Unfurl with Yu

trying to differentiate and figure out the nuance of which uncomfort and struggle is actually important to sit with to feel alive and which is rather just draining life out of me.

Sharing an insight I’ve gained with my experience on Depression. A different kind of perspective and approach to it, where Depression shines light on to exhausted & unfulfilled parts in me. Shine light onto the neglected part of me that’s been yearning for attention and care, for certain parts desiring to be integrated into life again, to me as a being again.

American Born Chinese and Joy Ride adresses this very interessting aspect that I can relate to from my own experience on a very deep level. This episode is an explorative reflection process and sharing (of my state of being and understanding) of how i’ve been experiencing this by the example of jokes about ethnic stereotypes as a chinese person.

My reflection and understanding of what’s deeper beneath being “spoiled” as a kid.The connection I found to it, from my familie’s history as refugees from the vietnam war, their experience of overhwhelming amounts of pain, reestablishing a sense of safety and home in a foreign country and the capacity to navigate all the emotions resulting from the experiences.

Showing up is important. Something i’m learning to understand much better. There are different mindsets of doing so. And it doesn’t have to be that “forceful and crossing your own boundaries” kinda way. There’s a fine line of pushing in a deconstructive way and challenging yourself in a constructive (fun and playful) way where you learn without overwhelming yourself.

How I started to see to be celebrating my birthday as an opportunity to connect to my fullest being. This episode is devoted to my best friend since day 0: my body ♥️