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Shirin Etessam: 'Free to Be' – Embracing Play, Soul Purpose and Healing in Six Weeks
Manage episode 418564118 series 2843538
Shirin Etessam, author of transformative book, "Free to Be." shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, emphasizing the importance of play in overcoming life's challenges.
Key Points:
- Introduction to Shirin Etessam:
- Shirin's background in the film and media industry.
- The pivotal breakup that led to her soul-searching journey.
- The Journey to Writing "Free to Be":
- She felt "dead inside" despite outward glamorous success.
- The six-year process of rewriting her life's story ( distilled into six weeks in the book).
- The Writing Process:
- Overcoming the "monkey mind" and internal gremlins to stay focused on writing.
- Structured approach: Committing to writing a chapter a month, working with editors, and testing exercises with a focus group.
- Daily Purge and Morning Routine:
- Importance of the "daily purge": A six-minute exercise to clear negativity and declutter the mind.
- Different forms of the daily purge, including writing, dancing, and outdoor activities.
- Week-by-Week Breakdown of "Free to Be":
- Week One: Decluttering and detoxing the mind.
- Week Two: Taking care of and protecting the heart.
- Week Three: Detoxing the body and resetting the relationship with it.
- Week Four: Embracing play as an essential part of life.
- Week Five: Finding your true north and understanding the difference between soul and spirit.
- Week Six: Rewriting your story from the inside out.
- The Importance of Play:
- Play as an unintentional yet essential activity for creativity and emotional well-being.
- Examples of play: Dancing, playing with pets, exploring new places, and engaging in creative activities.
- Encouraging listeners to identify their "play personality" and incorporate play into their daily lives.
- Practical Applications and Spiritual Wellness:
- The continuous journey of self-discovery and the importance of integrating spiritual wellness into daily life.
- Shirin's mission to redefine spirituality as spiritual health and wellness, distinct from religious connotations.
Connect with Shirin Etessam: https://shirinetessam.com/
- Find Shirin's book "Free to Be" on Amazon and other platforms. It’s a six-week guide to reclaiming your soul.
Free Gift:
- Download Caryl Westmore’s free checklist, "Five Book Hook Tips to Kickstart Your Bookwriting Journey," at writethebookinsideyou.com/freegift.
✅ Recommended - get my FREE CHECKLIST:
5 Book Hooks you must have to Captivate non-fiction Readers: Checklist (Free): https://www.writethebookinsideyou.com/freegift
✅ Connect with Caryl Westmore on social media!
https://www.facebook.com/carylwestmoreauthor
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookinsideyou
https://twitter.com/carylwestmoreuk
Show Sponsors: Books for Writers by Caryl Westmore: Bust Writer's Block Forever www.bustwritersblock.com and The Inner Path of Writing, Make Love not War to the Writer Within . Details here: https://www.ipwbook.com
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Manage episode 418564118 series 2843538
Shirin Etessam, author of transformative book, "Free to Be." shares her journey of self-discovery and healing, emphasizing the importance of play in overcoming life's challenges.
Key Points:
- Introduction to Shirin Etessam:
- Shirin's background in the film and media industry.
- The pivotal breakup that led to her soul-searching journey.
- The Journey to Writing "Free to Be":
- She felt "dead inside" despite outward glamorous success.
- The six-year process of rewriting her life's story ( distilled into six weeks in the book).
- The Writing Process:
- Overcoming the "monkey mind" and internal gremlins to stay focused on writing.
- Structured approach: Committing to writing a chapter a month, working with editors, and testing exercises with a focus group.
- Daily Purge and Morning Routine:
- Importance of the "daily purge": A six-minute exercise to clear negativity and declutter the mind.
- Different forms of the daily purge, including writing, dancing, and outdoor activities.
- Week-by-Week Breakdown of "Free to Be":
- Week One: Decluttering and detoxing the mind.
- Week Two: Taking care of and protecting the heart.
- Week Three: Detoxing the body and resetting the relationship with it.
- Week Four: Embracing play as an essential part of life.
- Week Five: Finding your true north and understanding the difference between soul and spirit.
- Week Six: Rewriting your story from the inside out.
- The Importance of Play:
- Play as an unintentional yet essential activity for creativity and emotional well-being.
- Examples of play: Dancing, playing with pets, exploring new places, and engaging in creative activities.
- Encouraging listeners to identify their "play personality" and incorporate play into their daily lives.
- Practical Applications and Spiritual Wellness:
- The continuous journey of self-discovery and the importance of integrating spiritual wellness into daily life.
- Shirin's mission to redefine spirituality as spiritual health and wellness, distinct from religious connotations.
Connect with Shirin Etessam: https://shirinetessam.com/
- Find Shirin's book "Free to Be" on Amazon and other platforms. It’s a six-week guide to reclaiming your soul.
Free Gift:
- Download Caryl Westmore’s free checklist, "Five Book Hook Tips to Kickstart Your Bookwriting Journey," at writethebookinsideyou.com/freegift.
✅ Recommended - get my FREE CHECKLIST:
5 Book Hooks you must have to Captivate non-fiction Readers: Checklist (Free): https://www.writethebookinsideyou.com/freegift
✅ Connect with Caryl Westmore on social media!
https://www.facebook.com/carylwestmoreauthor
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bookinsideyou
https://twitter.com/carylwestmoreuk
Show Sponsors: Books for Writers by Caryl Westmore: Bust Writer's Block Forever www.bustwritersblock.com and The Inner Path of Writing, Make Love not War to the Writer Within . Details here: https://www.ipwbook.com
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