19. How to make genuine friendships and connections

A little Atypical

Loneliness is on the rise and have you ever stopped to think "why"? It is easy to write off our lack of connection as a result of technology (aka the digital age), but Lay hypothesizes it is more than simply that. In today's episode, we cover intent conversations such as "Basic" vs "Not like other girls", and "High Maintenance" friends vs "Low Maintenance" friends, and how those conversations create a deficit in having genuine connections. Additionally, we are including a list of considerations when it comes to making friends so we can reflect on what truly contributes to loneliness. Sometimes it's not about people being good or bad friends because that is subjective, but it's important to figure out the right friends for you!

Also since the full reading was not included here is the details on the Dragon spirit card:

SEEING ONE'S MOST TRUE SELF, BALANCING THE EGO

The Dragon sees everything. Its essence has been with us since before our first breath and will be there at our last. It watches us navigate the external world as well as our inner world.

When Dragon energy is awakened, we are courageous, visionary, and can easily drop into witness consciousness. It is almost as if we are traveling with a great friend inside of ourselves. When we look in the mirror, deep into our eyes, we may even glimpse the "self" behind the "self," the one who is watching us. This is the power of the Dragon breathing transformative fire into every cell of our bodies. Witnessing this omnipotent energy, even for a brief moment, helps us surrender and let go.

We let the Dragon guide us. We hop on its back for a ride, and as we traverse even the most difficult terrain, the Dragon's eyes see beauty everywhere. It is said that if a yogi does not see beauty in the world, their Agni is dim. Agni is described as"inner fire" or "sacred intelligence." May even just the mention of the Dragon stir the embers of intelligence within you.

The subtle energy of the Dragon lives at the navel center, in the Manipura chakra. Manipura translates to "the city of hidden gems" and behind its gates burns the fire of our transformation and digestion. The sages believe the health of the fire at the navel center is what governs our ability to clearly "see" both the inner and outer dimensions.

Video Chapters

Why I want to talk about this - 00:00

Social media’s influence on Friendship beliefs - 05:50

Things to consider when determining a quality friendship - 12:37

My friendship experience - 18:03

Card pull - 22:09

What I’m grateful for - 23:40

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