This week we talk about what we CAN do when - for myriad reasons - we can’t show up the way we’d like to in the world. We’ll talk about why we tend to ignore the not-so-awakened moments in our practice, and how that actually limits our growth. Plus I’ll tell you how we can look at our journey with a little more self-compassion and give you a super-special mantra from Larry Yang that can help us in these times.You will learn:// How moments of our non-awakened mind are essential to awakening// Why we ignore “cringe moments” and screw-ups and put so much pressure on the “awakened” qualities// What any of this has to do with Mount Everest// Why it’s important to look at our journey with more self-compassion// How choosing to think in extremes actually hurts our practice// A potent mantra from beloved Larry Yang for those moments when we don’t show up how we want toResources:// Episode 51: Self-Compassion// Episode 237: The Best I Am Able// Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community by Larry Yang// If you’re new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You’ll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics. // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can’t wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here