What do you wish you gave yourself more permission to do?
When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?
What parts of your childhood do you want to bring back into your adult life?
What joyful moments from your life do you wish you could relive?
Answer these questions in a Big Talk conversation with someone, in a reply to this email, in a journal entry to yourself, or take a moment to reflect in your mind. Here's to more lightness and Big Talk!
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- Kalina
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