After a bit of a break, Gini and Maheen return to Humanising.

Summary

In this conversation, Gini and Maheen explore the concept of permission and its impact on our lives. They discuss the role of locus of control and how external factors can influence our decision-making. They delve into the power structures that exist in society and the importance of questioning authority. The conversation highlights the need to give ourselves permission to think differently and challenge the rules that may limit us. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of examining our personal rules and boundaries to create a more empowered and fulfilling life. In this conversation, Gini and Maheen discuss the impact of fear and risk on our decision-making process. They highlight how our attachment to familiar situations and fear of the unknown can hold us back from progress. They emphasize the importance of breaking free from these limitations and questioning the locus of power in our lives. The conversation concludes with a reminder to find our own path and not be controlled by societal programming.

Takeaways

• Permission is often influenced by external factors and power structures in society.
• Locus of control plays a significant role in how we perceive permission and make decisions.
• Questioning authority and challenging the rules can lead to personal growth and empowerment.
• Giving ourselves permission to think differently and take risks can lead to new opportunities and experiences. Fear and risk often prevent us from taking action and exploring new opportunities.
• Our attachment to familiar situations can hinder our ability to move forward.
• Questioning the locus of power helps us understand who benefits from our actions.
• Finding our own path and not being controlled by societal programming is essential for personal growth.

Why does the worlkd start at 9 AM? Gini and MAheen discuss...

How do we think about change?

• Change is uncomfortable, but it is an inherent part of human evolution.
• Understanding your own risk quotient can help you navigate change more effectively.
• Thoughts and beliefs are often shaped by childhood programming, but they can be examined and changed.
• Embracing discomfort is necessary for personal growth and healing.
• Accepting all versions of yourself is crucial for navigating change and embracing new possibilities. Forgiveness and acceptance are important for personal growth and self-compassion.
• The pursuit of perfection can be detrimental and lead to dissatisfaction.
• Questioning thoughts and perceptions can lead to personal growth and understanding.
• Embracing discomfort is necessary for change and personal development.
• Finding a reward system and activating the parasympathetic nervous system can help in the process of change.

As we all know, change can be scary. Maheen and Ginia get deeper into the topic

Change isn't always comfortable...

This episode dives deeper into how our cultural programmes have perverted our
essential human programming. We dig into how we have been ‘taught’ to look at
knowledge and is essence that is that it is power JUST to me. Yet, human evolution
tells a conflicting story one where knowledge had to be shared and openly otherwise
no one survived.

Us human are programmed as AI, understand yours and liberate yourself

This episode takes the lid off why we cannot seem to control certain types of
behaviours. This gives you choice and removes the fact that it is all your fault.
Knowing this allows you more control and less guilt.

Us humans are as programmed as AI If not more so.