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Published Jan 13, 2023

WATCH THIS If You Want To TRULY LOVE YOURSELF To The Core | Justin Baldoni & Lewis Howes

Actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni delves into his journey of self-love, healing, and redefining masculinity, sharing daily practices and personal stories that emphasize the importance of vulnerability, overcoming shame, and fostering healthy relationships.
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  • Love & Marriage

    shares profound insights on the complexities of love and marriage. He emphasizes that while love is essential, it is not sufficient on its own to sustain a relationship. Essential elements like communication, honesty, and mutual effort are crucial for a thriving marriage 1. Justin also reflects on the importance of doing personal work and creating a safe space for each other to foster a deeper connection 2.

    Love is not enough. And yet it's everything.

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    He believes that putting a higher purpose, such as spirituality, at the center of a marriage can help it flourish.

       

    Healing & Balance

    Healing within a marriage requires both partners to take responsibility for their own growth. and his wife Emily learned that expecting the other to do the work for them led to friction 3. Instead, they found that self-activism and mutual support were key to overcoming challenges.

    The greatest activism is self-activism.

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    Balancing family dynamics also plays a significant role. Justin discusses the common conflicts that arise from traditional gender roles and the importance of empathy and communication in resolving these issues 4.

       

    Fatherhood & Sensitivity

    addresses the societal expectations placed on fathers and mothers, highlighting the disparities in how they are perceived in the workplace. He stresses the need for empathy and shared responsibilities to create a more balanced family life 5. Additionally, he offers advice to mothers on raising sensitive boys, encouraging them to create safe spaces for their sons to express their emotions 6.

    The more that a mom can create a safe container for that boy to feel all the things he needs to feel without trying to fix him, the more he will be willing to share.

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    Justin believes that fostering empathy and compassion in boys is crucial for their development into conscious men.

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