11/06/2024
5 Things Dua Lipa and Dr. Beatrice Bruteau Have in Common
What do Sentient author Beatrice Bruteau and pop queen Dua Lipa have in common? Their work both centers on the concept of Radical Optimism, in book and studio album form, respectively. And, both of them offer much-needed medicine in these uncertain times. Nothing says 2024 like a mash of philosophy and disco throwbacks, so here are 5 things these women have in common.
1. Empowerment Anthems
Dua Lipa’s songs are filled with messages of self-love, resilience, and independence. And guess what? Dr. Beatrice Bruteau’s Radical Optimism is a full-on empowerment anthem, too. Bruteau believes that true optimism is about creating your reality and standing in your own light. Dua belts it out with a beat drop; Bruteau says it in contemplative prose. Same message: You’ve got this.
2. Living Your Best Life
Dua’s version of living her best life? World tours, shimmering outfits, and showing up on every playlist known to humankind. Dr. Bruteau? Embracing the present moment and a higher consciousness. So yes, both are preaching the gospel of living fully. It’s just that in Bruteau’s world, the flashing lights are more metaphorical.
3. Breaking Free from Tradition
Dua Lipa isn’t exactly serving up soft ballads and lullabies. She’s bold, and she doesn’t fit neatly into anyone’s expectations. Dr. Bruteau was a trailblazer in her own right, too, challenging traditional boundaries in spirituality and philosophy. Radical optimism is about seeing beyond current cultural boundaries, and Dua and Beatrice both excel at breaking molds.
4. Mindful Rebellion
Both Dua Lipa and Dr. Bruteau present a form of rebellion—a mindful rejection of cynicism. Both are all about knowing your worth and protecting it. Both help us avoid emotional pitfalls.
5. A Sense of Interconnectedness
If Dua Lipa taught us anything with “Levitating,” it’s that everything is better when we’re dancing together (preferably with some disco balls involved). Bruteau, on the other hand, explores the interconnectedness of all beings, emphasizing that the health of one affects the health of all. So basically, Dua and Dr. Bruteau both want us to realize we’re all part of something bigger than ourselves—whether it’s the dance floor or the universe.
You can check out Beatrice Bruteau’s book Radical Optimism here: https://buff.ly/4fdO1cG
And we trust you can find Dua Lipa’s work probably anywhere on the internet ;)
