Rupi Kaur: “I Struggled With Self-Worth” - How To HEAL Your Mind & Open Your Heart To Love

The School of Greatness

Lewis Howes

Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Inspiration, Greatness, Health, Money, Celebrity Interview, Self Care, Celebrity, Success, Mental Health, Relationships, Mindset, Health & Fitness, Education, Alternative Health, Business, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 9 October 2024

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

I'm thrilled to bring you this inspiring conversation with the incredible Rupi Kaur, celebrating the 10th anniversary of her groundbreaking book "Milk and Honey". In our chat, Rupi opens up about her remarkable journey of self-discovery and finding her voice as an artist. It's fascinating to hear how she's overcome self-doubt and grown in confidence over the years, despite achieving massive success at such a young age. We dive deep into discussions about creativity, spirituality, and relationships, exploring how these themes have evolved in Rupi's life and work. Her insights on the power of vulnerability in art and the healing nature of poetry are truly profound. Rupi's reflections on how her perspective has changed over the past decade offer valuable wisdom for anyone on a path of self-improvement. Whether you're a long-time fan of Rupi's work or new to her poetry, I know you'll find this intimate discussion both enlightening and inspiring.

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0:00.0	Because for me, poetry is a form of spirituality.
0:03.7	It was never a job or a career.
0:07.0	Did you feel like you were prepared for the pressure or the success
0:10.4	that came to you so early?
0:11.9	Absolutely not.
0:13.0	Really?
0:14.0	No, not at all.
0:15.0	And I sold millions of books, but I had so much imposter syndrome.
0:19.0	Rupi Kaur might just be the most famous poet on the planet.
0:22.0	Rupi Kaur! Literally named. just be the most famous poet on the planet.
0:22.6	Rupy Kaur.
0:24.0	Literally named writer of the decade.
0:27.0	My very talented friend, Rupy Kaur!
0:30.0	What do you feel like was the biggest pain you experience growing up that taking you the longest to heal?
0:36.0	Believing that I am somebody who has value and is worthy of being seen and heard.
0:41.0	And those experiences that were violent
0:44.5	really left me feeling silent and invisible.
0:48.4	Performing these pieces on stage
0:50.1	was healing in a way.
0:51.3	I didn't expect it to be in those moments I was able to
0:54.4	exhale because we were exhaling together it was like I'm not alone these
0:58.2	experiences as you know you feel so isolated and alone and it feels like it's only happened to you. I'm going to ask you to read one poem.
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