I’ve thought about ways to be able to meet more people and to build more connections in my life. To learn more, to expand my vision for what is possible and to ground into what is real and true. A recurring desire when I’d get quiet continued to be to start another podcast. That’s because with 2.2 million English language podcasts already existing in the world, the world needs one more.
In truth, this is a little bit of a social prescription for me. I’m a seeker and a searcher, and I am trying to find my way, just like you. I’ve decided to stop self- censoring to the degree that I have for so long, and I’ve decided to stop being so scared of using my voice or even hearing it. Because of that, I will be sharing conversations to connect from my new podcast with you starting today.
This morning I picked up a book I’d read years ago. It’s called Invisible Acts of Power by Carolyn Myss. In it, she writes, “Many people have creative ideas and yearnings that they do not pursue out of the fear of financial failure or embarrassment, or because they are reluctant to step outside of their normal way of life and change it. They abort their dreams, not realizing that psychological and emotional abortions can be more devastating than physical ones.”
And so, here is my simple offering to you. This is my first podcast episode of my new show called Voreen. As you may know, that’s my middle name. I am calling these conversations to connect, and I want to ask more intimate questions where appropriate, including what people are in the middle of, what they are doing to get through it, and also what books they’re reading, do they like to sing, would they sing for me on the podcast?
I’ve asked myself what is the thread of all the people I hope to talk to on this podcast? The answer is kindness. The thread that links all the people I hope to talk to will be kindness. Again, this is a social prescription for me, and I’m sharing it with you in case you need a little hope Rx.
Whatever you are in the middle of, I hope for you that it brings you joy if not today then someday. And that it brings you health and well-being, if not today then someday. And that it brings you a sense of fulfillment and purpose, if not today then someday.
The podcast is not even available on all platforms yet. This is so fresh that the ink hasn’t even dried.
It is my imperfect offering. And there will be more imperfect offerings to come. Link to the first episode here: https://www.stephaniehimango.com/podcast.