What is Normal, Anyway?

We are kind of obsessed with the idea of "normal." We want to look normal, seem normal, feel normal. But, what is normal, anyway? I looked up the definition and normal is: conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. Ok. Here's my question: compared to what?

Let’s admit: we all kinda default to the temptation of normalcy.

We want to seem normal, feel normal, look normal, come off as normal, and have a normal experience of a normal life…

When the going gets rough, and we feel out of control and we’re freeing out, we look around and ask, “is this normal?”

And what we mean is: “am I normal?”

Or, in primal terms: “am I going to get kicked out of the group if I’m not normal?”

Human beings come with programming that prioritizes 'fitting in so that we don’t get left behind, abandoned on the savannah, left to fend for ourselves.

But our modern-day selves need to challenge this archaic programming and question: what is normal, anyway? And do I want to be normal? What is normal for me? What do I want to be normal for me?

Join me for this week’s episode of The Transforming Anxiety Podcast where we examine normalcy, and explore whether this is something you want for yourself. Or not…

Plus, I made a worksheet for you to go along with this. if you’re ready to apply this to your life and get serious about this work, just click here to grab your free downloadable copy of the “What is Your Normal?” worksheet.

And let me hear from you! Comment below, send me an email, or connect with me on social media. I’d love to keep the conversation going with you, yes YOU, between episodes.

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Here are the podcast links so you can listen in to this week’s show. See you there!

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To find out more about Jesse Blake, who is responsible for the wonderful music on the podcast, click here. He’s got loads of great stuff and all of you yogis, meditators, and yoga teachers will find his stuff especially wonderful for your practices and classes.

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