What makes you, YOU?
What does it mean to explore and negotiate your inner landscape with yourself, the people you love, and an oppressive yet beautiful world?
Below, a stunning conversation that I had with Saadia Khan, producer and host of the podcast, Immigrantly.
Some beautiful takeaways (just some!) from the podcast below:
The balance between perseverance and openness is more intuitive than we might think.
Being a DBCB (Dubai-Born Confused Brown kid) is a blessing, because of all the confusion it brought.
Self-love is interdependent at is core, contrary to what popular beliefs might push on us.
Popular definitions of self-actualization trap us in unhappiness.
Emotional resonance is an incredibly powerful tool, both to
create softness in relationships; and
fight for radical systemic change.
… and much more on the nuances that make up our fluid identities.
Most importantly, this conversation is a testament to my beautiful and complex family, in ways I’m continually discovering.
Grab some cardamom chai, find a corner and an hour to spare, and - enjoy! You won’t regret it. I’m grateful for a life with meandering conversations like these.
(The conversation starts 5 min in; and their theme music - chef’s kiss!)
Much <3,
Raha