From 'Yeah, But' to 'Yes, And': How to Embrace Life's Flow with Wonder

In improv and in life, "yes, and.." are two words that allow us to receive what's coming at us, integrate it and add to it in our own way. "Yes, and" has its own flipside which completely kills all play, wonder and joy, and it's known as "yeah, but".

When people say "yeah but" when something happens, it makes them protect, contract and move away, instead of coming forward and connecting.

Here's the thing: life will always unfold in a spontaneous way and we can't control what comes up.

Adopting a "yes, and.." attitude allows us to be in harmony with life's twists and turns, and it makes everything more joyful.

If we stick with a "yeah, but" attitude, we'll never get to experience the expansion and wonder of curiosity. Why do people say "yeah but"? How do we shift into curiosity?

In this episode, we talk about the difference between "yes, and" and "yeah, but", and how to align ourselves with the energy of wonder. 

 

Things You'll Learn In This Episode 

-From criticism to curiosity 

If you grew up pickled in criticism and negativity, it's really easy to become a "yeah, but" person. How do you shift into a "yes, and" attitude?

-Receive integrate and respond

How do we stop protecting, contracting and disconnecting and start expanding, coming forward and connecting? 

-Find harmony between form and aliveness 

In life, we need both free flow and structure. How do we build a bridge between the two? 

 

About Your Hosts

Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, is a pioneer in body intelligence and conscious loving with over 40 years of experience. Known internationally as a presenter and seminar leader, she focuses on authenticity, responsibility, and appreciation in conscious living. She co-authored 12 books, including best-sellers Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After and she has appeared on over 500 radio and TV programs.

Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has worked with thousands of individuals and teams globally. With a focus on helping people live fully expressed lives, she guides clients and facilitates group sessions to remove obstacles and design meaningful lives. Sophie has developed unique methods, mindset shifts, and healing modalities to create lasting change.

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