Welcome To The Jungle: Our Launch!

Can They Say That?

3...2...1...BLAST OFF! Welcome to our launch! We are Gina & Polly, just a couple of chicks trying to save the world one conversation at a time. In this episode we discuss the who and why of it all and invite you to do more than just listen. Knowledge is only power if it's combined with action.

We all have those things we don’t say out loud. Not because it’ll hurt someone’s feelings or because it’s wholly inappropriate, but because we fear judgment, ridicule, being voted off the island. But the truth is some questions need to be asked. Things need to be said. Called out. Shared. Brought into the light.

If there’s going to be any hope of growth, healing, or true connection, we need a safe place to explore those things we fear saying out loud. A shame free, judgment free space. And a tribe to explore them with. If it’s going to feel like a jungle out there, we might as well learn to tame a few beasts as we journey through it.

Welcome to the Jungle!

Book Resources!

https://www.amazon.com/Safe-People-Relationships-Avoid-Those/dp/0310210844/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527263072&sr=8-1&keywords=safe+people We’ve asked you to take some big risks right out of the gate, but we want you to be as safe as possible when you do take risks. It’s important to understand the types of people you can take responsible, relational risks with but what does a safe person look like and just as important, what does it mean to be a safe person? Cloud & Townsend have written this helpful book to help us recognize what a safe person/relationship looks like, how to cultivate those relationships and how to become a safe person for others. A must read for those of us seeking to grow in emotionally healthy ways on our walk through this life. Make sure to read with paper and pen handy. There will be much to consider at a deeper level.

https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Always-Becoming-Setbacks-Difficult/dp/0718078136/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527611235&sr=8-1&keywords=bob+goff One of the big ‘asks’ from Episode One? To take a look at those who would be considered ‘on the fringe’ of our lives. People we don’t agree with or people who may not live life the way we think they should. Bob Goff hits us between the eyes in the most beautiful way by challenging us to take the command to ‘love others’ seriously and without condition. (Because, there are no exceptions in the verse.) Through his story telling and Yoda-like confrontations, Bob helps us take a closer look at ourselves and the way we do relationship with others. One particular idea in the book made him a clear choice for a resource to our Episode One. Bob tells us that essentially, we can learn a lot about ourselves by how we treat those who would otherwise be considered trolls in our life. In other words, if we’re loving well, there won’t be any (trolls, that is). This is one book that I would recommend on Audible or some other version of audio book since Bob reads his own story. But one could make a strong case for the paper version as well because you will want to hi-lite most of it! (What the heck. Splurge and get both!)