Author: Gina – 지나
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Home isn’t always a place: Building inner stability Abroad
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This is how it all started… “Everyone asks how I like it here. I don’t even know how to answer. My body’s here, but my heart still feels stuck between two worlds.” – Soojin, South Korea You’ve unpacked the suitcases. Found a favorite café. You even say “thank you” in…
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Lost in Translation: Finding Yourself When Everything Feels Foreign
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“It’s like I don’t even recognize my own voice anymore. I keep wondering who I’m becoming here… and if I’ll ever feel like myself again.” – Jiwoo, South Korea Feeling lost You thought learning the language would be the hardest part.But no one warned you about this: the strange silence…
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Orange and green – conflicts in family
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A real-life family situation of a disagreement over the appropriate level of materialism and consumerism in the family’s lifestyle. Understanding where the difference comes from At the orange level, individuals prioritize material success and achievement and may place a high value on accumulating wealth and possessions as a measure of…
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Spiral dynamics – Yellow. Limiting patterns and beliefs.
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While the yellow level of spiral dynamics can be a powerful stage of personal growth and development, there are certain beliefs and thought patterns that can limit an individual’s growth at this stage. Here are some examples: Overall, while the yellow level can be a powerful stage of personal growth…
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Spiral dynamics – yellow: fostering a slower, more meaningful life, by promoting a greater sense of complexity, interconnectedness, and holistic understanding
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Daily or life practices to strengthen yellow stage in your life. Systems thinking: at the yellow level engage in systems thinking, looking at the world as a complex web of interrelated systems and seeking to understand the underlying patterns and connections. By cultivating a greater awareness of these systems and…
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The InBetween with Charlie Chaplin
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The InBetween: My Life Through Transitions – Lifequakes that Matter Charlie Chaplin, the iconic figure of silent film comedy, embarked on a life journey that mirrored the laughter and tears he portrayed on the screen. From humble beginnings to international stardom, his life was a series of remarkable transitions that…
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Rediscovering Authenticity Through ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy!’ – Harnessing Slow Living to Transcend Personal Transitions
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Ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of trying to please others, neglecting your own needs and desires in the process? Well, today’s post might be the perfect pick-me-up! ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ In his seminal work, “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” Robert A. Glover presents a revolutionary perspective…
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From Silence to Leadership: Unveiling the Blue Level’s Triumph in ‘The King’s Speech
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In our exploration of films through the lens of Spiral Dynamics, we now turn our attention to the historical drama “The King’s Speech” and its connection to the blue level. If I’m King, where’s my power? Can I form a government? Can I levy a tax, declare a war? No!…
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From Betrayal to Triumph: Maximus and the Red Level’s Journey in ‘Gladiator
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“Strength and honor.” – Maximus Maximus often repeats this mantra throughout the film, highlighting his personal values of strength and honor. While this quote represents a more noble aspect, it still reflects the red level’s emphasis on personal strength and the pursuit of personal glory. In our exploration of films…
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The rise of the angry employee – red and blue conflict at work
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I would love to share real-life situations on how red-blue conflicts could appear so you will better understand how these states govern us. Big-time conflict at workplaces If you have ever worked in a company you might have been a part of this kind of conflict. In a management-employee relationship…