Episode 42: What does it mean to reciprocate?
Hello, my dear elephant journeyers.
“It’s only fair because”… ahhh, reciprocity, what a big and nuanced elephant! I may have bit off more than I could chew with this episode lol.
Not only has it seeped into several table side conversations before and after recording, but as I entered the space with reciprocity, I gained both beautiful insight and what felt like less clarity. THIS is the exact reason why I became even more certain that it was a profoundly relative topic for each of us that holds within it many layers for discovery.
This theme was so rich that parts of learning how to dance with a new paradigm of reciprocity didn’t become more clear until the episode was completed, so I recorded more! Therefore, your reciprocity episode now has part 1 and 2. You are about to enter Part 1.
I wonder what reciprocity means to you? In which ways in your life do things feel fair or do you feel a sense of even exchange or feel validated?
In this first installment, we explore our basic understanding of reciprocity and how it shows up in our relationships. Have you ever felt exhausted because you feel like you are doing everything or giving so much but not feeling supported or like anyone else is as invested or understands you? The truth is at some point in all of our lives we have felt not seen, heard, received or supported.
I welcome you with open arms into this episode as we traverse through understanding more deeply how we give and receive — or don’t — as well as a whole lot of other interesting reciprocation morsels.
EnJOY the journey! 🐘
With love,
Dr Deb
Look out next week for the Part 2 installment with, Reciprocation: After the Episode