Tiny Astonishments: Restoring Balance After Burnout | KJ Nasrul

In this season of gratitude, KJ names appreciation for burning out, coastal train rides, and actress/director Kristen Stewart. This Tiny Astonishment almost wasn't published; the podcast was nearly placed on an indefinite hiatus. 
How does one come back from bouts of exhaustion and overwhelm, especially during these charged and tender times? KJ shares her recommendations for reconnecting with joy and creativity, even if you feel you've lost it wholly, even when you don't expect it. First step-  embrace your #Other. Secondly, give into it.
 
Takeaways: 

1. Go back to the Beginning
2. Allow it to be effortless
3. This is not your first time (accomplishing, succeeding!) 
4. Listen to the landscape
5. Celebrate the joyful lesson  

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Episode Mentions: 

• Opening Poem:  Don't Hesitate by Mary Oliver
• A Quiet Landscape Podcast  with Margaret Soraya:  KJ's recent interview on self-care, compassion and  creativity  
• Ep 12 Tiny Astonishments:  Embrace Your Other 
• Musings On Other Blog - KJ's first forays into public storytelling from 2010
• Kristen Stewart in the movie Spencer 
• All Ep 60 background music is composed & performed by KJ Nasrul

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Chapters

• 0:00 Don't Hesitate - Poem by Mary Oliver
• 2:53 SOAL Spotlight Listener Review
• 5:07 Today's Story: Reconnecting to Creativity & Joy
• 6:29 Reminder 1: Go back to the beginning
• 8:37 Visualization: Uninhibited joy
• 10:44 Reminder 2: Allow it to be effortless
• 13:04 Bliss Begins Within Psychotherapy
• 14:46 Reminder 3: This is not your first time
• 18:39 Reminder 4: Listen to the landscape
• 21:43 Reminder 5: Celebrate the joyful lesson
• 24:18 SOAL Summary
• 27:54 Thank you for your support
• 29:00 For Margaret (instrumental)