This episode is sponsored by Pura x Malala Fund Collection. Shop Now I reflect on a re-energizing week in New York City and the emotional clarity that came from returning with fresh eyes.
I talk about the energetic difference I feel between Brooklyn and Manhattan, then revisit the deeper purpose of It Takes A Village and season five’s focus on becoming the best version of yourself through honesty, healing, and community. I explore the complicated nature of gratitude and explain why I don’t believe true gratitude can be forced.
Sometimes gratitude exists alongside grief, anger, uncertainty, and sadness. Inspired by a conversation with my friend Denise Sanchez, @theguidedself .
I share a “rage on a page” practice and how allowing myself to fully feel anger became an unexpected doorway into peace and emotional release. I also recap attending Texture On Set and The Makeup Show/iArtist, sharing how surreal it felt to teach on stage in New York and realize I no longer feel attached to external validation or career ego, even while the Met Gala was happening simultaneously across the city.
A meaningful conversation with James Vincent became a full-circle moment that reflected just how much my relationship to success, ambition, and self-worth has evolved. Throughout the episode, I open up about grieving a recent relationship while simultaneously feeling deep gratitude for my life, health, friendships, and spiritual growth.
I reflect on learning to hold duality of understanding that sadness, joy, anger, hope, and gratitude can all exist at the same time , and close with a heartfelt prayer of thanks. I am hosting a free May 24th meditation and connection event in Los Angeles for listeners subscribed to my newsletter.
Subscribe by visiting 00:00 Pura Malala Intro 00:17 Welcome Back Village 01:28 Why Gratitude Is Hard 02:52 Rage on a Page 04:05 NYC Events Recap 07:42 Full Circle on Stage 11:32 Ego Dissolving Lessons 12:52 Pura Malala Ad Break 13:29 Choosing Presence and Gratitude 15:19 Not Knowing the Future 18:25 Wellness and Daily Practice 19:02 Grieving a Relationship 22:20 Holding Duality Together 24:38 Prayer of Thanks 26:47 Closing and LA Event Invite Connect with Delina: Instagram @delinamedhin TikTok @delinamedhin YouTube @delinamedhin Threads @delinamedhin Website
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