08. The people around you
00:01:01 Malin Pousette: Let's take a moment today to reflect on something important. That is the people around you. The ones you spend your energy with. The ones who witness your life, your growth, your softness, your truth. Are you surrounded by people who really see you? People who lift you, listen to you, support your growth? And remind you of who you are. Or are you feeling a little alone in that area right now? Maybe your current circle doesn't fully match the version of you you're growing into. Maybe you're craving deeper connection, more alignment, more honesty, more warmth. And if that's true, that's okay. It doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. It just means something inside of you is shifting and your community might need to shift with it. So here's a question I want to gently offer you today. Are you surrounded by the people you love to have in your life? And if not, What kind of people would you love to invite in? What do they feel like? What do they value? How do they make you feel when you're around them? Because sometimes we get stuck in the belief that we just have to accept what's already around us. But you're allowed to be intentional. You're allowed to outgrow certain dynamics. And you're allowed to create new ones, ones that feel more like home. I've met some of the most beautiful people in the unexpected places. When I follow my curiosity. When I've said yes to something that scared me a little. When I've chosen to show up for me. Like those times I went alone to a cacao ceremony, Not knowing a single person there, but met friends for life. Or that yoga weekend where I ended up in deep conversation with someone I now consider one of my closest friend. Even reaching out to people on Instagram. DMs that turned into lifelong friendships. Or attending an event, sitting next to someone I didn't know and leaving with a connection I absolutely didn't expect.
00:03:46 Malin Pousette: Let's take a breath together. Just close down your eyes if that feels safe for you. And slowly. Start to breathe in through your nose and out your mouth. And if you're craving connection, Start by asking, where are the people who are into the same things as me? Can you go to those places? Not to force anything. Just to be open. You don't need to meet a dozen new people. Sometimes one aligned person can shift everything. Just stay with your breath in through your nose, out your mouth. And in the meantime, be that kind of person too. Show up with kindness, curiosity, openness. You'll naturally attract others who do the same. And as you breathe. Maybe also soften around the need to be understood by everyone. Let go of trying to convince those who don't see you clearly. Adam Roa once wrote, spend more time with the people who love you and less time trying to change the mind of the people who don't. Let that land. Let it remind you that your energy is sacred. And that you deserve to be surrounded by love that feels easy, real, and safe. Let that truth settle into your breath. You don't have to convince anyone to You don't have to shrink or explain yourself to be accepted. You're worthy of being loved as you are. By the people who get it. By the people who see you. Let's breathe that in together. Maybe with the inhale, say to yourself, I'm open to connection. And on the exhale, maybe just breathe out, I release what no longer aligns. Again, inhale and tell yourself I'm open to connection. And exhale, I release what no longer aligns. Another inhale, I welcomed aligned people into my life. And with the exhale, I trust the timing. Beautiful. Just stay with the breath. Stay with those words. And with your next last breath, I invite you to do a bottom hold here. So on your exhale, just empty yourself out and just hold it at the bottom. Beautiful. And whenever you feel ready, just take the last inhale in. And release the breath. And remember. You are worthy of true connection. You don't have to do this life alone. The people who see you, love you. And support your growth. Trust me, they exist. And they're closer than you think. Until next time, let's
00:08:01 Malin Pousette: begin. Within.
