Culture Influence vs. Individualism

Let's continue our exploration of fulfillment... what happens when our culture, or lack thereof, shapes our relationship to life or blocks us from the feelings of fulfillment we seek?

I say "lack thereof" when it comes to culture because I grew up feeling as if my culture was nothing more than Walmart intentionally putting family-run businesses out of business and materialistic holidays. 

I was originally born and raised in a small town in Southwestern CO.  In CO my best moments of fulfillment came from the mountain streams and chasing butterflies. In the big city of Tucson, AZ I felt isolated and alone. CO had a culture of ease and outdoor life. AZ had a culture of... well, I wasn't sure besides the big city Targets and McDonald's peppered all over the place.

I now see culture much differently. I still live in Tucson but have grown beyond the material city pollution. Besides the hundred cookie-cutter big box companies, each location is rich with culture if you seek it out. Different places, different things.

Traditional culture can be sought out, like visiting Peru to experience the rich foods and traditions cherished by the people. Other cultures we are born into existence over time and have just come to be without much well thought out intention behind them.  These unintended cultures have created myths.

What happens when our culture has default settings, myths, that keep us stuck? This week's resources  takes a closer look at this side of culture. Is any of this impacting your client's life? Most likely.

Enjoy!

Coaching Video of the Week 
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Cultural influence, cultural myths and connecting fully to your life:
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