Episode Three
After years of feeling lost, Hora discovered that she had been looking for her worth in all the wrong places. She spent years trying to fit into a world of societal expectations and unrealistic beauty standards.
We talk about relationships, how we cling to them to create meaning within our existence, and how this can also be a trap. The more we put our worth into the relationship, the more it can feel like we have nothing left when it ends.
But it was only when Hora started listening to her own intuition and what her heart was telling her that she realized how beautiful and valuable she really was.
Hora talks about how she discovered that the most important thing we can do is to love ourselves. She says that once you find your own self-worth, you will be able to create a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
What is Te Kāinga Hauora
Te Kāinga Hauora is a Mental Health video series that explores the metaphor of one's home (Kāinga).
The metaphor of the 'Kainga' is a way to explore the different parts of our mental health.
We all know where we live physically. But during this series of interviews with highly experienced whanau members who live in Te Waipounamu, we will learn where we are living spiritually, (Wairua) mentally (Hinengaro) and in relation to others (Whānau).
The series explores how we build and maintain our kāinga, while dealing with life's ups and downs. Our whanau members have shared their stories of pain and loss, but also the strength and resilience they have found in themselves and others.
It is most important to remember that you are not alone in your pain and suffering, there are many others going through similar challenges. The main purpose of this series is to encourage anyone who is struggling with mental health issues to share with others and recognise the state of your kāinga and do whatever it takes to strengthen yourself.
It takes a lot of strength and courage to open up, but the benefits are incredible. You will find a sense of belonging and community (Whanaungatanga). It is only by sharing our stories with each other that we can begin to understand ourselves better which will improve our Kāinga Hauora.