089 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves (Dan in Real Life)

Okay. “Do you remember the 21st of September”? We do, and it’s now on Mary and Lexy’s HYPE playlist (check it out on Spotify here!) We talk a little about how much we love the month of September, and its’ kick-into-gear vibe.

 

This song reminds Mary of one of her favorite movies: Dan in Real Life, the 2007 movie starring Steve Carrell, Juliette Binoche, and Dane Cook (stream it here on Disney+). Check out the hilarious scene here, where Dan is trying to not show his attraction to his brother’s girlfriend.

 

Mary talks about some of her car woes, including the most pathetic call to AAA. She tells herself the story that she’s “car-stupid,” and in the movie, Dan tells himself that his needs are less important than anyone else’s in the family. Sometimes things get awkward, and we don’t know how to navigate some of life’s situations. That can often lead to feelings of shame and rejection.

 

Here are some questions that might help you figure out if the stories that we’re telling ourselves are true:

 

1. Is it actually true? Would it be provable in court? What evidence would there be?
2. Are you projecting your thoughts onto others?
3. Who am I as a result of this story? How am I showing up?
4. If I change this thought/story, how would it make me feel?
5. Prepare to be surprised.

 

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“Don’t be held back with what should be. Just see what it is.” Mama Ximena’s tip-of-the-day is a great reminder to consider our thoughts and how they make us feel. Our hope is that we can help you in some way.  And we’d love to meet you! If you’re available to join us at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film at the Cinemark in West Valley City, Utah (5412 High Market Drive), at 11:00am on Saturday October 14, 2023. Get your tickets here, and we’ll see you there! You are truly incredible, and we love you more.