How Storytelling Helps Us Overcome Fear, Including AI - Paul D. Lowe & Raksha Daryanani

World Game-Changers

On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul is joined by first-time guest a freelance creative story-teller, Raksha Daryanani, to talk about how storytelling can help us to overcome fear, specifically the growing fear of AI.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• At university I was told that I had a flair for writing, so I started experimenting and went from writing admissions essays to CVs to recommendation letters, basic communications that anyone would need help with. Then, when the pandemic struck, I started writing on LinkedIn, sharing stories of working in HR about miscommunication, biases, the moments I didn’t feel adept at what I was doing, as well as personal stories of how I overcame challenges as a professional, as a human being, as a person of colour. It was great to see the traction of my personal stories where I’d learned something and could share it with someone else who may have a shared experience or learned something from it.
• Most behaviour stems from unresolved traumas, unhealed moments in our lives which we then project on to other people. But, the more we are aware, the more we grow, the more we understand why something happened – even if it was unfair, because a lot of things that happen to us are unfair – id that really an excuse to ill-treat or label others? Is it really an excuse to say “you’re not one of us”? It’s a delicate balance between emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence and basic common sense. If I do to you what you do to me, how am I any different?
• The first generation that migrates doesn’t have the resources, usually, and the awareness to work on unresolved traumas because they’re too busy making a living and surviving. The second generation is usually the one that has a bit more time and awareness and the safety net to come out of survival mode to think about their personal development, fulfilment and the likes. This lines up with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
• Before you have the moment where you awaken or you have a change of mind, there is a phase where you feel distraught and unable to help yourself, much like a victim. I’ve been there and it really shaped how I saw things. I felt helpless and that the world was a really bad place, that my good intentions were never being met, so it was a me vs the world thought process. In my early 20s, the realization hit that I don’t have to be a victim of my circumstances and I don’t have to suffer and tell myself I’m losing out and that things happen to, not for me. Changing that narrative helped me to do things and say I tried rather than I’ll fail no matter whether I try or not.

BEST MOMENTS
‘We all have something we can’t help, what happened to us is not an excuse to not work on our traumas'.

‘We are all good on the inside, that’s what’s going to get you further'.

‘The worst things can happen to us because we’re not aware of the boundaries we can have, the boundaries we can set, the way we can speak up, and make choices that empower us'.

‘Either you are Superman or you are the victim, but you chose that narrative in your mind'.

VALUABLE RESOURCES

• Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272

• Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272

• Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679

• Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
• Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
• World Game-Changers Group

ABOUT THE GUEST
Raksha Daryanani is a freelance writer and storyteller known for her stories, long-form essays, poetry and articles with wit, warmth, and wisdom. Raksha's writing has been featured in global magazines.

Raksha shares... "The first thing we remember as a child is usually a story we were told by someone who loved us. I know mine is, and that’s why I’m here to light up the world by writing and telling powerful stories. Stories that teach us more about the people around us, and the communities we live in. Stories that can change our minds. Stories that make us more aware of our human nature, our roots and our growth. Those are the stories that my readers appreciate and re-share the most.

Website: https://inanayrad.com/

ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.

From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.

Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational:

Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.

This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.

Through this World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.

CONTACT METHODS

Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com

Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-lowe-7a78332a/