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In this interview I speak to Tembi Locke, NY Times Best Selling Author, Actor & Entrepreneur. We talk about her emotionally transformational journey being a caregiver, how she coped with grief, and…
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From her, I learned that grief is the cost of deep love. By keeping this awareness ever-present in our daily lives, it prompts us to reflect on the importance of life. 'What do I want to do today, knowing tomorrow is not promised to me?'
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
Grief is perhaps the most universal human experience—live long enough, and you will grieve. When I see grief in another, whether a friend or a perceived adversary, what do I choose to do? In moments of shared grief, we find ourselves reflecting each other; your grief mirrors mine.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
As actors, we are taught to show up ready to explore what might happen without a clear sense of the outcome. In a performance, you live in the unknown—you rehearse extensively, but the live performance can unfold in any number of ways. This requires you to be nimble, flexible, and curious.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
People often talk about life hacks, but for me, the real 'hack' is simply to remain curious and willing. It's about living in a space between willingness and curiosity—willing to embrace discomfort as you pursue questions, without a clear idea of the answers.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
Much of our learning, expansion, and deepening as humans occur within the realm of connectivity, particularly through the conversations we dare to have when we are most vulnerable and authentic. Simply by engaging in genuine, open dialogue, something transformative happens.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
Caregiving taught me about the dual nature of love—it's both an internal and external commitment. As a caregiver, I realised the importance of self-care, not just for my own well-being, but so that I could be there for him. This created a symbiotic and reciprocal relationship; in giving, I received abundantly, and we both were uplifted.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
My training as an actor prepared me for caregiving. As actors, we show up ready to explore what might happen without a clear sense of the outcome. This requires you to be nimble, flexible, and curious, qualities I had to embrace daily as a caregiver.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
Much of our learning, expansion, and deepening as humans occur within the realm of connectivity, particularly through the conversations we dare to have when we are most vulnerable and authentic. These discussions change us profoundly.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
Caregiving taught me about the dual nature of love—it's both an internal and external commitment. This created a symbiotic and reciprocal relationship; in giving, I received abundantly, and we both were uplifted. Love became an animating force in our lives, guiding us through both dark and light moments.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
People often talk about life hacks, but for me, the real 'hack' is simply to remain curious and willing. It's about living in a space between willingness and curiosity, embracing discomfort as you pursue questions without clear answers.
— Tembi LockeAuthor of "From Scratch" memoir and television producer
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