**Join us for a special summer series of conversations with Shaina and Piet about the genius of the "and." We are so excited to share this 4-part discussion with you AND for the launch of season 4 of Sidewalk Conversations this August! If you enjoy this episode and want to check out all of the things Piet is working on, head on over to the Piet Van Waarde channel on Youtube.**

Today, we discuss the transformative power of using "and" instead of "or" when processing life's complexities and how embracing multiple truths simultaneously can radically change your perspective and emotional wellbeing.
• Most people lack strong tools and coping skills to navigate everyday challenges
• Society reinforces binary thinking (this OR that) when most situations are actually nuanced
• Using "and" expands your opportunity scale and opens up more possibilities
• You can receive a devastating medical diagnosis AND hold hope for the future
• The discomfort of holding contradictory truths is why many avoid this approach
• Processing family dysfunction requires acknowledging both love AND hurt
• Religious communities sometimes discourage honest processing in the name of honor
• Health and fitness shouldn't be diet OR exercise but diet AND exercise
• Well-meaning phrases like "at least she's healthy" invalidate complex emotions
• Allowing space for grief AND joy simultaneously leads to more authentic healing

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