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KEY TAKEAWAYS

When stress, fear and worry begin to creep in to you life, relax and let your mind sort through them in its own way. Be an observer.
Even nature knows that the best way to weather a storm is to allow yourself to be bent and shaped by the wind itself - to go with the flow.
Cultural norms dictate that vulnerability is something negative and to be avoided for fear of being criticised. But this is not the way to true growth.
Vulnerability is the core of all emotions, and we must face what it means to be truly vulnerable - shame, fear and struggle for worthiness - if we want to be fully human.

BEST MOMENTS

'The trees love me for who I am'

'I learned to surrender to emotions'

'Vulnerability is a core factor for weathering storms'

'I decided to listen to my inner tutor'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Priceless Roles of a Mother'

info@margaretaberdeen.com   

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaret.aberdeen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretaberdeen/

Email: info@margaretaberdeen.com

ABOUT THE HOST

A few years ago, Margaret underwent several life-threatening traumas, including domestic abuse, and almost killed by her ex-partner, kidney and brain cancer, mental health issues, and a near-death experience. Her life was encapsulated in darkness, and she welcomed the thought of dying. From a breakdown to a breakthrough, these words from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Search For Meaning, changed her life forever: “The existence of life is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering.” Once she became aware of this, her life changed, and choose to live each day like it's her last…]]></description>
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Even nature knows that the best way to weather a storm is to allow yourself to be bent and shaped by the wind itself - to go with the flow.
Cultural norms dictate that vulnerability is something negative and to be avoided for fear of being criticised. But this is not the way to true growth.
Vulnerability is the core of all emotions, and we must face what it means to be truly vulnerable - shame, fear and struggle for worthiness - if we want to be fully human.

BEST MOMENTS

'The trees love me for who I am'

'I learned to surrender to emotions'

'Vulnerability is a core factor for weathering storms'

'I decided to listen to my inner tutor'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Priceless Roles of a Mother'

info@margaretaberdeen.com   

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaret.aberdeen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretaberdeen/

Email: info@margaretaberdeen.com

ABOUT THE HOST

A few years ago, Margaret underwent several life-threatening traumas, including domestic abuse, and almost killed by her ex-partner, kidney and brain cancer, mental health issues, and a near-death experience. Her life was encapsulated in darkness, and she welcomed the thought of dying. From a breakdown to a breakthrough, these words from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Search For Meaning, changed her life forever: “The existence of life is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering.” Once she became aware of this, her life changed, and choose to live each day like it's her last…]]></content:encoded>
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

When stress, fear and worry begin to creep in to you life, relax and let your mind sort through them in its own way. Be an observer.
Even nature knows that the best way to weather a storm is to allow yourself to be bent and shaped by the wind itself - to go with the flow.
Cultural norms dictate that vulnerability is something negative and to be avoided for fear of being criticised. But this is not the way to true growth.
Vulnerability is the core of all emotions, and we must face what it means to be truly vulnerable - shame, fear and struggle for worthiness - if we want to be fully human.

BEST MOMENTS

'The trees love me for who I am'

'I learned to surrender to emotions'

'Vulnerability is a core factor for weathering storms'

'I decided to listen to my inner tutor'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Priceless Roles of a Mother'

info@margaretaberdeen.com   

CONTACT METHOD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/margaret.aberdeen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretaberdeen/

Email: info@margaretaberdeen.com

ABOUT THE HOST

A few years ago, Margaret underwent several life-threatening traumas, including domestic abuse, and almost killed by her ex-partner, kidney and brain cancer, mental health issues, and a near-death experience. Her life was encapsulated in darkness, and she welcomed the thought of dying. From a breakdown to a breakthrough, these words from Viktor Frankl’s book, Man's Search For Meaning, changed her life forever: “The existence of life is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering.” Once she became aware of this, her life changed, and choose to live each day like it's her last…]]></itunes:summary>
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Even nature knows that the best way to weather a storm is to allow yourself to be bent and shaped by the wind itself - to go with the flow.
Cultural norms dictate that vulnerability is something negative and to be avoided for fear of being criticised. But this is not the way to true growth.
Vulnerability is the core of all emotions, and we must face what it means to be truly vulnerable - shame, fear and struggle for worthiness - if we want to be fully human.

BEST MOMENTS

'The trees love me for who I am'

'I learned to surrender to emotions'

'Vulnerability is a core factor for weathering storms'

'I decided to listen to my inner tutor'

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